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Glossary Poison Oak

plant causing itchy rash via urushiol-induced contact dermatitis

Poison Oak is a plant that contains an oily resin called urushiol, which can cause an allergic skin reaction known as contact dermatitis. When people come into contact with the leaves, stems, or roots of the plant, they may develop an itchy, red rash with blisters. This reaction is similar to that caused by poison ivy and poison sumac, and it can be severe in sensitive individuals.

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research Airborne contact dermatitis apparently acquired as a result of using pericarp juice from an Indian marking nut as a home remedy to treat patchy hair loss

3 citations , March 2019 in “Contact Dermatitis”

Using Indian marking nut sap for hair loss caused a skin rash on a woman's face.

research Wnt signaling modulates mechanotransduction in the epidermis to drive hair follicle regeneration

February 2025 in “Science Advances”

This study demonstrates that Wnt signaling plays a crucial mechanoregulatory role in skin regeneration by influencing cellular responses to substrate rigidity, which promotes hair follicle regeneration in the wound-induced hair neogenesis model.

research Cardiomyocyte psychology

September 2016 in “Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery/The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery/The journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery”

This article discusses advancements in heart tissue engineering, emphasizing the importance of environmental signals for cardiomyocyte survival and growth, but reports no new clinical findings.

research The Feminism & Psychology Undergraduate Prize 1999: Prizewinning Entry

14 citations , February 2000 in “Feminism & Psychology”

This article discusses PCOS's limited public and feminist awareness and highlights the stress experienced by women with hirsutism, but presents no new research findings.

research The therapeutic use of topical contact sensitizers in benign dermatoses

23 citations , July 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

This review discusses the use of contact sensitizers for topical immunotherapy in dermatological conditions such as alopecia areata and viral warts, but it reports no new clinical findings.

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community Any advice on getting dht blockers in prison?

in Chat 31 upvotes 1 year ago

A person in prison is seeking advice on maintaining hair with treatments like Minoxidil and dutasteride, and others suggest options like Propecia, HRT, or going bald. The conversation includes jokes and serious concerns about the challenges of accessing hair loss treatments in prison.

community If I was arrested, could I take minoxidil and finasteride in prison?

in Chat 1349 upvotes 1 year ago

Access to minoxidil and finasteride in prison is unlikely unless prescribed for medical conditions like hypertension or benign prostatic hyperplasia. Cosmetic treatments are generally not provided in prison.

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