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    GlossaryRheumatoid Arthritis (Rheumatoid Disease)

    chronic autoimmune disorder causing joint inflammation and pain

    Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the joints, leading to inflammation, pain, and swelling. Over time, this can result in joint damage, deformities, and loss of function. RA can also affect other organs and systems in the body, making it a systemic disease.

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      community Creatine is the opposite of minoxidil !

      in Research/Science  315 upvotes 5 months ago
      Creatine may counteract minoxidil's hair growth effects by closing potassium ATP channels, potentially leading to hair loss in predisposed individuals. Despite anecdotal reports, there is no conclusive evidence linking creatine to hair loss.

      community Rejected for the 2nd time for the VDPHL01 Clinical Trials (believe it or not!)

      in Chat  12 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user was rejected from participating in a clinical trial for an extended-release oral Minoxidil due to having rheumatoid arthritis, despite initially being accepted. They had stopped using Dutasteride and Minoxidil to qualify but continued using other treatments like RU58841 and red light therapy.

      community Medications that cause extra hair growth

      in Research/Science  123 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.

      community When are we getting a cure to hair loss?

      in Chat 3 years ago
      Potential treatments for hair loss, including Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and various upcoming pharmaceuticals, gene editing and cloning. It is suggested that a cure, if found, would be highly profitable due to the large number of people affected by hair loss globally.