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GlossarySclerosis

abnormal hardening of body tissues

Sclerosis refers to the abnormal hardening of body tissues, often due to excessive growth of fibrous tissue. This condition can affect various organs and systems, such as in multiple sclerosis, where it impacts the central nervous system, or in atherosclerosis, where it affects the blood vessels. The hardening can lead to impaired function of the affected tissues or organs.

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research Generalized Pruritus in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: Implications of Histamine Release by Lysophosphatidic Acid

5 citations, June 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

A certain medication improved severe itching in a boy with liver and bowel disease by reducing histamine levels, suggesting a new treatment target.

research Alopecia Areata and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

The study concluded that patients with total hair loss and recurring hair loss had an earlier onset, longer-lasting condition, and a greater negative impact on their quality of life, with allergic conditions linked to more severe hair loss.

research Alopecia Areata, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, and Ulcerative Colitis: Autoimmunity and Apoptosis as Common Links?

11 citations, March 2007 in “Digestive Diseases and Sciences”

The conditions alopecia areata, primary sclerosing cholangitis, and ulcerative colitis may be linked by shared autoimmune and cell death mechanisms.

research Tamoxifen-Induced Androgenetic Alopecia in a Dialysis Patient with Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis

January 2004 in “Indian Journal of Nephrology”

research Basal Cell Carcinomas of the Scalp: Review of 77 Patients with 81 Tumors

3 citations, January 1988 in “PubMed”

The review found that basal cell carcinomas on the scalp are not more aggressive than those in other locations.

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community Vitamin D deficiency strongly correlates with androgenic alopecia, FMPH and telogen effluvium

in Research/Science 166 upvotes 8 months ago

Vitamin D deficiency is linked to hair loss, and supplementation with vitamin D can improve conditions like androgenic alopecia and telogen effluvium. Users discussed various dosages of vitamin D, emphasizing the importance of getting blood tests to determine the appropriate amount.

community Medications that cause extra hair growth

in Research/Science 123 upvotes 1 year 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 Fin/dut increase in estrogen and autoimmune diseases

in Chat 6 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the link between increased estrogen and autoimmune diseases, with a focus on avoiding soy and milk. It also mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.

community Why is it so hard to select one

in Satire 645 upvotes 6 months ago

Choosing hair loss treatments is challenging due to concerns about side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. Users suggest starting with topical treatments and gradually increasing dosage, while some recommend oral finasteride for its effectiveness despite potential side effects.

community Progress Jan ‘22-Sept ‘22. Min/fin microneedling. I go out without a hat. I was depressed for a few months in between and lost some gains. Hang in there people.

in Progress Pictures 841 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's progress with hair regrowth after using minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling treatments for hair loss, which resulted in impressive gains over the span of nine months. Other users asked about exact dosages, frequencies, and side effects used by this user.

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