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    Glossary Sensitivity

    ability to detect or respond to specific stimuli

    Sensitivity, in the context of biology and medicine, refers to the ability of an organism or a specific part of the body to respond to stimuli. For example, skin sensitivity can indicate how the skin reacts to touch, temperature, or allergens. In diagnostic testing, sensitivity measures how effectively a test identifies true positives, meaning it correctly detects individuals who have a particular condition.

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      community Sensitive liver, topical fin safe to try?

      in Finasteride  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical finasteride is considered safer for the liver than oral finasteride due to less systemic absorption, but regular liver function tests are advised. The user is concerned about liver health due to a history of NAFLD and is exploring topical finasteride as a safer alternative.

      community Desensitize Follicle Sensitivity to DHT?

       12 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Hair follicles cannot be desensitized to DHT like allergies; treatments focus on reducing DHT levels or blocking its effects using methods like finasteride, GT20029, or PROTACs. Topical treatments like ceterizine and BPA application are also mentioned.

      community Topicals for sensitive scalp (+sed derm)

       9 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation is about finding a gentle topical treatment for a sensitive scalp with seborrheic dermatitis. Suggestions include using Trichosol/Trichofoam-based topical finasteride/minoxidil, which is considered gentle on the scalp.

      community I’m an outlier, very sensitive to Saw Palmetto/Fin

       4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user experienced sensitivity and side effects from finasteride and Saw Palmetto, leading to swollen and sensitive breasts, and decided to stop finasteride after two weeks. They are now trying Saw Palmetto, Biotin, and Ashwagandha, while others in the conversation discuss their own experiences with hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Finasteride Concerns: Nipple Sensitivity and Gyno Risk at 23M

      in Basic Questions  117 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 23-year-old male experienced nipple sensitivity after starting finasteride for hair loss and stopped using it due to concerns about gynecomastia. He is worried about the risk of developing gynecomastia if he resumes finasteride, especially with plans to increase muscle mass.

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