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GlossaryInsomnia (Sleeplessness)

difficulty falling or staying asleep, leading to daytime fatigue

Insomnia, also known as sleeplessness, is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early and not being able to go back to sleep. It can lead to daytime fatigue, mood disturbances, and impaired cognitive function. Causes can range from stress and anxiety to medical conditions and lifestyle factors.

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research Gender Disparity Among Renal Transplant Recipients Receiving Immunosuppressive Therapy

February 2021 in “Journal of nursing education and practice”

Women and men experience different quality of life and symptom distress after kidney transplant with immunosuppressive therapy.

research Neuroimaging of Sleep and Depression

June 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks”

Sleep problems and skin issues affect each other; poor sleep can worsen skin conditions, and some skin treatments can improve or harm sleep quality.

research Hormonal Trends in Patients Suffering from Long COVID Symptoms

25 citations, January 2022 in “Endocrine journal”

Long COVID patients may have hormonal imbalances linked to their symptoms.

research Prevalence and Characterization of Long Covid-19 Symptoms in Health Care Professionals: A Need of the Hour

April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)”

Many healthcare workers who had Covid-19 suffer from long-term symptoms like hair loss and fatigue, especially women.

research Pharma in the Bedroom and the Kitchen: The Pharmaceuticalisation of Daily Life

117 citations, August 2008 in “Sociology of Health and Illness”

The conclusion is that the increasing use of drugs for lifestyle reasons is a complex issue influenced by corporate profit, consumer behavior, and the medicalization of everyday life, with potential negative effects on personal well-being.

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community Fighting Hair Loss without Finasteride?

8 upvotes 9 years ago

A user discusses fighting hair loss without finasteride, using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, pygeum, stinging nettles, biotin, a boar bristle brush, and a derma roller. Replies suggest finasteride is necessary for effective hair loss prevention.

community I regrew my hairline in 2 years. Never give up hope. No transplant involved either.

in Progress Pictures 1064 upvotes 3 months ago

A user shared their 2-year hair regrowth journey using finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and a diet change, without a hair transplant. Despite skepticism from others, the user insists the results are natural and encourages consistency and dietary adjustments.