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    GlossaryUlcerative Colitis

    chronic inflammatory bowel disease affecting the colon and rectum

    Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that primarily affects the colon and rectum, causing inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine. Symptoms often include abdominal pain, diarrhea mixed with blood, and an urgent need to defecate. The exact cause is unknown, but it is believed to involve an abnormal immune response, genetic factors, and environmental triggers.

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      community Does anyone think their hair loss is thyroid related?

      in Chat  10 upvotes 1 week ago
      Hair loss may be linked to thyroid issues, with some individuals noticing changes in hair texture when taking substances affecting the thyroid. Treatments mentioned include a topical mix of finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, along with microneedling.

      community I just made 60x of 5mg minoxidil sugar cubes

      in Minoxidil  1336 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user created oral minoxidil sugar cubes due to lack of prescription access, leading to a humorous discussion about unconventional and potentially unsafe methods of using minoxidil. The conversation highlights the lengths people go to for hair growth.

      community What else is good. Besides the big 3.

      in Chat  35 upvotes 5 months ago
      Key treatments for hair preservation include minoxidil, finasteride/dutasteride, and microneedling, with additional options like specific shampoos, oils, biotin, zinc, tretinoin, clascoterone, and low-level laser therapy. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, reducing stress, and addressing nutrient deficiencies can also support hair health.

      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

      in Will treatment work for me? 2 years ago
      In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.