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    GlossaryAmyloidosis

    condition where abnormal proteins accumulate in organs and tissues

    Amyloidosis is a condition where abnormal proteins, called amyloids, build up in organs and tissues, disrupting their normal function. These amyloid deposits can affect various parts of the body, including the heart, kidneys, liver, and nervous system, leading to a range of symptoms depending on the organs involved.

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      community AGA responded to steroid shots? Biopsy wrong? Please help!

      in Female  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A woman with AGA is using spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, oral minoxidil, bicalutamide, and anti-androgenic birth control but still experiences worsening hair loss. Steroid shots temporarily stop her hair shedding, leading her to question her biopsy results.

      community Can amino acids help with AGA

      in Chat  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      Amino acids like lysine, methionine, and cysteine may help with androgenetic alopecia when taken in high doses along with a DHT blocker. Users discuss combining these with treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Anyone had anemia + AGA/thinning ?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 10 months ago
      OP experienced significant hair regrowth after recovering from iron deficiency anemia and starting minoxidil. They suspect anemia contributed more to their hair loss than androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

      community Steroid injections helped my hair loss but I have AGA?

      in Female  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A woman with AGA and CTE has been taking multiple hair loss treatments including spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, bicalutamide, birth control, and minoxidil without success. Steroid injections, however, dramatically and immediately stopped her hair loss, though the effect lasts less than a month.