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    GlossaryDisease Severity

    extent of a disease's impact on health

    Disease Severity refers to the extent or intensity of a disease's impact on an individual's health. It encompasses various factors such as the progression rate, symptoms' intensity, and the degree of functional impairment. For example, in the context of alopecia, disease severity might be measured by the amount of hair loss and its impact on a person's psychological well-being. Understanding disease severity helps healthcare providers tailor treatment plans and predict outcomes more accurately.

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      community Adrogens and Covid-19

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      The possible increased risk of severe Covid-19 cases in men due to higher androgen levels, and how taking medications such as finasteride, dutasteride, spironolactone, enzalutamide, or canabidiol might help mitigate the severity of the disease.

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      in Satire  464 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, with people sharing their experiences of trying to get help from family members and how genetics can affect the severity of hair loss. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, scalp massage, whey protein and bleaching.

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      in Research/Science  407 upvotes 11 months ago
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