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GlossaryCannabis (Marijuana)

plant known for psychoactive effects and medicinal uses

Cannabis, also known as marijuana or weed, is a plant from the Cannabaceae family that contains psychoactive compounds, primarily tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). It is used both recreationally for its mind-altering effects and medicinally for its potential therapeutic benefits, such as pain relief and anti-inflammatory properties.

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research Marijuana, Alcohol, Erectile Dysfunction, And Depression: Epidemiologic Correlations With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia/Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

1 citations , April 2019 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology”

Marijuana use is linked to higher chances of needing treatment for urinary symptoms in men over 40.

research The Relationship of Depression, Alcohol, and Marijuana with Treatment for LUTS/BPH

August 2022 in “PubMed”

Men with depression and marijuana usage are more likely to be treated for lower urinary tract symptoms/benign prostatic hyperplasia.

research Up in Smoke: A Neurologist's Approach to Medical Marijuana

4 citations , December 2014 in “Annals of neurology”

"Medical marijuana" lacks strong evidence for medical use and is often a way to bypass recreational marijuana laws.

research PSAT327 Can Cannabis Use Lead to Central Hypothyroidism

November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

Marijuana use may be linked to lower TSH levels, but the exact cause is unclear.

research Dermatologic Signs and Symptoms of Substance Abuse

11 citations , January 2016 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research”

Substance abuse can cause various skin problems, including marks from injections, sores, premature aging, and increased cancer risk.

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community Marijuana and hair loss?

6 upvotes 9 years ago

The conversation discusses the potential impact of marijuana on hair loss, with some users suggesting it may worsen hair loss due to hormonal changes, while others believe it might alter perception rather than cause actual thinning. The original poster uses Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) for treatment and is considering quitting marijuana to see if it affects hair health.

community POV: Your hair is falling out.

in Treatment 3 years ago

Potential treatments for hair loss, including the use of minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Lost all my progress bc I went to jail :(

in Update 67 upvotes 4 months ago

The user lost hair progress while in jail due to stopping treatments like oral dutasteride, topical applications, and ketoconazole shampoo. They plan to restart their regimen and hope to recover in about 18 months.

community How I recovered from 4+ years of severe balding ages 20-24 by dieting, lifestyle changes and ONLY using topical minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 473 upvotes 6 months ago

A user reversed severe hair loss with dieting, lifestyle changes, and topical minoxidil, highlighting reduced inflammation and body fat. The conversation debates finasteride's effectiveness and the impact of diet and lifestyle on hair health.

community 108 days of dutasteride 0,5 mg daily use 25M

in Progress Pictures 831 upvotes 1 year ago

A user experienced positive hair regrowth after 108 days of using 0.5 mg daily Dutasteride and Alpecin caffeine shampoo, without Minoxidil. The discussion included advice on dosage, potential side effects, and comparisons with Finasteride and Minoxidil.

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