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    GlossaryPain

    unpleasant sensation signaling potential or actual tissue damage

    Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. It serves as a warning signal to the body, prompting protective actions. For professionals, pain can be classified into various types, such as acute or chronic, and can be assessed using scales to determine its intensity and impact on a patient's quality of life.

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      community Painkillers May Block Minoxidil

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 10 months ago
      Painkillers like Aspirin may reduce Minoxidil's effectiveness by inhibiting the enzyme PGHS-1, which is crucial for hair growth. Using NSAIDs that inhibit COX-2 or combining Minoxidil with PGF2/E2 analogues or retinoids may enhance its efficacy.

      community Chest pain on Oral minoxidil (18M)

      in Minoxidil  38 upvotes 6 days ago
      An 18-year-old experienced chest pain, headaches, and vomiting after taking oral minoxidil for hair loss. They reduced the dosage, felt better, but experienced sharp chest pain again after increasing it, and are advised to stop the medication and see a doctor.

      community Scalp pain, diffuse thinning and Fin+nizoral

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experiencing scalp pain and diffuse hair thinning is taking finasteride and using Nizoral shampoo. They plan to continue finasteride for 6 months and consider adding minoxidil if no improvement is seen.

      community Scalp tension/pain = Hair loss?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Hair loss was triggered by a testosterone and Masteron cycle, causing scalp tension and shedding. Topical finasteride, RU58841, and oral minoxidil were used to stop shedding and improve scalp condition.