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    sexually transmitted infection caused by Treponema pallidum bacterium

    Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It progresses through distinct stages—primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary—each with varying symptoms, such as sores, rashes, and potentially severe complications like neurological and cardiovascular damage if left untreated. Early detection and antibiotic treatment, typically with penicillin, are crucial for effective management.

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      community M23 , on finaestride and minoxidil for 4.8 months

      in Progress Pictures 3 years ago
      . This conversation is about a user's progress while using minoxidil and finasteride to treat hair loss, with emphasis on taking oral finasteride at night before bed for optimal results. They also discuss the brand of medication being used (Morr F 5%) and the importance of taking a generic version of the same drug.

      community Physician here AMA – 30M oral Fin 1-1.25 mg daily

      in Update  47 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.

      community The story of RU58841/PSK3841

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      RU58841, an anti-androgenic compound, showed early promise for treating alopecia but faced challenges after its patent in 1997. Despite advancing to Phase II trials, safety concerns and financial struggles led Aventis to abandon its development. Proskelia, which later merged into ProStrakan, couldn't prioritize the drug, leading to its eventual stagnation and failure to reach the market.