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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Investigation of Vaspin and Visfatin -4689G/T Gene Polymorphisms in Alopecia Areata Patients
The visfatin GT genotype may increase the risk of Alopecia Areata.
research Clinical Manifestations of Hyperandrogenism and Ovulatory Dysfunction Are Not Associated with His1058 C/T SNP (rs1799817) Polymorphism of Insulin Receptor Gene Tyrosine Kinase Domain in Kashmiri Women with PCOS
The genetic variant studied does not affect PCOS symptoms in Kashmiri women.
research MTHFR C677T Polymorphism and Serum Homocysteine Level as Risk Factors of Coronary Heart Disease in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case-Control Study
Androgenetic alopecia is linked to a higher risk of coronary heart disease due to certain genetic factors and high homocysteine levels.
research The VEGF +405 G>C 5' Untranslated Region Polymorphism and Risk of PCOS: A Study in South Indian Women
The VEGF +405G allele may increase the risk of PCOS in South Indian women.
research Vitamin D Receptor Gene Polymorphisms Are Not Associated With Alopecia Areata
Vitamin D receptor gene variations are not linked to alopecia areata.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Maintaining hair until Breezula without Fin
A 21-year-old male experienced side effects from topical finasteride and is seeking alternative treatments to maintain hair until Breezula is available. He is considering using minoxidil, Nizoral, micro-needling, and vitamin D supplementation, and may try CB or RU58841 if necessary.
community 30-Min Dermatology Visit – Best Questions to Ask About Balding? ( 175$ )
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on finasteride, minoxidil, and other options like PRP and ketoconazole. It highlights the importance of asking specific questions during a dermatology visit to determine the cause of hair loss and appropriate treatments.
community I regret not starting Fin sooner. Even the color of my hair got so much stronger. Crazy!
The conversation is about using finasteride (Fin) for hair loss, with the original poster expressing regret for not starting it sooner due to improved hair color and strength. Users discuss their experiences with finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, noting varying results and side effects.
community My 3 year experience and progress pics with 6 different treatments
The user tried Finasteride, Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, dermarolling, and oral castor oil for hair loss. They found RU58841 and Minoxidil most effective with no side effects, while Finasteride and Dutasteride caused sexual side effects.
community GT-20029 should be much more superior than finasteride
GT-20029 is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, with concerns about its safety and systemic absorption compared to finasteride. Users express skepticism about its effectiveness and safety, noting that it may not surpass existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.