research Acanthosis Nigricans, Insulin Resistance, And Cutaneous Virilism
Patients with acanthosis nigricans often have insulin resistance and signs of increased male hormones, but treatment targeting these male hormones is generally ineffective.
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research Acanthosis Nigricans and the Metabolic Syndrome
Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition that may indicate a higher risk for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, and more research is needed to understand and treat it.
research Implications of a Clinically Ignored Site of Acanthosis Nigricans: The Knuckles
Knuckle Acanthosis Nigricans is common in Latin American youth and may indicate early insulin resistance, especially in those with normal weight.
research Hyperandrogenism-Insulin Resistance-Acanthosis Nigricans Syndrome
The document concludes that HAIR-AN syndrome should be considered when a patient shows severe hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance after excluding tumors.
research Acanthosis Nigricans in the Knuckles: An Early, Accessible, Straightforward, and Sensitive Clinical Tool to Predict Insulin Resistance
Darkened knuckles can be an early sign of insulin resistance.
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This user uses a combination of finasteride and oral minoxidil to treat hair loss, and reports that the treatment has had an impact on his growth without any major side effects. He also shares advice on how to obtain the necessary medications in certain countries.
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A user who has had success with using Dutasteride to regrow their hair after previously having results with Finasteride, with others questioning the switch and asking about potential side effects.
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How easy it is to fake hair growth, and the skepticism of progress pictures on the subreddit. Some treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, Toppik/Hair Fibers, Dermmatch and a hair transplant.
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The effects of smoking cigarettes on DHT levels and its potential effect on hair loss, with some people sharing experiences in relation to their own hair loss. Various treatments for reducing or reversing hair loss were discussed, such as quitting smoking, minoxidil, finasteride and RU58841.
community 14 Month Update on Finasteride and Minoxidil. 5 months of weekly micro-needling. Keep the faith!
This user "ateaninja" has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 14 months along with weekly micro-needling for the last 5 months to treat hair loss. They also have a trusted barber to make their existing hair look fuller.