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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.
research Insulin Resistance, Acanthosis Nigricans, and Polycystic Ovaries Associated with a Circulating Inhibitor of Postbinding Insulin Action
A circulating inhibitor caused insulin resistance, but clomiphene improved symptoms.
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.
research A case of hyperpigmentation and acanthosis nigricans by testosterone injections
Testosterone injections can cause skin darkening and thickening.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Interesting new publication suggesting that MPB should be assessed as a early warning sign for type-2 diabetes.
Male pattern baldness (MPB) may be an early warning sign for type 2 diabetes due to its association with insulin resistance. Treatments discussed include testosterone therapy and finasteride, which affects hormone levels related to hair loss and insulin sensitivity.
community Progress: 0.5mg finasteride + 2.5 mg oral minoxidil
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.
community 6 months on dutasteride, hair growth. this stuff really works! Last pic is start of my journey. Hair is all the way up
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.
community Cigarette smokers had increased serum levels of DHT 14% higher than non smokers.
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.