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Glossary Androgen Deficiency

insufficient production of male hormones, primarily testosterone

Androgen Deficiency, also known as Testosterone Deficiency or Hypoandrogenism, refers to a condition where the body produces insufficient levels of androgens, primarily testosterone. This can lead to symptoms such as reduced libido, fatigue, depression, and loss of muscle mass in men, and can also affect women, though less commonly. It can result from various causes, including aging, medical conditions, or certain medications.

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research The Effect of the Aqueous Extract of Bidens Pilosa L. on Androgen Deficiency Dry Eye in Rats

27 citations , January 2016 in “Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry”

This study found that the extract of Bidens pilosa L. improved dry eye symptoms associated with androgen deficiency in rats by enhancing tear production, stabilizing the tear film, and reducing lacrimal gland inflammation.

research Improvement in scalp hair growth in androgen‐deficient women treated with testosterone: a questionnaire study

21 citations , October 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This study found that subcutaneous testosterone therapy improved scalp hair growth in a majority of androgen-deficient women who previously reported hair thinning and did not report hair loss as a side effect.

research Finasteride reduces the preventive effect of uroselective α1A-blockers against cancellous bone disorders induced by androgen deficiency in rats

July 2015 in “Pharmacological Reports”

Finasteride weakens the bone-protective effects of certain blockers in low androgen conditions.

research Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency and Androgen Activation Before and After Puberty

41 citations , March 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

This study suggests that patients with STSD show a different pattern in androgen activation compared to healthy controls, potentially due to increased 5α-reductase activity and absent prepubertal serum DHEA surge.

research Growth hormone substitution in adult growth hormone‐deficient men augments androgen effects on the skin

55 citations , July 1997 in “Clinical Endocrinology”

This study found that administering growth hormone to adult men with GH deficiency increased their sexual hair scores, suggesting an auxiliary effect on androgen action in the skin.

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community Minoxidil for Iron deficiency hair loss?

5 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation is about using minoxidil for hair loss related to iron deficiency. The user experienced reduced hair loss after taking iron supplements and questions the need for minoxidil, which is typically used for hair loss from DHT.

community Severe copper deficiency, and also zinc deficiency. Looking for testimonials.

2 upvotes 9 months ago

A 36-year-old man with androgenetic alopecia suspects copper and zinc deficiencies may be accelerating hair loss and is supplementing copper to address this. He is also monitoring blood sugar levels due to previous prediabetes concerns and plans to test for insulin resistance.

community Having androgen receptor density and sensitivity at wrong f*ing place

in Satire 7 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on the use of topical minoxidil, microneedling, finasteride, and dutasteride, while debating the role of testosterone and DHT in hair loss. It also touches on the potential liver health impacts of these treatments and the genetic sensitivity of hair follicles to androgens.

community Does vitamin D deficiency actually cause hair loss? Has anyone actually grew back hair after fixing vitamin d levels?

in Chat 65 upvotes 1 year ago

Vitamin D deficiency can contribute to hair loss, but it is not the sole cause, and supplementation may not always resolve the issue. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are recommended for hair regrowth, with vitamin D and other supplements providing additional support.

community Why do people downplay vitamin deficiency when 94% of Americans are vitamin D deficient?

126 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about the role of vitamin deficiencies in hair loss and the effectiveness of treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It concludes that while vitamins and nutrition are important, they are not the primary solution for androgenic alopecia.

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learn Stem Cell Factor

learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Spironolactone

Who can safely use spironolactone for hair thinning and androgen-related hair loss? Women with androgen-related hair loss can safely use spironolactone under medical supervision.

learn GT20029

What is GT20029 and how does it work as a topical anti-androgen for hair loss? GT20029 is a topical anti-androgen that degrades androgen receptors to combat hair loss.

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