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    GlossaryAndrogen-Secreting Tumor

    growth producing excess male hormones, often causing hair and skin changes

    An Androgen-Secreting Tumor is a type of growth, often found in the adrenal glands or ovaries, that produces excessive amounts of androgens, which are male hormones like testosterone. This can lead to symptoms such as excessive hair growth (hirsutism), acne, and in women, irregular menstrual cycles or virilization (development of male characteristics). These tumors can be benign or malignant and require medical evaluation for appropriate treatment.

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      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      by nkrata in Research  830 upvotes 1 year ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta

      in Update  34 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.

      community Why is dht bad for scalp hair but good for hair on the rest of body?

      in Satire  109 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses why DHT (dihydrotestosterone) negatively affects scalp hair but promotes growth elsewhere on the body. Various opinions include genetic predispositions, differences in hair follicle reactions to DHT, and the potential role of Omega-3 in reducing inflammation and promoting hair health.

      community Is Pyrilutamide the real deal and if so when will it actually be available?

      in Chat  21 upvotes 3 years ago
      Pyrilutamide, a potential hair loss treatment that is currently in development and may be available soon; an androgen receptor degrader which is also being developed as a potential treatment for hair loss; and the comparison between Pyrilutamide, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.

      community Excited to stack Finasteride+Kx826 😃

      in Research/Science  37 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using finasteride and KX826 for hair loss treatment. The original poster is using 0.25 mg of finasteride every other day due to side effects at a higher dose.