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research The Hyperandrogenism in Female Athletes: When Dermatological Signs Become an Endocrine and Sports Medicine Challenge

September 2026 in “Quality in Sport”

This review discusses hyperandrogenism in female athletes, focusing on dermatological indicators for diagnosis and emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach to manage the condition effectively.

research Basic Nutrition for Sports Participation, Part 2: Vitamins and Minerals

4 citations , December 2020 in “Current sports medicine reports”

This article reviews the role of micronutrients in athletes' diets, highlighting that adequate dietary intake generally meets their needs without requiring supplementation, unless deficiencies are present.

research Skin Conditions in Figure Skaters, Ice-Hockey Players and Speed Skaters

48 citations , October 2011 in “Sports Medicine”

This review covers dermatological conditions experienced by ice-skating athletes due to cold exposure, infections, and inflammation, providing no new clinical findings and emphasizing diagnosis and treatment strategies.

research 2014 Female Athlete Triad Coalition Consensus Statement on Treatment and Return to Play of the Female Athlete Triad: 1st International Conference held in San Francisco, California, May 2012 and 2nd International Conference held in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 2013

400 citations , January 2014 in “British Journal of Sports Medicine”

This consensus statement discusses guidelines for screening, diagnosing, and treating the Female Athlete Triad, and introduces a risk stratification system to assist healthcare providers with sports participation decisions.

research Oligomenorrhoea in Exercising Women

11 citations , November 2009 in “Sports Medicine”

This review explores whether oligomenorrhoea in exercising women is a mild subclinical phenotype of PCOS or part of a spectrum of energy deficiency-related menstrual disturbances, without new clinical results.

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community How do athletes maintain their hair transplants? Or do they not?

in Transplants 57 upvotes 1 year ago

Athletes often use finasteride to maintain hair transplants, but some avoid it due to potential hormonal effects. Notable examples include Mo Salah and Conor McGregor, while LeBron James has had multiple procedures with varying success.

community Is this real chat? Finasteride -> fountain of youth and longevity drug?

559 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride is discussed as a hair loss treatment with benefits like reduced prostate enlargement and skin aging, but it is not seen as a "fountain of youth." Users report mixed experiences, including side effects like decreased libido and dry eyes.

community The homeless crackhead protocol

4487 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation humorously suggests that drug use might be more effective for hair retention than traditional treatments like minoxidil or finasteride. It attributes full heads of hair in homeless individuals to lifestyle factors like reduced stress or hormonal changes.

community Why can’t we just do another creatine study?

153 upvotes 1 year ago

Creatine may worsen hair loss in some, especially with androgenic alopecia, but evidence is mixed. Some users experience no hair loss when using creatine with minoxidil and finasteride, while others notice increased shedding.

community A little more than a month using red light therapy. I'm surprised by the progress.

263 upvotes 5 months ago

Red light therapy has shown promising results in hair regrowth for the user, who avoids minoxidil and finasteride due to side effects. The user follows a healthy lifestyle with diet, exercise, and sauna use, and will continue monitoring the therapy's effectiveness.

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