research Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone and the Skin
CRH in the skin acts like the body's stress response system, affecting cell behavior and immune activity.
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research Skin Steroidogenesis in Health and Disease
The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.
research Hormones and the Pilosebaceous Unit
Hormones significantly affect hair and oil gland function in the skin, and more research is needed on skin-related hormone disorders.
research The Human Skin as a Hormone Target and an Endocrine Gland
Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.
research Stress-Related Skin Disorders
Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting hormone levels and immune response.
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5 / 7 resultscommunity Two Great Articles on NCBI That Summarize What We Actually Know About Finasteride Side Effects
The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.
community I have hairy legs and arms, and the hair grows 2+ inches long- Can I transplant it all to my head?
The conversation discusses the possibility of transplanting leg and arm hair to the scalp for hair loss treatment. Minoxidil is mentioned as a potential aid for hair growth, but concerns about the effectiveness and appearance of body hair on the head are raised.
community 5ARI (dutasteride) Associated with Adverse Metabolic Effects
Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.
community How can I get fin in Canada (GP and Derm turned me down) + questions on minoxidil and PRP
Treatments for hair loss with a focus on finasteride, minoxidil, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). The user discussed their family history of balding, asked questions about the effectiveness of different treatments, and was discouraged from taking finasteride by medical professionals.
community does lowering your prolactin levels regrow hair?
The potential of lowering prolactin levels to regrow hair, with a reference to Bayer's drug HMI 115 which has been indicated as having this effect. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil and Finasteride, as well as RU58841.