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      learn Metformin

      diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties

      learn Follistatin

      glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

      learn Finasteride

      Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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      Hair Loss With Rapid Weight Loss

      research Hair Loss With Rapid Weight Loss

      5 citations, February 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      Eating more protein during fast weight loss can prevent hair loss.
      Difficulties Surrounding Fiber

      research Difficulties Surrounding Fiber

      July 1976 in “JAMA”
      Eating more protein during weight loss can prevent hair loss caused by not having enough protein.
      Hazards of Topical Mitotic Blocking Agents

      research Hazards of Topical Mitotic Blocking Agents

      February 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      Topical mitotic blocking agents like colchicine can be dangerous and potentially fatal, and hair loss from rapid weight loss is due to low protein, not the speed of weight loss.
      Hair Cell Toxicology: With the Help of a Little Fish

      research Hair Cell Toxicology: With the Help of a Little Fish

      4 citations, December 2022 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology”
      Zebrafish larvae are used to study and find treatments for ear cell damage because they are easier to observe and test than mammals.

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      community Finasteride is Good for Heart Health!

      in Research/Science  119 upvotes 7 months ago
      Finasteride, a hair loss and prostate drug, may also benefit heart health. Some users discuss the potential negative effects of DHT on the heart and the balance between hair loss treatments and heart health.

      community Anyone else a non-responder to spiro?

      in Treatments  45 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning Spiro, Min, Fin, and RU. It highlights that Spiro is generally for women and can affect men's hormonal balance.

      community What's the deal with Zinc and DHT?

      in Chat  47 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses the conflicting information about Zinc's effect on DHT and its role in hair loss. It mentions that Zinc can act as a 5AR inhibitor at high doses but may increase DHT if taken to correct a deficiency, and highlights the importance of nutritional balance for hair health.

      community Topical finasteride has affected my hormones

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 21-year-old experienced hormone changes after using self-made topical finasteride for hair loss, including a 20% decrease in DHT, a 47% increase in testosterone, and a 39% increase in estradiol. The user previously used minoxidil and microneedling but is now seeking ways to balance hormones, possibly through supplements or dosage adjustments.