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Exogenous Testosterone Alone or with Finasteride Increases Physical Performance, Grip Strength, and Lean Body Mass in Older Men with Low Serum Testosterone

research Exogenous Testosterone (T) Alone or with Finasteride Increases Physical Performance, Grip Strength, and Lean Body Mass in Older Men with Low Serum T

506 citations , March 2005 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”

This study found that testosterone therapy improved physical performance and strength in older men with low testosterone over 36 months, whether administered alone or with finasteride.

research Effects of Intramuscular Testosterone Undecanoate on Body Composition and Bone Mineral Density in Female-to-Male Transsexuals

105 citations , June 2010 in “The journal of sexual medicine”

In this study, female-to-male transsexuals treated with long-acting testosterone undecanoate experienced an increase in lean mass but no change in fat mass or bone mineral density over 24 months.

research Tissue insulin sensitivity and body weight in polycystic ovary syndrome

39 citations , August 2001 in “Clinical endocrinology”

This study found that lean women with PCOS have a similar degree of tissue insulin resistance as obese women with PCOS, suggesting that insulin resistance may be a primary feature of the syndrome.

Higher Body Mass Index Is Associated With Greater Severity of Alopecia in Men With Male-Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia in Taiwan: A Cross-Sectional Study

research Higher body mass index is associated with greater severity of alopecia in men with male-pattern androgenetic alopecia in Taiwan: A cross-sectional study

38 citations , November 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that higher BMI was significantly associated with more severe hair loss in men with male-pattern and early-onset androgenetic alopecia.

Body Composition Changes and Inhibition of Fat Development In Vivo Implicate Androgen in Regulation of Stem Cell Lineage Allocation

research Body composition changes and inhibition of fat development in vivo implicates androgen in regulation of stem cell lineage allocation

37 citations , June 2011 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry”

In this study, transgenic male mice over-expressing the androgen receptor in mesenchymal stem cells showed reduced fat mass and improved glucose clearance, suggesting enhanced androgen sensitivity may alter body composition.

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community Body hair growth on finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 4 months ago

Finasteride can increase body and facial hair growth due to increased testosterone, despite its intended use to reduce hair loss on the scalp. Some users consider trying topical finasteride for less systemic impact, while others report mixed results and side effects.

community Why dont we research more on body hair

in Chat 32 upvotes 6 months ago

Body hair is more resilient than scalp hair due to different gene expressions and DHT sensitivity. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for hair loss, but they have varying effects on body and scalp hair.

community Does Bodywise actually help recover receding hair?

2 upvotes 1 year ago

Bodywise may not be effective for hair regrowth; Minoxidil and Finasteride are recommended. Aminexil is included but is generally less effective than Minoxidil.

community Shedding bodyhair on Dut. Anyone else?

5 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Using dutasteride for hair loss can lead to shedding of body hair, including chest and shoulder hair, and may also affect facial hair growth. Some users try topical minoxidil to counteract thinning eyebrows and facial hair.

community Crazy body/facial hair on minoxidil - what to do?

4 upvotes 2 months ago

The user experienced significant hairline improvement using 10mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride daily but also saw increased body and facial hair growth. They are considering reducing the minoxidil dose due to side effects and exploring laser hair removal options.

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learn Hair Transplant

Can hair be taken from other parts of the body for hair transplantation? Body hair can be used for transplantation but is generally a secondary option.
Can body hair be used for a hair transplant? Body hair can be used for transplants but may have lower success rates.

learn Finasteride

What does finasteride do to the female body? Find out its side effects. Finasteride is not approved for hair loss in women anywhere; the one controlled trial, in 137 postmenopausal women at 1 mg daily, found no benefit over placebo, while smaller uncontrolled studies at higher off-label doses report some improvement. It is contraindicated in pregnancy and crushed or broken tablets must not be handled.

learn Dutasteride

Will I notice changes in my body if I start taking dutasteride? Dutasteride lowers DHT, so labels and trials describe prostate shrinkage over 3-6 months and, off-label, slowed hair loss; the same sources list sexual side effects and an observational link to depression.

learn Aloe vera

What if aloe helps your body better absorb hair-boosting vitamins without you even noticing? Aloe may enhance vitamin absorption for hair health, but it's not a cure.

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