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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.

Metabolic Syndrome in Greek Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Associations with Body Mass Index. A Prospective Controlled Study

research Metabolic syndrome in Greek women with polycystic ovary syndrome: prevalence, characteristics and associations with body mass index. A prospective controlled study

21 citations , November 2015 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics”

Greek women with PCOS have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and are more likely to be overweight compared to healthy controls.

research Effects of isotretinoin on body mass index, serum adiponectin, leptin, and ghrelin levels in acne vulgaris patients

17 citations , January 2016 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology”

In this study, isotretinoin treatment for acne vulgaris significantly increased serum adiponectin and leptin levels but had no significant effect on BMI or ghrelin levels.

research Not the Root of the Problem—Hair Cortisol and Cortisone Do Not Mediate the Effect of Child Maltreatment on Body Mass Index

11 citations , May 2020 in “Frontiers in psychiatry”

This study found that experiencing childhood abuse is associated with higher BMI, but hair cortisol and cortisone do not mediate this relationship.

research Effects of hyperandrogenism and high body mass index on acne severity in women.

11 citations , August 2014 in “PubMed”

This study found that women with acne had higher rates of hyperandrogenism and obesity, and higher androgen levels and BMI were linked to increased acne severity.

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community Half a year on Oral Fin and Oral Min

380 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after six months using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, dermastamping, and scalp massages. They reported side effects like beard thinning and excessive body hair growth but were pleased with the results, receiving compliments and feeling confident without needing a hair transplant.

community 5 Month on Oral Min and Oral Fin

825 upvotes 1 month ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1.25mg finasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and scalp massages, with the main side effect being excessive body hair growth. They are surprised by the results, as even doctors are shocked by the effectiveness, and they attribute their success to genetics.

community 4 months on Oral Minoxidil and Oral Finasteride

603 upvotes 2 months ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, ketoconazole, dermastamping, and scalp massages, with no side effects except increased body hair. The results were impressive, with noticeable improvement in hair density and coverage.

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 my Body hair has stopped working

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 44 upvotes 2 years ago

A user on dutasteride for hair loss noticed hair regrowth on their head but a significant reduction in body hair growth. They plan to switch to finasteride and dutasteride and are considering testosterone replacement therapy but are concerned about its effects on hair growth.

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learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

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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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