In this study, finasteride treatment did not negatively impact bone development or density in male rats, suggesting that DHT deficiency is not harmful to the male rat skeleton.
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April 2007 in “Journal of aging and health”
This study observed that balding was associated with lower total body BMD in men and higher hip BMD in women, possibly due to estrogen use in the latter group.
This study concluded that finasteride treatment did not adversely affect bone development or density in male rats, suggesting selective DHT deficiency is not harmful to the skeleton.
This study found that six-month supplementation with fish-derived collagen peptides, calcium, and vitamin D3 improved skin hydration and elasticity and reduced hair loss in menopausal women, with collagen playing a dominant role in enhancing skin elasticity.
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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.
Dutasteride may reduce bone mineral density, but there's no increased risk of osteoporosis or fractures compared to finasteride. Users suggest resistance training to counter potential bone effects.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on the use of topical minoxidil, microneedling, finasteride, and dutasteride, while debating the role of testosterone and DHT in hair loss. It also touches on the potential liver health impacts of these treatments and the genetic sensitivity of hair follicles to androgens.
A bodybuilder's hair transplant appears unnatural with a straight hairline and low density, possibly worsened by not using finasteride. The Turkish clinic is criticized for poor design, and the transplant may have been free for promotion.
A 27-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is losing hair despite using oral minoxidil and spironolactone, and is considering dutasteride. She is exploring causes like stress and medication side effects, planning tests, and considering treatment changes.
Vitamin D deficiency is linked to hair loss, and supplementation with vitamin D can improve conditions like androgenic alopecia and telogen effluvium. Users discussed various dosages of vitamin D, emphasizing the importance of getting blood tests to determine the appropriate amount.