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research Polycystic ovary syndrome and the risk of obstructive sleep apnea: a meta-analysis and review of the literature

62 citations , July 2017 in “Endocrine connections”

This meta-analysis reported a significant association between polycystic ovary syndrome and an increased risk of obstructive sleep apnea in adult patients.

research Testosterone Conversion Blockade Increases Breathing Stability in Healthy Men during NREM Sleep

30 citations , November 2013 in “SLEEP”

This study suggests that inhibiting testosterone via the 5α-reductase pathway might help alleviate sleep-related breathing instability in certain central sleep apnea populations.

research Formation of surface membranes in developing mammalian hair fibres

30 citations , January 1994 in “Micron”

This study found that the formation of the fibre cuticle surface in Merino sheep is similar to the epidermal stratum corneum process and not from a modified plasma membrane as previously thought.

Finasteride Is Associated With a Higher Odds of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Results From the US FDA Adverse Events Reporting System

research 0917 Finasteride is Associated with a Higher Odds of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Results from the US FDA Adverse Events Reporting System (FAERS)

1 citations , April 2018 in “Sleep”

This study found that finasteride use was associated with significantly higher odds of obstructive sleep apnea and insomnia compared to other medications.

research Obstructive sleep apnea, low transferrin saturation levels, and male‐pattern baldness

5 citations , August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This study suggests obstructive sleep apnea may increase the risk of male-pattern baldness in men with a family history of hair loss, and links low serum transferrin saturation levels to both conditions.

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community 23M Couldn’t go bald for fear of my Girlfriend leaving me.

1096 upvotes 1 year ago

A 23-year-old man uses a topical spray with minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin for hair loss, experiencing improved hair growth but occasional heart palpitations. He worries his girlfriend might leave him if he goes bald, but commenters advise that if she would leave over hair loss, she isn't worth it.

community Huge anxiety after taking finasteride

in Treatment 25 upvotes 9 months ago

The user experiences severe anxiety and physical symptoms after taking finasteride and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments since dutasteride is unavailable. They suspect an allergic reaction to finasteride and have stopped using it.

community Can we stop fear mongering with finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 285 upvotes 11 months ago

Finasteride is effective for hair loss but can cause sexual dysfunction and mental health issues in some users, leading to a polarized debate on its risks. Some switch to alternatives like Dutasteride or topical treatments to avoid side effects.

community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia

675 upvotes 1 year ago

Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.

community Mature hairlines in general and defining them

13 upvotes 5 years ago

A "mature hairline" is subjective and may not indicate future stability. Finasteride and minoxidil are suggested treatments for hair loss.

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