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research A Community-Oriented Survey on the Association Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Metabolic Syndrome in Chinese People

November 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine”

Severe hair loss in Chinese men is linked to high blood pressure, while in women, it's linked to larger waist size and cholesterol issues.

research Clinical Management of Youth with Gender Dysphoria in Vancouver

116 citations, December 2013 in “The Journal of Pediatrics”

Most youth with gender dysphoria received hormones, had minor complications, and showed a decrease in suicide attempts after treatment.

research Efficacy and Safety of Baricitinib in Managing Severe Alopecia Areata: A 6-Month Real-World Experience

June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Baricitinib was effective and safe for severe hair loss treatment over 6 months.

research Hair Growth Defects in Insig-Deficient Mice Caused by Cholesterol Precursor Accumulation and Reversed by Simvastatin

46 citations, January 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Mice lacking Insig proteins had hair growth problems due to cholesterol buildup, but this was fixed by the drug simvastatin.

research Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Young Czech Females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

60 citations, April 2003 in “Human Reproduction”

Young Czech women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart problems and should be regularly checked for cholesterol and glucose issues.

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community This is what Six years of DUT looks like

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 784 upvotes 1 year ago

User had success with dutasteride for hair loss after finasteride didn't work. Some experienced increased cholesterol and debated its relation to DHT.

community Pyrilutamide from Hairlisciously? Other suppliers?

in Treatment 8 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about the effectiveness and trustworthiness of Pyrilutamide hair loss treatment sold by Hairlisciously, with concerns about product purity and a request for alternative suppliers. No specific treatments were confirmed to be used by participants.

community A warning to those using or thinking about using Dutasteride – Follow-up

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 18 upvotes 3 years ago

The post and conversation are about the long-term side effects of using Dutasteride and Finasteride for hair loss, including issues like raised liver enzymes, high cholesterol, and loss of libido. The user advises regular blood work and careful monitoring for those using these treatments.

community Finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide. But a new study suggests the drug may also provide a surprising and life-saving benefit: lowering cholesterol and cutting the overall risk of cardiovascular disease.

in Research/Science 531 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation discusses the potential benefits of finasteride (Fin) for lowering cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular disease risk, with users sharing personal experiences and opinions on the medication's effects on health and hair loss. Some users report positive changes in cholesterol levels after taking finasteride, while others are skeptical or joke about its effects.

community Dutasteride broked my liver (maybe)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their experience with high cholesterol, glucose, and potential metabolic syndrome after using Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They plan to improve their health with diet and exercise before considering medication.

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