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GlossaryMetabolic Syndrome (MetS)

cluster of conditions increasing heart disease, stroke, diabetes risk

Metabolic Syndrome, also known as MetS, is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

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community Starting Pyrilutamide tomorrow. Will keep everyone updated

in Research/Science 179 upvotes 2 years ago

The user healthydudenextdoor starting a new topical anti-androgen hair loss treatment, Pyrilutamide, and discussing their current regimen of finasteride and minoxidil.

community Proposed new pathogenesis model for androgenetic alopecia (AGA)

in Research/Science 8 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses a new model for understanding androgenetic alopecia (AGA), linking it to dietary and lifestyle factors similar to PCOS, and highlighting the role of DHT, vascular damage, and inflammation. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Pyrilutamide starting today. 180mls.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 15 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss treatments and the user's plan to start using Pyrilutamide, a combination of Minoxidil and Finasteride.

community 4,5 months results: Fin, Minoxidil, microneedling. Details in comment

in Progress Pictures 444 upvotes 2 years ago

User shared 4.5-month hair loss treatment results using Fin, Minoxidil, and microneedling. Others discussed postponing hair transplant and adjusting microneedling depth.

community Improve your micronnedling progress/results using betadine

in Microneedling 74 upvotes 3 years ago

A user shared their hair regrowth success using microneedling with a dermaroller every 6 days and minoxidil, recommending betadine (povidone-iodine) before microneedling to sterilize the scalp and enhance results. Another user noted the potential risks of iodine toxicity.

community Dr Huberman - Cafeine when rubbed on the scalp can be as effective at times as minoxidil because it triggers 1GF-1

in Update 267 upvotes 1 year ago

Whether topical caffeine can be as effective for hair growth as minoxidil and finasteride, with various replies discussing the efficacy of these treatments and criticism of Dr. Huberman's research methods.

community Verteporfin day 119 update - donor hair regeneration human trial

in Research/Science 146 upvotes 2 years ago

A human trial of verteporfin, a drug that can inhibit wound healing by scarring and promote regeneration of original tissue and hair follicles to provide an unlimited source for hair transplants; people discussed the potential of this drug and how it could be rolled out in mainstream with more doctors getting on board.

community Anagen is now selling pyrilutamide

in Product 140 upvotes 2 years ago

Pyrilutamide, a potential hair loss treatment that has recently been released for sale, and is thought to have similar efficacy to Dutasteride without side effects. It was discussed in terms of its effectiveness compared to Finasteride, its use by females, and whether it can be safely mixed with RU58841.