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      technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

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      a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

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      herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair

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      powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

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      community Connection between finasteride and nafld?

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride may affect liver function and cortisol levels, potentially linking it to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). More research is needed to understand this connection fully.

      community Sugar and Hair loss connections

      in Research/Science  41 upvotes 4 months ago
      High sugar diets may worsen hair loss by increasing 5α-reductase activity and androgen levels, especially in women with PCOS. A low sugar diet might reduce scalp DHT levels, similar to finasteride, but genetics also significantly influence hair loss.

      community Low iron and hair loss connection

      in Female  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 39-year-old woman noticed hair thinning and found she has an iron deficiency, which may be linked to hair loss. Suggestions included seeing a dermatologist, using spironolactone, and minoxidil.