research Not Its Crowning Glory: Obstacles for FDA in Regulating Ingested Dietary Supplements Purporting to Prevent Hair Loss
The FDA struggles to regulate hair loss supplements due to a law allowing unproven claims.
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research Androstenedione: Risks and Lack of Efficacy in Athletes
Androstenedione, a hormone supplement, doesn't improve muscle or performance and can cause harmful side effects.
research Case Report: Potential Arsenic Toxicosis Secondary to Herbal Kelp Supplement
A woman's health issues were caused by arsenic poisoning from kelp supplements.
research Case Series of Selenium Toxicity from a Nutritional Supplement
Excessive selenium from a supplement caused toxicity but patients recovered with care.
research Common Questions and Misconceptions About Creatine Supplementation: What Does the Scientific Evidence Really Show?
Creatine is safe, not a steroid, and boosts muscle and performance without causing kidney damage or hair loss.
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5 / 200 resultscommunity DHEA, the culprit behind DUPA ? Read this!
High DHEA levels may contribute to hair loss by increasing DHT in hair follicles, potentially explaining why finasteride is ineffective for some. Treatments like high-dose dutasteride and RU58841 are suggested, but the underlying cause, such as adrenal issues, should be investigated.
community Female AGA - Low Cortisol/Low DHEA
Female (37) experiencing hair loss for 5 years, tried max dose of spiro and oral + topical minox without success. Discovered low cortisol and low DHEA levels, seeking functional medicine practitioner for help.
community Hair loss - Blood work (High DHEAS)
A user has been taking finasteride for 5 months with no improvement in diffuse hair loss and suspects high levels of prolactin, cortisol, progesterone, and DHEAS, as well as iron, might be contributing to the issue. They are also taking vitamin D to address a deficiency.
community here is why isotretinoin might cause hair loss and maybe why dupa happens.
Isotretinoin may cause hair loss by increasing DHT through a precursor androgen, DHEAS. Treatments like topical antiandrogens (RU58841, pyrilutamide) and drugs increasing PPAR-y expression (pioglitazone) might prevent this hair loss.
community 20M need advice idk where I’m going wrong
A 20-year-old is using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin supplements, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss but is disheartened by the lack of progress. A user suggests using fewer treatments and being cautious with ketoconazole in winter.