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research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Etiology, Pathogenesis, and Diagnosis

991 citations, January 2011 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology”

The document concludes that PCOS is a complex disorder caused by both genetic and environmental factors, affecting women's health in various ways, and requires personalized treatment.

research Estimating the Contribution of the Prostate to Blood Dihydrotestosterone

28 citations, November 2003 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism”

The normal human prostate does not significantly affect blood DHT levels.

research Clinical Findings, Cutaneous Pathology, and Response to Therapy in 21 Patients With Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans

78 citations, April 1994 in “Archives of dermatology”

The study found that Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans is a genetic skin condition that starts in childhood, involves inflammation and scarring, and current treatments are only somewhat effective.

research Improved Forensic Hair Evidence for Drugs of Abuse by Mass Spectrometry

June 2016

Forensic hair analysis for drugs is now more reliable and accurate.

research Hormones and Absence Epilepsy

January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Stress and hormones like progesterone can affect absence seizures, but their effects change with different life stages.

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community How all hormones affect our hair follicles. Not just DHT. Take a look at this paper. Prolactin, melatonin, cortisol, progesterone, testosterone and more

in Research/Science 126 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses various factors affecting hair loss, not just DHT, and mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and melatonin. Some users report personal experiences with these treatments and hormone tests, while others speculate on the role of hormones like prolactin and cortisol in hair loss.

community Female AGA - Low Cortisol/Low DHEA

in Female 7 upvotes 1 year ago

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 C’est terrible - at my wits end

in Female 445 upvotes 1 year ago

A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.

community Trying to understand finasteride side effects and post finasteride syndrome

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 73 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.

community 1 Year progress on topical fin and min

in Progress Pictures 735 upvotes 3 years ago

User shares 1-year progress using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, with positive results. Some users discuss trying topical dutasteride and varying dosages, while others share their experiences and ask about specific products.

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