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Correlation of Cutaneous Manifestations with Body Mass Index, Blood Glucose, and Hormonal Levels in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Disease

research Correlation of cutaneous manifestations with body mass index, blood glucose, and hormonal levels in patients with polycystic ovarian disease

3 citations , January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal”

In this study, significant correlations were observed between acanthosis nigricans and factors like free testosterone, DHEAS, fasting blood sugar, and BMI, as well as between hirsutism and elevated DHEAS, free testosterone, and BMI among patients with polycystic ovarian disease.

research Association of Components of Metabolic Syndrome with Female Pattern Alopecia: A Case Control Study from Kashmir

January 2015 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology”

This study found statistically significant associations between female androgenetic alopecia and certain components of metabolic syndrome, such as increased waist circumference and hypertriglyceridemia, in the Kashmiri population.

research Early onset androgenic alopecia in males, a marker for metabolic syndrome? A case control study

December 2022 in “Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism”

This study found a significant association between early onset androgenetic alopecia and metabolic syndrome, with higher prevalence of metabolic risk factors in affected individuals compared to a control group.

research Revised 2003 consensus on diagnostic criteria and long-term health risks related to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

4025 citations , December 2003 in “Human Reproduction”

This review discusses the evolution of diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome and emphasizes its association with various metabolic and cardiovascular risks, but it provides no new research findings.

Role of Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor Type 1 (PAI-1) in PCOS Patients

research Role of plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 (PAI-1) in PCOS patient

3 citations , August 2017 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology”

This study found that women with PCOS had significantly elevated plasma levels of PAI-1, which correlated with insulin resistance and obesity.

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community A warning to those thinking about using Dutasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 99 upvotes 6 years ago

The potential risks of long-term use of Dutasteride and how it may be linked to elevated liver enzymes, cholesterol levels, and decreased testosterone. Alternative treatments such as Finasteride and RU58841 were also discussed.

community A science based addition to your hair loss routine

in Research/Science 23 upvotes 2 years ago

Blocking the Mitochondrial pyruvate carrier and using aldose reductase inhibitors like Indian gooseberry and berberine may help with hair growth. Magnesium can also be added to increase NADPH.

community Please help! Continuously thinning while on Fin 1 mg

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 7 months ago

The user is experiencing continued hair thinning despite taking Finasteride 1 mg daily for over a year and is hesitant to try Minoxidil due to potential side effects and inconsistency. Suggestions include trying topical Minoxidil once a day, considering oral Minoxidil, and possibly getting a skin biopsy to determine the type of hair loss.

community Dear Dut users,have you noticed any metabolic changes with use of the drug?

6 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride users have mixed results in hair loss treatment, with some experiencing improvements and others worsening. Some report metabolic changes like weight gain or diabetes, while others have no significant side effects.

community 57% increased chance of pattern hair loss independently associated with the consumption of sugary beverages in men (p<0.001) Pt 2

484 upvotes 2 years ago

Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

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