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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
learn Finasteride
Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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research Pregestational Overweight/Obesity Are Associated With C-Section and LGA Newborns in Women Attended in the Public Health System in Chile Between 2015-2017
Being overweight or obese before pregnancy increases the risk of having a C-section and a larger-than-normal baby in Chile's public health system.
research Behavioral Effects and Somnolence Due to Levetiracetam Versus Oxcarbazepine: A Retrospective Comparison Study of North Indian Patients with Refractory Epilepsy
Levetiracetam often causes behavioral issues, while oxcarbazepine is more likely to cause sleepiness in epilepsy patients.
research Awareness About PCOS and the Likelihood of Its Symptoms in Adolescent Girls in a Semi-Urban Setup: A Cross-Sectional Study
Only 22% of teenage girls in the study knew about PCOS, despite many having symptoms.
research Self-Prescribed Nutrition Supplements for Hair Loss Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Bariatric Surgery: Extent of the Problem in a Cohort of Chinese Patients
Many Chinese patients lose hair after weight loss surgery, especially women, and taking iron and zinc on their own doesn't help.
research Clinical and Nutritional Aspects in Obese Women During the First Year After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
The surgery effectively promoted and maintained weight loss in obese women during the first year.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Why doctors are contradictory when it comes to Androgenetic alopecia?
The conversation discusses androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and questions why treatments focus on lowering DHT levels instead of building resistance to it. It also touches on hair transplantation techniques using body hair.
community Does going to the gym really cause hair loss?
Exercise temporarily increases DHT levels, but this is unlikely to cause significant hair loss. Finasteride and minoxidil are effective treatments to manage hair loss.
community Does whey protein and creatine aggravate hair loss?
The conversation discusses whether whey protein and creatine worsen hair loss. Some users report hair loss with creatine use, while others do not; opinions on whey protein's effects are mixed. Treatments mentioned include PRP, minoxidil, and finasteride.
community What's "wrong" with oral minoxidil, exactly?
Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer side effects.
community Any help with female hair loss?
A 20-year-old female with PCOS is experiencing hair loss and excessive facial hair. She is using ketoconazole and caffeine shampoos, microneedling, and considering anti-androgens like finasteride, but is cautious about minoxidil due to facial hair concerns.