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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 Plasma Diaphanous Related Formin 1 Levels Are Associated with Altered Glucose Metabolism and Insulin Resistance in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Case Control Study

February 2022 in “Mediators of Inflammation”

This study found that reduced plasma DIAPH1 levels were associated with polycystic ovary syndrome, suggesting DIAPH1 as a potential predictive factor for the condition.

research Estimation of Serum Level of Omentin-1 In Hirsute Female: A Single Center Study

October 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine”

In this study, serum omentin-1 levels were higher in females with idiopathic hirsutism compared to those with hirsutism and polycystic ovary syndrome, suggesting it may help distinguish between these conditions.

research Assessment of Serum Level of Vaspin in Patients with Acne Vulgaris and its Relation with Insulin Resistance

October 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences”

This study observed that patients with acne vulgaris had significantly lower serum vaspin levels and higher insulin resistance, suggesting a potential role of vaspin in the disease's pathogenesis.

research Assessment of Serum Level of Myostatin in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia and its Relation to Insulin Resistance

September 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences”

In this study, researchers found that serum Myostatin levels and HOMA-IR were significantly higher in patients with androgenic alopecia compared to controls, suggesting they could be indicators of disease susceptibility and severity.

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community How do you keep your bloodsugar low on finasteride?

12 upvotes 2 years ago

Finasteride may affect blood sugar and metabolism, with some users reporting increased blood sugar and changes in body composition. To manage potential side effects, users suggest exercise, intermittent fasting, and dietary adjustments.

community Severe copper deficiency, and also zinc deficiency. Looking for testimonials.

2 upvotes 9 months ago

A 36-year-old man with androgenetic alopecia suspects copper and zinc deficiencies may be accelerating hair loss and is supplementing copper to address this. He is also monitoring blood sugar levels due to previous prediabetes concerns and plans to test for insulin resistance.

community What are your thoughts on pre-finasteride blood work?

1 upvotes 3 years ago

The user is considering resuming finasteride after a 6-month break and is debating the necessity of extensive blood work, including hormone and health markers, to establish a baseline. They are unsure if the tests are necessary since they experienced no side effects previously.

community Study: Dutasteride Mesotherapy Accelerates Hair Loss in Female Patients with Metabolic Syndrome

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 15 upvotes 2 years ago

Dutasteride mesotherapy in women with metabolic syndrome accelerated hair loss after initial regrowth, while women without metabolic syndrome saw continuous regrowth. The user with mild insulin resistance is hesitant to try topical dutasteride and seeks experiences from others with insulin resistance.

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.

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