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5 / 790 resultsresearch Metabolic Effects of Duodenal Mucosal Resurfacing on Insulin Resistant Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Duodenal mucosal resurfacing did not improve insulin sensitivity or reproductive function in women with PCOS.
research Patients With Vitiligo Present Fewer Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Results From a Case-Control Study
People with vitiligo may have a lower risk of heart disease.
research The Possibilities of Using Chromium Salts as an Agent Supporting Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Chromium salts may help with insulin sensitivity in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm their overall effectiveness and safety.
research Syndromes of Severe Insulin Resistance
The document concludes that Syndromes of Severe Insulin Resistance are rare disorders with limited treatment options.
research Misdiagnosis as Asphyxiating Thoracic Dystrophy and CMV-Associated Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome
Patients with Shwachman-Diamond syndrome often get misdiagnosed due to a wide range of symptoms, including immune system problems and bone abnormalities.
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5 / 13 resultscommunity Sugar and Hair loss connections
High sugar diets may worsen hair loss by increasing 5α-reductase activity and androgen levels, especially in women with PCOS. A low sugar diet might reduce scalp DHT levels, similar to finasteride, but genetics also significantly influence hair loss.
community 57% increased chance of pattern hair loss independently associated with the consumption of sugary beverages in men (p<0.001) Pt 2
Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Ray Peat: Testosterone Isn’t the Culprit, Prolactin and Cortisol Drive Hair Loss (2016)
Prolactin and cortisol are identified as key factors in hair loss, with stress hormones impacting hair shedding. Finasteride and minoxidil are effective treatments, while DHT's role and individual sensitivity are significant factors.
community 25 years on finasteride - my experience
A long-term finasteride user experienced side effects like sexual dysfunction, dry eyes, muscle weakness, and brain fog, which improved when they stopped the medication. They decided to stop finasteride again, questioning if maintaining hair was worth the negative impact on their well-being.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.