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an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
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diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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acid used for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-androgenic properties
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Patient Validation of Estimation of Health Utility Values in Alopecia Areata
Patients with Alopecia Areata are willing to trade life duration for better quality of life.
research Estimation of Health Utility Values for Alopecia Areata
More severe hair loss in alopecia areata greatly impacts patients and caregivers.
research Comparison of Mineral Levels in Blood and Hair Samples of Healthy Adults: Evaluating the Clinical Utility of Hair Mineral Analysis
Hair mineral analysis doesn't reliably show blood mineral levels but may help track long-term mineral trends.
research High-Value Dermatology: Five Laboratory Tests to Reconsider
The article suggests that five common skin-related lab tests may be unnecessary and could cause extra cost and anxiety without improving patient care.
research Hormonal Profiles and the Diagnostic Utility of Serum Dihydrotestosterone in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comparative Case-Control Study
High serum DHT levels can help diagnose PCOS.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity This is what Six years of DUT looks like
User had success with dutasteride for hair loss after finasteride didn't work. Some experienced increased cholesterol and debated its relation to DHT.
community Why is it that low testosterone causes hair loss as well? How can I be balding?
The conversation discusses the confusion over low testosterone potentially causing hair loss, with users sharing personal experiences and knowledge about hair loss treatments like Finasteride. Some users suggest that hair follicle sensitivity to DHT, not testosterone levels, is the key factor in balding, and others discuss the side effects of hair loss medications.
community Should I take creatine if Im on fin?
Creatine is unlikely to worsen hair loss for those on finasteride, with no strong scientific evidence linking it to increased hair loss. Many users report no negative effects on hair while using creatine.
community Why do we get bald from evolutionary perspective
Baldness is not an evolutionary disadvantage because it occurs after reproductive age. Treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are used for androgenetic alopecia but don't address the root cause.
community When you start balding you notice how unnatural this phenomenon is
Hair loss is a common issue, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil used but not as permanent cures. Frustration exists over societal perceptions and the lack of a definitive solution.