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growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Characterization of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Among Flo App Users Around the World
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) symptoms vary globally, with bloating, high cholesterol, and glucose levels being common; the current diagnostic criteria may need refining.
research Characterization of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Among Flo App Users Around the World
The Flo app showed that bloating, high cholesterol and glucose levels are common in women with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and these symptoms increase with body mass index (BMI), suggesting a need to refine PCOS diagnosis criteria.
research The Comparison of Blood Lipid Profile in Patients with and Without Androgenetic Alopecia
There's no significant link between blood fat levels and male pattern baldness.
research Pattern of Dyslipidemia Among Adult Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Most adult women with PCOS in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, have high levels of bad fats in their blood, especially younger women.
research Ovarian Hypertension: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is linked to higher risk of hypertension and heart disease.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide. But a new study suggests the drug may also provide a surprising and life-saving benefit: lowering cholesterol and cutting the overall risk of cardiovascular disease.
The conversation discusses the potential benefits of finasteride (Fin) for lowering cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular disease risk, with users sharing personal experiences and opinions on the medication's effects on health and hair loss. Some users report positive changes in cholesterol levels after taking finasteride, while others are skeptical or joke about its effects.
community 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 Can diet play a big role in preventing loss/ speeding up growth? Are there foods that slow down hair growth?
User experienced hair loss on the top of the head for 2 years, noticed improvement after adding a smoothie with various fruits, vegetables, and seeds to their diet. They observed increased hair growth after 2 weeks of this dietary change.
community Still not sure why men think diet has nothing to do with hair loss when scientific is quite the opposite [Link]
Diet can influence hair health, but male pattern baldness (MPB) is primarily genetic. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Interesting article links major MPB theories to western diet (and life-style)
Poor diet and lifestyle contribute to male pattern baldness. Treatments like Minoxidil, dietary changes, and lifestyle adjustments may help slow hair loss.