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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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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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highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
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research Effect of Potassium on Blood Sugar and Plasma Insulin Levels in Patients Undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis
Potassium levels affect blood sugar and insulin during dialysis, and malnutrition changes children's hair roots.
research Sex Hormone–Binding Globulin and Risk of Hyperglycemia in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia
People with hair loss have higher risk of high blood sugar and diabetes, and lower levels of a specific hormone.
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin and Risk of Hyperglycemia in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
People with early onset baldness (AGA) have higher blood sugar levels and lower sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) levels, suggesting SHBG could predict high blood sugar in these individuals.
research Skin and Metabolic Syndrome: A Review of Possible Associations
Certain medications can impact metabolic syndrome, with some improving conditions like high blood sugar and others having no effect.
research Anti-Hyperglycemic and Selected Organ Protective Effects of Ziziphus Spina-Christi Hydroethanol Leaf Extract in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats
Ziziphus spina-christi leaf extract lowered blood sugar and protected organs in diabetic rats.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity A New Therapeutic Channel to Come Soon: Hair Follicle Sugar Metabolism and Aldose Reductase
Hair loss therapies focusing on hair follicle sugar metabolism and aldose reductase. Potential treatments include magnesium supplements, avoiding high glycemic index foods, and antioxidants.
community Topical rapamycin, metformin, a-kg grow hair
The conversation discusses the potential of topical rapamycin, metformin, and alpha-ketoglutarate (a-KG) for hair growth, with skepticism expressed about their effectiveness based on personal experience and existing use. It also mentions AICAR, known as cardarine or GW, which is not suitable for long-term use due to cancer risks in animal studies and its similarity to metformin.
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.
community Medications that cause extra hair growth
The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.
community U.S Court let Merck hide secrets about Finasteride.
Hair loss discussion involving finasteride's side effects and effectiveness. Users shared mixed experiences, with some reporting side effects and others seeing positive results.