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precursor of vitamin B5 with hair stimulating effects
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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research Chromium Supplementation in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Chromium supplements don't improve insulin, hormone levels, or cholesterol in women with PCOS but raise testosterone levels.
research This Week in JAMA: March 7, 2012 Issue Highlights
Early surgery reduces seizure risk in drug-resistant epilepsy; testosterone to DHT conversion doesn't affect muscle anabolism; veterans with PTSD likely to have riskier opioid use; bevacizumab helps in hereditary bleeding disorder.
research Effects of Age and Sex on the Comorbidities of Alopecia Areata: A Cross-Sectional Hospital-Based Study
Alopecia Areata is linked to a higher risk of several diseases, which vary with age and sex.
research Lipid Profile in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Meta-Analysis
People with hair loss have worse cholesterol levels, possibly linking hair loss to heart problems.
research Flavonoids and Saponins: What Have We Got or Missed?
More high-quality research is needed to recommend flavonoids and saponins for clinical use.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Got my bloodwork done today, I have been on fin for 7+ months. 21m
A user on finasteride for 7+ months shared bloodwork results, questioning if high DHT levels and testosterone could affect cholesterol. Replies suggest consulting a doctor and question the high testosterone levels.
community Lifestyle choices and your hair....
A person noticed increased hair thinning after changing their workout routine from cycling to weightlifting, which also coincided with a rise in testosterone levels. They are considering stopping intense workouts, switching to yoga, cutting out caffeine, and re-evaluating after a few months to see if it improves their hair condition.
community Why am I so scared to start fin?
User is scared to start finasteride for hair loss due to potential side effects and personal concerns. Another user suggests trying a low dose for 6 months and avoiding online groups to reduce anxiety.
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 Going to try and reverse MPB naturally.
A user is trying to reverse male pattern baldness (MPB) naturally by taking high doses of Vitamin D, improving diet, exercising, reducing stress, and other lifestyle changes, but plans to use finasteride if no results are seen in 60 days. Other users are skeptical, advising medical treatments like finasteride and warning against potential vitamin D overdose and the ineffectiveness of natural remedies for genetic hair loss.