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GlossaryEndocrine Disorders (Hormonal Disorders)

malfunctions in hormone-producing glands causing various health issues

Endocrine Disorders, also known as Endocrine Diseases or Hormonal Disorders, are medical conditions that occur due to the malfunctioning of the endocrine system, which is responsible for producing and regulating hormones in the body. These disorders can lead to a variety of symptoms and health issues, such as diabetes, thyroid diseases, and adrenal insufficiency, by disrupting the balance of hormones that control essential bodily functions like metabolism, growth, and mood.

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research Signaling Pathways in Hair Aging

November 2023 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology”

Hair aging is caused by stress, hormones, inflammation, and DNA damage affecting hair growth and color.

research Alopecia: What to Do When the Endocrine Skin Tests Are Normal?

May 2021 in “British Small Animal Veterinary Association eBooks”

If a dog's skin tests are normal but it has hair loss, consider other non-endocrine causes and choose tests based on the hair loss pattern.

research Focal and Generalized Alopecia in Cats: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

9 citations , July 1995 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice”

The document concludes that hair loss in cats is caused by various factors, including allergies, mites, infections, and hormonal issues, with treatments varying accordingly.

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Abusing steroids can damage your heart, muscles, reproductive system, liver, skin, and brain, and may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

research Rare Steroid Cell Tumor Found in Northern Brazil: Case Report

January 2023 in “Seven Editora eBooks”

A rare ovarian tumor was diagnosed in a woman from North Brazil, and surgery is the preferred treatment.

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community Ultimate Hairloss Flowchart (for beginners)

in Treatment 247 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses a hair loss flowchart for beginners, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, and vitamins.

community How does hair loss and recovery work?

in Chat 12 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss varies due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and other factors. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling.

community Female Hair Loss, Is there anything else I should be doing?

11 upvotes 11 years ago

A 20-year old female experiencing hair loss, who has had normal blood tests and is currently using minoxidil as recommended by her doctor. She is asking if there are any other treatments she should consider.

community Why balding gets worse in every generation?

in Chat 81 upvotes 1 year ago

Balding seems to worsen with each generation, possibly due to stress, diet, and environmental factors. The user started treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

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Vazogly in General 112 upvotes 5 months ago

A user experienced a loss of libido and anhedonia after severe dietary restriction while on Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss. They are considering reducing the Finasteride dose or taking a break to see if symptoms improve.

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