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chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase
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compound from cruciferous vegetables has some mild effects on DHT
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diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
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research Androgenetic Alopecia and Prostate Cancer: Findings from an Australian Case-Control Study
The conclusion is that there might be a link between certain types of baldness and prostate cancer, which could be due to shared hormonal pathways.
research Ferulic Acid Inhibits Catamenial Epilepsy Through Modulation Of Female Hormones
Ferulic acid may help control menstrual cycle-related epilepsy by affecting female hormones.
research Nutrition and Acne: The Role of Diet in Acne Development
Diet, especially dairy and high-sugar foods, can cause acne.
research Hormonal Regulation in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Sex Hormones and Beyond - Evidence from Recent Genetic Studies
Hormones and genes affect hair growth and male baldness.
research Hormonal Activity in Commonly Used Black Hair Care Products: Evaluating Hormone Disruption as a Plausible Contribution to Health Disparities
Common Black hair care products may affect hormone levels and potentially impact health, especially in reproductive and metabolic areas.
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5 / 498 resultscommunity 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 2024 guide for male pattern baldness: 10 take home messages from Dr. Moreno-Arrones
Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil. Non-effective approaches include oils, shampoos, serums, laser therapies, massages, vitamins, and microneedling.
community Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance
The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hair loss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hair loss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hair loss.
community Hair Remedies that Don't Work for Anybody Seeking Hair Regrowth
Hair loss treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Salon products and supplements generally don't work for hair regrowth unless there's a severe nutritional deficiency, while hormonal treatments like estrogen and spironolactone can be effective.
community New Research- Creatine Increasing Scalp DHT Without Corresponding Serum DHT Increase
Creatine may increase scalp DHT without affecting serum DHT, potentially speeding up male pattern baldness (MPB) for those genetically prone. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.