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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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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Implications and Treatments
Insulin resistance plays a key role in PCOS, and lifestyle changes, weight loss, and medications like metformin can help manage it.
research Lifestyle Changes in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Lifestyle changes can improve body composition, excess male hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
research Efficacy of Metformin Therapy in Adolescent Girls with Androgen Excess: Relation to Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin and Androgen Receptor Polymorphisms
Metformin works better for adolescent girls with PCOS who have certain genetic variations.
research Genome-Wide Association Study Identifies a New Locus JMJD1C at 10q21 That May Influence Serum Androgen Levels in Men
A new gene, JMJD1C, may affect testosterone levels in men.
research Non-Invasive Method Distinguishes Chronic Telogen Effluvium From Mild Female Pattern Hair Loss: Clinicopathological Correlation
Washing test helps identify hair loss type, low iron levels significant.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Ultimate Hairloss Flowchart (for beginners)
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 5ARI (dutasteride) Associated with Adverse Metabolic Effects
Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.
community If you're sitting there wondering, "I'm losing my hair, what do I do?" then read my advice here. I've been fighting the fight for 7 years, with great success. (pictures included)
Fighting hair loss with "The Big 3" treatments of Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo, as well as specific advice on how to use these products. People have shared their long-term success stories and some have discussed the side effects of finasteride. Other suggestions included Lipogaine and Pura D'or Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner.
community In three years time we'll still be in roughly the same place with regardless to treatments as we are now - and it will be the fault of all of us.
User discusses frustration with hair loss treatments and lack of progress. Emphasizes importance of measuring blood hormone levels to understand treatment effectiveness and side effects.
community Fluridil arrived. Hope it doesn't break my dick
User tries Fluridil for hair loss after topical finasteride caused issues. Others doubt its effectiveness and cost.