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research Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is influenced by hormones and genetics, and can be treated with medications like minoxidil, finasteride, or hormone therapy, with effectiveness evaluated after 6 months.
research Association of Insulin Resistance with Hyperandrogenism in Women
Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.
research Female Hyperandrogenism
The document concludes that managing female hyperandrogenism requires a combination of identifying the cause, lifestyle changes, medication, and cosmetic treatments.
research FASCE: Benefit of Spironolactone for Treating Acne in Adult Females - Study Protocol for a Randomized Double-Blind Trial
Spironolactone may be a better acne treatment for adult women than antibiotics.
research Hirsutism And Hypertrichosis In Adults: Investigations And Treatment
The document concludes that treatment for excessive hair growth depends on the cause, with options including hair removal methods and medications like anti-androgens or insulin-sensitizing drugs.
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5 / 43 resultscommunity Dutasteride has only made things worse
A user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride; how the user experienced prolonged worsening of their hair despite taking both medications; and finally, that this story is consistent with other experiences.
community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta
The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.
community Hair corners more secure after 5.5 years on fin
The conversation is about someone's hair improvement after 5.5 years on finasteride, with various users commenting on the results and discussing their own experiences with hair loss treatments. Some users can't see a difference, while others inquire about the dosage used.
community Proposed new pathogenesis model for androgenetic alopecia (AGA)
The conversation discusses a new model for understanding androgenetic alopecia (AGA), linking it to dietary and lifestyle factors similar to PCOS, and highlighting the role of DHT, vascular damage, and inflammation. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Dutasteride is amazing even for women with FAGA!
Dutasteride significantly improved hair health and reduced shedding for a woman with PCOS and hyperandrogenism, without causing depression or anxiety, unlike finasteride. Dutasteride also helped with PMDD symptoms and had no side effects, though it changed hair texture.