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research Obesity and the skin

128 citations , September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.

research The Link Between Obesity and the Skin

12 citations , March 2022 in “Frontiers in Nutrition”

This review discusses the complex skin changes associated with obesity and the potential benefits of nutritional interventions for inflammatory skin diseases, without reporting new clinical results.

research Inhibition of skin 5α-reductase by oral contraceptive progestinsin vitro

78 citations , January 2000 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”

This study found that the progestins norgestimate and dienogest may help treat clinical hyperandrogeny in women by inhibiting skin 5 alpha-reductase activity with minimal androgenic potential.

research [Hyperandrogenism and pilosebaceous follicles].

November 1993 in “PubMed”

This article reviews the role of androgens in skin metabolism and diseases like acne and androgenic alopecia, but reports no new clinical results; the authors note unresolved issues regarding androgen interactions in skin structures.

research Do clinical markers of hyperandrogenism relate to the response of acne to conventional therapy?

January 1990 in “Journal of dermatological treatment”

This study found no significant relationship between clinical markers of hyperandrogenism and lack of response to conventional antibiotic therapy in women with acne.

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community Shedding kind of looks like balding

in Progress Pictures 11 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, primarily finasteride, and the effects of shedding, miniaturization, and regrowth. Users share experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, noting normal shedding patterns and potential regrowth signs like baby hairs.

community Dutasteride is amazing even for women with FAGA!

in Female 151 upvotes 1 year ago

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.

community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

63 upvotes 2 years ago

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

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