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April 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with hair loss have higher risk of high blood sugar and diabetes, and lower levels of a specific hormone.
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January 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study suggests that finasteride treatment in male rats can lead to changes in liver carbohydrate metabolism and may result in metabolic disruptions and liver steatosis in their offspring.
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January 2024 in “NPJ breast cancer” This study, using modified Delphi panels, provided consensus recommendations for managing alpelisib-induced hyperglycemia and rash, advising prophylactic metformin starting for certain risk groups and the use of nonsedating H1 antihistamines and topical steroids for initial rash management.
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October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case presentation reported worsening hyperglycemia in a diabetic male patient after starting finasteride, suggesting that 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may induce hyperglycemia through insulin resistance and liver disturbances in some individuals.
January 2026 in “Sciences and Clinical Pharmacy Research Journal” In this study, a 15% ethanol extract of Moringa oleifera leaves was most effective in improving wound healing, scab formation, and hair growth in hyperglycemic rats, compared to povidone iodine and lower extract concentrations.