research Roles of gut microbiota in androgenetic alopecia: insights from Mendelian randomization analysis
Certain gut bacteria may increase or decrease the risk of male pattern baldness.
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research Incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in men receiving steroid 5α-reductase inhibitors: population based cohort study
Men taking dutasteride or finasteride have a slightly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
research Association between genetically predicted leukocyte telomere length and non-scarring alopecia: A two-sample Mendelian randomization study
Shorter telomeres in white blood cells may increase the risk of a common type of hair loss.
research Causal effects of genetically determined metabolites on androgenetic alopecia: A two‐sample Mendelian randomization analysis
Certain metabolites can either protect against or increase the risk of hair loss.
research Mendelian randomization study highlights hypothyroidism as a causal determinant of alopecia areata
The study suggests that hypothyroidism may cause alopecia areata.
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5 / 29 resultscommunity Is this regrowth? 11 months topical solution (min/fin)
The user has been using a topical solution of Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair regrowth for 11 months, applying it three times a week. The responses to the user's question about regrowth are mixed, with some users confirming regrowth and others suggesting it's time to give up.
community I started rapidly diffuse thinning at 22. I’m 42 now and have as much hair as I did at 16. AMA
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, PRP, and microneedling helped maintain hair for 20 years. Research and try evidence-based treatments for best results.
community Hair progress from a year ago to today
A user shared their daily hair loss treatment routine, which includes 1mg of oral finasteride, 1mg of oral minoxidil, 1ml of castor oil, biotin, collagen, multivitamins, zinc, magnesium, liver supplements, RU58841 every night, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. They also mentioned a healthy lifestyle and a past unsuccessful hair transplant, but have experienced hair regrowth and thickening since starting their current regimen.
community How much do you guys think diet and sleep affects results?
The conversation discusses whether lifestyle factors like diet and sleep affect hair growth in people with reversible hair loss. Some believe these factors, along with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, can improve hair health, while others argue hair loss is mostly determined by genetics and DHT sensitivity.
community Should I start fin+min treatment? Norwood 2
25-year-old male with Norwood 2 hair loss tried PRP injections without success. Dermatologists didn't recommend finasteride or minoxidil, but suggested PRP + Mesotherapy for 50% improvement.