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research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Insulin-Resistant Hyperinsulinemia
Insulin resistance contributes to hormone imbalances in many women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research The Hyperandrogenic-Insulin-Resistant Acanthosis Nigricans Syndrome: Therapeutic Response
Most patients improved with oral contraceptives, but some needed additional treatment.
research Ovarian SAHA Syndrome Is Associated With a More Insulin-Resistant Profile and Represents an Independent Risk Factor for Glucose Abnormalities in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Prospective Controlled Study
Ovarian SAHA syndrome makes women with PCOS more resistant to insulin and increases their risk of blood sugar problems.
research The Presence of Insulin Resistance and Comparison of Various Insulin Sensitivity Indices in Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
Women with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) are more insulin resistant than healthy women, with various insulin sensitivity indices being higher in the AGA group. An oral glucose tolerance test is suggested for women with AGA.
research Divergences in Insulin Resistance Between the Different Phenotypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome show varying levels of insulin resistance, with the 'PHO' type being the most insulin resistant.
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5 / 178 resultscommunity The Association between Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Male Pattern Hair Loss in Young Men
Excessive sugar consumption may contribute to male pattern hair loss by increasing androgen sensitivity and insulin resistance, but genetics play a significant role. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are suggested for managing hair loss, while reducing sugar intake and maintaining a healthy lifestyle may help mitigate its progression.
community Now i want to see if this DHT survives
The conversation discusses using minoxidil, finasteride, spironolactone, and RU58841 for hair loss treatment. Users share experiences with these treatments, noting side effects and varying effectiveness.
community Copper Literally Saved My Life (and My Baldness)
Oral copper supplementation significantly improved hair regrowth for someone who experienced severe hair loss after stopping minoxidil, suggesting copper deficiency might hinder minoxidil's effectiveness. The user now only takes copper and occasionally uses microneedling, recommending others to try copper if minoxidil alone isn't effective.
community Day 0 VS Day 85. Fin 1mg ED. Min 1ml once at night. Micro needling once a week 1.5mm. Age 31.
A user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement over 85 days using 1mg finasteride daily, 1ml minoxidil nightly, and weekly microneedling. Another user commented on the positive results and shared their own treatment hopes.
community 1mg Finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil. (2 months)
A user started treating their hair loss with 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil daily, and has seen progress in two months. They also use 2% ketoconazole shampoo twice a week and a derma stamp once a week with liquid minoxidil.