research 11-Oxyandrogen Concentrations in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Adolescents with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to hair growth but don't help diagnose PCOS better than testosterone levels.
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research Basics of Androgen Synthesis and Action
Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.
research 11-Oxyandrogens in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Girls with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to excess hair growth, but these androgens don't help diagnose PCOS.
research PRMT5 Inhibition Has a Potent Anti-Tumor Activity Against Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
PRMT5 inhibitors effectively fight adenoid cystic carcinoma in salivary glands.
research Quantification of Biotin in Plasma Samples by Column Switching Liquid Chromatography – Tandem Mass Spectrometry
The document describes a way to measure biotin in blood to prevent wrong test results in hormone level testing.
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5 / 8 resultscommunity Had a hormone panel to determine if I’m in range to use finasteride without too many issues. Thoughts?
A user shared their hormone levels to gauge if they can use finasteride for hair loss without issues. Their hormone levels are mostly within the reference ranges.
community Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss? I Did the Science.
Creatine at 2.5 g/day did not affect DHT levels in the user, suggesting it may not cause hair loss through DHT. The user used minoxidil during the experiment but did not use finasteride or other DHT-reducing medications.
community ~6 years on Fin + 3 years of Min. Seeing zero progress.
The user has been using finasteride for six years and minoxidil for three years with no noticeable hair regrowth. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, considering a hair transplant, and trying microneedling.
community I’m so happy (5% topical min daily + 1mg fin daily – no sides)
User happy with 5% topical minoxidil and 1mg finasteride daily, no side effects. Noticed improvement after 3 months, including hairline and crown.
community Is finasteride enough for diffuse thinning without recession?
Finasteride may be sufficient for diffuse thinning, but dutasteride is generally considered more effective, with a higher chance of hair growth. Adding oral minoxidil can improve results, though some users report side effects.