48 citations
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February 2008 in “Nutrition in Clinical Practice”
This article reviews dietary recommendations for managing polycystic ovary syndrome and provides evidence that diet changes can improve the androgen profile in affected women, but it reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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May 2017 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics”
This review found that hormonal therapies, including FDA-approved combined oral contraceptive pills and spironolactone, are effective and well-tolerated treatments for acne vulgaris in adolescents with or without endocrine disorders, providing alternative options to antibiotics.
The user received hormone test results showing normal estradiol and testosterone levels, low SHBG, and normal free androgenindex. They are considering starting finasteride but are concerned due to being slightly overweight.
Controlling insulin levels through intermittent fasting and a low glycemic diet may improve hair quality by reducing androgens. It's important to maintain proper nutrition, including electrolytes and protein, during fasting.
High sugar diets may worsen hair loss by increasing 5α-reductase activity and androgen levels, especially in women with PCOS. A low sugar diet might reduce scalp DHT levels, similar to finasteride, but genetics also significantly influence hair loss.
Low-dose Dutasteride, used 2-3 times a week, is as effective as daily Finasteride for hair loss with fewer side effects. Users report increased libido and better results with Dutasteride compared to Finasteride.
Hair loss treatments, specifically, discussing the effectiveness and side effects of finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 in various microdoses. It also includes an updated graph which provides information on how different doses affect DHT levels, scalp skin and serum androgen levels, as well as hair count.