42 citations
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November 2019 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology”
This article provides an overview of diagnosing Cushing's syndrome, emphasizing the importance of assessing clinical signs and the appropriate use of first-line biochemical screening.
22 citations
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February 2010 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice/Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice”
This article reviews the evidence regarding the role of sex hormones in occult hyperadrenocorticism and reports no new findings, highlighting the unproven nature of their involvement.
49 citations
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October 1988 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”
This study found that low doses of leuprolide effectively suppressed serum estradiol and LH response, while higher doses were needed to suppress testosterone and reduce hair growth in hirsute women.
This study reported that testosterone levels over 150 ng/dL combined with lack of testosterone suppression during a low-dosedexamethasonesuppression test may indicate androgen-producing tumors, though this wasn't consistent across all cases.
The user shared their 6-month progress using 0.25 mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermastamping, noting good results but experiencing increased sleepiness. Another user suggested minoxidil might be causing the sleepiness, and the original poster considered adjusting their treatment.
Low-dose dutasteride (0.1 mg) is effective for hair growth, potentially more so than finasteride, with fewer side effects. East Asians may respond well to these treatments due to hair characteristics.
The user reports significant hair growth using low-dose topical finasteride, minoxidil once a day, dermarolling weekly, and vitamin D. They have been on finasteride for three months.
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.
LowDose Naltrexone (LDN) may reduce inflammation in alopecia conditions. It is discussed as a potential adjunct treatment with finasteride or dutasteride for androgenic alopecia.