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April 2013 in “Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care”
The document concludes that early and personalized treatment for PCOS in adolescents is crucial to manage symptoms and prevent long-term health issues.
Irregular menstrualcycles in exercising women may be linked to energy deficiency or hormonal imbalances, requiring careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
A 24 year old female experiencing rapid, unexplained hair loss over the course of two weeks and looking for advice. Treatments suggested include Rogaine, finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and seeing a dermatologist.
Finasteride and dutasteride have potential risks, including post-finasteride syndrome, but are commonly used for hair loss. RU58841, minoxidil, and needling are suggested as alternatives, though all treatments carry risks.
Finasteride is preferred over dutasteride due to its longer history, more research, and FDA approval, despite dutasteride being more potent. Users report varied side effects, influencing personal treatment choices.
GentleIris stopped hormone-induced hair loss with diet changes but couldn't regrow lost hair. A reply suggested microneedling instead of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) for hair regrowth.
Finasteride significantly lowers allopregnanolone levels, while dutasteride's effect is less clear and may vary. Some users speculate that dutasteride might be healthier for the brain due to its different inhibition pathways.