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5 / 6 resultslearn Biotin
supplement to help with hair texture and quality
learn Rapamycin
mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth
learn Vitamin D
vitamin you should probably be taking for general health might also help your hair a little
learn Melatonin
hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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research Evaluation of Metabolic and Hormonal Parameters in Women with PCOS Living in the Black Sea Region
Women with PCOS have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and need lifestyle changes and treatment.
research The Comparison of Metabolic Syndrome Parameters, Trichoscopic and Trichoscan Characteristics in Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) and Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia (Early-Onset AGA)
Androgenetic alopecia may be linked to metabolic syndrome.
research Comparison of Metabolic Syndrome Parameters, Trichoscopic and Trichoscan Characteristics in Androgenetic Alopecia and Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia
Early-onset AGA shows different hair and metabolic characteristics compared to normal-onset AGA.
research The Effect of Curcumin on Metabolic Parameters and Androgen Level in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Curcumin improved some metabolic factors in women with PCOS but did not affect cholesterol, insulin, or testosterone levels.
research Comparison of Metformin and N-Acetylcysteine on Metabolic Parameters in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
N-acetylcysteine was more effective and had fewer side effects than metformin for improving insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
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5 / 290 resultscommunity Do you think minoxidil is working for me? M22
A user has been using minoxidil for hair loss and is seeing improvement. Some suggest adding finasteride or dutasteride for better results, but the user is concerned about side effects.
community 18M 10 months on anti-androgens and oral min
An 18-year-old male used anti-androgens and oral Minoxidil for 10 months to treat hair loss. He initially used 1mg Finasteride and 5% topical Minoxidil for 5 months, then switched to Dutasteride for 4.5 months and inconsistently used 5mg oral Minoxidil for 2 months due to availability issues.
community Transient and Permanent Effects of Finasteride Use
Potential side effects of 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride. Users debate risks, benefits, and personal experiences with these hair loss treatments.
community [25, F] [RANT] Shedding since March 2020. This just isn’t fair.
User "missbloombastic" has been experiencing hair loss since 2016 and tried min, fin, multivitamins, and spiro with mixed results. Another user shares their struggle with hair loss and its impact on self-esteem, while a third user suggests checking blood tests and confirming the cause of hair loss.
community A warning to those thinking about using Dutasteride
The potential risks of long-term use of Dutasteride and how it may be linked to elevated liver enzymes, cholesterol levels, and decreased testosterone. Alternative treatments such as Finasteride and RU58841 were also discussed.