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research The Role of Hair Follicle Counts and Ratios in the Histopathological Assessment of Androgenic Alopecia, Alopecia Areata and Telogen Effluvium: Does Counting 'Count'?
Hair follicle counts and ratios are helpful in diagnosing hair loss types, but should be used with other specific features for accurate diagnosis.
research Role of Vitamin D and Insulin Resistance in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Vitamin D helps improve PCOS by aiding insulin function and ovarian health.
research Clinical, Histological, and Trichoscopic Correlations in Scalp Disorders
Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp problems but isn't always definitive and should be used with other methods.
research Dermoscopy Features of Some Scalp Disorders
Dermoscopy helps diagnose different scalp conditions by showing unique signs for each disorder.
research The Histopathology of Noncicatricial Alopecia
Different types of hair loss have unique features under a microscope, but a doctor's exam is important for accurate diagnosis.
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5 / 21 resultscommunity Haunting study is making me considering cycling fin/dut
Concerns about the long-term effects of dutasteride and finasteride on fertility, with discussions on cycling these medications to mitigate risks. The conversation highlights skepticism about study methodologies and the importance of weighing treatment risks against potential fertility issues.
community Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility
Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.
community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications
The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.
community No fearmongering /just facts on yesterday someone posting on eye issues
Finasteride and dutasteride may not significantly impact meibomian gland function since these glands do not rely on DHT. Some users report dry eyes and other side effects from finasteride, but these may be influenced by other factors or medications.
community Doctor won’t put me on fin or dut until my wife gives birth. Is this normal?
A doctor advised against using finasteride or dutasteride during pregnancy. The user continues with oral and topical minoxidil, microneedling, tretinoin, Nizoral, and pyrilutamide.