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research Is prostate-specific antigen a potential new marker of androgen excess in polycystic ovary syndrome?

16 citations , April 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research”

In this study, serum PSA levels were higher in women with PCOS, suggesting it may serve as a marker for hyperandrogenism in this condition.

Prostate Specific Antigen in Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A New Insight

research Prostate specific antigen (PSA) in diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome – a new insight

6 citations , July 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”

This study found that women with PCOS have higher total PSA levels than controls, and the total PSA level correlates positively with testosterone and free androgen index.

research 431 Innate lymphoid cells type 1 may be new, non-antigen-specific player in the pathogenesis of alopecia areata

September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study suggests that in alopecia areata, innate lymphoid cells type 1 may contribute to the disease’s pathogenesis by inducing hair follicle changes similarly to CD8+ T cells.

research Innate lymphoid cells type 1 may be new, non-antigen-specific player in the pathogenesis of alopecia areata

August 2019

In this study, researchers observed that dysregulated innate lymphoid cells type 1, alongside CD8+ T cells, may contribute to the pathogenesis of alopecia areata by affecting hair follicle health.

T-Cell Induced-Self MHC Class I/Peptide Complexes May Enable De Novo Tolerance Induction to Neo-Antigens Occurring Outside of the Thymus

research T-cell “induced-self” MHC class I/peptide complexes may enable “de novo” tolerance induction to neo-antigens occurring outside of the thymus

8 citations , October 2016 in “Experimental dermatology”

This paper proposes that the induction of HF-specific neo-antigens by peripheral CD8+ T cells may maintain self-tolerance but could also lead to immunopathology in conditions like alopecia areata.

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community Female, 27 years old, shedding/ balding despite being on what is considered to be a effective treatment plan for AGA. Considering Dut (oral) . Please help.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 27 upvotes 1 year ago

A 27-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is losing hair despite using oral minoxidil and spironolactone, and is considering dutasteride. She is exploring causes like stress and medication side effects, planning tests, and considering treatment changes.

community Taking Charge of Your Hair: The "Big 3 Stack" Explained for 2023

129 upvotes 3 years ago

The "Big 3 Stack" for hair loss treatment, which includes Minoxidil for hair density improvement, Ketoconazole shampoo for enhancing hair volume and thickness, and Finasteride for blocking hair loss causing hormones. Microneedling can boost Minoxidil's effects.

community Summary of Procapil video by Haircafe

2 upvotes 1 year ago

Procapil is marketed as a natural hair loss treatment but lacks strong evidence and is industry-biased. Minoxidil and Finasteride are the only FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.

community Dutasteride is way more effective than Finasteride (Study)

in Research/Science 184 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride is more effective than Finasteride for hair loss, with similar safety profiles. Individual responses vary, and factors like Minoxidil use and age differences may influence results.

community Dermatologist told me to quit fin after turning 40

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 194 upvotes 2 years ago

A dermatologist advised a patient to stop taking finasteride (fin) after turning 40 due to potential risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The patient and others in the conversation debated this advice, discussing the relationship between finasteride, prostate cancer, and hair loss, and considering alternatives like topical finasteride.

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learn Nanoxidil

How long does it usually take to notice new hair growth with Nanoxidil? New hair growth with Nanoxidil typically takes 3 to 6 months to become noticeable.

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When will I see new hair growth after a hair transplant? New hair growth usually starts 2-4 months after a hair transplant.

learn Peppermint

Does peppermint help grow new hair or does it just give a cooling sensation? Peppermint provides a cooling sensation but does not promote new hair growth.

learn Stemoxydine

How does stemoxydine help stimulate new hair growth on the scalp? Stemoxydine stimulates new hair growth by promoting hair follicles to transition from the resting phase to the active growth phase.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

When will I see new hair growth after scalp micropigmentation? Providers describe scalp micropigmentation as a cosmetic tattoo that does not regrow hair, so there is no regrowth timeline to wait for. The 3-to-6-month and 9-to-12-month milestones often quoted alongside it belong to hair transplant surgery, not to SMP.

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