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research CAG Repeat Testing of Androgen Receptor Polymorphism: Is This Necessary for the Best Clinical Management of Hypogonadism?
Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.
research The Current Landscape for Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues
The document concludes that the fast-growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing market lacks sufficient regulation, posing risks to consumers due to questionable test quality and accuracy.
research An Observational Retrospective Evaluation of 79 Young Men with Long-Term Adverse Effects After Use of Finasteride Against Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride caused long-term sexual and non-sexual side effects in young men with hair loss.
research Evidence-Based and Potential Benefits of Metformin in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review
Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.
research Update on the Genetics of Androgenetic Alopecia, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Alopecia Areata: Implications for Molecular Diagnostic Testing
Genetic factors affect hair loss, and molecular testing may help predict, diagnose, and treat it.
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5 / 17 resultscommunity 35% regrowth brothers and sisters! More effective than Minox and Fin?
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hanamananafaha
in Treatment
107 upvotes
6 years ago A double-blind clinical study that found ingestion of tocotrienols resulted in a 34.5% increase in hair regrowth compared to the placebo group, and discussion about potential side effects and cost of supplementation with vitamin E pills. The conversation noted that it may be more effective than commonly used treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
community Does 0.5 mg of finasteride reduce SCALP DHT the same as 1 mg?
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Unusual-Concern222
in Finasteride/Dutasteride
15 upvotes
7 months ago The conversation is about whether 0.5 mg of finasteride reduces scalp DHT as effectively as 1 mg. Users suggest that even lower doses like 0.05 mg can significantly reduce scalp DHT.
community Oral Minoxidil Study of 60 AGA patients
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thankseveryone4life
in Minoxidil
71 upvotes
3 years ago Oral minoxidil treatment increased hair density and shaft caliber in AGA patients. Side effects included hypertrichosis and lower extremity edema, with younger patients experiencing fewer side effects.
community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews
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TerpsandCaicos
in Treatment
41 upvotes
5 years ago Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.
community 📈 Solving for very low dose topical finasteride titration intervals
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nPsyntax
in Research/Science
30 upvotes
6 months ago The conversation discusses using very low dose topical finasteride to achieve specific serum DHT reduction percentages. It concludes that finasteride dosage increases linearly between 5-30% DHT reduction but requires exponential increases for reductions up to 70%.