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research Environmental Factors and Puberty Timing: Expert Panel Research Needs

284 citations , February 2008 in “Pediatrics”

This review discusses the potential impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and body size on pubertal onset and progression, highlighting critical gaps and priorities for future research without presenting new clinical results.

research Association of Infant Physical Development and Rapid Growth With Pubertal Onset Among Girls in Rural China

6 citations , May 2021 in “JAMA network open”

This study reported that higher weight-for-age z scores and rapid weight gain during infancy, especially from birth to 3 months, were linked to an increased likelihood of puberty onset in girls.

research Physiology of Male Gonadotropic Axis and Disorders of Sex Development

January 2017 in “Springer eBooks”

Understanding genes and hormones is crucial for managing male puberty and sex development disorders.

research Dissection of genetic variation and evidence for pleiotropy in male pattern baldness

58 citations , December 2018 in “Nature Communications”

This study found that male pattern baldness in European males is strongly heritable and associated with genetic markers linked to earlier puberty, bone density, and pancreatic function.

research The acne hormones

November 2014 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks”

This review discusses hormones that affect acne and highlights a statistically significant link between a low-glycemic-load diet and reduced acne activity, but reports no new experimental findings.

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community Efficacy and Tolerability of N-Acetyl-Cysteine for Treatment of The Early-onset Androgenetic Alopecia in Men

26 upvotes 4 years ago

N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) was found to improve hair parameters in men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia, showing increased terminal hair count and decreased vellus hair count, with good tolerability. NAC, used alone or with minoxidil, may help due to its antioxidant properties, though its effectiveness can vary among individuals.

community Why do we have head hair in first place if we evolved to start losing it in some cases as soon as puberty hits

140 upvotes 11 months ago

Hair loss is influenced by genetics and sensitivity to hormones like DHT. Treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used, and baldness persists as it doesn't affect reproductive success.

community How is dht not beneficial to you?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 111 upvotes 7 months ago

DHT is important for sexual function and mood, but finasteride and dutasteride can reduce DHT, causing side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. These treatments are effective for hair loss, but their impact on DHT leads to debate.

community 16 months finasteride progress but slowly losing hair again

141 upvotes 1 year ago

A 21-year-old male experienced initial success with finasteride for 16 months but is now losing hair again. He is considering switching to dutasteride and adding oral minoxidil, while also investigating environmental and health factors.

community Started balding/maturing hairline at 18…. Feel defeated

7 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The conversation is about dealing with early hair loss and considering treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Users suggest starting treatment early and discuss the effectiveness and side effects of these medications.

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