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    GlossaryQuantitative Insulin Sensitivity Check Index

    method to assess body's insulin sensitivity using fasting levels

    The Quantitative Insulin Sensitivity Check Index (QUICKI) is a method used to assess how sensitive the body is to insulin. It is calculated using fasting blood glucose and insulin levels, providing a simple and reliable measure of insulin resistance, which is important for diagnosing and managing conditions like diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

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      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 3 months ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community hairloss in my 20s has ruined my life.

      in Research/Science  369 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A person in their 20s is struggling with hair loss, using treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Suggestions include self-improvement, therapy, hair transplants, and focusing on acceptance and confidence.

      community find a cure for this shit already

      in Chat  207 upvotes 4 years ago
      Treatments used to prevent and treat male pattern baldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure for hair loss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.