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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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      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 1 year 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  373 upvotes 11 months 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 Blood work, is it worth to pay for it?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 days ago
      The user is considering getting blood work to investigate the cause of ongoing hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. Others suggest that while blood tests can provide useful health information, they may not change the hair treatment outcome.

      community find a cure for this shit already

      in Chat  208 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.