research Resistance of degraded hair shafts to contaminant DNA
This study suggests that degraded human hair shafts are highly resistant to contamination by exogenous DNA, making them a valuable source for forensic and ancient DNA analysis.
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research Resistance to the Insulin and Elevated Level of Androgen: A Major Cause of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
This study highlights the importance of understanding the roles of hyperandrogenemia and insulin resistance in the development and progression of PCOS, emphasizing further research to clarify their mutual influence.
research Resistance Exercise and Art Therapy on Body Image in Breast Cancer: A Scoping Review
This review discusses the potential benefits of resistance exercise and art therapy for improving body image in breast cancer survivors, highlighting a need for more theory-informed research.
research Alopecia: Association with Resistance to Thyroid Hormones
This study reports a novel TRbeta gene mutation associated with resistance to thyroid hormone syndrome, which may contribute to various forms of alopecia in the affected family members.
research Can resistance training improve the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome?
This review discusses studies on resistance training for improving PCOS symptoms and reports no new results, highlighting the need to consider diet alongside exercise and calling for more research.
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5 / 456 resultscommunity Claim: Insulin resistance increases the enzyme that creates DHT and affects the liver's ability to control hormones
Insulin resistance may increase DHT production, contributing to hair loss, and addressing it through diet, nutrients, and natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil could help reverse hair loss. Some users prefer medications like finasteride for more effective results.
community Strategies for Treatment Resistant Androgenic Alopecia
The conversation is about a person experiencing treatment-resistant androgenic alopecia despite using high doses of dutasteride and minoxidil, along with other treatments like microneedling and purilutamide. Suggestions include considering a hair transplant, checking medication authenticity, and exploring other treatments like RU58841 or topical estradiol.
community Why the Brain Resists Updating Your Appearance: The Neuroscience Behind “It Happened Overnight”
The brain resists updating its perception of gradual appearance changes, like hair loss, due to its preference for stability and reliance on an internal model. This delay in perception can make changes feel sudden once the brain finally updates its model.
community Does high sugar/insulin resistance or generally bad diet prevent fin/dut from working?
A poor diet high in sugar and insulin resistance may reduce the effectiveness of finasteride in treating hair loss. Improving diet could potentially enhance treatment results.
community Progressive insomnia (treatment-resistant) due to Finasteride
A medical student experienced hair loss slowing with Finasteride but developed severe, treatment-resistant insomnia. They tried various medications with little effect, suspecting Post-Finasteride Syndrome, and others suggested the insomnia might be linked to Finasteride's impact on neurosteroids.
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3 / 801 results- Can metformin improve scalp health in people with insulin resistance or PCOS? There is no controlled trial showing that metformin improves scalp hair. The PCOS studies most often cited measured unwanted body hair, not scalp density, and a published case report describes hair loss during metformin treatment; any use for hair would be off-label and a decision for a prescribing doctor.
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Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.
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