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    GlossaryCardiovascular Risk Factors (CV Risk Factors)

    conditions or behaviors increasing the likelihood of heart disease

    Cardiovascular Risk Factors, also known as Heart Disease Risk Factors or Cardiac Risk Factors, are conditions or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing heart disease. These include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, and diabetes. Understanding and managing these factors can significantly reduce the risk of heart-related health issues.

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      community Testosterone in Reference Range Doesn't Cause Hair Loss

      in Research/Science  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      Testosterone within the normal range does not significantly contribute to male pattern baldness (MPB); DHT is the main factor that can be controlled. Genetics play a crucial role in hair loss, and treatments like finasteride and dutasteride, which block DHT, can help despite potentially raising testosterone levels.

      community Physician here AMA – 30M oral Fin 1-1.25 mg daily

      in Update  47 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.

      community Dutasteride just FEELS better than finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  172 upvotes 5 months ago
      Dutasteride is favored over finasteride by some for better hair loss reversal, improved skin, and fewer side effects, though individual responses vary. It may also help with dandruff and eczema but has a slightly higher risk of gynecomastia.