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research Can Gut Flora Changes Be New Biomarkers for Depression?
Gut flora changes could potentially indicate depression, but more research is needed.
research Multiomics Analysis of the Response to Ritlecitinib in Alopecia Areata Subtypes and Correlation With Efficacy
Ritlecitinib helps reduce inflammation and promote hair regrowth in alopecia areata, especially in patchy-type cases.
research Lab Quality Management and Methodology
Men with early balding should be checked for metabolic syndrome, as there's a link between the two.
research Commonalities Between COVID-19 and Radiation Injury
Some drugs may help treat both COVID-19 and radiation injury.
research Elevation of Circulating DNAs of Disease-Associated Cytokines in Serum Cell-Free DNA from Patients with Alopecia Areata
Higher levels of certain DNAs in blood may indicate hair follicle damage in alopecia areata patients.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Does finasteride decrease free testosterone?
Finasteride may decrease free testosterone by increasing SHBG, potentially causing side effects like reduced libido and hormonal changes. Some find it effective for hair loss, while others experience negative effects.
community How do athletes maintain their hair transplants? Or do they not?
Athletes often use finasteride to maintain hair transplants, but some avoid it due to potential hormonal effects. Notable examples include Mo Salah and Conor McGregor, while LeBron James has had multiple procedures with varying success.
community Fin/Dut and Metabolism Speeds…
A user speculates that a fast metabolism might affect the effectiveness of dutasteride for hair loss. Another user argues that drug response is unrelated to metabolism speed.
community New Research- Creatine Increasing Scalp DHT Without Corresponding Serum DHT Increase
Creatine may increase scalp DHT without affecting serum DHT, potentially speeding up male pattern baldness (MPB) for those genetically prone. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Does whey protein and creatine aggravate hair loss?
The conversation discusses whether whey protein and creatine worsen hair loss. Some users report hair loss with creatine use, while others do not; opinions on whey protein's effects are mixed. Treatments mentioned include PRP, minoxidil, and finasteride.