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research Serum Levels of Transforming Growth Factor Beta1 in Patients with Alopecia Areata
People with severe Alopecia Areata have higher levels of TGF-β1, which may play a role in the condition.
research The Comparison of Blood Lipid Profile in Patients with and Without Androgenetic Alopecia
There's no significant link between blood fat levels and male pattern baldness.
research Assessment of the Relationship Between Serum High Molecular Weight Adiponectin Hormone Levels and Insulin Resistance in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have lower adiponectin hormone levels and are more likely to have insulin resistance.
research Untargeted Metabolomic Approach to Study the Serum Metabolites in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Certain metabolites may help diagnose and predict polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Role of Insulin Resistance in Males with Early Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with early hair loss may have higher insulin resistance and should be checked for related health issues.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity My derm said they came up with a new serum that is better then fin? What’s y’all’s thoughts
A new serum claims to enhance hair regrowth by amplifying oxygen delivery, improving the effectiveness of treatments like exosomes and peptides. Users are skeptical, questioning its efficacy compared to established treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
community Helicobacter's concocted serum v1
A custom-made serum based on double-blind studies for AGA, which includes natural ingredients such as rosemary oil, procyanidin B-2, saw palmetto extract, curcuma aeruginosa, pumpkin seed oil and castor oil. The user has updated their recipe to include apple poly procyanidin B-2 4% concentration and other ingredients before topping it off with Pura d'or serum.
community Had anyone used peptides for help with regrowth?
Peptides like GHK-Cu are discussed for hair regrowth, with mixed results; some users report no regrowth, while others notice thicker hair. Topical application is common, and proper sourcing and mixing are emphasized.
community Interpreting pre-finisteride blood panels
The conversation is about someone planning to start finasteride for hair loss and wanting to interpret pre-treatment blood panels to assess the risk of side effects like gynecomastia. They list various tests to measure hormone levels and other health indicators.
community DHT reduction in the scalp for all doses of dutasteride is now available.
Higher doses of dutasteride reduce scalp DHT more effectively than finasteride, but have diminishing returns after 3mg daily and may cause more side effects. Combining dutasteride with topical minoxidil can enhance results, but using both finasteride and dutasteride together is unnecessary.