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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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vitamin you should probably be taking for general health might also help your hair a little
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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research Serum Total Thiol Level in Acne Vulgaris Patients and Its Relation to Oxidative Stress
People with acne have a different balance of certain antioxidants in their blood compared to healthy individuals.
research Serum Plasma Thiol Evaluation in Chronic Telogen Effluvium Patients
People with chronic hair shedding have lower antioxidant levels in their blood compared to healthy individuals.
research Ratio of Ovarian Stroma and Total Ovarian Area by Ultrasound in Prediction of Hyperandrogenemia in Reproductive-Aged Thai Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Diagnostic Test
Ultrasound measurement of the ovarian stroma to total area ratio is not a reliable single predictor of high male hormone levels in Thai women with PCOS, but works better when combined with clinical signs.
research Accuracy of Anti-Müllerian Hormone and Total Follicle Count to Diagnose Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Reproductive Women
AMH is a good marker for diagnosing PCOS, but global standards are needed.
research The Effects of Two Doses of Spironolactone on Serum Androgens and Anagen Hair in Hirsute Women
Spironolactone reduced hair thickness and some testosterone levels in women with excessive hair growth.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity My Testosterone results before and after Finasteride
Finasteride significantly increased testosterone levels for the user, with no major side effects except watery semen, which was resolved with zinc supplements. The user's hairline stopped receding and slightly improved.
community Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance
The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hair loss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hair loss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hair loss.
community Cypro to reverse hairloss + Fin?
The conversation discusses using cyproterone temporarily to reverse hair loss, followed by finasteride to maintain regrowth. Concerns about cyproterone's side effects, such as lowering testosterone and potential health risks, are raised, with alternatives like spironolactone suggested for androgen-related issues.
community Unexpected Serum DHT Elevation after Generic Dutasteride Use.
Switching from finasteride to a generic dutasteride led to unexpectedly high DHT levels, prompting a switch to a reputed brand and consideration of softgel capsules for better absorption. The user plans to retest DHT levels and may return to finasteride if issues persist.
community Topical Dutasteride - Non-Hormonal, Side Effect Free 5ARI
The conversation discusses the effectiveness and skepticism around topical dutasteride for hair loss, with mentions of combining it with other treatments like minoxidil and oral medications. Some users doubt its efficacy due to lack of independent studies and potential conflicts of interest.