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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Sleep Quality and Its Clinical Associations in Trichotillomania and Skin Picking Disorder
People with trichotillomania or skin picking disorder generally sleep worse than those without these conditions.
research Sleep Quality in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
research Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Sleep Quality in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
Women with PCOS often have sleep problems, including sleep apnea, which are linked to obesity and depression.
research The Quality of Sleep and Quality of Life in Patients with Alopecia
People with alopecia tend to have poorer sleep and lower quality of life.
research Evaluation of Sleep Quality, Restless Legs Syndrome, Anxiety, and Depression in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
People with polycystic ovary syndrome are more likely to have poor sleep, restless legs syndrome, anxiety, and depression.
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5 / 856 resultscommunity Insomnia and Finasteride
A user reports experiencing insomnia as a side effect of taking finasteride for hair loss, which takes 1 to 2 hours to fall asleep and results in only about 5 hours of sleep per night. They suspect the cause is related to the downregulation of neurosteroids due to finasteride.
community Finasteride update/information on Penis/Penile Tissue
Finasteride can reduce DHT in the genitalia, potentially causing side effects like reduced erections and penile fibrosis. Using PDE5 inhibitors like Tadalafil or Sildenafil may help maintain penile health and prevent fibrosis.
community Reminder to add melatonin to your topical solutions (or to min if you take fin orally)
Adding melatonin to minoxidil can improve hair growth and thickness, and it's easy to use with minimal side effects. The recommended concentration for melatonin in the solution is between 0.05% and 0.2%.
community Topical melatonin/oral
The conversation discusses the potential positive effects of melatonin on hair growth. The original poster plans to try both oral and topical melatonin and is seeking recommendations for a good source.
community What is the real impact of dutasteride on neurosteroids? A little review of 2 scientific datas
Dutasteride at 0.5 mg/day does not significantly alter allopregnanolone levels, but higher doses (2.5 mg/day) do. Dutasteride may also have anti-neuroinflammatory effects, but the impact on neurosteroids is still debated.