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    GlossaryOvarian Steroid Cell Tumor

    rare ovarian tumor producing excess steroids, causing hormonal imbalances

    An Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor is a rare type of ovarian tumor that originates from the cells responsible for producing steroids, such as estrogen and testosterone. These tumors can lead to hormonal imbalances, causing symptoms like abnormal hair growth, menstrual irregularities, or virilization (development of male characteristics in females). They are typically benign but can sometimes be malignant, requiring careful medical evaluation and treatment.

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      community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta

      in Update  36 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 1 year ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community DHEA, the culprit behind DUPA ? Read this!

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 2 years ago
      High DHEA levels may contribute to hair loss by increasing DHT in hair follicles, potentially explaining why finasteride is ineffective for some. Treatments like high-dose dutasteride and RU58841 are suggested, but the underlying cause, such as adrenal issues, should be investigated.

      community Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance

      in Research/Science  80 upvotes 2 years ago
      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.