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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Receiving caregiver support and its association with hair hormones in people living with Alzheimer’s disease: The role of caregivers’ perspective taking
Caregiver perspective-taking affects stress hormone levels in people with Alzheimer's.
research OBESITY-RELATED FACTORS INVOLVED IN ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM STRESS INDUCTION IN ADIPOCYTES
Adipose tissue changes in obesity can trigger stress in fat cells.
research Stress-Related Hair Loss Among the General Population in Al Majma'ah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Stress significantly contributes to hair loss, especially in women and those aged 31-40.
research Evaluation of different hair characteristics and the impact of liver abscess presence on stress related physical and physiological parameters associated with well-being in beef feedlot steers
Liver abscesses don't affect stress in beef feedlot steers.
research Evaluating the Difference Between COVID-19-Associated Telogen Effluvium and Telogen Effluvium Due to Other Causes
COVID-19-related hair loss may have unique features compared to hair loss from other causes.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Anyone else realize how many younger guys are balding?
Many younger men are experiencing hair loss due to genetics, diet, stress, and lifestyle changes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned, with some users noting improvements.
community We should actually be hopeful for these recent new developments
AI advancements, like AlphaFold, are speeding up drug discovery for hair loss, promising more effective treatments. Current options like minoxidil and finasteride have limitations, but new developments could improve solutions in 5-10 years.
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 Evolution theory: AGA is your body trying to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by exposing your scalp to more UV
Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hair loss are unclear.
community Study: There is 70x Higher Unconjugated DHT in Feces Compared To Blood Levels in Young Adults - Gut Microbiota Manages DHT Recycling and Metabolism
Gut microbiota significantly influences androgen metabolism, impacting hair loss treatments like finasteride. Probiotics, dietary changes, and fecal microbiota transplants may help manage DHT levels and improve hair health.