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      community Sugar and Hair loss connections

      in Research/Science  41 upvotes 9 months ago
      High sugar diets may worsen hair loss by increasing 5α-reductase activity and androgen levels, especially in women with PCOS. A low sugar diet might reduce scalp DHT levels, similar to finasteride, but genetics also significantly influence hair loss.

      community Sugar and hairloss

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 4 years ago
      Cutting sugar may not significantly impact hair loss, as DHT and androgen receptors are the main issues. Effective treatments include finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil, often combined with microneedling.

      community Surprise Hair Loss Breakthrough: A Sugar Gel Sparks Robust Regrowth

      in Research/Science  130 upvotes 4 months ago
      A sugar gel is claimed to spark hair regrowth, but users express skepticism, noting that minoxidil and finasteride remain the most effective treatments. Many users joke about frequent "breakthroughs" that work on rats but not humans, and some mention the potential of PP405 as a future treatment.

      community DHT itch and sugar intake ! Anybody seen a link ?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      Reducing sugar intake may lessen scalp itchiness associated with hair loss, even when using treatments like finasteride. Some users also report similar symptoms while on dutasteride.