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diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
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5 / 1000+ results![Association of Type 2 Diabetes With Central-Scalp Hair Loss in a Large Cohort Study of African American Women](/images/research/57023c5c-cb11-4248-ba3d-2f01390f836e/small/15943.jpg)
research Association of Type 2 Diabetes With Central-Scalp Hair Loss in a Large Cohort Study of African American Women
Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of severe hair loss in African American women.
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research Insulin Resistance as a Risk Factor for the Development of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Approach
Insulin resistance increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other health issues.
research Combined Effect of High-Dose Vitamin A, Vitamin E Supplementation, and Zinc on Adult Patients with Diabetes: A Randomized Trial
High-dose vitamin A and E with zinc improved blood sugar control and insulin function in diabetics, but may cause hair loss.
![Metformin And Malignant Neoplasms: A Possible Mechanism Of Antitumor Action And Prospects For Use In Practice](/images/research/73cf6a7f-6eff-42b5-9e5b-29c548d48887/small/30141.jpg)
research Metformin And Malignant Neoplasms: A Possible Mechanism Of Antitumor Action And Prospects For Use In Practice
Metformin, a diabetes drug, may also help fight cancer, but more research is needed to understand how.
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research Metformin and Malignant Tumors: Not Over the Hill
Metformin, a diabetes drug, may help prevent and treat various cancers, but more research is needed.
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5 / 1000+ results![If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied](/images/research/7aaa8848-a00c-472e-8292-7a804dd19755/small/10198.jpg)
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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 ‘Long term use of fin/dut may be associated with health risks including fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, dry eye disease and potential kidney disease.’
Long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride may be linked to health risks like fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, dry eye disease, and potential kidney disease. Some users believe the risks are low and the medications are generally safe.
community Finasteride/dut. causes NAFLD,IR,diabetes,kidney dysfunction is it correct.
Hair loss discussion mentions treatments like Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil. Users share experiences, side effects, and advice on using these treatments.
community I talked to urologist about Finasteride and just wanted to share what he said
The effects of Finasteride, a drug used to treat hair loss, prostate problems and other conditions. The post by iaskedadoctor describes the conversations they had with a Urologist about the effects of the drug on DHT levels throughout the body, how lower doses are beneficial in reducing side effects, how erectile dysfunction can be psychological as well as physiological, how morning erections are not necessarily important, and how persistent side effects appear to be rare. People also shared their experiences with taking Finasteride for hair loss, including potential side effects such as reduced ejaculate force and development of man boobs.
community Dutasteride 2 years 3 month results
The user tried dutasteride for hair loss for 2.5 years but experienced drastic thinning and receding hairline. They decided to switch back to finasteride, along with minoxidil, LLLT, and ketoconazole, due to dissatisfaction with dutasteride's results and side effects.