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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
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research A Case of Severe Hyperandrogenism, Acanthosis Nigricans, and Overt Diabetes: The Use of Non-Invasive Methods for Diagnosis, Pathogenesis, and Management
Non-invasive imaging helped diagnose a woman's severe hormone imbalance and diabetes, and medication successfully treated her condition.
research The Use of Oral Recombinant Feline Interferon Omega in Two Cats with Type II Diabetes Mellitus and Concurrent Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis Syndrome
Oral feline interferon-omega improved symptoms in diabetic cats with gingivostomatitis.
research Androgens and Women's Health
Excessive androgen in women can cause acne, hair growth, baldness, and PCOS, often treatable with medication.
research Prevalence of Type II Diabetes Mellitus and Insulin Resistance in Parents of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Parents of women with PCOS have a higher risk of Type II diabetes and insulin resistance, especially fathers.
research Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Inhibits Skin Renewal Through Inhibiting WNT-Dependent Lgr5+ Hair Follicle Stem Cell Activation in C57BL/6 Mice
Type 2 diabetes slows down skin and hair renewal by blocking important stem cell activation in mice.
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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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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 What treatment helps diffuse hair thinning from insulin resistance?
The individual is experiencing hair loss due to insulin resistance (IR) and is seeking advice. They are currently using a keto diet, supplements, exercise, and plan to add metformin to their regimen.
community Interesting article links major MPB theories to western diet (and life-style)
Poor diet and lifestyle contribute to male pattern baldness. Treatments like Minoxidil, dietary changes, and lifestyle adjustments may help slow hair loss.
community Why do we have head hair in first place if we evolved to start losing it in some cases as soon as puberty hits
Hair loss is influenced by genetics and sensitivity to hormones like DHT. Treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used, and baldness persists as it doesn't affect reproductive success.
community Is finasteride enough for diffuse thinning without recession?
Finasteride may be sufficient for diffuse thinning, but dutasteride is generally considered more effective, with a higher chance of hair growth. Adding oral minoxidil can improve results, though some users report side effects.