research Apparent Cortisone Reductase Deficiency: A Rare Cause of Hyperandrogenemia and Hypercortisolism
Cortisone reductase deficiency can cause high androgen and cortisol levels and may be missed in women with similar symptoms.
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research Modulation of glucocorticoid action and the treatment of type-2 diabetes
Targeting glucocorticoid action might help treat type-2 diabetes, but human trials are needed.
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Anabolic steroids and inflammation can disrupt androgen metabolism, potentially causing health issues.
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Increased HSD11B1 enzyme expression is linked to higher body fat and insulin resistance.
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Hair Loss TreatmentsSt Pete Wellness & MedSpaSt. Petersburg, FL · US - 2Hair TransplantSt. Pete Medical GroupSt. Petersburg, FL · US
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 1 year results. Fin + Min + Microneedling + tretinoin + ketoconazole
A user's 1 year progress using a combination of treatments, including Minoxidil BID, finasteride, microneedling, tretinoin, and ketoconazole shampoo, for hair loss. Replies included advice such as to consider switching the strength of minoxidil or getting a shorter haircut.
community Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.
Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.
community Results after more than 1.5 years on Finasteride
A user shared their experience with finasteride for hair loss, noting it slowed but didn't stop their hair loss, and they quit after 1.5 years. Suggestions included trying dutasteride, adding minoxidil, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
community Progress - 1mg Oral Fin daily, 11 months
The user experienced positive hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride daily, Nizoral 2% shampoo every three days, and dermastamping, without adding minoxidil due to satisfaction with current results. Initial side effects like erectile dysfunction and dry eyes resolved over time.
community 2 years fin only 1mg/daily + 4 months of gradually introducing Dut 0.5mg/daily
A user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride 1 mg daily for two years and gradually introduced dutasteride 0.5 mg daily over four months. They reported no side effects and plan to switch fully to dutasteride due to its cost-effectiveness and potential effectiveness.
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SMP SpecialistAlemayehu Bete
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Gagan Bera
Patna, Bihar, India
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TrichologistBeata Kamińska-Kolat, PhD
Poznań, Poland
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Hair Transplant SurgeonDr. Bea Gerbrands, MD
Regina, SK, Canada
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Hair Transplant SurgeonDr. Beya BOURICHA
Tunis, Tunisia
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Hair System SpecialistBeata
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Dublin, Ireland
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