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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Reduced plakoglobin increases the risk of sodium current defects and atrial conduction abnormalities in response to androgenic anabolic steroid abuse
Reduced plakoglobin and steroid abuse increase the risk of heart rhythm issues.
research Male sex hormone and reduced plakoglobin jointly impair atrial conduction and cardiac sodium currents
Male hormones and reduced plakoglobin can impair heart electrical function and increase arrhythmia risk in males.
research Influence of Extended Photoperiod Using Blue Light Masks on Hypertrichosis, Coat Condition and General Health Parameters in Horses with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction
Blue light masks improved coat condition and energy in horses with PPID.
research Coat condition, housing condition and measurement of faecal cortisol metabolites - a non-invasive study about alopecia in captive rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)
Alopecia in captive rhesus macaques is affected by season, sex, age, housing, and stress, with complex links between stress hormones and hair loss.
research Scalp condition impacts hair growth and retention via oxidative stress
Healthy scalp reduces hair loss by managing oxidative stress.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Connection between caffeine and hair loss?
Caffeine might raise stress hormones, potentially worsening hair loss. Telogen effluvium is often misattributed to minor stressors rather than significant life events.
community Connection between finasteride and nafld?
Finasteride may affect liver function and cortisol levels, potentially linking it to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). More research is needed to understand this connection fully.
community Connection between heat (dry/flaky scalp) and hair loss?
The user experienced hair loss and used minoxidil, biotin shampoo, and supplements like biotin, zinc, fish oil, saw palmetto, and B vitamins, which initially stopped hair loss but did not promote regrowth. They suspect heat causes a dry, flaky scalp leading to hair loss and are considering using a supplementary shampoo and possibly finasteride.
community Which conditioner do you use along with Nizarol?
The conversation is about finding a suitable conditioner to use with Nizoral, a ketoconazole shampoo. One person is trying a caffeinated/coconut conditioner to strengthen hair but hasn't seen results yet.
community Good conditioners?
The conversation is about finding a conditioner suitable for thinning hair, with the original poster currently alternating between a caffeine shampoo and Nizoral every two days but not using any conditioner.