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GlossaryCreatine Kinase

enzyme that helps produce energy in muscles

Creatine Kinase (CK), also known as Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK), is an enzyme found in the heart, brain, and skeletal muscles. It plays a crucial role in energy production by catalyzing the conversion of creatine and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) into phosphocreatine and adenosine diphosphate (ADP). Elevated levels of CK in the blood can indicate muscle damage, heart attack, or other medical conditions affecting muscle tissue.

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research Oral tofacitinib: a promising treatment in atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata and vitiligo

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Oral tofacitinib shows promise in treating atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata, but only slight improvement in vitiligo.

research Cardioprotective effect of royal jelly on paclitaxel-induced cardio-toxicity in rats.

24 citations , February 2016 in “PubMed”

Royal jelly can protect the heart from damage caused by paclitaxel.

research Management of Cutaneous and Extracutaneous Side Effects of Smoothened Inhibitor Therapy for Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma

16 citations , March 2015 in “Clinical Cancer Research”

The document concludes that side effects from Smoothened inhibitor drugs for skin cancer are reversible and can be managed with a team approach to maintain quality of life.

research Biomarkers of selenium status in dogs

11 citations , January 2016 in “BMC veterinary research”

Urinary Se to creatinine ratio, serum Se, and glutathione peroxidase are effective early biomarkers for selenium status in dogs.

research Finasteride-Induced Myalgia and HyperCKemia

10 citations , December 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease”

Finasteride can cause muscle pain and high creatine kinase levels, but stopping the medication may resolve symptoms.

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community Creatine is the opposite of minoxidil !

in Research/Science 318 upvotes 9 months ago

Creatine may counteract minoxidil's hair growth effects by closing potassium ATP channels, potentially leading to hair loss in predisposed individuals. Despite anecdotal reports, there is no conclusive evidence linking creatine to hair loss.

community New Research- Creatine Increasing Scalp DHT Without Corresponding Serum DHT Increase

in Research/Science 124 upvotes 2 years ago

Creatine may increase scalp DHT without affecting serum DHT, potentially speeding up male pattern baldness (MPB) for those genetically prone. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Any gym-goers on here that use creatine?

in Research/Science 43 upvotes 5 years ago

Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially affecting hair loss, but experiences vary. Many users use finasteride to counteract potential effects.

community Dutasteride and elevated (LDL) cholesterol

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and noticed elevated cholesterol levels, questioning if dutasteride caused this change. They also take Vitamin D, biotin, magnesium, ginkgo biloba, omega-3, and NAC, and are concerned about the impact of these supplements and their health on cholesterol levels.

community if Post Finasteride Syndrome is real. Why is it only the negative effects and not positive have log term effect?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 63 upvotes 3 months ago

Finasteride is used for hair loss, with mixed reports of no side effects and claims of long-term negative effects known as Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS). The conversation debates the existence and causes of PFS, with differing opinions on whether it is psychological or real.

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