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research Association of Components of Metabolic Syndrome with Female Pattern Alopecia: A Case Control Study from Kashmir

January 2015 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology”

The study concluded that women with female pattern hair loss had higher waist circumference, triglyceride levels, lower HDL, and blood glucose levels compared to those without hair loss.

research Early onset androgenic alopecia in males, a marker for metabolic syndrome? A case control study

December 2022 in “Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism”

Early hair loss in young men is linked to higher risk of metabolic syndrome.

research Revised 2003 consensus on diagnostic criteria and long-term health risks related to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

4025 citations , December 2003 in “Human Reproduction”

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.

Correlation of Cutaneous Manifestations with Body Mass Index, Blood Glucose, and Hormonal Levels in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Disease

research Correlation of cutaneous manifestations with body mass index, blood glucose, and hormonal levels in patients with polycystic ovarian disease

3 citations , January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal”

Skin problems in patients with polycystic ovarian disease are linked to body weight, blood sugar, and hormone levels.

Association of Insulin Resistance with Hyperandrogenism in Women

research Association of Insulin Resistance with Hyperandrogenia in Women

26 citations , January 2000 in “Hormone research in paediatrics”

Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.

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community A warning to those thinking about using Dutasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 99 upvotes 6 years ago

The potential risks of long-term use of Dutasteride and how it may be linked to elevated liver enzymes, cholesterol levels, and decreased testosterone. Alternative treatments such as Finasteride and RU58841 were also discussed.

community Gyno & testoterone level

in Finasteride 282 upvotes 2 years ago

Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and back to finasteride led to gynecomastia and fatigue, likely due to hormonal imbalances. Suggested treatments include Tamoxifen, Raloxifene, or low-dose Anastrozole, with a recommendation to test testosterone and estradiol levels.

community 5ARI (dutasteride) Associated with Adverse Metabolic Effects

22 upvotes 8 years ago

Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.

community A science based addition to your hair loss routine

in Research/Science 23 upvotes 2 years ago

Blocking the Mitochondrial pyruvate carrier and using aldose reductase inhibitors like Indian gooseberry and berberine may help with hair growth. Magnesium can also be added to increase NADPH.

community Please help! Continuously thinning while on Fin 1 mg

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 5 months ago

The user is experiencing continued hair thinning despite taking Finasteride 1 mg daily for over a year and is hesitant to try Minoxidil due to potential side effects and inconsistency. Suggestions include trying topical Minoxidil once a day, considering oral Minoxidil, and possibly getting a skin biopsy to determine the type of hair loss.

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