research Evaluation of Serum Irisin and Its Relation to Insulin Resistance in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Lower serum irisin levels are linked to androgenetic alopecia but not to insulin resistance.
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research Clinical Utility of Serum Homocysteine for Predicting Insulin Resistance in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
High BMI and insulin resistance are key predictors of PCOS, with high homocysteine levels also linked to the condition.
research Assessment of Serum Level of Myostatin in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia and its Relation to Insulin Resistance
Higher myostatin and insulin resistance are linked to androgenetic alopecia.
research Serum lipid profile and insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Women with PCOS may have higher bad cholesterol and are at risk for blood sugar issues; lifestyle changes are recommended.
research The role of high serum uric acid levels in androgenic and non-androgenic polycystic ovarian syndrome patients
High uric acid levels are more common in PCOS patients, especially those with androgenic PCOS, and are linked with increased cardiovascular risk and other metabolic issues.
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5 / 127 resultscommunity Conflicting Hair Loss Treatment Advice at 18 with Medical Background
An 18-year-old male with high insulin resistance and overweight issues is experiencing hair loss and has tried treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and keratin supplements. He is receiving conflicting advice from doctors in Saudi Arabia and India, with some recommending expensive transplants and therapies, raising concerns about their motives.
community Severe copper deficiency, and also zinc deficiency. Looking for testimonials.
A 36-year-old man with androgenetic alopecia suspects copper and zinc deficiencies may be accelerating hair loss and is supplementing copper to address this. He is also monitoring blood sugar levels due to previous prediabetes concerns and plans to test for insulin resistance.
community Bloodwork after 8 months on finasteride, is this normal?
A user on finasteride for 8 months shared bloodwork results showing increased testosterone and estradiol levels, with concerns about high LH. Responses advised monitoring for symptoms but noted levels are within reference ranges.
community ~6 years on Fin + 3 years of Min. Seeing zero progress.
The user has been using finasteride for six years and minoxidil for three years with no noticeable hair regrowth. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, considering a hair transplant, and trying microneedling.
community What are your thoughts on pre-finasteride blood work?
The user is considering resuming finasteride after a 6-month break and is debating the necessity of extensive blood work, including hormone and health markers, to establish a baseline. They are unsure if the tests are necessary since they experienced no side effects previously.
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