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    small brain region regulating hormones and homeostasis

    The hypothalamus is a small but crucial part of the brain located just below the thalamus. It plays a key role in regulating various bodily functions, including temperature control, hunger, thirst, sleep, and emotional activity. It also links the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland, thereby influencing hormone release and maintaining homeostasis.

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      community Methods Of Staying Safe On Ru58841 - My 2 Cents

      in Research/Science  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 is used topically to prevent hair loss by blocking DHT, with suggestions to drink grapefruit juice, take breaks, avoid microneedling, and use lower concentrations to reduce side effects. Users discuss applying it at night to minimize systemic absorption.

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      in Treatment  8 upvotes 8 months ago
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      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol) in treating hair loss. It explores theories that it either inhibits 5 alpha reductase to prevent T->DHT conversion or aromatizes scalp T into 17-alpha-estradiol to save hair.

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      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 1 week ago
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