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research Phenotype and Metabolic Profile of South Asian Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Results from a Specialist Endocrine Clinic
South Asian women with PCOS are more likely to have metabolic issues and central obesity, and simple measures like waist size and blood pressure can help identify these risks early.
research Metabolic Syndrome and Metabolic Risk Profile According to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotype
Women with severe types of PCOS are more likely to have metabolic syndrome, and belly fat is a key predictor of this risk.
research Effects of the Prenatal and Postnatal Nurturing Environment on the Phenotype and Gut Microbiota of Mice with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Induced by Prenatal Androgen Exposure: A Cross-Fostering Study
Prenatal and postnatal environments both affect PCOS development and gut microbiota in mice.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Type 2 Deficiency: Is There a Genotype-Phenotype Correlation? A Review
No consistent link between genotype and phenotype in 5-α-Reductase type 2 deficiency.
research The Crest Phenotype in Domestic Chicken Is Caused by a 195 bp Duplication in the Intron of HOXC10
A 195 bp duplication in the HOXC10 gene causes crests in domestic chickens.
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5 / 24 resultscommunity 57% increased chance of pattern hair loss independently associated with the consumption of sugary beverages in men (p<0.001) Pt 2
Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community I don’t think my hair loss is caused by DHT – quitting finasteride after 3 months (1 mg). Need opinions
The user plans to stop finasteride after three months, believing hair loss isn't due to DHT, and will continue with oral minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They suspect stress and poor nutrition are the main causes and seek opinions on DHT blockers' effectiveness.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community Sugar and Hair loss connections
High sugar diets may worsen hair loss by increasing 5α-reductase activity and androgen levels, especially in women with PCOS. A low sugar diet might reduce scalp DHT levels, similar to finasteride, but genetics also significantly influence hair loss.
community Anyone else realize how many younger guys are balding?
Many younger men are experiencing hair loss due to genetics, diet, stress, and lifestyle changes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned, with some users noting improvements.