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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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research Impact of Treatment with Rosiglitazone or Metformin on Biomarkers for Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Rosiglitazone may be better than metformin for insulin resistance in PCOS, but more research is needed on certain biomarkers.
research Expression of Three Adipokines (Adiponectin, Leptin and Resistin) in Normal Canine Skin: a Pilot Study
The three adipokines—leptin, adiponectin, and resistin—are present in various cells of normal dog skin.
research Assessment of adipokines, hormonal profile, lipid profile, and insulin resistance in patients with androgenetic alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia is linked to insulin resistance and hormonal imbalances.
research The Association of Serum Adipokines, Insulin Resistance and Vitamin D Status in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Higher leptin and lower vitamin D levels may contribute to male pattern baldness.
research Resistance of degraded hair shafts to contaminant DNA
Degraded hair shafts resist contamination and can be easily cleaned.
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5 / 619 resultscommunity Claim: Insulin resistance increases the enzyme that creates DHT and affects the liver's ability to control hormones
Insulin resistance may increase DHT production, contributing to hair loss, and addressing it through diet, nutrients, and natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil could help reverse hair loss. Some users prefer medications like finasteride for more effective results.
community Strategies for Treatment Resistant Androgenic Alopecia
The conversation is about a person experiencing treatment-resistant androgenic alopecia despite using high doses of dutasteride and minoxidil, along with other treatments like microneedling and purilutamide. Suggestions include considering a hair transplant, checking medication authenticity, and exploring other treatments like RU58841 or topical estradiol.
community Does high sugar/insulin resistance or generally bad diet prevent fin/dut from working?
A poor diet high in sugar and insulin resistance may reduce the effectiveness of finasteride in treating hair loss. Improving diet could potentially enhance treatment results.
community Progressive insomnia (treatment-resistant) due to Finasteride
A medical student experienced hair loss slowing with Finasteride but developed severe, treatment-resistant insomnia. They tried various medications with little effect, suspecting Post-Finasteride Syndrome, and others suggested the insomnia might be linked to Finasteride's impact on neurosteroids.
community Fin completely cured my highly resistant hormonal acne 22m
Finasteride effectively treated hormonal acne for multiple users, including the original poster. Topical treatments like Winlevi are effective but expensive and not always covered by insurance.