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research Serum Levels of Transforming Growth Factor Beta1 in Patients with Alopecia Areata
People with severe Alopecia Areata have higher levels of TGF-β1, which may play a role in the condition.
research The Prevalence of Thyroid Function Test Abnormalities and Serum Thyroid Autoantibodies in Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata Patients in the Saudi Arabian Population
Thyroid tests may not be needed for all vitiligo and alopecia areata patients unless thyroid disease symptoms appear.
research Serum Lipidomic Changes and Sex Differences in Androgenetic Alopecia
People with androgenetic alopecia have different lipid levels in their blood, which vary between men and women, and may be linked to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
research MEK and BRAF Inhibitors Augment the Production and Accumulation of Sebum in Hamster Sebocytes
MEK and BRAF inhibitors increase sebum production and accumulation, which could cause acne-like side effects.
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 / 1000+ resultscommunity My derm said they came up with a new serum that is better then fin? What’s y’all’s thoughts
A new serum claims to enhance hair regrowth by amplifying oxygen delivery, improving the effectiveness of treatments like exosomes and peptides. Users are skeptical, questioning its efficacy compared to established treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
community Helicobacter's concocted serum v1
A custom-made serum based on double-blind studies for AGA, which includes natural ingredients such as rosemary oil, procyanidin B-2, saw palmetto extract, curcuma aeruginosa, pumpkin seed oil and castor oil. The user has updated their recipe to include apple poly procyanidin B-2 4% concentration and other ingredients before topping it off with Pura d'or serum.
community On a super stack, but still miniaturizationg going strong???
User "Number_Worried00" is using a treatment stack for hair loss, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, Estradiol, Cetirizine, and Pyrilutamide. Another user suggests that if the cause is vitamin deficiency or inflammation, the stack may not be effective.
community Had anyone used peptides for help with regrowth?
Peptides like GHK-Cu are discussed for hair regrowth, with mixed results; some users report no regrowth, while others notice thicker hair. Topical application is common, and proper sourcing and mixing are emphasized.
community Interpreting pre-finisteride blood panels
The conversation is about someone planning to start finasteride for hair loss and wanting to interpret pre-treatment blood panels to assess the risk of side effects like gynecomastia. They list various tests to measure hormone levels and other health indicators.