November 2022 in “International Journal of General Medicine”
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome are more likely to have Non-Alcoholic Fatty Pancreas Disease, which is associated with older age, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and high male hormone levels.
The user has been using a hair loss treatment regimen including RU58841, minoxidil, and dutasteride, but still experiences hairline recession and fatigue despite high testosterone levels. They are considering adjusting their dutasteride dosage due to concerns about libido and energy levels.
Finasteride has no effect on the user's estradiol levels, and bodyfat may influence aromatization. The user is on testosterone replacement therapy and uses everyday injections to manage high RBC count, with plans to measure DHT, DHEA-S, and pregnenolone levels.
A user reversed severe hair loss with dieting, lifestyle changes, and topical minoxidil, highlighting reduced inflammation and bodyfat. The conversation debates finasteride's effectiveness and the impact of diet and lifestyle on hair health.
Finasteride can cause side effects like erectile dysfunction and decreased libido, possibly due to increased estradiol from testosterone aromatization, especially in those with higher bodyfat. Side effects vary widely and may also be influenced by genetic factors or neurosteroid inhibition.
Veradermics' oral minoxidil shows promise for hair regrowth, with some users reporting significant improvements, while Pelage's PP405 results are less convincing and lack transparency. There is skepticism about both treatments' long-term effectiveness and potential side effects.