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Association Between Trichoscopic Features, Serum Hormone Levels, and Vitamin D Concentration in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia in Eastern China: A Cross-Sectional Study

research Association Between Trichoscopic Features and Serum Hormone Levels and Vitamin D Concentration in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia in Eastern China: A Cross-Sectional Study

September 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Higher SHBG levels are linked to less severe hair loss in women, but vitamin D levels don't seem to affect hair loss.

research The influence of androgens on insulin resistance

135 citations , March 1984 in “Fertility and sterility”

Higher levels of unbound testosterone are linked to increased insulin resistance, especially in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

research Estrogen-Androgen Imbalance in Patients with Hirsutism and Amenorrhea

46 citations , July 1974 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

Low estrogen and high testosterone may cause excessive hair growth in women.

research Low sex-hormone binding globulin levels in young women with diffuse hair loss

40 citations , March 1982 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Young women with diffuse hair loss may have low SHBG levels, which could lead to more active testosterone and contribute to their hair loss.

Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin as an Early Biomarker and Therapeutic Target in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

research Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG) as an Early Biomarker and Therapeutic Target in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

58 citations , November 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”

SHBG may be a useful early indicator and treatment target for PCOS.

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community Does Creatine Really Increase DHT? My Personal Experiment

in Research/Science 113 upvotes 1 year ago

Creatine does not increase DHT levels, but some report hair loss when using it, possibly due to other factors. The effects on hair loss vary individually, with no clear connection established.

community How is dht not beneficial to you?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 111 upvotes 5 months ago

DHT is important for sexual function and mood, but finasteride and dutasteride can reduce DHT, causing side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. These treatments are effective for hair loss, but their impact on DHT leads to debate.

community Finasteride success for androgenic alopecia by a 27M physician (NO PICTURES)

5 upvotes 10 years ago

A 27-year-old male physician improved hair density using minoxidil 5% foam and finasteride 1mg every other day, with initial sexual side effects that subsided. He recommends trying finasteride for a year but warns against dutasteride due to potential liver effects.

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