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GlossaryVisceral Fat

fat surrounding internal organs within the abdominal cavity

Visceral fat, also known as intra-abdominal fat, is the type of fat that surrounds internal organs within the abdominal cavity, such as the liver, pancreas, and intestines. Unlike subcutaneous fat, which is located just under the skin, visceral fat is more metabolically active and has been linked to an increased risk of various health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers.

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Serum Levels of Retinol-Binding Protein 4 and Adiponectin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Associations with Visceral Fat but No Evidence for Fat Mass-Independent Effects on Pathogenesis in This Condition

research Serum Levels of Retinol-Binding Protein 4 and Adiponectin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Associations with Visceral Fat But No Evidence for Fat Mass-Independent Effects on Pathogenesis in This Condition

44 citations , April 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

Women with PCOS have similar levels of certain proteins compared to women without PCOS, and these proteins don't independently cause PCOS.

Broiler Chicken Meat Extract Increases Body Weight, Visceral Fat Mass, and Hair Production in Young Male Wistar Rats (Rattus Norvegicus)

research Pemberian ekstrak daging ayam broiler meningkatkan berat badan dan berat lemak viseral serta meningkatkan produksi rambut pada anak tikus (Rattus norvegicus) jantan galur Wistar

June 2017 in “Jurnal Biomedik : JBM”

Broiler chicken meat extract increases body weight, visceral fat, and hair production in young male Wistar rats.

Body Composition Parameters, Carotid Intima Media Thickness and Epicardial Fat Thickness in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia

research Body Composition Parameters, Carotid Intima Media Thickness and Epicardial Fat Thickness in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia

September 2023 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology”

Men with male pattern baldness had higher body fat and obesity-related measurements but similar heart fat and artery thickness compared to healthy men.

Expression of 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 in Visceral and Subcutaneous Adipose Tissues of Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Is Associated with Adiposity

research Expression of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 in visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissues of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with adiposity

18 citations , December 2010 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”

Increased HSD11B1 enzyme expression is linked to higher body fat and insulin resistance.

research Evaluation of Anthropometric Measurements, Arterial Stiffness and ECG Parameters in Alopecia Areata Patients

November 2025 in “Medicina”

Alopecia areata may be linked to changes in body fat but not to heart or artery issues.

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community Fin raised my estrogen but also testosterone?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 17 upvotes 2 years ago

A user experienced initial side effects from finasteride, including erectile dysfunction and emotional changes, but later noticed increased muscle mass and assertiveness. Hormonal tests showed elevated estrogen and prolactin levels, which slightly decreased over time; the user plans lifestyle changes to see if they help.

community Are a lot of men already losing their hair at 25?

in Chat 153 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the perception of increased hair loss among young men, with some attributing it to heightened awareness or environmental factors. Various treatments are mentioned, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and future hair transplant methods.

community Yes your lifestyle and diet has its role in hair loss.

in Chat 296 upvotes 10 months ago

Diet and lifestyle changes can reduce hair shedding but won't regrow hair lost to genetic male pattern baldness. Treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are necessary for significant hair regrowth.

community New update. 16 months on finasteride, 25 year old, 1.25mg daily. The first picture is a screenshot from a video taken in February 2023, hence the quality is kinda poor.

in Progress Pictures 418 upvotes 2 years ago

A 25-year-old user shared progress pictures after 16 months of using 1.25mg daily finasteride for hair loss, reporting noticeable results around months 4-5 and some initial side effects that resolved. The user experienced thickening and slight regrowth of the hairline.

community I find it funny a bunch of us on here are on drugs for hairloss and maintain clean/healthy lives and then there’s these mf’s in the 90’s juiced to the gills with steroids and have better hair than all of us lol

in Satire 353 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation is about the effects of steroids on hair loss. Some users believe that steroids can cause hair loss, while others argue that it depends on individual sensitivity to DHT. There is also discussion about the appearance of balding individuals who use steroids.

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