What blood results (if any) could be affected by Fin/Min? Finasteride/Dutasteride 12/11/2024
Finasteride can increase total testosterone and potentially raise estrogen levels, leading to side effects. Biotin in combined tablets can falsely elevate thyroid hormone levels in blood tests.
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community We need to keep these snake oil companies accountable.
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community Finasteride can revive up to 7 year old dead hair
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community 10 months on dutasteride. Lost about half of my hair density. Losing 150-250 hairsevery day
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