Effect of Finasteride on Lipid Profile in Individuals with Androgenetic Alopecia

    February 2013 in “ African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology ”
    Seied Reza Seied Mohammad Doulabi, Hossein Kavoussi, D. Isapour, Amir Hossein Hashemian, Ali Taheriniya
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    TLDR Finasteride lowers good cholesterol, raises bad fats, and may increase heart disease risk.
    The study investigated the effect of finasteride on the lipid profile of 25 individuals with androgenetic alopecia. The results showed a significant decrease in HDL plasma level after 6 months of therapy and a significant increase in triglyceride plasma level after 3 months of therapy. No significant changes were observed in LDL and total cholesterol levels. The study suggests that the use of finasteride may increase the risk of atherosclerosis, and high-risk patients should be identified to avoid the use of 1 mg finasteride tablets. Lifestyle modifications and avoiding high-fat food may help counter the adverse effects of the drug. Further studies are needed to corroborate the findings.
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      in Update  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced hair loss due to a crash diet and later developed scarring hair loss. They are now on finasteride, oral minoxidil, LDN, Zyrtec, and Oztela to reduce scalp inflammation and promote hair regrowth.

      community Blood work, is it worth to pay for it?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is considering getting blood work to investigate the cause of ongoing hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. Others suggest that while blood tests can provide useful health information, they may not change the hair treatment outcome.

      community What should I include in my blood test?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil without success and is considering a comprehensive blood test to explore other causes of hair loss. They are unsure about the necessity and cost of the extensive tests and are seeking advice on whether to proceed with the full panel or focus on specific tests.

      community My Theory Of Androgenic Alopecia

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 3 months ago
      Hair loss is linked to cellular physiology and the IGF-1 to TGF-B1 ratio, not just androgen sensitivity. The theory lacks evidence, while finasteride and minoxidil are effective treatments.

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