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research Urinary Steroids in Men with Male-Pattern Alopecia
Men with male-pattern baldness have higher levels of certain testosterone metabolites and may have more active androgen metabolism.
research Intracrine Androgen Biosynthesis, Metabolism, and Action Revisited
The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
research Urinary Steroid Analysis of Women with Effluvium
Women with effluvium have higher levels of certain urinary steroids, possibly due to stress and increased adrenal activity.
research Urinary 5-Ene-Steroid Excretion in Non-Classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 3β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Some women with excess hair growth have a hormone condition that can't be diagnosed by blood or urine tests alone.
research Steroid Sulfatase Inhibitors: Therapeutic Applications and Development
Steroid Sulfatase inhibitors show promise in treating hormone-dependent disorders like cancers, hair loss, and acne, with 667COUMATE being a potential candidate for breast cancer treatment trials.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I got my bloodwork done... What now?
The user has been experiencing hair thinning despite taking finasteride and minoxidil for six months. Bloodwork suggests a vitamin D deficiency, and users recommend consulting a doctor and possibly supplementing vitamin D.
community Finasteride does deplete important nuero-active steroids
Finasteride can reduce neuroactive steroids, causing side effects like depression, anxiety, and sexual dysfunction. Some users experience persistent symptoms after stopping finasteride, while others use alternative treatments like topical solutions.
community My Theory Regarding a Cause and Cure for Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss theory suggests imbalance between Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.
community 9 months on Finasteride 1,25mg + HRT
The conversation is about the results of using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and finasteride for hair loss, and switching from finasteride to bicalutamide as an anti-androgen treatment. The user shared before and after photos to discuss the effectiveness of these treatments.
community Female Hair loss
Women also experience hair loss, especially post-menopause, often requiring lifestyle changes. Treatments include Scalp Micropigmentation, hair transplants, and sometimes finasteride, with underlying causes needing medical evaluation.