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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research Comparison of Novel Hematological Biomarkers in Alopecia Areata and Other Non-Cicatricial Alopecia: A Retrospective Study
Blood cell counts could help predict and treat alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
research Retiform Purpura Caused by the Use of Cocaine Adulterated with Levamisole
Cocaine possibly mixed with levamisole caused a woman's skin condition and blood issues, which improved with treatment.
research Estimation of Serum Ferritin Level in Female Patients with Telogen
Serum ferritin levels do not cause hair loss in women with telogen effluvium.
research From Laboratory to Operating Room: Innovative Use of Manual Blood Cell Counting Machine for Counting Follicular Grafts
A manual blood cell counter was effectively used to count hair follicles during surgery, being user-friendly and cost-effective but limited by a three-digit display.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss Among Saudi Women and Hematological Changes Associated With It – Case Controlled Study
Female pattern hair loss in Saudi women is linked to low iron and vitamin D levels.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity What blood markers to get tested before starting any 5-AR inhibitor?
The conversation is about which blood markers to test before starting a 5-AR inhibitor for hair loss. The user mentions already testing Total T, Free T, SHBG, Estradiol, Haematocrit, Red blood cell count, and White cell count, and asks if DHT or additional markers are needed.
community Here’s my hair being dry, almost 5 months on finasteride and 8 months on minoxidil.
The conversation discusses a user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically using finasteride for almost 5 months and minoxidil for 8 months. The user is considering switching to oral minoxidil and possibly dutasteride if not satisfied with the results, despite others noting progress and advising patience.
community What are your thoughts on pre-finasteride blood work?
The user is considering resuming finasteride after a 6-month break and is debating the necessity of extensive blood work, including hormone and health markers, to establish a baseline. They are unsure if the tests are necessary since they experienced no side effects previously.
community Front page article at The New York Times (biggest circulation in the world) regarding notable results with oral minoxidil is a pretty big deal
This conversation discusses the potential benefits of using oral minoxidil and finasteride to treat hair loss, with some users sharing their own experiences in taking the medications. Others express concerns about the safety of these treatments.
community The no BS guide to saving your hair without finasteride (improvement in 90% of patients in the study) with a low side effect profile or improvement in 100% of patients but a higher side effect profile and increased dosage. The future is here?
Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of oral minoxidil in combination with micro-needling. Oral minoxidil has been found to improve hair density in 90% of patients with a low side effect profile, but using 5mg per day can result in higher side effects including hypertrichosis and edema. Other treatments mentioned include finasteride and RU58841.