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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair
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laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects
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research Comparison of Alopecia Severity and Blood Level of Testosterone in Men Suffering Schizophrenia with Control Group
Men with more severe hair loss had a lower risk of schizophrenia, but hair loss and testosterone levels were not linked.
research Peripheral Blood Gene Expression in Alopecia Areata Reveals Molecular Pathways Distinguishing Heritability, Disease, and Severity
Blood tests can help understand the genetic differences in people with alopecia areata, including how severe it is and if it's inherited.
research Selective Venous Sampling Prompting Unilateral Oophorectomy in an Adolescent With PCOS and Markedly Elevated Testosterone
A special blood test helped find the overactive ovary in a teen with PCOS, and removing that ovary improved her condition.
research Laboratory Testing in Telogen Effluvium
The document concludes that more research is needed to confirm if blood tests for things like iron and vitamin D are helpful for hair loss from Telogen effluvium.
research A Non-Invasive Hair Test to Determine Vitamin D3 Levels
The hair test for vitamin D could be a useful alternative to blood tests, providing a longer-term vitamin D status, but more research is needed.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Blood test results and balding
The user has been using topical Minoxidil and finasteride for 5 months without seeing regrowth, despite ideal blood test results. They are seeking advice on what to do next due to frustration with continued hair loss.
community Blood test 3 days after finasteride. Is it ok?
A user asked if taking a blood test 3 days after starting finasteride would affect the results for Estradiol, FSH, SHBG, Progesterone, and DHEA-S. The conversation is about the timing of blood tests after beginning finasteride treatment.
community Blood test and low vitamine D what now ?
A 20-year-old with thinning hair has low vitamin D and normal testosterone. They are prescribed oral minoxidil and vitamin D, and are questioning if finasteride is also necessary.
community Blood test before using Fin (Germany)
The conversation is about a user sharing their blood test results and questioning if it's okay to start a hair loss treatment with finasteride. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Blood test showing major reduction in DHT on finasteride results
A user reported a significant reduction in DHT levels after 3 months of taking 1mg/day oral finasteride, along with using minoxidil foam, microneedling, and Nutrafol vitamins. They hope this will lead to hair growth and less shedding.