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30 / 1000+ resultscommunity Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) VS Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Finasteride and Nizoral shampoo with Ketoconazole are used for hair loss treatment. Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) is recommended over Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for more accurate DHT testing.
community What should I include in my blood test?
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 Need help making sense of my blood tests results
community Blood test results. Am I looking good for hopping on fin? Are there other tests that I should get done?
The conversation is about evaluating blood test results before starting finasteride for hair loss. The user is advised to check serum DHT levels to assess sensitivity to DHT.
community Not enough blood testing?
community Bloodwork: what to test for?
The user has been taking oral Finasteride and topical Essengen 6 Plus for hair loss and is experiencing increased depression. They plan to get bloodwork to check hormone levels and are seeking advice on which tests to include.
community Is trichogram a good thing for testing genetic hair loss
A dermatologist checked for hereditary hair loss using blood tests and plans to perform a trichogram. The user had slightly low Vitamin D3 levels, and the trichogram may help confirm androgenetic alopecia.
community Dermatologist won't prescribe oral finasteride without first trying topical and having blood and sperm tests done
A user is frustrated that their dermatologist requires blood and sperm tests before prescribing oral finasteride, despite already taking oral minoxidil. They prefer oral medication over topical treatments due to sensory issues and are considering asking their GP for a finasteride prescription or seeking alternatives online.
community Any way to test that my finasteride tabs actually contain finasteride?
The conversation discusses verifying the authenticity of generic finasteride pills and suggests checking blood DHT levels or sending pills for testing. It also mentions potential side effects like temporary testicular ache and alternative ways to obtain finasteride prescriptions.
community Trichotest Results: no Finasteride
The user received trichotest results indicating finasteride is ineffective for them, and they plan to use dutasteride mesotherapy and add cetirizine to minoxidil. They seek advice on incorporating dutasteride into their regimen.
community What Private blood test should I take?
A user in the UK seeks advice on blood tests before starting Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss. Recommended tests include thyroid function, hormone levels, liver and kidney function, and vitamin and mineral levels.
community Blood tests in MPB with low test and low SHGB
A 31-year-old male plans to start oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair regrowth after a hair transplant and is considering testosterone replacement therapy due to low testosterone levels. He has a history of using topical minoxidil and spironolactone, with side effects, and is preparing for a comprehensive blood test to address hair loss and overall well-being.
community Trialing the probiotics BB536, PTA 6475 so you don’t have to
Probiotics like L. reuteri ATCC PTA 6475 and B. longum BB536 may improve hair growth and density by reducing inflammation and reversing DHT damage. The user is trialing these probiotics personally, ordering them from the U.S. to Canada, and plans to continue if no adverse effects occur.
community My blood tests pre-fin (excluding DHT)
The conversation discusses a user's blood test results before starting finasteride for hair loss, noting low oestradiol and free testosterone levels. The user seeks advice on whether to begin finasteride treatment.
community Pre Fin Bloodwork To Check Other Potential Issues
A user preparing to start finasteride for hair loss wanted to check for any abnormal bloodwork related to hair loss. They shared their blood test results and learned from another user that their doctor prescribed finasteride without any preliminary tests.
community Which labs / blood baseline markers to check before beginning treatment?
The conversation is about which blood tests are essential to check before starting hair loss treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. The tests mentioned include DHT, PSA, Estrogen/Estradiol, Testosterone, FSH, and LH.
community Blood Test Results after 1 month of finasteride - Your thoughts?
community Janoshik tests of Actifolic RU-58841 powder and GhK-Cu peptide
Actifolic RU-58841 powder and GhK-Cu peptide were tested and found to be accurate. The user is satisfied with the product's authenticity for hair loss treatment.
community Pre Finasteride Treatment, is testing for free DHT necessary?
The conversation is about whether testing for free DHT is necessary before starting Finasteride for hair loss, despite having other hormone tests available. One person suggests that genetic response to DHT is more important than DHT levels and advises starting Finasteride without the free DHT test.
community Blood Test Recommendations & Brewers Yeast
The user is considering blood tests to understand their receding hairline and is exploring brewer's yeast for its biotin content. They have been using topical Minoxidil, biotin, collagen, and microneedling, but are avoiding oral Finasteride and Dutasteride.
community DNA Trichotest reliable? & topical spironolactone for Cis males
The DNA Trichotest is considered unreliable for predicting hair loss treatment responses, and topical spironolactone is questioned for its effectiveness and safety in cis males. Finasteride and Dutasteride are recommended as more reliable treatments for androgenic alopecia.
community Testing recommendations from lack of min/fin success
The user has been using minoxidil, finasteride, a laser cap, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss without success and is seeking advice on further tests or treatments. They have a family history of hair loss and have not yet undergone dermatologist or trichology tests.
community Have any of you heard of the Asyra Test?
community How to test a shady AliExpress RU58441 in Europe
A user bought questionable RU58841 powder from AliExpress and seeks a way to test its composition in Europe. Another user suggests using Janoshik for testing.
community Malabsorption: Nutrient Testing and Supplementation
The user is experiencing severe hair loss due to gut malabsorption and is seeking advice on nutrient testing and supplementation. They have low Vitamin D and Ferritin levels and are asking for recommendations on additional nutrients and blood tests to consider.
community 20M What blood test panel should I take?
A 20-year-old male has been using finasteride for 7 months and oral minoxidil for 2 months and is planning to check testosterone and estradiol levels. He is seeking advice on additional blood tests to consider.
community Help evaluating blood test before starting fin
The conversation is about evaluating blood test results before starting finasteride for hair loss treatment. The user is considering checking DHT and estrogen levels privately.
community Blood test results and alternatives to oral finasteride
The user experienced erectile dysfunction from oral finasteride and is considering alternatives like topical high-dose finasteride, RU58841, topical Latanoprost, and oral Minoxidil. Blood tests showed changes in testosterone and DHT levels, and the endocrinologist advised stopping finasteride.
community Micronutrient testing, deficiencies, etc.
Micronutrient testing and deficiencies related to hair loss, particularly androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Discussion includes the impact of iron, selenium, zinc, copper, folate, B12, vitamin E, vitamin D, amino acids, and fatty acids, alongside treatments like dutasteride or finasteride.