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Glossary Free Thyroxine

hormone indicating thyroid function by measuring unbound thyroxine

Free Thyroxine (FT4) is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism, energy production, and overall growth and development. Unlike total thyroxine, which includes both bound and unbound hormone, FT4 measures the unbound portion that is biologically active and available to tissues, making it a more accurate indicator of thyroid function.

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community What should I include in my blood test?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 10 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 Blood work, is it worth to pay for it?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 10 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 Bloodwork: what to test for?

6 upvotes 6 years ago

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 Interpreting pre-finisteride blood panels

2 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about someone planning to start finasteride for hair loss and wanting to interpret pre-treatment blood panels to assess the risk of side effects like gynecomastia. They list various tests to measure hormone levels and other health indicators.

community Pre-Finisteride DHT & Hormone Blood Panel

3 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the cost and insurance coverage of a comprehensive hormone and DHT blood panel for hair loss, with a focus on finasteride treatment. The user seeks a cheaper alternative to a $700 panel recommended in a video.

community Before you spend another dollar on treatments please check your ferritin and thyroid

205 upvotes 2 months ago

Check ferritin, thyroid, and vitamin D levels before spending on hair loss treatments. Addressing deficiencies can slow hair shedding and save money.

community 57% increased chance of pattern hair loss independently associated with the consumption of sugary beverages in men (p<0.001) Pt 2

484 upvotes 2 years ago

Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Help interpreting pre-fin bloodwork

12 upvotes 5 years ago

A 20-year-old male is unsure how to interpret his bloodwork results and whether he should take finasteride for hair loss. His bloodwork shows borderline high levels of albumin and testosterone, and high progesterone, but normal levels of other hormones.

community 5 months into 0.5mg Dutasteride 3x a week + 5mg Oral Minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 58 upvotes 7 months ago

A user is treating hair loss with 0.5mg Dutasteride three times a week, 5mg oral Minoxidil daily, and topical finasteride and minoxidil, seeing some improvement but insufficient density. They are considering increasing Dutasteride dosage and addressing high estradiol levels, while also trying to quit vaping.

community Any advice/ alternatives after stopping Fin

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 10 months ago

A 25-year-old male experienced side effects from finasteride and stopped using it, continuing with minoxidil, vitamin D, and considering microneedling or laser therapy. He is exploring alternatives like topical dutasteride, RU58841, and possibly hair transplants or hair systems.

community 2 months progress on minox 5% and .3% topical. Thoughts?

in Is this regrowth? 296 upvotes 2 years ago

User shared 2-month progress using 6% minoxidil, seeing some regrowth. Others encouraged consistency and noted significant results typically appear around months 3-6.

community 25 years on finasteride - my experience

943 upvotes 1 year ago

A long-term finasteride user experienced side effects like sexual dysfunction, dry eyes, muscle weakness, and brain fog, which improved when they stopped the medication. They decided to stop finasteride again, questioning if maintaining hair was worth the negative impact on their well-being.

community Soo.. uhh.. one year... wondering when Dutasteride is going to stop hair loss

131 upvotes 3 years ago

User has been on finasteride and switched to Dutasteride 6 months ago, using minoxidil, tretinoin, microneedling, and RU-58841, but still experiencing hair loss. Advice given includes waiting 6-18 months for Dutasteride results and checking if it's definitely MPB.

community Beneficial supplement (my experience)

1 upvotes 8 months ago

The user shares their experience with hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride, and discusses the side effects like lowered libido and motivation. They recommend trying tyrosine to counter these effects, noting it improved their libido and energy levels.

community Has anyone with high prolactin taken meds to lower it and seen hair regrowth?

5 upvotes 7 months ago

High prolactin levels may contribute to hair loss, and some users suggest supplements like mucuna pruriens, vitamin B6, vitamin E, L-Tyrosine, L-Theanine, DIM, and Zinc to lower prolactin. Lifestyle changes to increase dopamine, such as reducing screen time and stress, are also recommended.

community Hair Restoration Log (Weekly 1.5 mm microneedling + QOD 0.5 mg Finasteride + Daily 50 mg 5% RU58841)

2 upvotes 5 years ago

The user experienced side effects from daily 1 mg Finasteride and switched to 0.5 mg every other day, supplemented with creatine, tongkat ali, tribulus terrestris, vitamin D3, bromantane, l-tyrosine, and caffeine. They also use weekly 1.5 mm microneedling and daily 50 mg RU58841, except on microneedling days, to manage hair loss.

community Has anyone tried Foligain's DHT blocker?

2 upvotes 2 months ago

Foligain's DHT blocker is criticized for not effectively blocking DHT, with users labeling it as ineffective and overpriced. Minoxidil is mentioned as the only legitimate product in their lineup.

community Hair loss at age 23... Thyroid t4 value of 0.8

4 upvotes 9 years ago

A 23-year-old is experiencing hair loss, primarily at the top middle of the head, and is considering finasteride but is hesitant due to potential side effects. Other users share their positive experiences with finasteride, suggesting it is worth trying, while also discussing the importance of researching and monitoring for any side effects.

community Is diffuse thinning even treatable?

18 upvotes 1 week ago

The user has been using finasteride and oral minoxidil for two years without improvement in diffuse thinning and is considering switching to dutasteride and getting a scalp biopsy. Suggestions include treating subclinical hypothyroidism, trying PRP therapy, and checking for autoimmune issues.

community I got my bloodwork done... What now?

in Update 6 upvotes 8 months ago

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 Does low HGH leading to hairloss?

12 upvotes 2 years ago

The user experiencing diffuse hair loss is using various treatments including RU58841, finasteride, minoxidil with tretinoin, anti-hair loss shampoo, and microneedling, and is considering adding peptides TB500, BPC157, and GHK-Cu. They have low growth hormone levels and are questioning its impact on hair loss, while another user suggests androgenic alopecia and androgens are likely the main cause of hair loss.

community Does anyone think their hair loss is thyroid related?

10 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss may be linked to thyroid issues, with some individuals noticing changes in hair texture when taking substances affecting the thyroid. Treatments mentioned include a topical mix of finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, along with microneedling.

community Finally got some results, thanks min and dut

138 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The user experienced hair regrowth using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dutasteride, noting thicker and darker hair with some shedding. They plan to reduce minoxidil dosage due to side effects and are hopeful for further improvements with continued dutasteride use.

community Ultimate Stack without nuking your gender (you'll go broke)

86 upvotes 1 year ago

A hair loss treatment plan includes finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, pyrilutamide, minoxidil, and microneedling to inhibit DHT and promote hair growth. It also recommends supplements like Reishi and Lion’s Mane mushrooms, and a shampoo with ketoconazole, caffeine, and melatonin.

community Prevention of age-related beard graying in humans by the topical application of Eriodictyon angustifolium extract

5 upvotes 4 years ago

Topical application of Eriodictyon angustifolium extract can prevent and reverse age-related beard graying and darken gray hair by increasing melanin production. Sterubin, a component of the extract, also promotes hair pigmentation and protects cells from DNA damage.

community Diffuse Thinning From Low Iron and Thyroid -Finally Seeing Regrowth After Fixing the Root Cause

26 upvotes 10 months ago

A female experienced hair loss due to low iron and an undiagnosed thyroid issue, specifically Hashimoto's, and saw improvement after starting thyroid medication, iron supplements, and making lifestyle changes. She emphasizes the importance of addressing the root cause and shares her journey to regrowth and emotional recovery.

community My hair is thinning due to Ashwagandha, think it's due to increased TSH.

4 upvotes 3 years ago

Ashwagandha may cause hair thinning due to increased TSH levels, suggesting a link to hypothyroidism. Users are advised to consult a doctor for proper evaluation.

community Did these tests—any of these linked to diffuse thinning?

5 upvotes 1 year ago

A 25-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning is advised to address high TSH levels and low iron, and consider treatments like finasteride. Weight loss and improved diet are also suggested to potentially help with hair health.

community Is it a lot of free testosterone?

4 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses hair loss and the impact of testosterone and DHT levels, with suggestions to monitor these levels and consider vitamin D supplementation. Treatments mentioned include finasteride and possibly minoxidil.

community I got my blood test results, my Thyroid and Ferritin are good but Vitamin D is 11.1 I started topic minoxidil yesterday (5%)

in Treatment 5 upvotes 5 months ago

The user has androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and low Vitamin D levels, and they started using topical minoxidil (5%). They are considering finasteride but are concerned about side effects and are advised to seek mental health support.