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research Exploring Reference Values for Hair Cortisol: Hair Weight Versus Hair Protein

4 citations , October 2020 in “Therapeutic drug monitoring”

In this study, researchers found that targeting a tacrolimus trough level of 4–7 ng/mL after liver transplantation resulted in comparable graft and patient survival rates to higher levels, while improving liver and kidney function markers.

research Exploring Reference Values for Hair Cortisol

5 citations , June 2020 in “Therapeutic drug monitoring”

This study found that hair sample weight was a better predictor of hair cortisol concentration than hair protein concentration, suggesting that using the standard cortisol-to-weight ratio is more suitable for measuring cumulative cortisol activity in scalp hair.

Plasma Protein Binding of Endogenous Glucocorticosteroids and Its Influence on Hair and Saliva Concentrations

research Plasmaproteinbindung endogener Glucocorticosteroide und deren Einfluss auf Haar- und Speichelkonzentrationen

January 2017 in “Qucosa (Saxon State and University Library Dresden)”

This study found that plasma protein binding significantly contributes to the shifts in glucocorticosteroid concentration ratios among blood, saliva, and hair, challenging prior assumptions about enzyme inactivation as the main factor.

research [Analysis of steroids and binding proteins in the blood of women with androgenetic alopecia].

July 1994 in “PubMed”

In this study, Diane treatment in women with androgenetic alopecia led to normalization of hormone levels and improved hair condition, including less greasiness and reduced hair loss.

research Immunoregulatory mechanisms and stress hormones in psoriasis (part 1)

16 citations , May 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This study found that elevated serum cortisol levels and other immunological changes are significantly involved in the active phases of psoriasis eruptions.

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community 21m dut+min+ket (roughly) 1 year of progress

in Progress Pictures 241 upvotes 1 year ago

A 21-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth over a year using dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. He noted improvements despite irregular application and mentioned that his hair is now thicker, with a previously bald spot completely gone.

community What are your thoughts on pre-finasteride blood work?

1 upvotes 3 years ago

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 This is what some balding dudes are like

in Satire 1047 upvotes 1 year ago

Some people avoid finasteride due to side effects but engage in unhealthy habits. Minoxidil and finasteride are common hair loss treatments, with varied side effect experiences.

community Finasteride success for androgenic alopecia by a 27M physician (NO PICTURES)

4 upvotes 10 years ago

A 27-year-old male physician improved hair density using minoxidil 5% foam and finasteride 1mg every other day, with initial sexual side effects that subsided. He recommends trying finasteride for a year but warns against dutasteride due to potential liver effects.

community Prolactin the Cause of Hair Loss? ABS-201 the Cure?

29 upvotes 2 months ago

Prolactin may contribute to hair loss, but targeting its receptor won't cure androgenetic alopecia. ABS-201 could be a useful alternative or adjuvant therapy, similar to JAK inhibitors, but not more effective than HMI-115.

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