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research Plasma C19 Steroid Sulfate Levels and Indices of Androgen Bioavailability in Female Pattern Androgenic Alopecia

32 citations , January 1990 in “Clinical Endocrinology”

Women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of certain androgens, suggesting increased androgen exposure to hair follicles.

research Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: Endocrine Aspects

6 citations , October 2011 in “ISRN Ophthalmology”

Higher testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate levels may help diagnose meibomian gland dysfunction.

research Sex Hormones and Sarcopenia in Older Persons

34 citations , December 2012 in “Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care”

Sex hormone treatments can increase muscle mass in older adults but have inconsistent effects on muscle function and may carry cardiovascular risks.

research Steroids Excreted by Human Skin: C19-Steroids in Axillary Hair

5 citations , January 1983 in “PubMed”

Human skin releases different steroids, with some coming from sebaceous glands and others from sweat glands.

research Is Dehydroepiandrosterone a Hormone?

403 citations , November 2005 in “Journal of Endocrinology”

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

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community Possible explanation of why Dutasteride seems to be worse for some people’s hair.

in Treatment 47 upvotes 2 years ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that some individuals may experience a condition called reactionary hypergonadism when taking dutasteride for hair loss. This condition can lead to an increase in testosterone levels, which may worsen hair loss instead of improving it.

community I’ve been on dutesteride and oral minoxidil for two years now and I’ve only lost ground…

in Treatment 42 upvotes 1 year ago

A user on dutasteride and oral minoxidil for two years reports worsening hair loss and is seeking advice. Suggestions include consulting a professional for underlying causes, acknowledging that treatments don't work for everyone, and considering dosage adjustments or additional treatments.

community Female AGA - Low Cortisol/Low DHEA

in Female 6 upvotes 2 years ago

Female (37) experiencing hair loss for 5 years, tried max dose of spiro and oral + topical minox without success. Discovered low cortisol and low DHEA levels, seeking functional medicine practitioner for help.

community Blood test 3 days after finasteride. Is it ok?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 upvotes 1 year ago

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 My Experience and a Discourse on "DUPA"

in Treatment 10 upvotes 1 year ago

The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.

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