The rs6152 allele is not a good marker for baldness in the Indonesian population, but family history, age, gender, high blood pressure, and body weight are linked to the risk.
Geneticfactors, enzyme activity, and DHT sensitivity affect individual responses to hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. Starting treatments early can slow hair loss, but results vary among individuals.
The user is unsure if their hair thinning is due to fungal infection/inflammation or geneticfactors and is hesitant to start Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. They are currently using Ketoconazole 2% and triamcinolone acetonide and are concerned about potential side effects from other medications.
The conversation discusses various theories of hair loss, including DHT sensitivity and geneticfactors, with the user willing to use themselves for research due to having a hair loss gene but different hair loss patterns compared to their brothers. Specific treatments were not mentioned in the provided text.
Caffeine intake may increase DHT levels, but its impact on hair loss is minimal compared to geneticfactors. Excessive caffeine can cause health issues, and its effects on hair loss are not directly applicable to humans based on rat studies.
Finasteride can cause side effects like erectile dysfunction and decreased libido, possibly due to increased estradiol from testosterone aromatization, especially in those with higher body fat. Side effects vary widely and may also be influenced by geneticfactors or neurosteroid inhibition.