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GlossaryHematocrit

percentage of blood volume occupied by red blood cells

Hematocrit (HCT) is a blood test that measures the proportion of red blood cells in your blood. It is expressed as a percentage, with normal ranges typically being around 38-46% for women and 40-54% for men. This measurement is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring conditions like anemia, dehydration, and polycythemia.

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research Reduced Serum Vitamin B12 Levels During Oral Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Therapy in Women With Diffuse Androgen-Dependent Alopecia

20 citations, July 1990 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”

Taking cyproterone acetate and ethinyl oestradiol for hair loss can lower vitamin B12 levels in women.

No Metabolic Impact of Surgical Normalization of Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Women with Ovarian Androgen-Secreting Tumors

research No Metabolic Impact of Surgical Normalization of Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Women with Ovarian Androgen-Secreting Tumors

17 citations, May 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology”

Surgery to lower high testosterone in postmenopausal women with certain ovarian tumors doesn't significantly affect their metabolism.

research Indirect Clinical Markers for the Detection of Anabolic Steroid Abuse Beyond Conventional Doping Control in Athletes

9 citations, March 2019 in “European Journal of Sport Science”

New signs like changes in blood markers, physical symptoms, and behavioral shifts may help detect hidden steroid use in athletes.

research Erythrocyte Deformability and Hereditary Elliptocytosis

6 citations, January 2014 in “Clinical hemorheology and microcirculation”

Hereditary elliptocytosis causes elongated red blood cells and can lead to mild or no symptoms.

A Case of Systemic Mastocytosis: An Ultrastructural and Immunohistochemical Study of Dermal Mast Cells in Relation to Activation of the Epidermal Melanin Unit

research A Case of Systemic Mastocytosis: An Ultrastructural and Immunohistochemical Study of Dermal Mast Cells in Relation to Activation of the Epidermal Melanin Unit

2 citations, November 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Prednisone reduces organ mast cell infiltration but does not alter the abnormal appearance of mast cells in systemic mastocytosis.

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community What blood markers to get tested before starting any 5-AR inhibitor?

in Treatment 4 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation is about which blood markers to test before starting a 5-AR inhibitor for hair loss. The user mentions already testing Total T, Free T, SHBG, Estradiol, Haematocrit, Red blood cell count, and White cell count, and asks if DHT or additional markers are needed.

community Seeking Advice: Unusual Hair Loss at 31 Years Old - Any Insights? (M)

in Chat 15 upvotes 7 months ago

A 31-year-old man who previously had good results with minoxidil, finasteride, and nizoral for hair loss is now experiencing unusual hair loss and side effects from finasteride. Respondents suggest it might be severe retrograde alopecia and recommend exploring other treatment options due to his inability to tolerate finasteride.

community How to Keep Your Hair on Steroids

in Treatment 16 upvotes 2 months ago

To minimize hair loss while using steroids, use finasteride or dutasteride and apply topical anti-androgens like RU58841. Avoid high doses of hair-toxic steroids; prefer testosterone, nandrolone, and boldenone.

community Trestolone (MENT) as a nuclear treatment

in Treatment 99 upvotes 2 years ago

Experimenting with trestolone as a treatment for hair loss in an attempt to avoid DHT-related treatments such as finasteride and dutasteride, and discussing the potential effects of its receptor selectivity on the androgen receptors in the scalp.