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research A Study of Serum Ferritin Level in Female Patient with Alopecia

July 2018 in “Journal of College of Medical Sciences-nepal”

This study found a significant association between lower serum ferritin levels and chronic diffuse hair loss in women of reproductive age, particularly in cases of alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia.

research Estimation of Serum Ferritin Level in Female Patients with Telogen

January 2012

This study reported no significant difference in serum ferritin levels between female patients with telogen effluvium and those without hair loss.

research Clinical benefits and adverse effects of genetically-elevated free testosterone levels: a Mendelian randomization analysis

4 citations , August 2019

This study found that elevated free testosterone levels may reduce body fat and increase bone density in males, but also raise the risk of prostate cancer, hair loss, and benign prostate hyperplasia.

research Physiological analysis of Iraqi male patients with hair loss: A cross-sectional study

August 2025

In this study, researchers in Baghdad, Iraq found that men with hair loss had higher body fat mass and haematocrit values, and lower blood pressure compared to men without hair loss, suggesting potential links between metabolic and hematologic changes and baldness.

research Endocrine care of transpeople part I. A review of cross-sex hormonal treatments, outcomes and adverse effects in transmen

45 citations , March 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology”

This article reviews the use of cross-sex hormonal therapy in transmen and reports that it is reasonably safe, suggesting monitoring should be frequent initially but can be less frequent over time.

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community DHT levels and correlation to hair loss

in Chat 3 upvotes 11 months ago

The user experienced hair shedding after starting testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and is considering using DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride to address potential DHT-related hair loss. Low ferritin levels due to frequent blood donations may also contribute to hair issues, and the user is working on stabilizing iron levels.

community Low ferritin / normal iron contributing to hair loss?

4 upvotes 2 months ago

Low ferritin can contribute to hair loss despite normal iron levels, and supplementing iron may help improve hair regrowth when using finasteride. Minoxidil might also aid in recovery, and optimal ferritin levels for hair growth are suggested to be 100+ ng/ml.

community 6 years of this and all my hair is gone lol

50 upvotes 3 months ago

The user tried various hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and a hair transplant, but experienced continued hair thinning. Stress, genetics, and past medication use are considered possible factors.

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 19f is my hair loss due to deficiencies?

in Female 4 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation is about a 19-year-old female experiencing hair loss, potentially due to deficiencies in iron, ferritin, and vitamin D. She is considering iron and vitamin D supplementation and exploring dietary changes, while also planning to consult a dermatologist when possible.

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