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GlossaryHemoglobin A1c

measures average blood sugar levels over the past three months

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a form of hemoglobin that is chemically linked to glucose. It is used as a marker to measure the average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. This test is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes, as higher HbA1c levels indicate poorer blood sugar control.

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research Treatment of Nonclassic 11-Hydroxylase Deficiency with Hair, Skin, and Nails, an Over-the-Counter, Insulin Sensitizing Vitamin/Mineral Supplement

April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

An over-the-counter vitamin/mineral supplement improved hair loss and blood sugar control in a woman with non-classic 11-hydroxylase deficiency.

research Association Between Hemoglobin A1c and the Severity of Androgenetic Alopecia Among Female Patients in a Specialty Alopecia Clinic

June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”

Higher blood sugar levels may lead to more severe hair loss in women.

research Correlation Between Scalp Hair Morphology, Hematological Parameters, and Glycemic Status in Individuals With Diabetes Mellitus

May 2025 in “Research Journal of Biotechnology”

Diabetes can cause hair thinning, increased hair loss, and changes in hair growth phases.

research Finasteride Induced Hyperglycemia

1 citations , October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

Finasteride may worsen blood sugar control in diabetic patients.

research Impaired Metabolic Effects of Metformin in Men with Early-Onset Androgenic Alopecia

4 citations , December 2021 in “Pharmacological Reports”

Metformin is less effective in men with early-onset hair loss.

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community Finasteride is Good for Heart Health!

in Research/Science 119 upvotes 2 years ago

Finasteride, a hair loss and prostate drug, may also benefit heart health. Some users discuss the potential negative effects of DHT on the heart and the balance between hair loss treatments and heart health.

community Interpreting pre-finisteride blood panels

in Chat 2 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation is about someone planning to start finasteride for hair loss and wanting to interpret pre-treatment blood panels to assess the risk of side effects like gynecomastia. They list various tests to measure hormone levels and other health indicators.

community Pre-Finisteride DHT & Hormone Blood Panel

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation discusses the cost and insurance coverage of a comprehensive hormone and DHT blood panel for hair loss, with a focus on finasteride treatment. The user seeks a cheaper alternative to a $700 panel recommended in a video.

community Female, 27 years old, shedding/ balding despite being on what is considered to be a effective treatment plan for AGA. Considering Dut (oral) . Please help.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 27 upvotes 1 year ago

A 27-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is losing hair despite using oral minoxidil and spironolactone, and is considering dutasteride. She is exploring causes like stress and medication side effects, planning tests, and considering treatment changes.

community Diagnosed with MPB. Started with finastride 1mg

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 18 upvotes 2 years ago

A 28-year-old male diagnosed with Male Pattern Baldness is using finasteride 1mg and asking if it's sufficient without minoxidil, PRP, or multivitamins. The advice given is to continue with finasteride and assess results after a year before considering additional treatments.

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