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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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a traditional, natural remedy touted for promoting scalp health and hair growth
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch A Case Control Study to Determine the Correlation Between Serum Ferritin Levels and Chronic Telogen Effluvium in a Tertiary Hospital, Mandya
High ferritin levels might be linked to chronic hair loss.
research Adult Kawasaki's Disease with Myocarditis, Splenomegaly, and Highly Elevated Serum Ferritin Levels
Kawasaki's disease can occur in adults and should be considered with specific symptoms and high ferritin levels.
research Evaluating the Role of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone and Ferritin Levels with Hair Loss Among Patients with COVID-19: Case-Control Study
Thyroid function may influence hair loss after COVID-19.
research Macrophage Activation Syndrome in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A patient with lupus experienced a condition where their immune cells became overactive.
research Life-Threatening Macrophage Activation Syndrome as the Initial Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Macrophage activation syndrome can be a deadly first sign of systemic lupus erythematosus.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 31M - major hair shedding after weight loss + stopping vitamins — help!
A 31-year-old male experienced hair shedding after rapid weight loss and stopping vitamins, despite using minoxidil and other supplements. He is considering Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil instead of finasteride due to trying for kids, and is concerned about high ferritin and DHEAS levels.
community Iron Overload and Vitamin D Deficiency - Male Hair Loss
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically minoxidil, vitamin D supplements, and the potential impact of iron overload. The user experienced hair regrowth with high-dose vitamin D but faced hair thinning again after reducing the dosage, and is now exploring the role of iron overload in hair loss.
community 7 day break from Fin in order to donate blood?
A user needs to stop finasteride for 7 days to donate blood due to haemochromatosis. They are concerned if this break will affect their hair loss progress after 6 weeks of use.
community Iron supplement worked better than Minoxidil. Check your ferritin, even "normal" is low
Iron supplementation may be more effective than Minoxidil for hair loss. Checking ferritin levels is important, as both low and high levels can affect health.
community Hair much worse after 6 months?
A user experienced significant hair loss after 6 months of using 0.5mg finasteride daily. Suggestions from others included trying Dutasteride and Minoxidil, getting professional help from a dermatologist, and addressing high iron levels that could be contributing to the hair loss.