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    GlossaryHormone Levels (Hormone Concentrations)

    concentrations of hormones in the bloodstream

    Hormone levels refer to the concentrations of various hormones in the bloodstream, which are crucial for regulating numerous bodily functions such as metabolism, growth, and mood. Imbalances in these levels can lead to various health issues, including hair loss conditions like alopecia, as hormones like testosterone and estrogen play significant roles in hair growth and maintenance.

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      an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women

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      Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity

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      hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair

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      Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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      community Topical Finasteride strength discussion

      in Research/Science  66 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of different concentrations and dosages of topical finasteride on scalp and serum DHT levels, comparing it to oral finasteride and noting the side effects seem to be fewer at lower dosages. Participants shared experiences and referenced a chart indicating similar scalp DHT reduction with 0.025% topical finasteride as with 1mg oral finasteride, but with fewer side effects.

      community Why nobody uses 0.25% (2.5mg/ml)?

      in Treatment  65 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of 0.25% topical finasteride compared to other concentrations and forms. Users discuss its potential for better scalp DHT reduction and fewer side effects, with some preferring topical over oral treatments.

      community abusing caffeine boosts DHT levels!

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      Caffeine intake may increase DHT levels, but its impact on hair loss is minimal compared to genetic factors. Excessive caffeine can cause health issues, and its effects on hair loss are not directly applicable to humans based on rat studies.

      community DHT/Testosterone levels in scalp Fin VS Dut.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  60 upvotes 4 months ago
      Dutasteride raises scalp testosterone by 99%, which may not be ideal for those sensitive to all androgens. Some argue finasteride's balancing act might be better, while others believe dutasteride is superior for hair regrowth.