research Falsely Elevated Testosterone Levels: Role of LC-MS/MS in Reducing Unnecessary Testing
Using LC-MS/MS for hormone measurement can prevent false high testosterone results and avoid unnecessary tests.
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research Testosterone Analysis in Hair
The method shows hair testosterone levels reflect those in saliva, but are affected by various factors and may indicate a risk for heart attack.
research Management of Endocrine Disease: Hyperandrogenic States in Women - Pitfalls in Laboratory Diagnosis
Diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women is complex and requires accurate testing methods and consideration of SHBG levels.
research LC-MS/MS Improves Screening Towards 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
LC-MS/MS is more reliable than immunoassays for diagnosing 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
research Management of Hyperandrogenism Confounded by Dermatology Biotin Prescriptions
Biotin can interfere with lab tests, causing misdiagnosis.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity High DHT with finasteride. Help!
Despite using 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, and other treatments like microneedling, MK-677, and Cialis, hair loss continues with high testosterone and DHT levels. Considering oral dutasteride but concerned about further increasing testosterone levels.
community Feel like I'm a reasonably good responder
The user "OP" reported significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and derma stamping. OP experienced initial shedding but no other side effects.
community Dutasteride isn’t working confirmed by test.
Dutasteride isn't effectively reducing DHT levels, prompting a switch back to finasteride. The user questions the reliability of their DHT test results due to hair loss concerns.
community Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) VS Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Finasteride and Nizoral shampoo with Ketoconazole are used for hair loss treatment. Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) is recommended over Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for more accurate DHT testing.
community 52 y.o. here. After being on 1 mg finasteride on and off since almost 30 years ago (consistently on for the past 9 years), I'm switching to dutasteride as of today.
A 52-year-old is switching from finasteride to dutasteride to address crown balding, despite concerns about potential side effects. They have used finasteride for nearly 30 years, had a minor hair transplant, and are considering further treatments if dutasteride doesn't improve their condition.