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    Glossary Blood Tests

    medical procedures analyzing blood components to diagnose and monitor health

    Blood tests, also known as blood work or blood analysis, are medical procedures that involve taking a sample of blood to analyze its components. These tests can measure various substances in the blood, such as glucose, cholesterol, hormones, and blood cells, to help diagnose conditions, monitor health, and guide treatment decisions. For instance, in the context of alopecia, blood tests might be used to check for underlying issues like thyroid dysfunction or nutritional deficiencies that could contribute to hair loss.

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    1. Spironolactone Blood-pressure and diuretic drug with anti-androgen effects
    2. Bicalutamide Nonsteroidal anti-androgen, originally a prostate cancer drug
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    4. Dutasteride 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride
    5. Cyproterone a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor