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Glossary Lipid Levels

concentration of fats in blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides

Lipid levels refer to the concentration of fats in the blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides. These levels are crucial indicators of cardiovascular health, as imbalances can lead to conditions like atherosclerosis, heart disease, and stroke. Regular monitoring of lipid levels, often through a blood test, helps in managing and preventing these health issues.

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research Lipid levels in patients with lichen planus: a case-control study

45 citations , February 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This study found that patients with lichen planus had significantly higher levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL-C, and lower HDL-C compared to healthy controls, suggesting an association with dyslipidaemia.

research Lipid levels in women with androgenetic alopecia

15 citations , October 2010 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Women with AGA have higher lipid levels, increasing heart disease risk.

research Evaluation of lipid levels in androgenetic alopecia in comparison with control group

27 citations , March 2008 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Men with a certain type of hair loss (AGA) have higher bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol levels, making them more likely to get heart disease.

research associations between serum dihydrotestosterone levels, lipid parameters & anthropometric measurements in male patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS) (En línea)”

In this study, researchers found that serum dihydrotestosterone levels were significantly lower in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes compared to healthy controls, with 90% of diabetics displaying subnormal levels.

research Severity of Androgenetic Alopecia and its Association with Serum Lipid Levels: A Case Control Study from a Tertiary Care Center

May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology”

This study found that in males with androgenetic alopecia, greater severity was significantly associated with elevated total cholesterol and triglyceride levels, suggesting a need for cardiovascular risk screening.

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community Anyone experienced weight gain on dutasteride?

5 upvotes 4 years ago

Dutasteride can lead to increased cholesterol and liver fat. The user is reconsidering its use due to high cholesterol and lipid levels despite a healthy lifestyle.

community My DHT levels while being on DUT for a year

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 33 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the ineffectiveness of tablet forms of dutasteride for hair loss due to poor absorption compared to soft gel capsules. It suggests switching to FDA-approved soft gel capsules for better results, as tablets may not adequately suppress DHT levels.

community Creatine, my hair loss, and my DHT levels. An anecdote with lab values.

165 upvotes 1 year ago

Increased hair loss after starting a 10g daily creatine regimen, possibly linked to elevated DHT levels despite dutasteride use. Stopping creatine reduced shedding, but the exact cause is uncertain, with discussions on exercise and lifestyle impacts.

community How finasteride lowers brain's happiness steroid allopregnanolone and causes depression: systemic dihydroprogesterone crosses blood brain barrier, you don't even need finasteride and brain 5ar for that

288 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride may lower allopregnanolone levels, potentially affecting mood, but many users report improved mental health due to reduced hair loss. Experiences with finasteride and dutasteride vary, with some experiencing side effects and others finding them beneficial for hair retention and overall happiness.

community Feminizing Hormons wet through the roof with Finasterid

29 upvotes 1 month ago

A user experienced increased estrogen levels after 11 months on finasteride, leading to concerns about feminizing effects. They plan to reduce the finasteride dosage and consider using an aromatase inhibitor to manage estrogen levels.

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