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    GlossaryLiver Function Tests (liver panel)

    measure liver enzymes and proteins to assess liver health

    Liver Function Tests (LFTs) are a group of blood tests that measure various enzymes, proteins, and substances produced or processed by the liver. These tests help assess the liver's health and functionality, detect liver damage or disease, and monitor the progression of liver conditions. Common components of LFTs include alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), bilirubin, and albumin.

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      community Will my liver get destroyed long term on this stack ??

      in Chat  15 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user is considering a long-term hair loss treatment stack including Dutasteride, Finasteride, and oral Minoxidil, and is concerned about potential liver damage. Some responses suggest the stack is excessive, while others believe it's not harmful to the liver, but recommend regular blood work to monitor health.

      community Is this true? Is long term taking fin harmful to the liver?

      in Chat  127 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether long-term use of finasteride (Fin) is harmful to the liver, with various opinions on side effects and comparisons to other substances. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil (Min), and RU58841 (RU).

      community Brutal shed at 5 months

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      User experienced significant hair regrowth with multiple treatments, but then had a brutal shedding period, losing progress. Others questioned the number of treatments used and potential side effects.

      community Well here I am 3-4 years later.

      in Update  56 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hair loss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.

      community Hormonal panel after 1 year of treatment - DHT levels doubled!!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 27-year-old man shared his hormonal panel results after one year of taking finasteride 1mg/day for hair loss, showing his DHT levels nearly doubled. He reported stabilized hair loss with mild side effects that resolved, and he is considering a hair transplant but is concerned about the increased DHT levels and potential treatment options.