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February 2016 in “Respiratory Medicine”
Auto-antibody testing is a useful but not definitive tool in diagnosing interstitial lung diseases, and using a specific algorithm could make testing more cost-effective.
Finasteride, a hair loss and prostate drug, may also benefit heart health. Some users discuss the potential negative effects of DHT on the heart and the balance between hair loss treatments and heart health.
A user is considering an extensive hair loss treatment regimen including oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, tretinoin, microneedling, keto shampoo, laser comb, and PRP injections. Suggestions include simplifying the routine, possibly increasing minoxidil dosage, and considering alternatives like RU58841, while cautioning against using estrogen due to potential side effects.
The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, low-level laser therapy, ketokonozole, supplements, Viviscal, Nutrafol, microneedling, PRP, and scalp Botox injections, but is still experiencing hair shedding and thinning. Despite being on this regimen for two years, the user's hair condition is worsening, and they are seeking advice on what else they can do.
Dutasteride might be better for hairline due to varying levels of 5AR activity in scalps. Genetic tests can determine if finasteride is enough or if dutasteride is needed.
The conversation discusses various factors affecting hair loss, not just DHT, and mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and melatonin. Some users report personal experiences with these treatments and hormone tests, while others speculate on the role of hormones like prolactin and cortisol in hair loss.