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research Scalp hair cortisol concentration in patients with alopecia areata and correlate its level with the disease variables

July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences”

In this review, researchers examined the concentration of cortisol in scalp hair of individuals with alopecia areata to explore its relationship with disease variables, as cortisol in hair can indicate chronic stress, which may impact alopecia areata pathogenesis.

research Exploring Reference Values for Hair Cortisol: Hair Weight Versus Hair Protein

4 citations , October 2020 in “Therapeutic drug monitoring”

In this study, researchers found that targeting a tacrolimus trough level of 4–7 ng/mL after liver transplantation resulted in comparable graft and patient survival rates to higher levels, while improving liver and kidney function markers.

research Preoperative Chronic Stress and Pain Outcomes: A Pilot Study of Hair Cortisol, Perceived Stress, and Chronic Post-Surgical Pain

March 2026 in “Journal of Pain”

Preoperative stress markers alone don't predict chronic post-surgical pain.

research Determination of cortisone and cortisol in human scalp hair using an improved LC-MS/MS-based method

30 citations , July 2023 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)”

In this study, researchers developed an LC-MS/MS method to accurately quantify cortisone and cortisol levels in human scalp hair, finding that concentrations decrease predictably along the hair shaft, which could assist in identifying abnormal glucocorticoid exposure.

research Scalp hair 17‐hydroxyprogesterone and androstenedione as a long‐term therapy monitoring tool in congenital adrenal hyperplasia

9 citations , April 2016 in “Clinical Endocrinology”

This study suggests that measuring scalp hair 17-hydroxyprogesterone and androstenedione concentrations can be a promising tool for monitoring treatment in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

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community Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance

82 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hair loss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hair loss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hair loss.

community 25M | 10 years of gradual hair loss | Minoxidil user | Looking for input on treatment optimization before HT

4 upvotes 9 months ago

A 25-year-old male with 10 years of hair loss is using minoxidil and considering adding finasteride or dutasteride, possibly with microneedling, to improve hair regrowth before a hair transplant. Community members suggest starting a DHT blocker immediately, considering oral minoxidil, and addressing low vitamin D and HDL levels.

community Dutasteride absolutely nukes hair DHT

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 486 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride significantly reduces DHT levels, potentially more effectively than finasteride, and is used to treat hair loss. Some users report side effects like reduced libido and mood changes, while others experience hair regrowth and increased testosterone.

community Prolactin the Cause of Hair Loss? ABS-201 the Cure?

29 upvotes 2 months ago

Prolactin may contribute to hair loss, but targeting its receptor won't cure androgenetic alopecia. ABS-201 could be a useful alternative or adjuvant therapy, similar to JAK inhibitors, but not more effective than HMI-115.

community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss

in Research/Science 235 upvotes 2 years ago

Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.

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