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Glossary Serum Androgen Levels

concentration of male sex hormones in the bloodstream

Serum Androgen Levels refer to the concentration of androgens, which are male sex hormones like testosterone, in the blood. These levels are important for diagnosing and managing conditions related to hormonal imbalances, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women or androgenic alopecia (hair loss) in both men and women.

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research The effects of finasteride on scalp skin and serum androgen levels in men with androgenetic alopecia

65 citations , October 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

In this study, finasteride doses as low as 0.2 mg per day significantly reduced both scalp skin and serum DHT levels in men with androgenetic alopecia.

research THE GRADE OF HIRSUTISM CORRELATED TO SERUM ANDROGEN LEVELS AND HORMONAL INDICES

18 citations , January 1985 in “Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica”

In this study of hirsute women, researchers found that correlations between hirsutism and hyperandrogenism were observed only in patients with a low LH/FSH ratio.

research Effects of orlistat on serum androgen levels among iranian obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome

4 citations , January 2018 in “JBRA assisted reproduction”

This study found that orlistat significantly reduced weight and total testosterone levels in Iranian women with polycystic ovary syndrome after 12 weeks of treatment.

Serum Androgen Levels and Their Relationship to Pattern and Severity of Hair Growth in Hirsute Women Presenting at a Private Centre in Hyderabad

research Serum androgen levels and their relationship to pattern and severity of hair growth in hirsute women presenting at private centre in Hyderabad

2 citations , December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology”

This study found that serum androgen levels were associated with the severity of hirsutism in women, with significantly higher levels observed in those with moderate to severe hair growth.

Serum Androgens and Prostate-Specific Antigen Levels in Androgenetic Alopecia: Is There a Difference Between Frontal and Vertex Baldness?

research Serum androgens and prostate-specific antigen levels in androgenetic alopecia: is there a difference between frontal and vertex baldness?

1 citations , December 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This study found that men with vertex baldness had higher serum dihydrotestosterone levels compared to those with frontal baldness, suggesting different hormonal profiles between these two groups in androgenetic alopecia.

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community Ultimate DHT/finasteride microdosing graph to replace the commonly one referenced on forums

202 upvotes 5 years ago

Hair loss treatments, specifically, discussing the effectiveness and side effects of finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 in various microdoses. It also includes an updated graph which provides information on how different doses affect DHT levels, scalp skin and serum androgen levels, as well as hair count.

community Heads Up on Future Study: "Influence of Creatine Monohydrate Supplementation on Androgens and Global Hair Assessments"

22 upvotes 6 years ago

Creatine supplementation may increase DHT levels, potentially affecting hair loss. A study is examining this effect, with participants taking 5 grams of creatine daily for six months.

community Study: There is 70x Higher Unconjugated DHT in Feces Compared To Blood Levels in Young Adults - Gut Microbiota Manages DHT Recycling and Metabolism

in Research/Science 194 upvotes 1 year ago

Gut microbiota significantly influences androgen metabolism, impacting hair loss treatments like finasteride. Probiotics, dietary changes, and fecal microbiota transplants may help manage DHT levels and improve hair health.

community Anyone know by what percentage Pyrilutamide or Ru decrease your androgens?

in Chat 1 upvotes 1 year ago

Pyrilutamide and RU58841 are androgen receptor antagonists that block receptors without significantly reducing testosterone or DHT levels. Any indirect effect on androgen levels is likely negligible.

community When you think about it blocking dht is not that big of a deal as it’s made out to be

in Research/Science 6 months ago

Reducing sebum can indirectly lower DHT levels, with treatments like accutane, tretinoin, and green tea extract acting as DHT blockers. Accutane can lower DHT levels by reducing 5α-reductase activity, but its impact on hair varies.

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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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