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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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vitamin you should probably be taking for general health might also help your hair a little
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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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research Serum Markers of Thrombophilia in Pregnant Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Pregnant women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus have a higher risk of blood clotting problems.
research Capillaroscopic Patterns in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis, Psoriasis, and Alopecia and Their Correlations with Serum Concentrations of Several Angiogenic Markers
Blood vessel patterns in skin diseases relate to certain blood markers in systemic sclerosis but not in psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, and may indicate circulation issues in alopecia.
research Evaluation of Serum UL16 Binding Protein 3 in Patients with Tinea Capitis
ULBP3 levels are higher in Tinea capitis patients and may help predict the disease's severity.
research Deficient and/or Insufficient Serum 25 Hydroxy Vitamin D in Patients with Alopecia Areata: Is It a Fact or Fiction?
Low vitamin D levels might indicate more severe hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
research Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism: Biochemical Criteria
The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Since Dutasteride is dose dependent, is there any real difference in taking 0.5mg daily vs every other day?
Taking dutasteride daily at higher doses results in more effective DHT suppression compared to every other day dosing, due to its dose-dependent nature and long half-life. Even at lower doses, dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss.
community Is it a lot of free testosterone?
The conversation discusses hair loss and the impact of testosterone and DHT levels, with suggestions to monitor these levels and consider vitamin D supplementation. Treatments mentioned include finasteride and possibly minoxidil.
community Had a hormone panel to determine if I’m in range to use finasteride without too many issues. Thoughts?
A user shared their hormone levels to gauge if they can use finasteride for hair loss without issues. Their hormone levels are mostly within the reference ranges.
community Saying creatine causes loss on fin/dut makes no sense and this is why
The conversation discusses whether creatine causes hair loss for those using finasteride or dutasteride, with some suggesting creatine might increase DHT or upregulate androgen receptors, potentially leading to hair loss. Others argue the evidence is not conclusive, citing limited studies and personal anecdotes, with some avoiding creatine as a precaution.
community Got my bloodwork done today, I have been on fin for 7+ months. 21m
A user on finasteride for 7+ months shared bloodwork results, questioning if high DHT levels and testosterone could affect cholesterol. Replies suggest consulting a doctor and question the high testosterone levels.