2 citations,
October 2021 in “Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health”
High uricacid levels are more common in PCOS patients, especially those with androgenic PCOS, and are linked with increased cardiovascular risk and other metabolic issues.
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.
Serum DHT is mostly inactive; sebum DHT is a better measure for hair loss. Users discuss using finasteride, dutasteride, and topical treatments like KX826 and RU58841 for better scalp DHT suppression.
The user is starting dutasteride mesotherapy and seeks information on checking serum DHT levels in Germany. They previously tried finasteride but experienced unpleasant side effects.