research Biochemical Testing of the Thyroid: TSH Is the Best and Often Only Test Needed – A Review for Primary Care
TSH is usually the only test needed to check thyroid function in primary care.
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research Recovery from Alopecia Areata in a Patient with Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 3
Insulin therapy helped a man with autoimmune issues regrow his hair.
research New Pattern Hair Loss in Young Turkish Women: What's Wrong in Their Daily Life?
Frequent use of hair straighteners can cause hair loss similar to scarring alopecia in young Turkish women.
research Utility of Laboratory Testing in Patients With Female Pattern Hair Loss
Lab tests for female hair loss have unclear usefulness; consider based on symptoms.
research Maladaptive Hypothyroidism, or The Famine Response, After Bariatric Surgery: TSH Not the Gold Standard for Detection
TSH is not reliable for detecting hypothyroidism after bariatric surgery; FT3/rT3 ratio is better.
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5 / 64 resultscommunity Zix + Topical Fin : Blood Test Before/After, AMA and suggestions
A user's plan to use Zix and topical finasteride (5AR inhibitors) for hair loss, followed by blood testing before/after. The user has suggested creating a fund to cover part of the cost of their blood tests. Replies to their post discuss the effectiveness of the treatments.
community Dutasteride UPDATE (female) *sixth month*
A female user in her mid-20s with androgenetic alopecia and suspected telogene effluvium who has been taking Dutasteride, Spironolactone, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Ketoconazol shampoo, and Yaz contraception for her hair loss for the past 6 months. She had a small shed during this time that she believes to be stress related.
community What should I include in my blood test?
The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil without success and is considering a comprehensive blood test to explore other causes of hair loss. They are unsure about the necessity and cost of the extensive tests and are seeking advice on whether to proceed with the full panel or focus on specific tests.
community Blood work, is it worth to pay for it?
The user is considering getting blood work to investigate the cause of ongoing hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. Others suggest that while blood tests can provide useful health information, they may not change the hair treatment outcome.
community Hairloss - what hormones to check?
The user is concerned about hair loss despite using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil. They are seeking advice on additional blood tests to identify potential causes.