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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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research Production Rates of Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Women with female-pattern baldness produce more testosterone, but 5a-reductase inhibition treatment won't help.
research Persistent Poor Metabolic Profile in Postmenopausal Women With Ovarian Hyperandrogenism After Testosterone Level Normalization
Postmenopausal women with hyperandrogenism didn't have better metabolic health even after their testosterone levels became normal.
research Effects of the Chronic Use of Finasteride on Testicular Weight and Spermatogenesis in Wistar Rats
Finasteride doesn't change rat testicle weight or sperm production.
research In Vitro Hair Follicle Growth Model for Drug Testing
Researchers developed a new method to test hair growth drugs and found that adult cells are best for hair growth, but the method needs improvement as it didn't create mature hair follicles.
research Sustainable UV Approaches Supported by Greenness and Whiteness Assessments for Estimating a Recently FDA-Approved Combination for Managing Urologic Disorders: Tukey's Test
New, eco-friendly methods accurately measure TDF and FNS in a new urologic medication.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Testosterone is 1600, would taking low dose anti-androgens be a viable treatment option for people who’s T spikes on DHT-blockers?
The post and conversation are about the user's high testosterone levels and their worsening hair loss despite trying various treatments. They are considering using low doses of anti-androgens to lower their testosterone levels as a potential solution.
community Fagron TrichoTest says Finasteride won't help
The user received a Fagron TrichoTest indicating that Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil are not effective for them, recommending Latanoprost, Spironolactone, IGrantine-F1 TM, and Trichoxidil instead. Other users expressed skepticism about the test's validity and suggested sticking with proven treatments like Finasteride and Dutasteride.
community 50% test increase after 18 months of taking DUT
A user reported a 50% increase in testosterone after 18 months of taking dutasteride for hair loss. The conversation includes skepticism about the reliability of single testosterone tests and questions about estrogen levels.
community Why is it that low testosterone causes hair loss as well? How can I be balding?
The conversation discusses the confusion over low testosterone potentially causing hair loss, with users sharing personal experiences and knowledge about hair loss treatments like Finasteride. Some users suggest that hair follicle sensitivity to DHT, not testosterone levels, is the key factor in balding, and others discuss the side effects of hair loss medications.
community What hormones should I have tested at a minimum before starting a DHT blocker or anti-androgen?
The conversation is about someone planning to start finasteride or RU58841 for hair loss and wanting to know which hormones to test beforehand. They found a package for testing testosterone, free testosterone, estradiol, and DHT, and are asking if these tests are enough.