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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Correlation Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Lipid Parameters for Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease
Androgenetic alopecia may be linked to certain lipid levels, but its connection to coronary artery disease is unclear.
research External Lipid Function in Ethnic Hairs
African hair has the most lipids, while Caucasian hair is more hydrated and stronger.
research Hair Lipid Structure: Effect of Surfactants
Surfactants in shampoos and conditioners remove some but not all lipids from hair, and more research is needed to understand their full impact.
research The Effect of Dietary Change on In Vitro Erythrocyte Hemolysis, Skin Lesions, and Alopecia in Common Marmosets (Callithrix Jacchus)
A diet high in vitamin E improved blood health, skin, and fur in common marmosets.
research Optimization and Transfollicular Delivery of Finasteride-Loaded Proniosomes for Hair Growth Stimulation in C57BL/6Mlac Mice
Finasteride-loaded proniosomes effectively promote hair growth in mice.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 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 My Experience With Finasteride
A user shared their experience with Finasteride for hair loss, noting a significant reduction in DHT levels and a complete loss of libido without other side effects. Another user agreed, discussing the negative impact on sexual drive and criticizing the community's attitude towards discussing side effects.
community Interpreting pre-finisteride blood panels
The conversation is about someone planning to start finasteride for hair loss and wanting to interpret pre-treatment blood panels to assess the risk of side effects like gynecomastia. They list various tests to measure hormone levels and other health indicators.
community Pre-Finisteride DHT & Hormone Blood Panel
The conversation discusses the cost and insurance coverage of a comprehensive hormone and DHT blood panel for hair loss, with a focus on finasteride treatment. The user seeks a cheaper alternative to a $700 panel recommended in a video.