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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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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Are ABO/Rh blood groups A risk factor for polycystic ovary syndrome?
ABO/Rh blood groups are not a risk factor for PCOS.
research SELENIUN1M BLOOD AND HAIR OF HEALTH PERSON FROM NPC HIGH AND LOW RISK AREA OF GUANGDONG PROVINCE
Selenium levels are similar in healthy people from both high and low NPC risk areas.
research The endoscopic surgical monitoring system-guided impact factors exploring of blood loss and fluid absorption during plasmakinetic TURP: a prospective study in high-risk BPH patients
Larger prostate size, longer surgery, and smoking increase risks, while finasteride and experienced surgeons reduce them during prostate surgery.
research Associations between transition‐specific stress experience, nocturnal decline in ambulatory blood pressure, and C‐reactive protein levels among transgender men
Stress from being transgender is linked to higher blood pressure at night and more inflammation, which may affect heart health.
research Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Bulgarian Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and/or Obesity
Obese women with PCOS have more cardiovascular risk factors, and waist-to-stature ratio is a better health marker than waist-to-hip ratio.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity PSA: You can’t donate blood if you are taking finasteride
Finasteride users cannot donate blood due to potential risks to pregnant women, requiring a one-month cessation before donating. Dutasteride requires a six-month deferral, and topical applications are not restricted.
community Reminder: You cannot donate blood if you are taking Fin or Dut
You cannot donate blood if you are taking finasteride or dutasteride due to potential risks to pregnant women. Finasteride has a shorter wait time to donate blood compared to dutasteride, and both oral and topical forms can disqualify you from donating.
community FYI you can't donate blood when on fin/dut
People on finasteride or dutasteride cannot donate blood due to the risk of birth defects if the blood is given to a pregnant woman. It's advised to stop finasteride for a month and dutasteride for six months before donating.
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 Getting bloods done whilst on finasteride
Finasteride can affect hormone levels within two weeks, and a break of several weeks is recommended for baseline results. Monitoring E2 and testosterone is suggested to assess the risk of gynecomastia.