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research A Retrospective Evaluation of the Laboratory Findings of Dermatology Patients Whose Biotin Levels Were Checked
Older people tend to have higher biotin levels, which are weakly linked to certain blood components and negatively linked to triglycerides; biotin should be checked in patients with high triglycerides or medication-related skin issues, and only supplemented if deficient. Vitamin D and folate deficiencies are linked to specific skin conditions.
research Role of Insulin Resistance in Males with Early Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with early hair loss may have higher insulin resistance and should be checked for related health issues.
research Cardiovascular risk factors in young Czech females with polycystic ovary syndrome
Young Czech women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart problems and should be regularly checked for cholesterol and glucose issues.
research The Association between Metabolic Syndrome Components and Hair Loss both Male and Female Individuals
Hair loss may signal metabolic problems and increased risk of heart disease, suggesting people with hair loss should be checked for these issues.
research Alopecia and the metabolic syndrome
Men with common hair loss may have a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, and should be checked for these conditions.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity What are all the blood work that can be checked for potential causes of hair loss?
The conversation is about potential causes of hair loss and treatments, including topical and oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with a focus on checking for vitamin deficiencies and conditions like Lichen Planopolaris. It also discusses the skepticism around certain tests and the success of hair transplants.
community What blood exams should I do on dut/oral min
The user checked iron, ferritin, B12, zinc, testosterone, DHT, and estrogens to understand hair loss causes and the effects of dutasteride. They also noted increased heart rate and paleness with oral minoxidil.
community 26M Baseline blood work done before Finasteride
A person considering finasteride for hair loss checked their hormone levels before starting treatment. They are concerned about the potential increase in estradiol and its effects, as well as the impact on their sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and free testosterone levels.
community 9 months on topical fin-min-caffeine, not seeing any changes. Are there any blood tests I can do to check things?
The user has been using a topical treatment combining finasteride, minoxidil, and caffeine for 9 months without noticing any changes and is inquiring about blood tests to check for finasteride resistance. They had their DHT levels checked, which were 54 ng/dl, and are planning to share progress pictures soon.
community Is trichogram a good thing for testing genetic hair loss
A dermatologist checked for hereditary hair loss using blood tests and plans to perform a trichogram. The user had slightly low Vitamin D3 levels, and the trichogram may help confirm androgenetic alopecia.