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research Design and Validation of a Sensitive Multisteroid LC-MS/MS Assay for the Routine Clinical Use: One-Step Sample Preparation with Phospholipid Removal and Comparison to Immunoassays

9 citations , November 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”

The new LC-MS/MS method is more accurate and reliable than traditional immunoassays for measuring steroids in serum.

research Biotin beware: Perils of biotin supplementation: Response to: “The epidemiology, impact, and diagnosis of micronutrient nutritional dermatoses. Part 2: B-complex vitamins”

1 citations , February 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Taking biotin supplements can be risky and often lacks evidence of effectiveness for skin, hair, and nail issues.

research Intricate diagnosis due to falsely elevated testosterone levels by immunoassay

3 citations , February 2025 in “Endocrine”

Confirm testosterone levels with advanced tests to avoid unnecessary procedures.

research Apparent Hyperandrogenemia Due to Immunoassay Interference Resolved by Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry

June 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports”

False high testosterone levels were corrected using a more accurate test.

research SUN-195 Falsely Elevated Testosterone Levels: Role of LC-MS/MS in Reducing Unnecessary Testing

April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

Using LC-MS/MS for hormone measurement can prevent false high testosterone results and avoid unnecessary tests.

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community Dutasteride isn’t working confirmed by test.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 40 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride isn't effectively reducing DHT levels, prompting a switch back to finasteride. The user questions the reliability of their DHT test results due to hair loss concerns.

community 52 y.o. here. After being on 1 mg finasteride on and off since almost 30 years ago (consistently on for the past 9 years), I'm switching to dutasteride as of today.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 102 upvotes 4 months ago

A 52-year-old is switching from finasteride to dutasteride to address crown balding, despite concerns about potential side effects. They have used finasteride for nearly 30 years, had a minor hair transplant, and are considering further treatments if dutasteride doesn't improve their condition.

community "Clinical efficacy of microneedle combined with 5% Minoxidil solution and finasteride in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in males"

in Research/Science 64 upvotes 1 year ago

Microneedling combined with 5% Minoxidil and finasteride significantly improves hair growth compared to using Minoxidil or Minoxidil with finasteride alone. The combination treatment is safe and effective, but further research is needed due to small sample size and short study duration.

community Clinical Trial: Clascoterone (Cortexolone 17A-Propionate)

in Research/Science 24 upvotes 2 years ago

A user is joining a clinical trial for Clascoterone, a drug approved for acne but being tested for hair loss. They previously tried finasteride with limited success and plan to share updates on their experience with the new treatment.

community Clinical efficacy of popular oral supplements for AA

in Treatment 1 upvotes 5 years ago

Vitamins and minerals like vitamin E, zinc, and iron may aid hair growth, especially in cases of deficiency. Pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, horsetail, and AminoMar show some promise for improving hair health and count.

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