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30 / 1000+ resultscommunity 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 Anyone here have experience with ferritin level and hair?
Low ferritin levels can affect hair density, and increasing ferritin through iron supplements may help with regrowth. It's suggested to maintain ferritin levels between 70-100 ng/mL and check other micronutrients for optimal hair health.
community Here's a recommended bloodwork panel before starting Fin.
The conversation provides a detailed list of blood tests recommended before starting finasteride to establish a baseline for monitoring potential side effects. A shorter list is also provided for those with limited funds, and the user shares personal experience of using finasteride without issues for about nine years.
community Got Blood Work Lab Results for hormones. Need some help analyzing hormone values for Fin
The user got blood work to check hormone levels before starting Finasteride for hair loss and is seeking advice on interpreting the results. They are considering hormone levels in relation to potential side effects of Finasteride.
community Found this research paper showing how males with pattern hair loss show lower levels of iron and/ or Ferritin. Might be helpful to those here asking about nutrition.
Lower levels of Ferritin and iron are linked to male pattern baldness. Checking these levels could provide clinical benefits.
community Help interpreting pre-fin bloodwork
A 20-year-old male is unsure how to interpret his bloodwork results and whether he should take finasteride for hair loss. His bloodwork shows borderline high levels of albumin and testosterone, and high progesterone, but normal levels of other hormones.
community Finasteride with Low Ferritin and Copper
The user is experiencing hair loss and is using finasteride while addressing low ferritin and copper levels. They are concerned about continued hair shedding and are advised to correct vitamin deficiencies and wait for finasteride results after 12 months.
community I got my blood test results, my Thyroid and Ferritin are good but Vitamin D is 11.1 I started topic minoxidil yesterday (5%)
The user has androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and low Vitamin D levels, and they started using topical minoxidil (5%). They are considering finasteride but are concerned about side effects and are advised to seek mental health support.
community 31M: Assessing Norwood Scale After 8 Days Growth & Past Finasteride Use
A 31-year-old male considering returning to finasteride at a lower dose or using topical finasteride to assess his Norwood scale for a potential future hair transplant. He previously stopped finasteride due to side effects and has been shaving his head.
community 2 % fucoidan significantly alleviated AGA symptoms, promoted hair growth, and increased hair density
2% fucoidan alleviated AGA symptoms, promoted hair growth, and increased hair density in mice. Fucoidan is considered safe for humans as a supplement and topical skincare product, with potential therapeutic effects against AGA.
community Norwood scale ? 28m
A 28-year-old is assessing their hair loss on the Norwood scale, considering adding topical minoxidil and dermastamping to their current regimen of oral finasteride and minoxidil. They feel their hair loss is worsening and seek opinions on their condition.
community Am I a good candidate for finasteride? (Bloodwork) 18M NW2
An 18-year-old with Norwood 2 hair loss is considering finasteride treatment. Bloodwork shows testosterone and hormone levels mostly within normal ranges, except for low estradiol.
community Estradiol blood test on fin. Doctor dont want to give me the test.
The user has been taking 0.5 finasteride for 10 months and wants to repeat blood tests, including estradiol. However, their doctor is reluctant to test estradiol, arguing it's typically low in men, and the user is considering seeking a second opinion.
community GT-20029 should be much more superior than finasteride
GT-20029 is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, with concerns about its safety and systemic absorption compared to finasteride. Users express skepticism about its effectiveness and safety, noting that it may not surpass existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
community GFM Gel - High concentration topical gel of Mimicking Growth Factors (GFm), a complex of polypeptides that mimic the action of endogenous growth factors and promote physiological hair regrowth. Helps strengthen the hair bulb and redensify the hair.
The conversation discusses using GFM Gel, a topical gel with polypeptides that mimic growth factors to promote hair regrowth and strengthen hair. It also mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.
community How’s my pre fin lab work. Age 40
A user shared their pre-finasteride lab results, including DHT, estradiol, testosterone, SHBG, prolactin, FSH, and LH levels. Another user responded, cautioning against making unsupported claims about side effects and recovery.
community Ferritin, iron and testosterone
Dutasteride may affect testosterone levels, leading to high ferritin and iron levels, which can cause hair loss. High ferritin might be linked to past heavy drinking or hemochromatosis.
community HMI 115 hasn't done phase one yet for AGA?
User asks if HMI 115 hasn't done phase 1 for AGA in humans. Conversation includes treatments Min, Fin, and RU.
community Follicum releases some data from previous phase 2a trial
Follicum discovered that their drug FOL-005 increased hair count by 12 hairs per cm2 in patients with less than 255 hairs per cm2 and is planning a phase 2b trial. They are currently fundraising for the trial, and the drug may also be effective for women.
community Should I start fin with these blood tests?
A 25-year-old male is concerned about his blood test results, particularly the low percentage of free testosterone, and is questioning whether starting finasteride for hair loss might worsen this issue. He also notes a slight vitamin D deficiency and lack of sleep before the test.
community Anyone had low ferritin and seen an improvement after iron supplements?
A user with low ferritin and zinc levels is asking if others have seen hair improvement after taking iron supplements. They were prescribed minoxidil and finasteride by their doctor.
community My Bloodwork — After 4 Months On Finasteride.
The user is on Finasteride for hair loss, taking 0.5mg daily, and plans to reduce the dose to 0.25mg while making lifestyle changes to lower prolactin, SHGB, and cortisol. They will retest in 90 days to assess progress and are open to advice.
community Bloodwork: what to test for?
The user has been taking oral Finasteride and topical Essengen 6 Plus for hair loss and is experiencing increased depression. They plan to get bloodwork to check hormone levels and are seeking advice on which tests to include.
community Progress update and warning for other women losing hair: turns out I've been really anemic for years and drs just never flagged or brought up those test results till now.
A woman discovered her long-term hair loss was due to undiagnosed anemia, with ferritin levels as low as 9. After starting iron supplements, she saw significant hair regrowth, especially in previously bald areas, though some spots remain unchanged.
community mallia therapeutics 8T3 scd83 molecule for ffa/lpp mainly and aga
A user applied the 8T3 product for hair loss, targeting LPP and AGA, and plans to update on its effectiveness. The product uses a saline buffered phosphate vehicle, suitable for those intolerant to ethanolic vehicles.
community What hormones/vitamins should I test for?
The user plans to test for DHT, total testosterone, free testosterone, E2, SHBG, and prolactin while supplementing with vitamin D and monitoring ferritin levels. They are experiencing hairline thinning and are seeking advice on whether their approach is excessive or lacking.
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 Where can I find the results of GT20029 phase 1 study in the US/China. The actual data
The conversation is about someone looking for specific side effects reported in clinical trials for GT20029, a hair loss treatment. No results or data were found on the clinical trials site.
community Had a hormone panel to determine if I’m in range to use finasteride without too many issues. Thoughts?
A user shared their hormone levels to gauge if they can use finasteride for hair loss without issues. Their hormone levels are mostly within the reference ranges.