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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch A Correlation of Breast Cancer and Calcium Levels in Hair Analyzed by X-Ray Fluorescence
High calcium levels in hair may indicate early breast cancer.
research A Clinical Study of Premature Graying and Its Association with Hemoglobin, Ferritin, and Calcium Levels
Low ferritin and high Anti TPO levels are linked to early hair greying.
research Vitamin D3 and Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Vitamin D3 may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but side effects and cancer cell protection are concerns.
research Case Report: Exceptional Association of Leydig Cell Ovarian Tumor and Primary Hyperparathyroidism in a Postmenopausal Patient
A woman with a rare ovarian tumor and hyperparathyroidism improved after surgery, highlighting the need for reporting unusual cases to understand and manage rare diseases.
research Alopecia in Belgian Blue Crossbred Calves: A Case Series
The hair loss in Belgian Blue crossbred calves was caused by a diet issue, not by disease or infection.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity high estrogen levels after 10month fin
A user experienced high estrogen levels after 10 months of taking 1mg oral finasteride but is happy with hair regrowth. They are considering switching to topical finasteride and are also taking DIM and Zinc supplements.
community Guide To Finasteride and Avoiding Side Effects
The conversation provides a guide on using finasteride for hair loss, suggesting to start with a quarter of a 1mg pill daily after ensuring estradiol levels are within a specific range, and potentially increasing the dose if no side effects occur. It also recommends supplements like DIM, Calcium d-glucarate, and Zinc to manage high estradiol levels and side effects from finasteride.
community Did pre-tests before starting finasteride, turns out I have abnormally high estrogen
A 23-year-old with high estrogen levels is considering starting finasteride for hair loss and plans to use a low dose topical treatment while also seeking to lower estrogen levels. They will consult an endocrinologist for further guidance.
community Hair started thinning and found out i have high cortisol and thyroid issues
User experienced hair thinning due to high cortisol and thyroid issues, along with insulin resistance. They are taking magnesium, zinc, vitamin D, calcium, and selenium as supplements.
community Just found out I am Vitamin D deficient
A user found out they are vitamin D deficient and was prescribed high-dose vitamin D supplements, asking if others had similar experiences and if it improved their hair. Some shared improved mood and testosterone levels after treatment, while another combined vitamin D supplements with finasteride due to family history of baldness.