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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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nucleoside used for hair regrowth stimulant properties
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a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
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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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research Severe hypoalbuminemia in patient with pulmonary edema and pleural effusion: a case report
Hypoalbuminemia can cause pleural effusion and needs careful treatment.
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.
research Biochemical changes and liver tissue pathology in weanling Wistar albino rats with protein-energy malnutrition (PEM).
Low protein diets cause severe health issues in rats, but high protein diets can reverse these effects.
research Azathioprine
A woman experienced hair loss, nail changes, bone marrow suppression, and low blood protein after taking azathioprine.
research Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: Report of an unusual case
The report described a unique case of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome with unusual polyps and an association with multiple myeloma.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 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 Could Serum Ferritin Explain my Crazy Shedding?
The user is experiencing significant hair shedding and suspects it may be due to low serum ferritin levels rather than worsening androgenetic alopecia. They have resumed iron supplementation and are seeking additional solutions to address the shedding.
community Hair loss - Blood work (High DHEAS)
A user has been taking finasteride for 5 months with no improvement in diffuse hair loss and suspects high levels of prolactin, cortisol, progesterone, and DHEAS, as well as iron, might be contributing to the issue. They are also taking vitamin D to address a deficiency.
community Anyone had anemia + AGA/thinning ?
OP experienced significant hair regrowth after recovering from iron deficiency anemia and starting minoxidil. They suspect anemia contributed more to their hair loss than androgenetic alopecia (AGA).
community Can Whey Protein isolate make your AGA worse?
Whey protein isolate may worsen androgenetic alopecia (AGA) due to its potential to increase DHT levels, but finasteride use has helped maintain hair. Some users suggest avoiding protein supplements due to possible contaminants and additives that could affect hair health.