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    GlossaryHypoalbuminemia

    condition with low blood protein affecting fluid balance

    Hypoalbuminemia is a medical condition characterized by low levels of albumin in the blood. Albumin is a protein produced by the liver that helps maintain fluid balance in the bloodstream and carries various substances, such as hormones and drugs, throughout the body. Low albumin levels can result from liver disease, kidney problems, malnutrition, or chronic inflammation, and can lead to symptoms like swelling, fatigue, and difficulty healing from injuries.

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      community Help interpreting pre-fin bloodwork

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 4 years ago
      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?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      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)

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      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 Whey Protein can cause hairloss in men with AGA as per a doctor

      in Research/Science  66 upvotes 3 months ago
      Whey protein may slightly increase hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) due to elevated IGF-1 and testosterone levels, but the effect is minimal compared to treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Many users argue that whey protein's impact on hair loss is negligible and that maintaining a healthy lifestyle is more important.