community Increased liver enzymes from hairloss medications.
Elevated liver enzymes were reported from taking finasteride and minoxidil. The doctor advised stopping oral minoxidil and taking finasteride every other day.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Claim: Insulin resistance increases the enzyme that creates DHT and affects the liver's ability to control hormones
Insulin resistance may increase DHT production, contributing to hair loss, and addressing it through diet, nutrients, and natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil could help reverse hair loss. Some users prefer medications like finasteride for more effective results.
community 5ARI (dutasteride) Associated with Adverse Metabolic Effects
Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.
community Dutasteride High Libido. How come we don't talk about this?
Dutasteride and finasteride can affect libido differently, with some experiencing increased libido and others decreased libido or erectile dysfunction. Dutasteride may increase testosterone levels but can also cause side effects like liver enzyme changes, while topical finasteride may have fewer sexual side effects.
community 2nd Year Update FINASTERIDE ONLY from the PHILIPPINEE
A 48-year-old male from the Philippines shared his two-year progress using finasteride only for hair regrowth, experiencing significant improvement without minoxidil. He started with 0.5mg and increased to 1.25mg, later adjusting to every other day due to elevated liver enzymes, and reported 90% hair restoration.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch The effects of biotin supplementation on serum and liver tissue biotinidase enzyme activity and alopecia in rats which were administrated to valproic acid
Biotin supplements increased biotin levels but did not significantly prevent hair loss in rats on valproic acid.
research Long-term dutasteride therapy in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia alters glucose and lipid profiles and increases severity of erectile dysfunction
Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.
research Finasteride, not tamsulosin, increases severity of erectile dysfunction and decreases testosterone levels in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Finasteride worsens erectile dysfunction and lowers testosterone in men with enlarged prostates, unlike tamsulosin.
research 08.33 Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis patients: comparative efficacy of four treatment regimens
MTX and GC combinations are the most effective for early rheumatoid arthritis.
research Knowledge, Prevalence, and Consequences of Dietary Supplements Intake among Iranian Bodybuilders
Iranian bodybuilders often use supplements like vitamins C, D, and whey protein, but they experience side effects like skin rashes and hair loss.
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