Dutasteride users should get yearly kidney and liver tests, especially young people. General health checkups are not common in the UK, but such tests are recommended as a precaution.
A user in the UK seeks advice on blood tests before starting Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss. Recommended tests include thyroid function, hormone levels, liver and kidney function, and vitamin and mineral levels.
A user shared their experience with high cholesterol, glucose, and potential metabolic syndrome after using Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They plan to improve their health with diet and exercise before considering medication.
Vitamin D deficiency is linked to hair loss, and supplementation with vitamin D can improve conditions like androgenic alopecia and telogen effluvium. Users discussed various dosages of vitamin D, emphasizing the importance of getting blood tests to determine the appropriate amount.
Vitamin D supplementation can aid hair regrowth for some, but results differ. Combining vitamin D with finasteride and minoxidil often improves hair thickness, though not for everyone.