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    GlossarySerum Testosterone

    measures testosterone levels in the blood

    Serum testosterone refers to the measurement of testosterone levels in the blood. This test, often called a Testosterone Blood Test or Total Testosterone (TT), is used to assess hormonal balance, diagnose conditions like hypogonadism or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and evaluate issues related to sexual development, fertility, and certain types of hair loss such as androgenetic alopecia.

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      community Question about finasteride, frontal hairline, testosterone

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced initial hair density improvement with finasteride, but later felt scalp pain and a plateau in results. They added alfatradiol for scalp inflammation and divi scalp serum to their routine, and are curious if others have similar experiences.

      community DHT is higher on DUT than on FIN. Why?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the fluctuation of testosterone levels in men under 40 and the difference between serum DHT and scalp DHT. It also mentions that DHT levels are higher on Dutasteride than on Finasteride, which is unusual.

      community Insane shedding after upping minoxidil dose.

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced increased hair loss after increasing their minoxidil dose to 5mg and is considering switching to dutasteride while on testosterone replacement therapy. They are also using finasteride, microneedling, and considering adding Nizoral and caffeine serum to their regimen.

      community Testosterone in Reference Range Doesn't Cause Hair Loss

      in Research/Science  53 upvotes 2 years ago
      Testosterone within the normal range does not significantly contribute to male pattern baldness (MPB); DHT is the main factor that can be controlled. Genetics play a crucial role in hair loss, and treatments like finasteride and dutasteride, which block DHT, can help despite potentially raising testosterone levels.

      community Low testosterone and dht. What should I do?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has low testosterone and DHT levels and is considering taking finasteride for Norwood 2 hair loss with diffuse thinning. They are seeking advice on whether low DHT indicates high sensitivity to DHT in the scalp and opinions on their lab values.