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research Serum total thiol level in Acne Vulgaris Patients and its relation to oxidative stress
People with acne have a different balance of certain antioxidants in their blood compared to healthy individuals.
research Correlation between increased total serum IgE levels and clinical features in alopecia areata patients
Higher IgE levels may play a role in alopecia areata, especially in males, children, and severe cases.
research Increased DHEAS and Decreased Total Testosterone Serum Levels in a Subset of Men with Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia: Does a Male PCOS-Equivalent Exist?
Some men with early hair loss may have a male version of PCOS, affecting hormones and increasing health risks.
research Serum Levels of VWF, t-PA, TNF-α, and ICAM-1 in Patients Receiving Hemocoagulase Combined with Platelet-Rich Plasma during Total Hip Replacement
Using hemocoagulase with platelet-rich plasma in hip replacement can lessen blood loss and improve healing and blood clotting.
research Tralokinumab Treatment in Adult Atopic Dermatitis Patients: 28‐Week Evaluation of Clinical Effectiveness, Safety, Serum Proteins and Total IgE Levels
Tralokinumab effectively improved atopic dermatitis symptoms in most patients, but some stopped due to side effects like hair loss.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 14 months on Fin, Total T 899, serum DHT 276 — high total T may still drive scalp DHT even when blood levels look controlled
A 23-year-old male has been using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 14 months with slight improvement, but recent shedding led him to switch to a new minoxidil formulation without success. He is considering using topical RU58841 or dutasteride to better address scalp DHT, as his bloodwork shows high total testosterone and mid-range DHT levels.
community Diluting 0.05% topical finasteride serum/oil
The user wants to reduce their dose of topical finasteride to 0.1-0.2mg and is considering mixing 0.2ml of their current finasteride + minoxidil serum with 0.8ml of a minoxidil-only serum for better scalp coverage. They are asking for advice on whether this method is effective or if there's a better way to dilute the finasteride solution.
community 15 months total on Dut/Min/RU and microneedling 1mm every other week
The user reported significant hair improvement over 15 months using dutasteride, minoxidil (oral and topical), RU58841, ketoconazole, and microneedling. They are considering a hair transplant in 4-6 months.
community Blood Results (UPDATED) TOTAL T 1279 ng/dL- 2 Yrs on Fin / 1.5 Yrs on Dut
The user has been using a hair loss treatment regimen including RU58841, minoxidil, and dutasteride, but still experiences hairline recession and fatigue despite high testosterone levels. They are considering adjusting their dutasteride dosage due to concerns about libido and energy levels.
community Non-prescription topical supportive treatments (e.g. caffeine, alfatradiol, The Ordinary Serum, Zix, etc) in addition to the big 3/4???
Adding non-prescription topicals like alfatradiol and Zix to a standard fin/min/niz regimen may help with scalp inflammation and shedding, but their long-term effectiveness varies. Zix is recommended for reducing scalp inflammation and enhancing the effectiveness of other treatments.