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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch The effect of hormones of the hypothalamic-pituitary-target gland axes in a kidney-yang deficiency syndrome model
Kidney-yang deficiency syndrome causes hormonal imbalances and various physical symptoms.
research Telogen effluvium and associated incidence of abnormal serum ferritin, zinc, 25-hydroxy vitamin D, and thyroid-stimulating hormone
Vitamin D deficiency is common in temporary hair loss, and stress is often a suspected cause.
research A Study of Serum Ferritin and Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Levels in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
No significant link between hair loss and iron or thyroid levels was found, but checking for deficiencies might still be useful.
research The role of vitamin D3 deficiency in the etiopathogenesis of autoimmune thyroid diseases
Low vitamin D3 is not linked to different levels of thyroid hormones in people with autoimmune thyroid disease.
research Zinc deficiency associated with hypothyroidism: An overlooked cause of severe alopecia
Zinc supplements may be needed to treat hair loss in hypothyroidism.
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5 / 568 resultscommunity Please take a vitamin & hormone test
Checking vitamin and hormone levels is important for addressing hair loss, as deficiencies in vitamin D, zinc, and iron can affect hair growth. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements are used, but addressing deficiencies is crucial for effectiveness.
community My mum, 68. She has decided enough is enough and wants to get some hair back.
A 68-year-old woman with iron deficiency and hypertension is considering using 5% minoxidil for hair regrowth and plans to see a dermatologist. Some suggest using wigs and focusing on health, while others recommend checking for hormone imbalances and nutritional deficiencies.
community My Experience and a Discourse on "DUPA"
The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.
community second shed on dutasteride, but a woman
A woman experiencing hormonal hair loss is on dutasteride and bicalutamide, which initially improved her hair, but she is now experiencing a second shedding phase with significant short hair loss. Despite normal hormone levels and no deficiencies, she is unsure if this shedding is normal and seeks advice.
community What Private blood test should I take?
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.