Gilbert’s Syndrome and Hair Loss
Hello, I was wondering if you could help me out in explaining my blood results.
I am a 20 years old male and it seems and i am experiencing hair loss. I have Gilbert’s syndrome and i was told that it may somehow benefit to hair loss but i am unsure how. I used to have low iron in my blood and i thought that it could be an issue however i have normal levels of iron in my blood now but im still losing hair.
My blood results showed that my testosterone levels are normal however my dht levels are 3 times above normal. I recently experienced some weight loss. Could it be that my liver condition adds to the dht increase? can the dht increase be temporary due to my weight loss? what can i possibly do to slow it down?
Thank you!
I do not believe Gilbert’s syndrome (a liver condition) has any relation to genetic androgenic hair loss. The two are not related.
Gilbert’s syndrome is a hereditary condition that relates has to do with how your body metabolizes bilirubin. I am not sure how it may relate to your DHT levels or if that even has any factor in androgenic hair loss. I would recommend you consult with your doctor or an endocrinologist.
Gilbert’s syndrome is an inherited benign condition that affects between 5-10% of the population. It is characterized by elevated levels of unconjugated bilirubin in the bloodstream (“hyperbilirubinemiaâ€) due to reduced activity of the enzyme glucuronyltransferase. It has nothing to do with levels of iron in your blood, DHT, hair loss, etc. As with all these things (even benign conditions), I agree with Dr R that a good primary care physician will be able to discuss your Gilbert’s syndrome (as well as other issues mentioned in the post) with you.