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      community Low level chronic allergies and hair loss

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss can be influenced by chronic low-level allergies, and treatments like fexofenadine or topical cetirizine may help with regrowth. The user avoids finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, and has tried Regenera Activa and PRF sessions.

      community Finasteride gives me seb derm. Thoughts on zinc or other options?

      in Chat  16 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user with diffuse hair loss after taking accutane, which might have triggered genetic predisposition to AGA; their experience taking finasteride and experiencing side effects of increased oil production, increased sex drive, worsening hair texture; they are considering zinc supplementation with finasteride or other treatments such as alfatradiol or spironolactone.
      Help me interpret my bloods

      community Help me interpret my bloods

      in General  65 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is concerned about high prolactin levels and low testosterone levels after stopping finasteride for three weeks. They are considering resuming finasteride but are worried it might further increase prolactin levels.

      community Naturally high T (1,100+) causing diffuse thinning while on Dut

      in Chat  22 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 26-year-old male with high testosterone is experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using a comprehensive treatment regimen including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and low-level laser therapy. Suggestions include adjusting dutasteride dosage, monitoring iron levels, and consulting a dermatologist for further evaluation.

      community What happens if you combine dutasteride and a aromataze inhibitor?

      in Question  4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Combining dutasteride and an aromatase inhibitor may increase testosterone levels significantly, potentially enhancing athletic performance but also posing health risks like elevated blood pressure and worsened cholesterol. The user is experimenting with dutasteride, anastrozole, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo to manage hair loss and estradiol levels, while monitoring side effects and hormone levels.

      community 24M seeking help for aggressive androgenetic alopecia - "nuke" stack?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old male with aggressive androgenetic alopecia is using 1mg finasteride daily and considering a treatment stack including 0.5mg dutasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, Alpecin caffeine shampoo, and RU58841. He seeks advice on the safety and effectiveness of these treatments and whether any adjustments are needed.

      community 22m hormone test - 4months fin, test 3 weeks off fin.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male has been using finasteride for 4 months without major side effects but is concerned about hormone test results showing low SHBG and high estrogen. He plans to consult a doctor and is considering alternatives like minoxidil or topical finasteride to avoid health issues.

      community Hormone tests to decide on oral fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses starting low-dose oral finasteride for hair loss, considering hormone levels and potential side effects like gynecomastia. Suggestions include using DIM for estradiol, vitamin B6 for prolactin, and lifestyle changes to optimize hormone profiles before starting treatment.

      community Blood Results - 2 years on Finasteride, 1 year on dutasteride

      in Research/Science  129 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss but is experiencing low energy and motivation, possibly due to high prolactin levels. Despite treatment, hairline recession continues, and the user is considering the impact of low DHT levels on overall health and energy.

      community Blood test and low vitamine D what now ?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 20-year-old with thinning hair has low vitamin D and normal testosterone. They are prescribed oral minoxidil and vitamin D, and are questioning if finasteride is also necessary.

      community Dutasteride and elevated (LDL) cholesterol

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and noticed elevated cholesterol levels, questioning if dutasteride caused this change. They also take Vitamin D, biotin, magnesium, ginkgo biloba, omega-3, and NAC, and are concerned about the impact of these supplements and their health on cholesterol levels.

      community Effect of melatonin on aromatase expression

      in Update  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      Melatonin's effect on aromatase expression is unclear, with studies showing both increases and decreases. Hormonal impacts are complex and inconsistent, similar to changing health advice on other substances.

      community Can someone help me understand my blood test results?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is taking 1mg Dutasteride, 2.5mg oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil, 28mg iron, vitamin D3 + K2, and Selenium daily. They are concerned about their receding hairline despite good hair density and crown.

      community Interpreting pre-finisteride blood panels

      in Chat  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about someone planning to start finasteride for hair loss and wanting to interpret pre-treatment blood panels to assess the risk of side effects like gynecomastia. They list various tests to measure hormone levels and other health indicators.

      community 26M Baseline blood work done before Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      A person considering finasteride for hair loss checked their hormone levels before starting treatment. They are concerned about the potential increase in estradiol and its effects, as well as the impact on their sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and free testosterone levels.

      community How many are hyper responders to Finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including hormonal imbalances and cognitive issues, leading to a recommendation to stop its use. They plan to follow up with tests to rule out a pituitary tumor and are considering topical treatments as alternatives.

      community Finasteride influence on other hormones

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      Finasteride can affect hormone levels, potentially causing symptoms like puffy nipples and testicular pain, and may result in elevated prolactin and high testosterone. The user is seeking interpretation of these changes after taking finasteride.

      community Estradiol mesotherapy / idea feedback

      in Female  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using estradiol mesotherapy to replicate hormone replacement therapy results while minimizing systemic exposure. It also covers the use of Spironolactone cream, which reportedly has no systemic side effects, and the potential risks of using bicalutamide and Spironolactone in men.

      community High blood pressure issue with Dr?

      in General  93 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 48-year-old male is experiencing hair loss despite taking finasteride for four months. He is considering oral minoxidil but is concerned about high blood pressure and is unsure about taking spironolactone.