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community Post-Hair Transplant: Should I Use Finasteride, Minoxidil, or Other Treatments?

in General 27 upvotes 1 year ago

After a hair transplant, using finasteride and minoxidil is common to support graft survival and prevent future hair loss. Dermastamping can enhance effectiveness, while saw palmetto may offer weak DHT blocking benefits.

community Is this insufficient reduction of DHT while being on fin for 5 years?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 months ago

Finasteride helps with hair loss by lowering DHT levels in the scalp, which is more important than blood DHT levels. If finasteride is not effective, consulting a doctor or considering switching to dutasteride may be advisable.

community Stopping Dutasteride to have a baby

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 70 upvotes 1 year ago

A user plans to stop Dutasteride to conceive a child, seeking advice on hair maintenance. Suggestions include switching to Finasteride, but many emphasize prioritizing child safety.

community Blood results on micro-dosing topical finasteride (DHT Increased!)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses using homemade topical finasteride for hair loss, showing an increase in DHT levels despite treatment. The user applies 0.125mg daily, resulting in 113.4% of previous DHT levels.

community Study: You can safely conceive on Dutasteride

in Research/Science 95 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride is considered safe for conception, with semen concentrations being too low to cause harm. Users discuss switching between dutasteride and finasteride, with some experiencing side effects like acne and heart issues, and advice is given to maintain a consistent treatment regimen.

community Monthly microneedling + low dose dutasteride topical seems to be promising in studies? Has anyone done it?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 15 upvotes 1 year ago

Monthly microneedling combined with low-dose topical dutasteride shows promising results for hair density and thickness with minimal side effects, especially in the frontal area. Despite its effectiveness, it is not widely discussed or used due to availability and cost concerns.

community PCOS female who posted before; saw Endo today. prescribed spironolactone and minox 5%

in Update 1 upvotes 3 years ago

PCOS female visited doctor for hair loss concerns, prescribed spironolactone and minox 5%. Doctor advised against finasteride or dutasteride, user considering self-medication with dutasteride.

community Reasonable and safe stack? Bloodwork within.

in Minoxidil 1 upvotes 2 years ago

A 26-year-old male is using a combination of clomiphene, minoxidil, tadalafil, bupropion, and lisdexamfetamine to address low testosterone, ED, depression, and focus issues. He seeks input on the safety and efficacy of this regimen, which also includes magnesium, zinc, and fish oil supplements.

community Prolonged shedding over last 15 months

in Update 2 upvotes 6 months ago

The user has been experiencing prolonged hair shedding despite using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and topical Finasteride, with blood tests showing high free testosterone and low SHBG. Suggestions include adjusting Minoxidil dosage, considering topical anti-androgens like RU58841, and addressing metabolic factors to increase SHBG.

community What are the holes in this treatment with dut

in Treatment 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is considering a hair loss treatment plan involving oral dutasteride (2.5 mg), oral minoxidil (2.5-10 mg), topical finasteride, and topical minoxidil, with additional options like ketoconazole shampoo and microneedling. They are seeking advice on whether to start with finasteride or dutasteride, the potential side effects, and the effectiveness of their approach, with a plan to evaluate results after 3-4 months.

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