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      community Help interpreting pre-fin bloodwork

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 20-year-old male is unsure how to interpret his bloodwork results and whether he should take finasteride for hair loss. His bloodwork shows borderline high levels of albumin and testosterone, and high progesterone, but normal levels of other hormones.

      community 5 Month Update - Fin, minoxidil, ru58841, dermapen 1.7mm

      in Progress Pictures  94 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses a 5-month hair loss treatment regimen including finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, dermapen (1.7mm), and ketoconazole shampoo, with noticeable hair regrowth. One user notes the hair appears thicker, while another mentions RU58841 is not doctor-recommended.

      community My dermatologist gave me Ell cranell?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is seeking advice on a hair loss treatment called Ell Cranell, which contains Alfatradiol. Another user shared information from a study stating that Alfatradiol only slows down or stabilizes hair loss, but does not increase hair density or thickness.

      community 5 months and I had forgotten I had taken a picture then. The first is late September and the second today. Dut 6 times a week and Min 2.5 daily.

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 55-year-old user shared progress pictures after 5 months of using dutasteride 6 times a week and minoxidil 2.5 mg daily, reporting hair regrowth and some side effects like mild erectile dysfunction and foot swelling. The user attributes recent hair loss to creatine and notes improvement after adjusting the treatment regimen.

      community guys help 😭, am i cooked? Mon 5%, Fin 1mg

      in Is this regrowth? 7 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair thinning and has been using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5%, along with Alpecin caffeine liquid and vitamins. Others suggest continuing the treatment, as it seems to be stabilizing the hair, and advise against stopping the medication abruptly.

      community Iron, Anemia, DNA testing, and bloodwork

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses personal experiences with hair loss and highlights the potential impact of anemia and nutrient deficiencies on hair health. Treatments mentioned include changing shampoo/conditioner, taking MSM, collagen, hyaluronic acid, astaxanthin, B12, folate, and bovine blood capsules.

      community How to reduce cortisol (stress hormone) naturally?

      in Chat  37 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses natural ways to reduce cortisol, such as avoiding caffeine, getting proper sleep, syncing with the sun, walking in nature, breathing exercises, increasing calories, and not doing keto. Magnesium supplements are recommended for stress reduction.

      community 1 year 5-ar. Blood test results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced sexual side effects after starting finasteride and later switched to dutasteride, noticing hormonal changes. They are considering using P5P and possibly aromatase inhibitors to manage high prolactin and estradiol levels.

      community progression 1 month male 22 balding

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 22-year-old male using finasteride, minoxidil, and derma stamping for one month reports progress in hair loss treatment. He also uses vitamin D, omega-3, beta carotene, tongkat ali, and ag powder, and maintains an active lifestyle.

      community Today doctor scolded me so hardπŸ’€

      in Chat  39 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old has been using finasteride for 2 years and switched from 5% to 10% minoxidil, causing issues. The doctor now prescribes 5% minoxidil twice daily, dutasteride on alternate days, and 3 PRP sessions for hair regrowth.

      community Low cortisol it is due the fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been taking 1mg finasteride daily for a year with no improvement in hair loss and reports low cortisol levels, sleep issues, and anxiety changes. The conversation includes discussions on the potential effects of finasteride on cortisol and neurosteroids, with suggestions to consult a doctor and consider other factors.

      community is my dermatologist good or bad?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The dermatologist diagnosed androgenic alopecia and prescribed minoxidil and a shampoo for dandruff, avoiding finasteride due to side effects. The user questions the dermatologist's approach and considers seeking a second opinion due to concerns about the lack of a physical scalp check initially.
      2 month check in

      community 2 month check in

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  62 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      After 2 months of using Minoxidil and finasteride, OP noticed fuller hair, confirmed by their wife's observation. OP is pleased with the progress, though the change isn't drastic.

      community A lot of blood tests that I have done until now (Mainly Hormones).

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including oral and topical Finasteride and Minoxidil, and detailed various blood test results to track hormonal changes. They noted that while DHT levels initially decreased with topical Finasteride, they later increased, but they observed positive results in hair growth.

      community 5 month results on the big 4 (Fin/Min/Niz/Derma).

      in Finasteride  24 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user shared their positive 5-month results using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, and supplements like biotin, zinc, iron, and vitamin C. They provided before and after photos and mentioned applying minoxidil even when derma rolling.

      community Severe diffuse thinning since 13 years old

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 15-year-old experiencing severe diffuse thinning plans to use minoxidil, dermarolling, and possibly ketoconazole, with hopes to later incorporate finasteride. Concerns about starting finasteride too young and the need for a dermatologist consultation are discussed.

      community Blood Test Results

      in Update  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 27-year-old male using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dermarolling for hair loss shared blood test results and experienced side effects with Finasteride. Adjusting the Finasteride dosage helped reduce side effects.

      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 + 5 years Finasteride and dermarroll journey PICS and ACTUAL DILEMMA

      in Progress Pictures  54 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced improved hair density and thickness after using finasteride and dermarolling for 2.5 years but noticed hair loss when doing anaerobic exercise. They increased their finasteride dose and continued dermarolling but are considering not starting minoxidil due to its perceived hassle and uncertain long-term benefits.

      community Safe to dermastamp twice a day at low depth?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the safety of using a dermastamp at 0.25mm depth twice a day when applying Minoxidil. The user seeks confirmation on whether this practice is safe despite mixed opinions.

      community 5-month finasteride - diffuse thinning update

      in Progress Pictures  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared a 5-month update on using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for diffuse thinning, along with supplements like B-Vitamins, D-Vitamins, Iron, and Beta carotene. They noted improvement in hair condition and encouraged others to check previous posts for more information.

      community Blood Test Recommendations & Brewers Yeast

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering blood tests to understand their receding hairline and is exploring brewer's yeast for its biotin content. They have been using topical Minoxidil, biotin, collagen, and microneedling, but are avoiding oral Finasteride and Dutasteride.

      community 1mo. 27 days, honest critique of my progress

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 48-year-old user shared progress pictures after using finasteride daily, minoxidil foam once a day, RU58841 once a day, and a derma pen every other week for almost two months. Another user suggested waiting until month six to see significant results.