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      community What hormones/vitamins should I test for?

      in General  51 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user plans to test for DHT, total testosterone, free testosterone, E2, SHBG, and prolactin while supplementing with vitamin D and monitoring ferritin levels. They are experiencing hairline thinning and are seeking advice on whether their approach is excessive or lacking.

      community Help with fin or min

      in General  69 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about deciding between using minoxidil alone, a topical combination of minoxidil and finasteride, or topical minoxidil with oral finasteride for hair loss treatment. The user is concerned about hair loss progression and is unsure about the effectiveness of the brands available.

      community Low Testosterone after taking finastreide

      in Finasteride  45 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 19-year-old experienced significantly low testosterone levels after one month of taking finasteride. Suggestions included checking test units, retesting, and exploring other potential causes.

      community Why do the mice always win????

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 11 months ago
      A new stem cell therapy shows promise in treating hair loss, but skepticism remains about its availability. Users humorously discuss the effectiveness of treatments on mice compared to humans.

      community Today's shedding at the 2 month mark

      in Update  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old is experiencing hair shedding two months after starting 2.5mg oral minoxidil and topical finasteride. They notice thinning in areas where finasteride is applied but also see new baby hairs growing.

      community Dutasteride shedding starts at month 4?

      in Treatments  66 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride can cause hair shedding, which may start around the fourth month of treatment. The user is concerned about whether this shedding is due to the medication or the progression of hair loss.

      community Having to quit due to gyno symptoms

      in General  68 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair shedding after taking finasteride for three weeks and plans to stop due to gynecomastia symptoms. Stopping finasteride may lead to some hair regrowth, but benefits from the treatment might be lost; topical alternatives are suggested.

      community Minoxidil experiment on single hair follicle

      in Minoxidil  1697 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil was applied to a single miniaturized hair follicle over four months, resulting in less miniaturization but not yet terminal growth. The user used a 5% minoxidil solution, specifically the Regaine brand, and observed changes using a handheld WiFi microscope.

      community Best shampoo for thinning/shedding hair?

      in General  47 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about finding an effective and gentle shampoo for hair thinning and shedding. The user has tried Alpecin, Revita, and Head & Shoulders but is seeking better alternatives.

      community 1 year daily dut progress 0.5mg

      in Progress Pictures  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using 0.5mg daily dutasteride for a year without seeing progress and previously used oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering a hair transplant and discussing various treatments like scalp massages, derma rolling, and different medication dosages.

      community Noticed a form of hairloss at 15 (for a few months now)

      in General  52 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 15-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is considering treatment options. They are aware they cannot use DHT blockers like finasteride due to their age and are exploring other causes like Telogen Effluvium.

      community Looking for dutasteride delivery in France

      in General  42 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user from France is seeking advice on obtaining dutasteride online without a prescription, as they already use finasteride. They are looking for a safe international pharmacy for delivery.

      community Minoxidil doesn’t work over night.

      in Is this regrowth?  196 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil requires at least 6 months to show results and may not work for everyone. Combining it with Finasteride can improve outcomes, but stopping Minoxidil can result in losing any regrowth.

      community Histamine intolerance and topical treatments

      in Treatments  66 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experiences histamine intolerance with alcohol-based hair loss treatments like Rogaine foam and seeks alternatives. Suggestions include alcohol-free and PPG-free topical minoxidil or finasteride, and trying Spectral products with different solvents.

      community I feel like my dermatologist prescribed me useless medication

      in Product  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male is concerned about hair loss and questions the effectiveness of prescribed "Merz special" and "Revalid" products, which lack finasteride or minoxidil. Users suggest seeking a different doctor for finasteride and minoxidil treatments.
      What NW am I? Im guessing NW 1.5?

      community What NW am I? Im guessing NW 1.5?

      in General  57 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user assessing their hair loss as Norwood 1.5 and discussing their use of oral minoxidil and finasteride for 2.5 years, which improved their hair density. They are content with their current progress but hope to reach Norwood 1.

      community Control your blood pressure - for me this was my root issue

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Managing blood pressure can help with hair loss, as seen with the use of medications like Cialis and oral minoxidil, which improved hairline and blood pressure. Lifestyle changes, such as reducing stimulant use and adjusting testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) doses, also play a role in addressing hair loss and overall health.

      community 2.5% topical fin too high?

      in General  53 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses starting topical finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about high dosages. It suggests starting with a lower concentration, like 0.1% or 0.3%, especially with liposomal versions.

      community Prevent g thinning while promoting beard growth

      in General  61 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old male experiencing hair shedding due to testosterone use is considering topical finasteride or RU58841 for scalp treatment while continuing minoxidil for beard growth. Topical finasteride is suggested to prevent scalp thinning without affecting beard growth.
      Is there any hope for me?

      community Is there any hope for me?

      in General  34 upvotes 1 year ago
      Consider using finasteride or minoxidil for hair loss. Both treatments require patience as results may take months.