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      community Non responsive diffuse thinning

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, clobetasol cream, and PRP sessions. They seek advice on additional treatments and are advised to check vitamin D, iron, and thyroid levels.

      community Blood DHT Levels – before and after creatine

      in Research/Science  41 upvotes 3 years ago
      The impact of creatine on DHT levels, and whether it could cause accelerated male pattern baldness (MPB). The user taking a 5 alpha reductase inhibitor found that their DHT levels actually reduced despite taking creatine for nine weeks. Replies suggested looking into testosterone levels as well and debating the safety of creatine use in relation to MPB.

      community Vitamin D deficiency - could it be the cause?

      in Update  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and has a vitamin D deficiency, which they suspect might be causing the issue, but they are also considering androgenic alopecia (AGA) as a cause. They are currently using minoxidil and are unable to get finasteride prescribed, while others suggest addressing the vitamin D deficiency and consulting a dermatologist.

      community hairloss treatment, what to expect (bloodwork)

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatment options, focusing on finasteride and its potential effects on gynecomastia. The user is considering finasteride while managing hormone levels with supplements like boron, vitamin D, zinc, magnesium, and P5P, and is advised to consult an endocrinologist for further evaluation.

      community Hair re-growth in anorexia recovery

      in Female  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      Adequate nourishment and hormone replenishment helped with hair regrowth. Vegamour and Novo blends hair vitamins were also used but likely not effective alone.

      community only microneedling and supplements

      in Progress Pictures  67 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user used microneedling, zinc, vitamin D3, biotin, magnesium, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and a DHT-blocker shampoo with biotin for hair loss. They are considering adding minoxidil due to stagnation in progress.

      community Insulins impact on androgen levels

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 4 years ago
      Controlling insulin levels through intermittent fasting and a low glycemic diet may improve hair quality by reducing androgens. It's important to maintain proper nutrition, including electrolytes and protein, during fasting.

      community Important blood values on Dut?

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about a user planning a blood test to monitor health while on hair loss treatments: Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Dutasteride. Recommendations include testing for androgens, thyroid function, micronutrients, and basic health markers, with additional suggestions for PSA, prolactin, and estradiol.

      community Take A Vitamin D Blood Test!!!

      in Treatment  48 upvotes 4 years ago
      Low Vitamin D can cause hair shedding, and taking 5000 IU of Vitamin D daily reduced shedding significantly. Vitamin D deficiency is common and correcting it can benefit overall health.

      community the post about vitamin c and pH levels is legit.

      in Update  12 upvotes 4 years ago
      Using vitamin C in shampoo to adjust pH levels can improve hair health and reduce oiliness and dandruff. The user mixed vitamin C powder with conditioner, achieving positive results.

      community My nuclear protocol (scary but very effective)

      in Treatment  80 upvotes 4 years ago
      A hair loss treatment protocol involving topical and oral medications such as Minoxidil, RU58841, Finasteride, Dutasteride, Melatonin, Zinc, Vitamin B6, NAC, Caffeine, Biotin, Ginseng, and Semen; other treatments including Microneedling, Laser Helmet, Nizoral shampoo, Scalp Massage and supplements like Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Fish Oil, and Biotin; and the potential side effects of using this protocol.

      community Fin & min. Hairloss/sheds/hair cycles

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 11 months but is experiencing increased hair loss and no signs of improvement. Another user shares a similar experience and mentions iron deficiency and thyroid issues affecting hair loss despite using the treatments.

      community Fin/Min/VitD 6 Month Progress Pics

       7 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user shared a 6-month update on their hair loss treatment using finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and vitamin D. They reported progress but mentioned possible sexual side effects and recent shedding, seeking advice on adjusting their finasteride dose.

      community Going to inject NAD+ and GHL-Cu into Scalp for a few months

      in Chat  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses a user's plan to inject NAD+ and GHK-Cu into their scalp to improve hair health, with concerns raised about the risks of infection and necrosis. Alternatives like finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, oral minoxidil, and scalp massages are suggested.

      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.