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      community CB-03-01 / Breezula Personal Results

      in Treatment  16 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shared their experience with CB-03-01 (Breezula/Clascoterone) for hair loss, noting reduced shedding and improved hair appearance but experiencing significant sleep disturbances and low energy due to HPA axis suppression. They decided to stop using it due to these side effects and are waiting for GT20029 as an alternative.

      community NW5.5 testing stack of most common "alternative" treatments and methods

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 43-year-old male with advanced hair loss is experimenting with alternative treatments, including red light therapy, microneedling, scalp massages, an oil mix, and ketoconazole shampoo, after previously experiencing side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. He noticed some minor changes with red light therapy but remains skeptical about significant improvement.

      community Zix + Topical Fin : Blood Test Before/After, AMA and suggestions

      in Treatment  49 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user's plan to use Zix and topical finasteride (5AR inhibitors) for hair loss, followed by blood testing before/after. The user has suggested creating a fund to cover part of the cost of their blood tests. Replies to their post discuss the effectiveness of the treatments.

      community Result of my cortisol, prolactin, testosterone, ACTH blood test,

      in Update 6 months ago
      OP is using 5% minoxidil and a foligain supplement for hair loss, with blood test results showing high cortisol levels. OP is considering starting finasteride, while another user shares their experience with finasteride and hair loss challenges due to malabsorption issues.

      community Blood test results and alternatives to oral finasteride

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced erectile dysfunction from oral finasteride and is considering alternatives like topical high-dose finasteride, RU58841, topical Latanoprost, and oral Minoxidil. Blood tests showed changes in testosterone and DHT levels, and the endocrinologist advised stopping finasteride.

      community What blood exams should I do on dut/oral min

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user checked iron, ferritin, B12, zinc, testosterone, DHT, and estrogens to understand hair loss causes and the effects of dutasteride. They also noted increased heart rate and paleness with oral minoxidil.

      community Starting an experiment to test DHT levels with Fin and Creatine.

      in Finasteride  142 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user experimented with finasteride to reduce hair loss and plans to test if creatine affects DHT levels while on finasteride. Initial results showed low DHT levels, indicating finasteride's effectiveness, with further tests planned for creatine's impact.

      community fluridil (topilutamide) vs. cb-03-01 (clascoterone)

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about comparing the effectiveness of fluridil and clascoterone in preventing hair loss and inquiring about their use as standalone treatments. There is a question about the concentration of the fluridil brand for efficacy.

      community Blood test results and balding

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using topical Minoxidil and finasteride for 5 months without seeing regrowth, despite ideal blood test results. They are seeking advice on what to do next due to frustration with continued hair loss.

      community blood flow and scalp tension - put up or shut up

      in Chat  31 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses skepticism about the effectiveness of scalp tension theory and scalp massagers for hair regrowth, contrasting it with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, which have more user-reported results. Participants question the belief in scalp tension theory, suggesting it may be a marketing tactic, while others argue for a multifactorial approach to hair loss.

      community Important blood values on Dut?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 4 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 Pre Finasteride Treatment, is testing for free DHT necessary?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about whether testing for free DHT is necessary before starting Finasteride for hair loss, despite having other hormone tests available. One person suggests that genetic response to DHT is more important than DHT levels and advises starting Finasteride without the free DHT test.

      community Should i seek further blood tests given my levels?

      in Finasteride  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing low libido and mood swings after starting a low dose of topical finasteride. They are considering further blood tests to investigate low testosterone levels and other hormonal factors.

      community Malabsorption: Nutrient Testing and Supplementation

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair loss due to gut malabsorption and is seeking advice on nutrient testing and supplementation. They have low Vitamin D and Ferritin levels and are asking for recommendations on additional nutrients and blood tests to consider.

      community Just got some test results back.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user received hormone test results showing normal estradiol and testosterone levels, low SHBG, and normal free androgen index. They are considering starting finasteride but are concerned due to being slightly overweight.

      community What blood markers to get tested before starting any 5-AR inhibitor?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about which blood markers to test before starting a 5-AR inhibitor for hair loss. The user mentions already testing Total T, Free T, SHBG, Estradiol, Haematocrit, Red blood cell count, and White cell count, and asks if DHT or additional markers 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 cb-03-01 research chem (winlevi/clascoterone cream)

      in Technology  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is considering using CB or clascoterone for hair loss, potentially as an alternative to RU. They're also contemplating asking a dermatologist for topical clascoterone cream to apply to their temple.

      community What blood test to do before starting fin?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user is considering starting finasteride for hair thinning but is concerned about side effects like low libido and gynecomastia. They plan to consult a dermatologist and are advised to test DHT, testosterone, and estradiol levels.

      community Experience with CB (Breezula)?

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      CB 03 01 (Breezula) was tried for hair loss but showed no significant improvement, with issues in dissolving and application. Finasteride and dutasteride remain the most effective treatments, while minoxidil is also used; CB's effectiveness is questioned, and topical alternatives like bicalutamide are considered.

      community induce goosebumps to reverse hairloss

      in Satire  18 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses inducing goosebumps to potentially reverse hair loss, with mentions of using cold therapy and muscle exercises. It also references other unconventional ideas like removing a testicle to lower DHT.

      community Blood work, is it worth to pay for it?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is considering getting blood work to investigate the cause of ongoing hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. Others suggest that while blood tests can provide useful health information, they may not change the hair treatment outcome.