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30 / 1000+ resultscommunity 4 years of fin+min, 6 months of dut+min progress
community 4 months progress on fin/min - so happy with it
community Found this research paper showing how males with pattern hair loss show lower levels of iron and/ or Ferritin. Might be helpful to those here asking about nutrition.
Lower levels of Ferritin and iron are linked to male pattern baldness. Checking these levels could provide clinical benefits.
community 20M What blood test panel should I take?
community 20m. 1mg Fin. This is Week 11.
community Interpreting pre-finisteride blood panels
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.
community 31M: Assessing Norwood Scale After 8 Days Growth & Past Finasteride Use
A 31-year-old male considering returning to finasteride at a lower dose or using topical finasteride to assess his Norwood scale for a potential future hair transplant. He previously stopped finasteride due to side effects and has been shaving his head.
community Here's a recommended bloodwork panel before starting Fin.
The conversation provides a detailed list of blood tests recommended before starting finasteride to establish a baseline for monitoring potential side effects. A shorter list is also provided for those with limited funds, and the user shares personal experience of using finasteride without issues for about nine years.
community These are my blood tests and im on fin 0.625mg MWF
A user is concerned about low testosterone while using finasteride 0.625mg MWF and considers ashwagandha for stress. Others suggest exercise, magnesium, and not worrying about testosterone levels if no significant side effects are felt.
community Before you spend another dollar on treatments please check your ferritin and thyroid
community Fin, Testorone and Gyno Theory
The conversation discusses managing gynecomastia symptoms potentially caused by finasteride use, with treatments including reducing finasteride dosage, using DIM, ashwagandha, tamoxifen, epistane, and arimistane. Users share experiences and advice on balancing testosterone and estrogen levels to address symptoms.
community 3/9/26 to 7/5/26 results - Oral Min + Fin + GHK-Cu (SubQ)
community 3-year fin/min plateau broken? Crown progress update (May 2025 – Present)
community Progress: 6 months 1.5 Fin - 1month 3.5 MIN and 0.5 DUT
community My Bloodwork — After 4 Months On Finasteride.
The user is on Finasteride for hair loss, taking 0.5mg daily, and plans to reduce the dose to 0.25mg while making lifestyle changes to lower prolactin, SHGB, and cortisol. They will retest in 90 days to assess progress and are open to advice.
community Hormone test results - anybody else have similar with fin/dut
community Help interpreting pre-fin bloodwork
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 0.25 finasteride dosage every other day
community Got Blood Work Lab Results for hormones. Need some help analyzing hormone values for Fin
The user got blood work to check hormone levels before starting Finasteride for hair loss and is seeking advice on interpreting the results. They are considering hormone levels in relation to potential side effects of Finasteride.
community Blood test results. Am I looking good for hopping on fin? Are there other tests that I should get done?
community 4 Month Progress [Fin + Min] 38M
community Anyone here have experience with ferritin level and hair?
Low ferritin levels can affect hair density, and increasing ferritin through iron supplements may help with regrowth. It's suggested to maintain ferritin levels between 70-100 ng/mL and check other micronutrients for optimal hair health.
community 1 year progress update on fin/min
community Norwood scale ? 28m
A 28-year-old is assessing their hair loss on the Norwood scale, considering adding topical minoxidil and dermastamping to their current regimen of oral finasteride and minoxidil. They feel their hair loss is worsening and seek opinions on their condition.
community M29 Struggling with motivation on Fin/Min - is it all in my head?
A 29-year-old is struggling with motivation while using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, experiencing side effects like low libido. They have seen some hair growth but are unsure whether to continue treatment or shave their head again.
community post transplant / post finasteride
community M34- 1 year Progress- I Was reluctant at first but then went for it and got good results. I'm more than satisfied.
community Getting bloods done whilst on finasteride
Finasteride can affect hormone levels within two weeks, and a break of several weeks is recommended for baseline results. Monitoring E2 and testosterone is suggested to assess the risk of gynecomastia.
community Am I a good candidate for finasteride? (Bloodwork) 18M NW2
An 18-year-old with Norwood 2 hair loss is considering finasteride treatment. Bloodwork shows testosterone and hormone levels mostly within normal ranges, except for low estradiol.