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GlossaryFerriman-Gallwey score

clinical tool quantifying excessive hair growth in women

The Ferriman-Gallwey score is a clinical tool used to evaluate and quantify the degree of hirsutism, or excessive hair growth, in women. It involves scoring hair growth in nine specific body areas, with higher scores indicating more severe hirsutism. This scale helps healthcare providers diagnose and manage conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and other endocrine disorders.

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community Norwood scale ? 28m

in General 68 upvotes 1 year ago

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 31M: Assessing Norwood Scale After 8 Days Growth & Past Finasteride Use

in General 114 upvotes 4 months ago

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 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.

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.

in Research 19 upvotes 6 years ago

Lower levels of Ferritin and iron are linked to male pattern baldness. Checking these levels could provide clinical benefits.

community What Norwood am I?

in Journals / Progress Pictures 55 upvotes 1 month ago

A 30-year-old male is experiencing hair loss and is concerned about his receding hairline, seeking advice on his Norwood scale classification. He is apprehensive about using Minoxidil and finasteride as treatments.

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 Am I a good candidate for finasteride? (Bloodwork) 18M NW2

in General 56 upvotes 11 months ago

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.

community Got Blood Work Lab Results for hormones. Need some help analyzing hormone values for Fin

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 4 years ago

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 Oral fin and topical min 6 months update… what NW am I now?

in Progress Pictures 724 upvotes 3 years ago

User shared 6-month progress of hairline recovery using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, asking for current Norwood scale rating. Responses praised impressive results, with estimates ranging from Norwood 1.5 to 3.

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 Anyone here have experience with ferritin level and hair?

in Treatment 4 upvotes 3 months ago

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 What should I do, should I be concerned?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 2 years ago

The user began experiencing hair loss a few years ago at age 22 and is a diffuse thinner with a Norwood scale rating of 2. They have a naturally athletic build and gain muscle easily, with a hairy chest and stomach.

community How is scalp sensitivity even measured?

in Research/Science 9 upvotes 5 months ago

There are no tests to determine genetic follicle sensitivity for hair loss, and conclusions are based on hypothetical or post-balding observations. Finasteride is mentioned as an easy, consistent treatment option compared to natural treatments.

community I got my blood test results, my Thyroid and Ferritin are good but Vitamin D is 11.1 I started topic minoxidil yesterday (5%)

in Treatment 5 upvotes 2 months ago

The user has androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and low Vitamin D levels, and they started using topical minoxidil (5%). They are considering finasteride but are concerned about side effects and are advised to seek mental health support.

community Bloodwork: what to test for?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 5 years ago

The user has been taking oral Finasteride and topical Essengen 6 Plus for hair loss and is experiencing increased depression. They plan to get bloodwork to check hormone levels and are seeking advice on which tests to include.

community Here's a recommended bloodwork panel before starting Fin.

in Finasteride 11 upvotes 9 years ago

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 My Bloodwork — After 4 Months On Finasteride.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 4 months ago

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 What is my approximate norwood level?

in General 36 upvotes 8 months ago

The user is likely at Norwood level 3 with thinning at the crown and temple recession. Treatments like finasteride or minoxidil are suggested to manage hair loss.

community Determining My Norwood Level with Photos

in Basic Questions 19 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation is about determining the Norwood level of hair loss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Ferritin, iron and testosterone

in Chat 4 upvotes 2 months ago

Dutasteride may affect testosterone levels, leading to high ferritin and iron levels, which can cause hair loss. High ferritin might be linked to past heavy drinking or hemochromatosis.

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 28M. Whats my Norwood? And what treatments would you recommend at my stage?

in General 33 upvotes 8 months ago

The user is likely at Norwood 4 and is advised to use oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, with the option of a hair transplant after two years for a better hairline. Finasteride and minoxidil are considered sufficient to maintain and slightly improve current hair.

community Fin and Brain Fog

5 upvotes 10 years ago

The conversation discusses concerns about brain fog potentially caused by finasteride use, with some users sharing personal experiences of cognitive issues and others suggesting it might be paranoia or unrelated. The original poster decides to stop using finasteride to see if their cognitive function improves.

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 Fin ED is primarily blood flow related, not hormonal as such - a theory

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation discusses the theory that finasteride-induced erectile dysfunction (ED) is related to blood flow rather than hormonal changes. The user suggests that lowering LDL cholesterol aggressively might improve ED symptoms for those on finasteride.

community 4 month progress (23M) on the Big 3. [NW7 when I started, I think]

in Progress Pictures 164 upvotes 2 years ago

A 23-year-old man shared his 4-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil with finasteride topical twice a day, multivitamins, microneedling, head massages, and ketoconazole shampoo. He's unsure of his current Norwood scale classification and is asking for help to determine it, with suggestions ranging from NW4 to NW4.5.

community hight pre-finasteride estrogen levels

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 2 years ago

A user with high pre-finasteride estrogen levels is asking if they need to normalize their hormone levels before starting finasteride and whether they should postpone dermarolling until they begin finasteride. The user is 21.5 years old.

community 26M Baseline blood work done before Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 upvotes 4 years ago

A person considering finasteride for hair loss checked their hormone levels before starting treatment. They are concerned about the potential increase in estradiol and its effects, as well as the impact on their sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and free testosterone levels.

community M29 Struggling with motivation on Fin/Min - is it all in my head?

in Treatments 189 upvotes 1 year ago

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 [M30] Constant swing between continuing or quitting Finasteride

in General 204 upvotes 10 months ago

A 30-year-old man is considering quitting Finasteride due to sexual side effects, including reduced libido and difficulty reaching orgasm, despite its effectiveness in treating hair loss. He is exploring other factors like relationship issues and potential low testosterone, and is considering getting blood work done.