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community PSA: You can’t donate blood if you are taking finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 280 upvotes 6 months ago

Finasteride users cannot donate blood due to potential risks to pregnant women, requiring a one-month cessation before donating. Dutasteride requires a six-month deferral, and topical applications are not restricted.

community Hairline slowly coming back from the dead 💀

in Is this regrowth? 506 upvotes 6 months ago

A user experienced positive hair regrowth using oral and topical minoxidil, oral dutasteride, microneedling, and supplements. They noted improved hairline and temple density with minor side effects like a few forehead pimples.

community This, and the UCLA molecule(linked article in comments)…I have great hopes

in Research/Science 209 upvotes 6 months ago

Oleic acid and ethanol are being considered for hair regrowth, with some users planning to self-experiment. There is skepticism about their effectiveness, and ongoing use of treatments like finasteride and minoxidil is mentioned.

community How obvious is it that I am using hair fibers to thicken my hairline?

in Product 175 upvotes 6 months ago

The user uses Toppik hair fibers to thicken their hairline and has switched from finasteride to dutasteride and oral minoxidil, noticing more hair thickening. Most responses indicate the hair fibers are not noticeable, and many suggest the user doesn't need them as their hair looks natural and good for their age.

community Spironolactone vs finasteride - advice for female with AGA

in Treatment 2 upvotes 6 months ago

Spironolactone and finasteride are not recommended for women planning pregnancy due to birth defect risks. Both need to be stopped months before conception, and finasteride is generally not advised for women.

community Is Finasteride the only way to reduce scalp DHT?

in Chat 28 upvotes 6 months ago

A 24-year-old male experienced side effects like low libido and ED after starting finasteride post-hair transplant and is seeking alternatives to reduce scalp DHT. Suggestions include topical finasteride, Xpecia, DHT-reducing shampoos, and switching to dutasteride, with some users reporting fewer side effects with these alternatives.

community Why don’t more people use hair fibers?

in Product 527 upvotes 6 months ago

Hair fibers can effectively cover thinning hair when used with minoxidil and hairspray but require daily application and can be inconvenient in certain conditions. Some users prefer treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, or wigs due to the maintenance and limitations of hair fibers.

community My hair loss came back worse after 5 months on Dutasteride — what’s going on?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 6 months ago

A 22-year-old experiencing worsening hair loss after initially stabilizing on Dutasteride, despite adjusting the dosage. They cannot use Finasteride or Minoxidil due to side effects and are seeking advice and planning to consult a specialist.

community From a Bad Experience at 18 to Great Results at 36: A Fresh Start with Finasteride and Minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 14 upvotes 6 months ago

A user shared their positive experience using finasteride and minoxidil at 36, after having unpleasant side effects at 18. They report no current side effects and are seeing good progress with their hair, including using microneedling weekly.

community My (30 M) blood test results after being on fin/dut for 3 years

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 19 upvotes 6 months ago

A 30-year-old male has been on finasteride/dutasteride for 3 years, with stable but still receding hairline, and blood tests showing high total testosterone but normal DHT and free testosterone levels. Despite challenges in gaining muscle, he maintains a good physique with a consistent lifting routine and recently improved results with creatine.

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