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.
Hair loss treatment progress with Dut, Min, Keto, needling, and RU/Min/Fin/Dut topical. User noticed improvement, believes RU and needling most effective.
The user is concerned about high prolactin levels and low testosterone levels after stopping finasteride for three weeks. They are considering resuming finasteride but are worried it might further increase prolactin levels.
Dutasteride isn't effectively reducing DHT levels, prompting a switch back to finasteride. The user questions the reliability of their DHT test results due to hair loss concerns.
A human trial of verteporfin, a potential treatment for hair loss, with some users noting potential improvements in scarring and overall healing compared to control areas.
The conversation humorously discusses diverting DHT from head to body hair and explores the idea of transplanting body hair to the scalp. It also mentions the potential for treatments to prevent DHT from affecting hair follicles.
The conversation is about a user switching from finasteride to dutasteride after 4 years due to continued hair recession and miniaturization. The user plans to gradually increase to 1mg of dutasteride daily.
HMI-115, a potential treatment for hair loss that can reverse miniaturization and make individual hairs thicker, as evidenced by data from macaques given the treatment and one subject in the phase I trial.
The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.
People on finasteride or dutasteride cannot donate blood due to the risk of birth defects if the blood is given to a pregnant woman. It's advised to stop finasteride for a month and dutasteride for six months before donating.
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.
Concerns about the long-term effects of dutasteride and finasteride on fertility, with discussions on cycling these medications to mitigate risks. The conversation highlights skepticism about study methodologies and the importance of weighing treatment risks against potential fertility issues.
A user is considering using both oral and topical finasteride for hair loss, despite having elevated liver enzymes. They currently use a topical spray with finasteride and minoxidil and are seeking advice on whether using both forms is advisable.
Before starting hair loss treatment, it's suggested to undergo various blood and health tests to minimize side effects. The checklist includes tests for kidney function, liver enzymes, blood sugar, vitamins, hormones, and more.
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.
The conversation discusses using black pepper to potentially enhance the absorption of dutasteride for hair loss treatment. It also humorously mentions other unconventional methods and ingredients like grapefruit juice and garlic.
A user has been using finasteride for 3 years with good results but wants to switch to dutasteride due to a plateau. They are seeking an online pharmacy that delivers dutasteride to Europe.
Dutasteride significantly improved hair health and reduced shedding for a woman with PCOS and hyperandrogenism, without causing depression or anxiety, unlike finasteride. Dutasteride also helped with PMDD symptoms and had no side effects, though it changed hair texture.
Finasteride made the original poster feel better, with increased energy and less frequent urination, but they were advised to see a doctor due to potential prostate issues. Some users reported positive effects like increased libido and reduced anxiety, while others experienced negative side effects like brain fog and erectile dysfunction.
High frequency ultrasonography and HR-MRI can help identify hair shedding causes like inflammation and fibrosis. The conversation discusses the potential of using these technologies to evaluate treatments like Verteporfin for hair regeneration.
The conversation is about a user considering reducing their dutasteride dose due to side effects like lower libido and watery semen. They plan to use dutasteride mesotherapy every three months to maintain hair while reducing systemic DHT suppression.
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.
A user in England seeks advice on where to get a custom blood test for DHT, PRL, estradiol, SHBG, testosterone, and free testosterone before starting dutasteride. They want a baseline measurement before beginning treatment.
The user is pausing finasteride for blood donation and is concerned about its effect on DHT levels. They plan to supplement with saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil during the pause.
Finasteride may affect liver function and cortisol levels, potentially linking it to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). More research is needed to understand this connection fully.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to hairline recession but noticed further hair loss and is seeking new dermatological advice. They are concerned about the effectiveness of dutasteride and are looking for help.
Minoxidil is highly toxic to cats and dogs, even in small amounts. Users suggest switching to oral minoxidil or taking precautions to prevent pet exposure.
A 46-year-old male shared his 3-week progress using HIMS serum with Finasteride 0.3% and Minoxidil 6%, showing improvement without noticeable shedding. His routine includes vitamins, a healthy diet, and specific hair care practices like microneedling and using caffeine solution.