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      community [43M] 6 months topical .01%->.025% / 5% min

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 43-year-old man shares his slow progress using low-dose topical finasteride and 5% minoxidil for hair growth, along with scalp massages, microneedling, biotin supplements, and pumpkin seed oil. Another user suggests shaving and warns about potential infertility from finasteride, but the original poster remains optimistic, citing others' successful results.

      community Method for creating 0.01% duta topical solution, will this work?

      in Microneedling  4 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses creating a 0.01% topical dutasteride solution mixed with minoxidil for hair loss treatment, with concerns about absorption and effectiveness. Some users suggest that dutasteride needs specific formulation for better absorption, while others recommend oral use for practicality.

      community I just made my own PRP - DIY PRP

      in Research/Science  552 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post and conversation are about a user who made their own Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for hair loss treatment at home, using their own blood and a centrifuge. The responses vary, with some users supporting the DIY approach to save money, others expressing concern about the safety and effectiveness of the method, and a few joking about the lengths people will go to combat hair loss.

      community Hair loss at age 23... Thyroid t4 value of 0.8

       4 upvotes 8 years ago
      A 23-year-old is experiencing hair loss, primarily at the top middle of the head, and is considering finasteride but is hesitant due to potential side effects. Other users share their positive experiences with finasteride, suggesting it is worth trying, while also discussing the importance of researching and monitoring for any side effects.

      community Eating more iron has been helping my hairline

      in Female  54 upvotes 8 months ago
      Improving iron levels, particularly ferritin, can help with hairline recovery. The user experienced hairline improvement by increasing iron intake through diet changes, without relying on minoxidil.

      community Ru58841 20mg….making my own solution

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about making a 20mg/ml RU58841 solution for hair loss treatment using ethanol and propylene glycol. The user receives advice on calculating the correct amount of RU58841 powder needed.

      community How can my DHT be so low without Finasteride on cycle?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 weeks ago
      A user is curious why their DHT levels are not higher despite using 400mg of testosterone without finasteride, and wonders if zinc or GHK-Cu injections could be influencing this. Another user suggests that more testosterone typically leads to more DHT, but the user might be fortunate not to exceed normal DHT levels.

      community RU58841 vehicle penetration (Study for minoxidil)

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user mixes their own RU58841 solution and found that increasing the ethanol content improved absorption and reduced scalp itching. A study on minoxidil showed that penetration increased with higher ethanol concentrations, reaching maximum penetration at 90% ethanol.

      community started 5% minoxidil and 0.01% finasteride

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      An 18-year-old male with a family history of baldness started using 5% minoxidil and 0.01% finasteride spray for hair loss. Suggestions included getting a blood test, considering oral dutasteride, and trying oral minoxidil.

      community Compounding Topical Melatonin at Home

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      Melatonin at a 0.0033% concentration shows results for hair loss when used topically. A user is discussing how to replicate this by adding 2mg of Melatonin to 60ml of Minoxidil solution.

      community When results are great, but you're looking for excellent

      in Chat  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user improved hair density from 45% to 70% using dutasteride and minoxidil, but still uses hair fibers for a fuller look. They added a topical mix of minoxidil, finasteride, and bimatoprost, but doubt further significant improvement.

      community 23M. 2 month progress 0.5 mg DUT and 5% min twice daily

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 23-year-old male is using 0.5 mg dutasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, and ketoconazole with zinc pyrithione shampoo twice a week to address diffused thinning and hair loss. He is seeking advice on whether his hair will regrow and if additional treatments are needed.

      community How much caffeine to add to home solution

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is creating a home topical solution for hair loss using zinc, essential oils, and caffeine, aiming for a 0.001% caffeine concentration. They also use topical finasteride and are considering other treatments like low-level laser therapy, while discussing the effectiveness of various hair loss treatments with others.

      community 24M - Dut + Min not working. How cooked am I?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 24-year-old is struggling with hair loss despite using treatments like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, and considering a hair transplant. They are advised to continue medication, possibly increase dosages, and explore additional treatments like tretinoin and tacrolimus.

      community Bloodwork post finasteride gyno sides

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user stopped using finasteride after two weeks due to gynecomastia symptoms and shared blood work results questioning if they indicate a cause for the side effects. The user is considering restarting finasteride and seeking advice on their blood work levels in relation to gynecomastia.

      community My final attempt at creatine with fin

      in Product  41 upvotes 10 months ago
      Creatine may cause hair shedding and texture changes, with mixed user experiences. Combining creatine with finasteride doesn't always prevent these effects, possibly due to individual DHT sensitivity.

      community Openminded Creatine Discussion

      in Product  10 upvotes 9 months ago
      Creatine may cause hair shedding in some individuals, particularly those with genetic sensitivity to hair loss, but this is not universally experienced. Finasteride users report mixed results, with some experiencing resumed shedding when taking creatine.

      community Clascoterone 12 months phase 3 result out

      in Treatment  45 upvotes 2 months ago
      Clascoterone is promising for hair loss, showing 24.5% improvement in satisfaction compared to placebo. Users consider it an alternative to finasteride, with concerns about absorption and side effects.