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community Help interpreting pre-fin bloodwork

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 12 upvotes 5 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 Got bloodwork done today before starting on Fin (and possibly creatine) - would like some guidance

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 11 upvotes 5 years ago

A user is considering finasteride for hair loss and is concerned about its effects on DHT levels and potential side effects, including those from creatine. The user seeks advice on finasteride's impact on hair and body hair, given their high DHT and testosterone levels.

community Finasteride influence on other hormones

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 upvotes 5 years ago

Finasteride can affect hormone levels, potentially causing symptoms like puffy nipples and testicular pain, and may result in elevated prolactin and high testosterone. The user is seeking interpretation of these changes after taking finasteride.

community AA and Hirsutism but T levels are normal

in Female 5 upvotes 5 years ago

27-year-old female experiences aggressive hair thinning and hirsutism despite normal testosterone levels. Spironolactone and 2% minoxidil were ineffective; high DHEA sulfate levels may be the cause.

community Do you know something about Capilia Longa?

in Product 2 upvotes 5 years ago

Capilia Longa is considered as an alternative to Minoxidil for beard growth, with some users reporting positive results. However, concerns exist about its effectiveness and high cost, especially for scalp use.

community Vitamin D and Thinning

4 upvotes 6 years ago

The conversation discusses hair thinning and potential treatments, focusing on vitamin D supplements and their effects. Other suggestions include zinc, a high-protein diet, and coconut oil for hair health.

community Two Great Articles on NCBI That Summarize What We Actually Know About Finasteride Side Effects

in Finasteride 80 upvotes 6 years ago

The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.

community Diffuse thinner with hair transplant no longer an option. Any other viable treatments I can add to my regimen?

in Transplants 4 upvotes 6 years ago

The user is exploring alternatives to hair transplants due to a weak donor area and is currently using finasteride, minoxidil, dermapen, low-level laser therapy, Nizoral shampoo, and a high-protein diet. They plan to switch to dutasteride and consider adding RU58841, while rejecting hair systems and considering a buzz cut.

community 1 Year on Finasteride - Here's what I think

in Finasteride 86 upvotes 7 years ago

A user shared their experience after one year on Finasteride, noting both positive effects on hair retention and minor side effects like reduced libido and high blood pressure. They also emphasized the importance of quitting porn to improve sexual health and mentioned using Viagra to boost confidence.

community Formula 82M?

in Question 4 upvotes 7 years ago

Formula 82M, a minoxidil and retinol liquid, improved hair texture and filled in temples with baby hairs for the user, but its high cost and lack of reviews cause concern. Another user mentioned using a similar product, 82F, which has become less effective and expensive over time.

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