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      community Been diagnosed with mpb and acute TE

      in Chat  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 21-year-old male diagnosed with telogen effluvium and male pattern baldness started taking finasteride, which initially slowed hair shedding and slightly thickened hair. The doctor recommended iron and vitamin D supplements, and the user is considering minoxidil but wants to stabilize shedding first.

      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 HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)

      in Research/Science  39 upvotes 3 years ago
      HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.

      community CRAZY HIGH? 1% Fin 0.3% GHK-CU topical perscription

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses concerns about using a high concentration of 1% topical finasteride for hairline balding, with some users suggesting starting with a lower dose. It also mentions the use of GHK-CU peptide and the importance of considering the formulation to avoid excessive absorption.

      community Bloodwork post finasteride gyno sides

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 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 Low Testosterone after taking finastreide

      in Finasteride  45 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 19-year-old experienced significantly low testosterone levels after one month of taking finasteride. Suggestions included checking test units, retesting, and exploring other potential causes.

      community IGE Hair Loss and Miniaturization

      in Chat  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male is experiencing diffuse hair loss and miniaturization, possibly due to high IGE levels after using tofacitinib. He seeks advice and has not yet consulted a dermatologist.

      community My bloodwork results from dermatologist

      in Chat  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss and bloodwork results, focusing on zinc, vitamin D, and ferritin levels. The user is experiencing telogen effluvium after surgery and seeks advice on supplementation.

      community Platelet rich plasma treatment

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 27-year-old male experienced rapid hair loss after dengue fever, which activated a balding gene. The doctor suggested platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair regrowth.

      community Getting bloods done whilst on finasteride

      in General  98 upvotes 10 months ago
      Finasteride can affect hormone levels within two weeks, and a break of several weeks is recommended for baseline results. Monitoring E2 and testosterone is suggested to assess the risk of gynecomastia.

      community Finasteride not working isnt it MPB?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is concerned that finasteride isn't working for their hair loss, questioning if it's due to male pattern baldness or low iron levels. They are advised to take finasteride daily and get blood work done.
      Low DHT, because of saw palmetto? (Foligain supplement)

      community Low DHT, because of saw palmetto? (Foligain supplement)

      in Finasteride  52 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is concerned about low DHT levels due to using saw palmetto in Foligain supplements and is considering trying finasteride. They seek advice on whether finasteride will also lower DHT and how to manage DHT levels.

      community Iron, Anemia, DNA testing, and bloodwork

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses personal experiences with hair loss and highlights the potential impact of anemia and nutrient deficiencies on hair health. Treatments mentioned include changing shampoo/conditioner, taking MSM, collagen, hyaluronic acid, astaxanthin, B12, folate, and bovine blood capsules.

      community Pre Fin Bloodwork To Check Other Potential Issues

      in Chat  23 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user preparing to start finasteride for hair loss wanted to check for any abnormal bloodwork related to hair loss. They shared their blood test results and learned from another user that their doctor prescribed finasteride without any preliminary tests.

      community 22m hormone test - 4months fin, test 3 weeks off fin.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male has been using finasteride for 4 months without major side effects but is concerned about hormone test results showing low SHBG and high estrogen. He plans to consult a doctor and is considering alternatives like minoxidil or topical finasteride to avoid health issues.

      community Interpreting pre-finisteride blood panels

      in Chat  2 upvotes 10 months 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 Beneficial supplement (my experience)

      in Product  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user shares their experience with hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride, and discusses the side effects like lowered libido and motivation. They recommend trying tyrosine to counter these effects, noting it improved their libido and energy levels.

      community IGF-1 and Peptides? Miracle molecule waiting to be found

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses potential hair loss treatments focusing on stimulating IGF-1 at the follicle level using growth-factor cocktails and engineered peptides, such as Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-20, Thymosin-β4, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7. It suggests that device-assisted delivery methods like microneedling may enhance effectiveness.

      community Lab results from actifolic RU58841

      in Product  39 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses the user's experience with hair loss treatment RU58841, which was tested for quality and found to be 96+% pure. The conversation includes various responses, with some users questioning the safety of the product and others expressing satisfaction with the test results.

      community Does anyone else have experience with Patented Growth Factors (PGF) Treatments / experiences with depression on Fin/Min/Dut?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is exploring hair loss treatments, including Patented Growth Factors (PGF) and a serum with Copper Peptide, Ceramides, Amino Acids, and Caffeine, while expressing concerns about the cost and effectiveness of PGF. They are also considering starting finasteride due to doubts about PGF's long-term viability and are seeking experiences from others who have used these treatments alongside antidepressants.

      community Got my bloodwork results, need guidance!

      in Update  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old male with hair loss is considering starting finasteride but is concerned about potential side effects like gynecomastia due to his prolactin levels. He seeks guidance on whether his bloodwork indicates it's safe to begin treatment.