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      community Blood DHT Levels – before and after creatine

      in Research/Science  41 upvotes 3 years ago
      The impact of creatine on DHT levels, and whether it could cause accelerated male pattern baldness (MPB). The user taking a 5 alpha reductase inhibitor found that their DHT levels actually reduced despite taking creatine for nine weeks. Replies suggested looking into testosterone levels as well and debating the safety of creatine use in relation to MPB.
      Help me interpret my bloods

      community Help me interpret my bloods

      in General  65 upvotes 10 months ago
      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.

      community I mixed ru58841 with minoxidil, help

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP mixed RU58841 with minoxidil and noticed undissolved particles. They are seeking advice on whether it matters or how to fully dissolve it.

      community Does drinking topical minoxidil increase cancer risk?

      in Minoxidil 8 months ago
      A user has been using sublingual minoxidil for hair loss due to difficulty obtaining pills and is concerned about cancer risk from ethanol exposure. Other users advise against this method, suggesting topical application instead, and debate the potential risks of ingesting topical minoxidil.

      community I think I gave myself congestive heart failure

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user experienced severe side effects, including symptoms of congestive heart failure, after using excessive doses of minoxidil for beard growth. They stopped using it due to financial reasons, but still suffer from lingering symptoms and are advised to seek medical attention.

      community Increased b12 and hair loss correlation

      in Female  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user noticed increased hair loss after taking B12 supplements for two months, with B12 levels rising to 1500. They are seeking help as other tests show normal levels of minerals and vitamins.

      community Any good experiences with Alfatradiol ?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Alfatradiol is discussed as a weak 5ARI and estrogen, not as effective as minoxidil, RU58841, or CB-03-01, but a safe alternative for those who can't use finasteride. Users express frustration over the lack of strong FDA-approved topical antiandrogens for hair loss.

      community Blood test before using Fin (Germany)

      in Update  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user sharing their blood test results and questioning if it's okay to start a hair loss treatment with finasteride. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community We don't talk about vitamin E enough

       62 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user shared that taking vitamin E, specifically tocotrienols, seemed to reduce their hair shedding, and they are also using finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling for hair loss. Another user cautioned against high doses of vitamin E due to potential health risks.

      community My Estradiol Level on Finasteride

      in Research/Science  18 upvotes 10 months ago
      Finasteride has no effect on the user's estradiol levels, and body fat may influence aromatization. The user is on testosterone replacement therapy and uses everyday injections to manage high RBC count, with plans to measure DHT, DHEA-S, and pregnenolone levels.

      community 1 month progress taking zinc -

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started taking zinc for a deficiency and is discussing one month of progress. They are inquiring if the observed changes indicate hair regrowth.

      community RU58841 Users: How chemically unstable is RU58841 in practice?

      in Technology  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses using RU58841 mixed with topical minoxidil for hair loss, noting its chemical instability and storage challenges. A user shares their experience using RU58841 with ethanol and propylene glycol, mentioning no significant results yet.

      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 Testosterone, gray hair, low vitamin D, and switching to oral Minoxidil

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      A woman experiencing hair loss due to high testosterone and low vitamin D is using treatments like Dutasteride, Rogaine, zinc, ketoconazole shampoo, dermastamp, iRestore, multivitamins, scalp massager, and vitamin D. She plans to switch to oral Minoxidil under medical supervision.

      community Help interpreting pre-fin bloodwork

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 4 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 M20 Vitamin D Deficiency and Hair Thinning

      in General  75 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 20-year-old is experiencing hair thinning due to vitamin D deficiency and has completed a vitamin D prescription without seeing improvement. Suggestions include waiting a few months for potential regrowth or considering treatments like minoxidil or finasteride for androgenetic alopecia.

      community high estrogen levels after 10month fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced high estrogen levels after 10 months of taking 1mg oral finasteride but is happy with hair regrowth. They are considering switching to topical finasteride and are also taking DIM and Zinc supplements.

      community Finasteride and hormonal tests

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 months ago
      A user has been taking finasteride 1mg for 10 years without side effects but is concerned about high estradiol levels affecting weight loss. Another user suggests using estradiol blockers under medical supervision to manage the levels.

      community Blood test results and alternatives to oral finasteride

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced erectile dysfunction from oral finasteride and is considering alternatives like topical high-dose finasteride, RU58841, topical Latanoprost, and oral Minoxidil. Blood tests showed changes in testosterone and DHT levels, and the endocrinologist advised stopping finasteride.