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community [M30] Constant swing between continuing or quitting Finasteride

in General 204 upvotes 8 months ago

A 30-year-old man is considering quitting Finasteride due to sexual side effects, including reduced libido and difficulty reaching orgasm, despite its effectiveness in treating hair loss. He is exploring other factors like relationship issues and potential low testosterone, and is considering getting blood work done.

community 6 months progress topical min/fin (19)

in Progress Pictures 98 upvotes 9 months ago

The user is using a treatment of topical minoxidil 7% and finasteride 0.1% twice daily, along with a low-level laser therapy cap, biotin, and collagen supplements, and is seeing good progress on the hairline and temples but not the midscalp. They experienced initial shedding, saw results by month three, and are happy with the progress, though some users express concern about using finasteride at a young age.

community Oral Minoxidil- Be Careful!!!!!

in Minoxidil 417 upvotes 9 months ago

Oral minoxidil can cause severe side effects, including heart issues, even at low doses. Users suggest starting with a lower dose or using topical treatments to minimize risks.

community On Creatine and Minoxodil for 1 week, quick shedding or progressing MPB

in General 145 upvotes 9 months ago

A 24-year-old man is experiencing hair shedding after starting Minoxidil and Creatine, and is concerned about accelerated hair loss. A user suggests that Creatine does not increase DHT levels and recommends considering oral Dutasteride, low-dose oral Minoxidil, and Ciclopirox Shampoo, advising consultation with a doctor.

community Minoxidil with Tretinoin together

in Minoxidil 6 upvotes 9 months ago

Combining tretinoin with minoxidil may improve absorption by exfoliating the scalp, but results vary. Users suggest starting with low frequency to avoid irritation, and some recommend additional treatments like finasteride or microneedling.

community Eliminate/Confirm AGA based on blood report

in General 126 upvotes 9 months ago

A 19-year-old male with no family history of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is experiencing hair loss and considering using a topical minoxidil and finasteride mixture. Despite low vitamin D levels and normal DHT serum levels, he seeks confirmation of AGA before starting treatment.

community RU question - personal experiences + what dose are you guys doing?

in Research/Science 1 upvotes 9 months ago

RU58841 has significantly improved the user's hair loss experience, alongside oral finasteride, dutasteride, 5 mg minoxidil, topical finasteride, dermastamping, and low-level laser therapy. The user is considering increasing their RU58841 dose from 75 mg to 100-150 mg daily.

community Am I a good candidate for finasteride? (Bloodwork) 18M NW2

in General 56 upvotes 10 months ago

An 18-year-old with Norwood 2 hair loss is considering finasteride treatment. Bloodwork shows testosterone and hormone levels mostly within normal ranges, except for low estradiol.

community Hair growth stimulated by allogenic adipose-derived stem cells supplemented with ATP in a mouse model of dihydrotestosterone-induced androgenetic alopecia

in Research/Science 42 upvotes 10 months ago

Adipose-derived stem cells with ATP improved hair regrowth in male and female mice with androgenetic alopecia. The most effective treatments were low dose stem cells with ATP for males and medium dose stem cells with non-liposomal ATP for females.

community If I can’t tolerate oral or liquid minoxidil, is foam worth trying or a waste of time?

in Minoxidil 1 upvotes 10 months ago

Foam minoxidil may be a good alternative for those who experience irritation from liquid minoxidil, though opinions on its effectiveness vary. Some users suggest oral minoxidil as a more effective option with fewer side effects at low doses, while others recommend foam or alcohol-free topical versions for sensitive scalps.

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