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      community The "DHT" itch myth - it's more complicated

      in Product  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user found that scalp itch might be linked to inflammation rather than DHT alone and noticed hair improvement with certain cancer drugs. They also discovered that black seed oil relieved their scalp itch and are experimenting with a mix of essential oils for dry scalp, questioning if oils affect minoxidil absorption.

      community One month in, and LLLT is seemingly working

       4 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user experienced hair loss possibly due to scalp damage and tried natural treatments with limited success. They reported noticeable hair thickening after using a laser treatment device, suggesting it may be effective, especially for those on finasteride.

      community I think I gave myself congestive heart failure

      in Minoxidil  6 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 Lowering scalp prolactine - Any ideas ?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about finding the best method to lower scalp prolactine, with suggestions like P5P and Melatonin. The user also mentions HMI115 as a potential treatment and seeks feedback from those who have tried these methods.

      community Extreme caution: my experience using Ru58841 only once

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old experienced severe side effects, including heart palpitations and high blood pressure, after using RU58841 once, leading to a referral to cardiology for suspected left ventricular hypertrophy. The user regrets using RU58841 and seeks advice on recovery, while others suggest preexisting conditions or genetic predispositions may be factors.

      community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone

      in Research/Science  58 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.

      community Anti inflammatories as an adjunct treatment

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      Anti-inflammatories like curcumin, quercetin, and vitamin E may help with hair loss when used alongside treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Ketoconazole is also noted for reducing scalp inflammation and improving scalp health.

      community Connection between finasteride and nafld?

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride may affect liver function and cortisol levels, potentially linking it to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). More research is needed to understand this connection fully.

      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 cb-03-01 research chem (winlevi/clascoterone cream)

      in Technology  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is considering using CB or clascoterone for hair loss, potentially as an alternative to RU. They're also contemplating asking a dermatologist for topical clascoterone cream to apply to their temple.

      community Does Pyrilutamide lowers sebum production?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      Pyrilutamide's effect on sebum production and scalp inflammation is unclear, with users noting no significant changes. Isotretinoin is mentioned as effective for reducing sebum, while Dutasteride and various shampoos have limited impact on oiliness and seborrheic dermatitis.

      community Anyone using oral castor oil in their stack?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using oral castor oil as a hair growth stimulant for beard and scalp hair. One user questions its use, noting castor oil is typically a laxative in the Philippines.

      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 Hairloss and dandruff.. potential sebderm inflammation?

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair loss and dandruff, possibly due to seborrheic dermatitis, and is using pumpkin seed oil, scalp massages, and anti-dandruff shampoo as treatments. They are hesitant to use prescribed Finasteride and Minoxidil and have noticed some improvement after stopping Serenoa capsules.

      community Fin bad responder? My experience

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced side effects from ecklonia cava similar to those reported with finasteride, including depression, brain fog, anxiety, and testicular pain. Despite these issues, the user is still considering using topical finasteride in the future.

      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.

      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 For those dealing with an unbearable scalp itch/pressure/inflammation.

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses using cetirizine (Zyrtec) topically to relieve scalp itch associated with hair loss and suggests it may also benefit androgenetic alopecia (AGA). One person found relief from scalp itch after three months on finasteride, noting the itch was linked to areas where hair was lost.

      community Whats up with Prolactine these days?

      in Research/Science  20 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential role of prolactin in hair loss and mentions treatments like HMI115, mucuna pruriens, Zinc, and B6 P5P for lowering prolactin levels. It also touches on the use of natural compounds and the lack of studies due to funding issues.

      community Should i seek further blood tests given my levels?

      in Finasteride  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing low libido and mood swings after starting a low dose of topical finasteride. They are considering further blood tests to investigate low testosterone levels and other hormonal factors.