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community Interpreting pre-finisteride blood panels

in Chat 2 upvotes 11 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 24M with mild temple recession - is topical finasteride worth it?

in Basic Questions 155 upvotes 2 months ago

A 24-year-old with mild temple recession is using 5% minoxidil without noticeable effects and has started topical finasteride but is anxious about potential side effects. They are considering a specialist visit for peace of mind despite the cost.

community My personal thoughts on DHT. belive it or not

in Research/Science 1 year ago

The conversation discusses a personal theory on the role of DHT in stress and reproduction, suggesting it converts testosterone for reproductive traits. The discussion includes skepticism and mentions individual differences in physiology and neurochemistry.

community crown worsening after 6 months 🥀

in Progress Pictures 1 upvotes 6 months ago

The user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using finasteride and is advised to add minoxidil to their treatment. Concerns about side effects and the effectiveness of combining finasteride and minoxidil are discussed.

community Looks like I’m allergic to propylene glycol..

in Minoxidil 4 upvotes 4 years ago

The user is experiencing an allergic reaction to propylene glycol in Kirkland minoxidil and is considering switching to a foam version or a low-PG minoxidil solution. They are also contemplating oral minoxidil but are concerned about its long-term safety.

community Just Like France Belgium disagrees with EMA and will veto against Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 54 upvotes 11 months ago

Belgium disagrees with the EMA and does not authorize the 1 mg oral form of finasteride for androgenic alopecia, citing a negative benefit-risk ratio. Despite this, some individuals in Belgium can still obtain finasteride through prescriptions, and there is debate over its mental health risks versus its benefits for hair loss and other health issues.

community Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto)

in Chat 1 upvotes 2 months ago

Saw palmetto, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, caused unexpected side effects like breast changes and altered semen consistency, which resolved after stopping its use. Concerns about similar side effects with finasteride or dutasteride were expressed, and another user reported low libido and depression from saw palmetto.

community If You Have Light Recession, or Just Want Better Hair — Stemoxydine

in Product 7 upvotes 3 years ago

User started using stemoxydine with minoxidil for mild hair recession and maintenance. Stemoxydine improves hair appearance and behavior, making it fuller and shinier.

community Do-it-yourself topical melatonin?

in Product 12 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation is about creating homemade topical melatonin for hair loss, with one person suggesting adding melatonin to stemoxydine as a potential treatment.

community Is it possible for androgenic alopecia to begin at early adolescent years?

in Chat 70 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss can begin in early adolescence and cause mental anguish. Treatments mentioned include eating cruciferous vegetables, engaging in physical activity, and maintaining scalp hygiene.

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