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community Allergic to min, whats your advice on considering fin at age 20?

in Basic Questions 118 upvotes 1 week ago

A 20-year-old with a family history of male pattern baldness is seeking advice on using finasteride due to an allergy to minoxidil. They are considering whether to use topical or oral finasteride and what dosage to take.

community Help me interpret my bloods

in General 65 upvotes 1 year 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 Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone

in Research/Science 58 upvotes 2 months 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 Big sheeding after 9 months on minoxidil. Maybe caused by switching brands?

in Minoxidil 133 upvotes 2 years ago

A user experienced significant hair regrowth using Minoxidil but started shedding hair after switching brands and adding treatments like Topical Finasteride and microneedling. They also faced increased hair loss after using Ketoconazole shampoo and are seeking advice on whether brand switching or the shampoo could be the cause.

community Why i think that zinc/lifting weights/caffeine is the catalyst of hair loss

in Research/Science 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the belief that zinc, caffeine, and weightlifting may contribute to hair loss by increasing DHT levels. The original poster plans to reduce zinc and caffeine intake and stop weightlifting to see if it improves their hair condition.

community anyone randomly have a insane shed while on fin long term? is this a sign that fin alone isnt enough?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 6 months ago

The user experienced significant hair shedding despite long-term use of finasteride and minoxidil, considering switching to dutasteride and increasing minoxidil dosage. Suggestions included trying topical minoxidil and adding a topical antiandrogen, but avoiding RU58841.

community Topical rapamycin, metformin, a-kg grow hair

in Research/Science 13 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation discusses the potential of topical rapamycin, metformin, and alpha-ketoglutarate (a-KG) for hair growth, with skepticism expressed about their effectiveness based on personal experience and existing use. It also mentions AICAR, known as cardarine or GW, which is not suitable for long-term use due to cancer risks in animal studies and its similarity to metformin.

community Am I being irresponsible if I want to up my dose for more body hair gains?

in Minoxidil 1 upvotes 2 months ago

A user is using 2.5 mg minoxidil for beard growth and considering increasing the dose to 5 mg for more body hair gains, despite experiencing a bald spot on the scalp. Another user questions the desire for more body hair, suggesting it's not appealing.

community Melatonin a possible tool to help fight AGA hair loss.

in Research/Science 51 upvotes 5 years ago

Topical melatonin may help reduce hair loss and increase hair thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), with some studies showing positive results. It can be mixed with minoxidil for application, and its effectiveness might be enhanced when used with micro-needling, but results may vary among individuals.

community Is it possible to transplant mice skin into human body?

in Transplants 47 upvotes 7 months ago

Transplanting mice skin to humans is not feasible due to immune rejection, but some suggest genetic modification or immune suppression could make it possible. Xenograft hair transplants are discouraged.

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