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      community Review of my consultation with Dr Zarev

      in Treatment  58 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user had a detailed 3.5-hour consultation with Dr. Zarev for hair loss treatment, praising his meticulous approach and innovative techniques, and was prescribed topical finasteride and minoxidil. Other users agreed on Zarev's expertise, noting his long waiting list and the high quality of his work, with one surgery per week and a focus on individual patient care.

      community Interpreting pre-finisteride blood panels

      in Chat  2 upvotes 10 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 where and how to do Verteporfin after HT

      in Transplants  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user planning to undergo a hair transplant and seeking information on clinics that perform Verteporfin treatment. A user suggests Dr. Barghouthi might offer this service.

      community Pre Fin Bloodwork To Check Other Potential Issues

      in Chat  23 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user preparing to start finasteride for hair loss wanted to check for any abnormal bloodwork related to hair loss. They shared their blood test results and learned from another user that their doctor prescribed finasteride without any preliminary tests.

      community Watch this podcast interview before you get a transplant

      in Transplants  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      Before getting a hair transplant, it's crucial to research and understand that ongoing treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, or minoxidil are necessary to maintain results. Concerns were raised about Turkish clinics, including overharvesting grafts, lack of regulations, and discouraging finasteride use.

      community ABS-201 Trial - What should I know going in

      in Research/Science  26 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about a user preparing to join the ABS-201 clinical trial for hair loss treatment, which involves a prolactin inhibitor. The user plans to update others on their progress if enrolled.

      community Steps before starting medication

      in Treatments  336 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 31-year-old man, between Norwood 4 and 5, is considering hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but is concerned about side effects. He is exploring options with doctors and considering a hair transplant, noting that some clinics require medication before and after the procedure.
      Dermatologist or online consult for finasteride prescription?

      community Dermatologist or online consult for finasteride prescription?

      in General  74 upvotes 11 months ago
      An 18-year-old experiencing aggressive hair loss is considering whether to obtain a finasteride prescription through an online consult to save money instead of visiting a dermatologist. The user is seeking advice on the cost-effectiveness of these options.

      community hight pre-finasteride estrogen levels

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user with high pre-finasteride estrogen levels is asking if they need to normalize their hormone levels before starting finasteride and whether they should postpone dermarolling until they begin finasteride. The user is 21.5 years old.
      34M, Dermatologist consultation every month?

      community 34M, Dermatologist consultation every month?

      in General  109 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 34-year-old male has been using a topical minoxidil and finasteride solution for hair loss and was prescribed oral finasteride by a dermatologist. He questions the necessity of monthly consultations since the prescription remains unchanged.

      community HT scheduled. Am I over reacting?

      in Transplants  13 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has scheduled a hair transplant after stabilizing hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil, considering additional dermarolling. They are advised to use 2500-3000 grafts conservatively for temple filling without lowering the hairline too much.

      community CHECKLIST: Blood and other test before starting treatment

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Before starting hair loss treatment, it's suggested to undergo various blood and health tests to minimize side effects. The checklist includes tests for kidney function, liver enzymes, blood sugar, vitamins, hormones, and more.

      community Starting Oral Fin and Oral Min - any considerations?

      in General  150 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user plans to start oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss, despite previous side effects from finasteride. They intend to take both on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule and are seeking advice on any additional considerations.

      community PSA: Caffeine and Hair Transplants

      in Transplants  31 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with a hair transplant, emphasizing the importance of avoiding caffeine 7 days before the procedure. Ignoring this advice led to reduced effectiveness of the numbing agent, causing significant discomfort during the transplant.

      community What are your thoughts on pre-finasteride blood work?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is considering resuming finasteride after a 6-month break and is debating the necessity of extensive blood work, including hormone and health markers, to establish a baseline. They are unsure if the tests are necessary since they experienced no side effects previously.

      community Post Surgery Hairwash at H&W. Pre Flight.

      in Transplants  57 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses the appearance of hair transplants immediately after surgery, noting that scars will be covered as hair grows. The original poster underwent both FUT and FUE procedures.

      community Blood Work before starting Fin

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Blood work is recommended before starting finasteride. Minoxidil and RU58841 are also discussed as treatment options for hair loss.