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      community 15yo with severe anxiety from Norwood 2.5 and thinning

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 15-year-old experiencing hair loss and anxiety is using minoxidil and microneedling but is advised against starting finasteride or dutasteride due to age. The discussion emphasizes consulting a doctor, considering hormonal evaluations, and exploring non-medication coping strategies.

      community Big Shed on 1.5mg , worth upping to 2.5mg?

      in General  69 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing hair shedding after starting oral minoxidil at 1.5mg for hair loss. Shedding is considered normal and may indicate the treatment is working, but it may take months to see full results; increasing the dose to 2.5mg should be carefully considered.

      community 36yo male, NW6, 2.5mth dut/minox

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 36-year-old male using dutasteride and minoxidil has seen significant hair regrowth, confirmed by a dermatologist and supported by before-and-after photos. He plans to increase his oral minoxidil dosage and add dermapen to his routine.

      community People who upped from 2.5mg to 5mg oral min..

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Users discussed increasing oral minoxidil from 2.5mg to 5mg for hair regrowth, with some considering higher doses despite potential side effects. They also mentioned using 1mg oral finasteride alongside minoxidil.

      community Anyone tried adenosine for hair loss? Share your experience

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user is seeking experiences with adenosine for hair loss, asking about its effectiveness, usage duration, and combination with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841. Another user mentions difficulty sourcing adenosine and comments on the mixed quality of research.

      community Rejected for the 2nd time for the VDPHL01 Clinical Trials (believe it or not!)

      in Chat  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user was rejected from participating in a clinical trial for an extended-release oral Minoxidil due to having rheumatoid arthritis, despite initially being accepted. They had stopped using Dutasteride and Minoxidil to qualify but continued using other treatments like RU58841 and red light therapy.

      community What should I do, should I be concerned?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user began experiencing hair loss a few years ago at age 22 and is a diffuse thinner with a Norwood scale rating of 2. They have a naturally athletic build and gain muscle easily, with a hairy chest and stomach.

      community Once daily topical Min, weekly 1.5 mm dermarolling

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using 5% minoxidil once daily and microneedling with a 1.5 mm dermaroller weekly for three months, considering increasing minoxidil usage but avoiding finasteride due to libido concerns. Another person suggests considering other treatments like RU58841, alfatradiol, topical finasteride, clascoterone, or saw palmetto since not using a DHT blocker could be less effective.

      community Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto)

      in Chat  4 upvotes 3 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 Thinking about adding PRP - any real downsides?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil, finasteride, dermastamping, and Nizoral for hair loss with initial success but is considering adding PRP due to slowed progress. Concerns about PRP include potential ineffectiveness and whether it could harm existing hair growth or interfere with current treatments.

      community platelet rich plasma experiences/thoughts?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Platelet rich plasma treatment is considered expensive but cheaper than hair transplant.

      community 8 week - sharing Finasteride blood test update

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 32-year-old male started taking 0.5mg of finasteride daily for hair thinning and, after 8 weeks, experienced a 70% reduction in DHT and an increase in estradiol; he is currently in the shedding phase of treatment and questioning if the dosage is correct based on his DHT levels. He began with a lower dose due to already low normal testosterone and DHT levels.

      community Blood work after 4 month topical fin/min

      in Update  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      After 4 months of using topical finasteride and minoxidil, blood tests showed increased E2, Test, and Prolactine levels. The user is concerned about potential side effects like gyno and is seeking advice on managing these values.

      community 26M Baseline blood work done before Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      A person considering finasteride for hair loss checked their hormone levels before starting treatment. They are concerned about the potential increase in estradiol and its effects, as well as the impact on their sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and free testosterone levels.

      community Need help recovering from saw palmetto!

       4 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user experienced a significant drop in libido and energy after taking saw palmetto, which they believe caused these changes. They are seeking advice and reassurance, with some users suggesting that the effects may not be permanent and could improve over time with a healthy lifestyle.

      community How deep do you microneedle and do you bleed?

      in Microneedling  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses microneedling for hair loss, with the original poster experiencing pinpoint bleeding after using needles of 1.25mm and 0.5mm, possibly due to adding GHK-Cu to their treatment regimen. They are inquiring if others bleed at similar depths.

      community Am I throwing too much at my hair ?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      User has been using minoxidil for 5 years and recently started finasteride, 2% nizoral shampoo, low light level laser helmet, microneedling, and biotin supplement to prepare for a hair transplant. Another user suggests it's not too much and mentions additional treatments like dutasteride, oral min, RU, and pyrilutamide.

      community Dut 0.5 EOD/MWF vs Fin 1 ED. What should I do?

      in General  75 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing side effects from Dutasteride 0.5 mg and is considering reducing its frequency or switching back to Finasteride, while continuing with Minoxidil 2.5 mg to preserve their hairline. They are unsure if the increased Minoxidil dose is sufficient for regrowth.