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      community Anti Fibrosis and Calcification regimen?

      in Question  10 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user experienced no improvement in hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil but had side effects. They plan to add wounding, scalp massage, vitamin K, and taurine supplements to their regimen and seek feedback on these additions.

      community Going off Minoxidil then using oils

      in Minoxidil 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses stopping oral minoxidil after 2 years and using rosemary/peppermint oil instead, with the concern of losing hair gains. Replies suggest that switching to oils will result in losing all the hair gains achieved with minoxidil.

      community Giving up on ever feeling comfortable in my body

      in Update  81 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss without success and feels extremely uncomfortable with their appearance, including being bald and short. They express deep unhappiness and social isolation. Suggestions from others include adopting stoicism, focusing on personal development, considering a hair system, improving fashion, working out, and seeking therapy for mental health.

      community 31M - major hair shedding after weight loss + stopping vitamins — help!

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 31-year-old male experienced hair shedding after rapid weight loss and stopping vitamins, despite using minoxidil and other supplements. He is considering Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil instead of finasteride due to trying for kids, and is concerned about high ferritin and DHEAS levels.

      community Stopping finasteride for chemo

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  108 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user diagnosed with lymphoma is advised to stop finasteride during chemotherapy, with suggestions to consider treatments like Dutasteride and Minoxidil post-recovery. The focus is on prioritizing health over hair loss, with encouragement and advice from others who have experienced similar situations.

      community 31 year old female, stopped the shed

       7 upvotes 10 years ago
      A 31-year-old female stopped excessive hair shedding using Nizoral shampoo, diluted apple cider vinegar rinse, daily scalp massages, and oral iron and biotin supplements. She noticed a significant reduction in hair loss after 2.5 months and is observing potential regrowth.

      community (MTF 35) Results of 18 Months of HRT

      in Transgender  783 upvotes 6 months ago
      A transgender woman experienced significant hair regrowth after 18 months of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and bicalutamide. The discussion notes HRT's effectiveness for hair regrowth but warns against its use for cisgender men due to feminizing effects.

      community What to do about High E2 levels on Finasteride?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      User experienced high E2 levels after taking finasteride and sought advice on lowering E2 with supplements like Tonkat ali, Fadogia, and Boron. They also used DIM, zinc, and magnesium but avoided using an AI.

      community 2 years on treatment (stack update)

      in Progress Pictures  461 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress using Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Estradiol Valerate injections as part of hormone replacement therapy for transitioning. They experienced significant hair improvement and personal satisfaction but caution against this approach for non-transitioning individuals due to irreversible changes.

      community (25/f) “I am more than my hair”…. How can I finally get to believing that?

      11 years ago
      A woman who is experiencing Female Pattern Baldness and struggling to cope with it; she has tried a few treatments but is not satisfied with the results and feels like her femininity has been taken away from her. The conversation includes advice on possible treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and lifestyle changes.

      community Transplant Candidate? (26, Male)

      in Transplants  38 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 26-year-old male considering a hair transplant is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, planning to start feminizing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and spironolactone. Many suggest waiting to see the effects of HRT, which may significantly regrow hair, before deciding on a transplant, and recommend adding microneedling and possibly switching to oral treatments for better results.

      community Is mesotherapy supposed to be only on the top of the head? in women?

      in Female  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old woman with hair loss due to anemia and possibly thyroid issues is undergoing mesotherapy, which was only applied to the top of her head. She is considering minoxidil and is concerned about the effectiveness of the treatment, as her hair loss is not related to hormonal factors.

      community Clascoterone 12 months phase 3 result out

      in Treatment  45 upvotes 2 months ago
      Clascoterone is promising for hair loss, showing 24.5% improvement in satisfaction compared to placebo. Users consider it an alternative to finasteride, with concerns about absorption and side effects.

      community Second shed and more abnormalities

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride for 15 months and oral minoxidil for 6 months, and developed alopecia areata, for which a dermatologist prescribed calcipotriol/betamethasone. The treatment is helping, but the user is experiencing another shedding phase and is concerned about the effects of the steroid cream and the cause of hair loss.

      community Advice for woman that doesn't have recession; just trying to make my natural "M" widow's peak into an upside down "U" if that makes sense? Minimal scarring with maximum density. Prefer long hair transplant if possible. Big discussion of techniques and surgeons inside.

      in Female  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is seeking advice on hair transplant techniques and surgeons to reshape a natural widow's peak into a more rounded hairline, preferring long hair transplants with minimal scarring and maximum density. They are currently using finasteride and oral minoxidil, which have not been effective, and are considering various surgeons primarily in English-speaking countries and the EU, excluding Turkey.

      community Female Hair loss

      in Female  16 upvotes 6 years ago
      Women also experience hair loss, especially post-menopause, often requiring lifestyle changes. Treatments include Scalp Micropigmentation, hair transplants, and sometimes finasteride, with underlying causes needing medical evaluation.

      community My Estradiol Level on Finasteride

      in Research/Science  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride has no effect on the user's estradiol levels, and body fat may influence aromatization. The user is on testosterone replacement therapy and uses everyday injections to manage high RBC count, with plans to measure DHT, DHEA-S, and pregnenolone levels.

      community Doctors won't let me try bicalutamide or fin

      in Female  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include 200mg Spiro, bicalutamide, and finasteride. Endocrinologist advises against bicalutamide and finasteride due to potency and risks.

      community Alternatives/unorthodox hairloss protocols to the big three

      in Chat  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses alternative and unorthodox hair loss treatments, including RU58841, nandrolone, and dianabol, as well as theoretical approaches involving high doses of estrogen and selective estrogen receptor modulators. These methods are considered extreme and potentially harmful but are explored for those unable to tolerate traditional 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.

      community what is the problem with straight low hairline? Hair transplant question

      in Transplants  8 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is concerned about having a straight, low hairline after a hair transplant and is unable to take finasteride due to high estrogen and prolactin levels. They have used minoxidil with limited success and are considering further transplants to lower the hairline, while others suggest the risks of using up donor hair too quickly.

      community Brutal shed at 5 months

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      User experienced significant hair regrowth with multiple treatments, but then had a brutal shedding period, losing progress. Others questioned the number of treatments used and potential side effects.

      community (Europe) looking for advice on topical anti androgen use

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and ciclopirox shampoo for hair loss and is considering adding a topical anti-androgen like RU58841, Clacosterone, or KX286. They have scheduled a hair transplant and are concerned about the cost and effectiveness of future treatments.