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community Zinc Pyrithione for pattern hair loss.

in Minoxidil 4 upvotes 5 years ago

Zinc pyrithione and ketoconazole shampoos may help reduce hair loss by removing DHT from the scalp. Users discuss various treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and non-pharmaceutical options like castor oil and dermarolling.

community Weird scalp problems at 22, early signs?

2 upvotes 11 years ago

The conversation discusses scalp issues and hair loss, with treatments like Accutane, Nizoral, and H&S being used. Suggestions include considering finasteride, minoxidil, and jojoba oil, with caution advised for the latter.

community My home made topical dutasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about a user making a homemade topical dutasteride solution to use alongside testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and oral dutasteride. The user aims to reduce DHT locally at the testosterone injection site and on the scalp.

community Should I Start Finasteride at 322 ng/dL Testosterone in Mid-Twenties with Norwood 3?

in General 99 upvotes 2 months ago

A user with low-normal testosterone levels is considering starting finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but is concerned about hormone imbalance. They are advised that finasteride targets DHT, not testosterone, and could start with minoxidil while making lifestyle changes to naturally increase testosterone.

community H as anyone done sperm/fertility test before and after staring finasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation discusses the impact of finasteride on sperm, including potential side effects like decreased ejaculate volume and total sperm count. Users share experiences and concerns about fertility tests before and after starting finasteride.

community Fin raised my estrogen but also testosterone?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 17 upvotes 2 years ago

A user experienced initial side effects from finasteride, including erectile dysfunction and emotional changes, but later noticed increased muscle mass and assertiveness. Hormonal tests showed elevated estrogen and prolactin levels, which slightly decreased over time; the user plans lifestyle changes to see if they help.

community High testosterone and diffuse hairloss

in Treatment 6 upvotes 4 years ago

The user is experiencing diffuse hair loss due to high testosterone levels and has tried various treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, nanoxidil, keto/caffeine shampoo, dermarolling, and RU-58841 with limited success. They are seeking advice on safely lowering testosterone levels to manage hair loss.

community What blood results (if any) could be affected by Fin/Min?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride can increase total testosterone and potentially raise estrogen levels, leading to side effects. Biotin in combined tablets can falsely elevate thyroid hormone levels in blood tests.

community Blood test showing major reduction in DHT on finasteride results

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 14 upvotes 4 years ago

A user reported a significant reduction in DHT levels after 3 months of taking 1mg/day oral finasteride, along with using minoxidil foam, microneedling, and Nutrafol vitamins. They hope this will lead to hair growth and less shedding.

community High testosterone on 4 months dut, rapidly receding but no actually shed

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 21 upvotes 1 year ago

The user added 0.5mg dutasteride to their regimen of topical finasteride and minoxidil but experienced rapid hairline recession despite reduced hair fall. Suggestions included increasing the dutasteride dosage to 1mg daily to better suppress DHT and potentially adding oral minoxidil.

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