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      community Hairloss has destroyed my Life completely

      in Chat  339 upvotes 11 months ago
      A young person is distressed about rapid hair loss despite using finasteride and recently starting oral minoxidil. Many suggest continuing treatment, considering dutasteride, and seeking therapy for mental health support.

      community Finasteride and male phenotypes

       5 upvotes 11 years ago
      Finasteride's effectiveness and side effects may vary based on male phenotypes, with some users noting differences in response related to body and facial hair characteristics. Some users report success with lower doses, while others experience side effects, suggesting individual variability in response to the treatment.

      community Trestolone (MENT) as a nuclear treatment

      in Treatment  99 upvotes 3 years ago
      Experimenting with trestolone as a treatment for hair loss in an attempt to avoid DHT-related treatments such as finasteride and dutasteride, and discussing the potential effects of its receptor selectivity on the androgen receptors in the scalp.

      community What happens to the excess testosterone after using dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      Using dutasteride or finasteride can increase free testosterone, which may convert to estradiol, potentially causing side effects like increased estrogen levels. Individual responses vary, and some users report changes in cholesterol, hair texture, and side effects like gyno or increased sex drive.

      community Started Finasteride almost three months ago and I'm upset

      in Update  153 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user started taking finasteride three months ago to treat hair loss and unexpectedly cleared their acne, which they had been struggling with since age 12. The conversation includes others sharing their experiences with finasteride, its effects on acne and hair loss, and mentions a related treatment, clascoterone, for acne and hair loss.

      community biolabshop RU58841 source legit??

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using Biolabshop's RU58841 product, which includes GHK-Cu and melatonin, to improve hair quality and combat hair loss. The user has previously used finasteride, minoxidil, and Anageninc’s RU58841 with success and seeks feedback on the new product, especially from those on anabolic steroids or hormone treatments.

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

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 3 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 The hardest hair protocol ever!

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is using RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil to slow down aggressive hair loss but is still experiencing hair shedding due to high testosterone levels. They plan to use ostarine to lower testosterone and prevent hair loss while maintaining muscle mass, and will continue using the other treatments.

      community Any treatment not nuking systemic DHT levels?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 3 months ago
      Hair loss treatments that avoid significantly lowering systemic DHT levels, focusing on topical options like dutasteride mesotherapy, minoxidil, and ketoconazole. The user is exploring alternatives like KX-826 and RU58841 due to concerns about hormone levels.

      community Is it worth getting on oral minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil 3 years ago
      Evaluating the effectiveness of taking oral minoxidil as a hair loss treatment, in comparison to finasteride and topical minoxidil; discussing potential side effects of using oral minoxidil.

      community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair

      in Progress Pictures  492 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.

      community 5 months 0.5mg fin daily and minoxidil 5% once daily

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and increased confidence after using 0.5mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil once daily for five months, with no side effects reported. Other users shared similar experiences, discussing libido changes and considering testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).

      community What should I include in my blood test?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil without success and is considering a comprehensive blood test to explore other causes of hair loss. They are unsure about the necessity and cost of the extensive tests and are seeking advice on whether to proceed with the full panel or focus on specific tests.

      community 2.5 Years of Finasteride and Oral Minoxidil.

      in Progress Pictures  212 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride (1mg daily) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg) for 2.5 years to treat diffuse thinning hair, with no side effects reported. They are satisfied with the progress, noting that the treatment has slowed hair loss and costs about £30 a month.

      community 11 month progress on oral min/fin

      in Progress Pictures  424 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a daily capsule containing 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg minoxidil, and 10mg biotin, with noticeable results after 3-4 months. They reported a decrease in libido as a side effect and considered switching to minoxidil only, but were advised against it.

      community 4 months 0.25 mg finasteride only

      in Progress Pictures  167 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 4-month progress using 0.25 mg finasteride daily for hair loss, reporting significant improvement and minimal side effects. Other users discussed their experiences with different dosages and side effects.

      community If you're in your 20s and doubting wheter to start a protocol, READ THIS.

      in Progress Pictures  155 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss, initially using Minoxidil, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and a derma roller with good results, but relapsed after stopping. They later started a more aggressive protocol including Minoxidil, Finasteride, a derma stamp, and ketoconazole shampoo, achieving great hair regrowth but experiencing side effects from Finasteride.