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      community Finasteride gives me seb derm. Thoughts on zinc or other options?

      in Chat  16 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user with diffuse hair loss after taking accutane, which might have triggered genetic predisposition to AGA; their experience taking finasteride and experiencing side effects of increased oil production, increased sex drive, worsening hair texture; they are considering zinc supplementation with finasteride or other treatments such as alfatradiol or spironolactone.

      community Spironolactone Update

      in Female  13 upvotes 9 years ago
      A woman's experience with Spironolactone as treatment for female pattern hair loss, including the effects of increasing dosage and her doctor's recommendation to try finasteride if no results are seen after 6 months. Other users have also shared their experiences with using finasteride for this condition.

      community Fin+Colostrum: My journey is a little different.

      in Is this regrowth?  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 30 years and recently added colostrum to their routine, noticing darker hair regrowth. They experienced shedding with minoxidil and advise against its use, while highlighting the benefits and side effects of long-term finasteride use.

      community Update On Massages and Nutrient Intake at N2 Stabilization

      in Update  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user shared their experience with hair regrowth using a natural approach, including a good diet, multivitamins, pumpkin seed oil, and scalp massages, without using minoxidil or finasteride. They emphasize this method for those with stabilized hair loss around Norwood 1.5 - 2, noting satisfactory progress over a year.

      community Ginsenoside enriched formulation

      in Treatment 1 year ago
      Panax ginseng, specifically a ginsenoside-enriched formulation, is suggested as a potential hair growth treatment alongside finasteride and minoxidil. The user is considering trying panax ginseng despite limited availability and evidence.

      community Guide To Finasteride and Avoiding Side Effects

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation provides a guide on using finasteride for hair loss, suggesting to start with a quarter of a 1mg pill daily after ensuring estradiol levels are within a specific range, and potentially increasing the dose if no side effects occur. It also recommends supplements like DIM, Calcium d-glucarate, and Zinc to manage high estradiol levels and side effects from finasteride.

      community Problem with Tressless forum/ My Routine

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses a hair loss treatment routine involving dutasteride, topical finasteride, rosemary oil/onion juice/coffee solution, and stemoxydine. The user emphasizes the importance of consistency, realistic expectations, and a healthy lifestyle.

      community Stopped Hair Fall in a Week with One Product

      in Treatment 4 months ago
      A user stopped hair loss by eating organic pumpkin seeds daily, despite previously using minoxidil and finasteride. They suggest others try pumpkin seeds, noting potential benefits for hair growth, especially for women.

      community Redensyl formula recommendation

      in Product  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is seeking a hair loss formula containing Redensyl and Capixyl without caffeine, Saw Palmetto, or other herbs. They want recommendations for such a product.

      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 19f is my hair loss due to deficiencies?

      in Female  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about a 19-year-old female experiencing hair loss, potentially due to deficiencies in iron, ferritin, and vitamin D. She is considering iron and vitamin D supplementation and exploring dietary changes, while also planning to consult a dermatologist when possible.

      community My bloodwork results from dermatologist

      in Chat  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss and bloodwork results, focusing on zinc, vitamin D, and ferritin levels. The user is experiencing telogen effluvium after surgery and seeks advice on supplementation.

      community High Estrogen and Test on Dut 5x a week

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced increased pimples and cysts after two years on dutasteride, possibly due to hormonal changes. Suggestions included seeing an endocrinologist, using supplements like boron and DIM, adjusting diet, and reducing body fat to manage side effects.

      community Can selenium be harmful to hair?

      in Product  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user experienced increased hair shedding after taking a multivitamin containing selenium and questioned if selenium was the cause. The conversation revolves around the potential negative effects of selenium on hair health.

      community 16, female, losing a ton of hair

      in Female  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 16-year-old female experiencing severe hair loss and sebum buildup, likely due to telogen effluvium and PCOS, is currently using vitamin D3 supplements, Redenser serum, and T follihair supplements. Recommendations include addressing PCOS first and consulting a doctor.

      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 Nutritional factors to check for apart from DHT ?

      in Chat  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about identifying nutritional factors that should be checked and supplemented to address diffuse hair loss, including Vitamin D, Biotin, Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Iron, Zinc, Protein, and Omega-3. No specific treatments were mentioned.

      community The real stack, the only things you really need.

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss prevention regimen using a custom topical treatment with Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Latanoprost, Cetirizine, Tretinoin, Vitamin D3, and caffeine, along with supplements like iron, selenium, vitamin D, and vitamin B. The user advises against expensive treatments like LLLT caps and unnecessary natural supplements.