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      Help me interpret my bloods

      community Help me interpret my bloods

      in General  65 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is concerned about high prolactin levels and low testosterone levels after stopping finasteride for three weeks. They are considering resuming finasteride but are worried it might further increase prolactin levels.

      community Lifestyle choices and your hair....

       5 upvotes 6 years ago
      A person noticed increased hair thinning after changing their workout routine from cycling to weightlifting, which also coincided with a rise in testosterone levels. They are considering stopping intense workouts, switching to yoga, cutting out caffeine, and re-evaluating after a few months to see if it improves their hair condition.

      community Take licorice to lower testosterone?

      in Question  1 upvotes 9 years ago
      Licorice is not recommended for hair loss as it inhibits hair growth and is a non-selective testosterone inhibitor. Alternatives like spironolactone are suggested for those considering hormonal treatments for hair loss.

      community Finasteride FTM experiences after being on T for 2+ years?

      in Transgender  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      People are discussing experiences with finasteride for hair loss after being on testosterone for over two years. Users report varying results, with some experiencing regrowth and no side effects, while others emphasize the importance of starting treatment early to prevent further hair loss.

      community Counter-update: Cbum's transplant DOESNT look super good now

      in Transplants  221 upvotes 1 year ago
      Cbum's hair transplant is criticized for looking unnatural and not blending well, with some suggesting better results were expected given his resources. Discussions also cover the effects of steroids and finasteride on hair loss and muscle growth.

      community Using the nuclear stack and still losing hair... Is this the end for my hair?

      in Update  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using a comprehensive treatment regimen including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, cyproterone acetate, transdermal estradiol, and topical bicalutamide. They suspect cyproterone acetate may be worsening their hair loss and are considering switching to injection monotherapy.

      community 7 months dutasteride(1 mg) progress

      in Progress Pictures  76 upvotes 9 months ago
      Dutasteride, at 1 mg daily, was used for hair regrowth, with initial shedding and side effects like watery semen and increased libido. The user previously tried finasteride and minoxidil but switched to dutasteride for stronger, sustained results.

      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 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 Does Min Act Differently If MPB Is Not Genetic

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss caused by Trenbolone use, with suggestions to stop using it and consider treatments like Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and RU58841. It highlights that Minoxidil may temporarily regrow hair, but stopping Trenbolone is crucial to prevent further hair loss.

      community Topical Dutasteride - DHT Levels

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user reported using a topical hair loss treatment containing Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and other ingredients, noting a significant drop in DHT levels and a smaller decrease in testosterone after three months. They also mentioned microneedling, feeling fine with unchanged or increased libido, and taking Cialis as a preventative measure for performance issues.

      community Regrowth after 9 months of DHT blockers, and 6 months of HRT

      in Transgender  24 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 20-year-old saw significant hair regrowth after 9 months of using DHT blockers (finasteride and dutasteride) and 6 months of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estradiol. The regrowth is attributed to low testosterone and high estradiol levels, without using Minoxidil.

      community The most nuclear stack possible

      in Satire  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user humorously suggests an extreme hair loss treatment regimen involving multiple medications and therapies, including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, and others, claiming it would prevent hair loss but with potential side effects like gynecomastia. The conversation highlights concerns about safety, side effects, and the effectiveness of such a comprehensive approach.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  416 upvotes 1 year ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community People who used cyproterone for hair loss

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of 12.5mg cyproterone every other day for hair loss. There's a concern about reducing testosterone potentially increasing DHT and negatively affecting hair.