community No luck with meds, Check your Cortisol.
Cortisol from stress can cause hair loss. Controlling cortisol levels improved the effectiveness of finasteride for hair regrowth.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Cetirizine (Zyrtec), to help with inflammation.
The user experiences an itchy scalp and finds relief using shampoo and Zyrtec, which helps with inflammation. They are unsure if the issue is related to histamines or seborrheic dermatitis.
community Looks like Kintor finished enrollment and dosing of phase 1 for gt20029 in China.
The conversation discusses the potential of a new hair loss treatment, GT20029, which targets androgen receptors in the scalp and is in phase 1 trials in China. Users express hope that this treatment will be more effective than current options like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
community is the reason why people are in denial about prolactin causing hair loss is the fact that prolactin is one of the hardest things to lower?
High prolactin levels can cause hair loss, and finasteride may increase prolactin. Cabergoline or Vitamin B6 might lower prolactin, but combining them with finasteride requires caution.
community Interpreting pre-finisteride blood panels
The conversation is about someone planning to start finasteride for hair loss and wanting to interpret pre-treatment blood panels to assess the risk of side effects like gynecomastia. They list various tests to measure hormone levels and other health indicators.
community Despite some extremely difficult circumstances (temples starting to recede at 19, than getting fin sides that wouldn't go away after stopping) I have nothing but good things to share 3 years into this journey
The user started using minoxidil at 19 for receding temples and saw good regrowth, but experienced severe and lasting sexual side effects from finasteride. They improved their condition with pelvic floor exercises, a healthy lifestyle, and continued using minoxidil with dermarolling, which led to further hair regrowth.
community 17m Seeking Second Opinion on Hair Thinning and Receding Temples
A 17-year-old is frustrated with hair thinning and receding temples, seeking advice after a dermatologist dismissed concerns. Suggestions include starting Minoxidil for regrowth and considering Finasteride if androgenetic alopecia is suspected.
community Does prednisolone ( oral corticoid) cause hair loss and acne?
A user is concerned about hair loss and acne from a one-week course of 70 mg/day oral prednisolone for severe tinnitus. They are asking if these side effects are common.
community 3 years worth of bloodwork on Finasteride
The user experienced a significant drop in libido and erectile issues after increasing their finasteride dosage, combining oral and topical treatments. They plan to take a break and resume using a lower concentration of topical finasteride to manage side effects.
community How likely is it that my hair loss is due to vitamin D deficiency and stress?
A 19-year-old male suspects his hair loss is due to vitamin D deficiency and stress rather than genetics. Recommendations include taking finasteride, minoxidil, vitamin D, exercising, reducing stress, and consulting a doctor if needed.