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      community Switching between topical(10%) and oral(2.5mg)

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is considering switching between topical minoxidil (10%) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg) to manage hair shedding around the temples, while also using a dermaroller and biotin. They are concerned about the potential side effects of oral minoxidil, such as hypertrichosis, and the impact on hair shedding if they stop using it.

      community Are the japanese Finasteride 10 year studies even relevant to caucasian men - especially young ones?

      in Technology  107 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride, in different populations. Some users believe that the results of Japanese studies may not be relevant to Caucasian men, especially young ones, and that East Asians may respond better to these treatments. Others argue that clinical studies should be the basis for decision-making, while acknowledging that individual responses to medications can vary.

      community Vitamin E and K deficiency (F,25)

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      Vitamin E and K deficiencies due to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency may affect hair growth. A scalp biopsy is recommended to check for autoimmune-related hair loss.

      community Buzzing it to gauge results, thoughts?

      in General  136 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering buzzing their long hair to better assess the effects of finasteride, which they have been using for over two months, and is concerned about maintaining their unique appearance. They are also curious if dyeing short hair could cause any issues.

      community Help On Topical Finasteride 0.3%

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is seeking advice on a new topical hair loss treatment containing Minoxidil 3%, Finasteride 0.3%, Progesterone 1%, Hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1%, and Ketoconazole 0.5%. They are concerned about the systemic absorption of Finasteride and plan to do blood tests and a spermiogram before starting.

      community 22M High Estrogen after blood test

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 22-year-old male with high estrogen levels is considering finasteride for hair loss but is concerned about potential side effects due to his hormone levels and family history of diabetes. Users suggest consulting a doctor, possibly an endocrinologist, and considering lifestyle changes like diet and exercise to address visceral fat and insulin resistance before starting treatment.

      community If dutesteride and oral minoxidil doesn’t work that’s it right?

      in Treatment  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is experiencing continued hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil, and is seeking advice on why the treatments aren't working and how to address potential androgen receptor sensitivity. Replies suggest getting tested and considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP).

      community My estrogen levels are obscene

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old male using finasteride for hair loss has high testosterone and estrogen levels but no side effects. He is advised to monitor hormone levels, consider dietary changes, and use additional treatments like vitamin D3, minoxidil, and dutasteride for hair growth.

      community Scams by hair transplant, prp, GFC clinics i faced 24/m. Is there a dna test that shows which meds are more suitable to individual saw a post link below

      in Is this regrowth? 8 months ago
      The user shares their experience with hair loss treatments, including oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and a topical lotion for dandruff, expressing dissatisfaction with past treatments like PRP and hair transplants. They seek advice on a DNA test to determine suitable medications and express frustration with dermatologists' advice.

      community Any adderall / vyvanse users here?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      Adderall and Vyvanse may contribute to hair loss by stressing the dopamine system and increasing cortisol levels. Users discuss potential treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for managing hair loss.

      community started RU58841 today and am panicing

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user started using RU58841 for hair loss and experienced anxiety and physical discomfort. Other users suggested avoiding the treatment due to similar side effects and recommended alternative treatments like pyri.

      community Ru-58841 or KX-826 (Pyrilutamide)?

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      Exploring potential treatments for hair loss, with the focus being on comparing RU58841 and Pyrilutamide. Finasteride, Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, microneedling, topical Minoxidil, Biotin, Zinc, Vitamin D and Nizoral are also discussed as part of a treatment stack.

      community Need advice/Insight with hairloss please

      in General  148 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user is concerned about hair thinning and is using minoxidil, considering finasteride, and planning blood tests to rule out deficiencies. They are advised to consult a dermatologist to confirm if androgenic alopecia is the cause before starting finasteride.
      Eliminate/Confirm AGA based on blood report

      community Eliminate/Confirm AGA based on blood report

      in General  126 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 19-year-old male with no family history of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is experiencing hair loss and considering using a topical minoxidil and finasteride mixture. Despite low vitamin D levels and normal DHT serum levels, he seeks confirmation of AGA before starting treatment.

      community Bloodwork after 17 months on finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old male has been using finasteride for 17 months and recently switched to dutasteride. His bloodwork shows increased luteinizing hormone levels, possibly due to increased testosterone, with no side effects and improved libido.

      community 3 years worth of bloodwork on Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      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 I want to be a science experiment

      in Research/Science 9 months ago
      The user plans to use a "nuclear protocol" for hair improvement, including topical minoxidil 12.5%, topical finasteride 0.1%, and tretinoin 0.05%, with microneedling once a week. They have seen improvements with minoxidil and are seeking opinions on their approach to achieve thicker hair.

      community Best available SARD right now?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is considering RU58841 and has been using dutasteride since age 17. They are seeking affordable SARD options, mentioning ASC-J9, GT20029, and AH001.

      community 0.25 alfatradiol or 0.5 Pyrulitamide ?

      in Product  4 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about choosing an anti-androgen for hair loss treatment, with options being alfatradiol and pyrilutamide. Alfatradiol is considered a better choice due to its established use, while pyrilutamide is more experimental.

      community Questions about dutasteride, minoxidil and nuclear option?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user discussed their experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, RU58841, Nizoral, supplements, dermarolling, and minoxidil, which caused significant edema. They also experimented with dutasteride, which led to increased hair loss, and found that Armodafinil reduced minoxidil-related water retention and hair shedding.

      community Pre-Finisteride DHT & Hormone Blood Panel

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the cost and insurance coverage of a comprehensive hormone and DHT blood panel for hair loss, with a focus on finasteride treatment. The user seeks a cheaper alternative to a $700 panel recommended in a video.