community Does finasteride shed healthy long hair?
User with shoulder-length hair using Finasteride for 5 weeks notices less long hair loss but more short hair loss. They also use keto for sebderm and vitamin D3.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Gained weight on fin but Estradiol is in normal range?
A user gained 10-12 kg after starting finasteride but found their estrogen levels to be within the normal range. They are concerned about potential gynecomastia but are reassured by their lab results.
community One year after FUE HT 3200 grafts
The conversation is about a user's one-year progress after a 3,200 graft FUE hair transplant and their use of oral finasteride and minoxidil. People are impressed with the results and are discussing the effectiveness and cost of the treatment.
community grass fed collagen worked for my alopecia
A woman found that taking grass-fed collagen powder helped with her alopecia, leading to hair regrowth and reduced hair loss. She initially took it for gut issues, not hair, and also noticed improvements in arthritis and reduced bruising.
community Just sharing my holy grails. I have SO many baby hairs. I suffered with telogen effluvium and personally adding in a protein shake a day helped tremendously, I didn’t realize how packed full of vitamins they were. I used TOPICAL minox and had an elevated heart rate
The user experienced an elevated heart rate from using topical Minoxidil and discontinued its use. They found that adding a daily protein shake helped with telogen effluvium.
community Estradiol blood test on fin. Doctor dont want to give me the test.
The user has been taking 0.5 finasteride for 10 months and wants to repeat blood tests, including estradiol. However, their doctor is reluctant to test estradiol, arguing it's typically low in men, and the user is considering seeking a second opinion.
community GT20029 Will Replace Finasteride For Hair Loss
GT20029 shows promise as a topical treatment for hair loss, potentially replacing finasteride for some due to its low systemic exposure and ability to degrade androgen receptors. However, skepticism remains about its long-term efficacy and availability, with some users expressing doubt about new treatments consistently failing to reach the market.
community 4 months Fin 0.3-0.5mg, 5% foam min, dermastamp
A 36-year-old started using finasteride (0.3-0.5mg daily), 5% minoxidil foam, and weekly dermarolling/dermapen treatments to address hair loss. They also began taking supplements for low ferritin and vitamin D, hoping to improve hair thickness and cover a bald spot.
community 6 Month Progress on Oral Fin/ Min
A 22-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and is using oral finasteride and minoxidil chewables, along with microneedling and anti-dandruff shampoo, to manage it. Despite experiencing significant shedding, they remain hopeful for regrowth in the coming months.
community Any good experiences with Alfatradiol ?
Alfatradiol is discussed as a weak 5ARI and estrogen, not as effective as minoxidil, RU58841, or CB-03-01, but a safe alternative for those who can't use finasteride. Users express frustration over the lack of strong FDA-approved topical antiandrogens for hair loss.