A 19-year-old experienced significantly lowtestosterone levels after one month of taking finasteride. Suggestions included checking test units, retesting, and exploring other potential causes.
The user has lowtestosterone and DHT levels and is considering taking finasteride for Norwood 2 hair loss with diffuse thinning. They are seeking advice on whether low DHT indicates high sensitivity to DHT in the scalp and opinions on their lab values.
The conversation discusses the confusion over lowtestosterone potentially causing hair loss, with users sharing personal experiences and knowledge about hair loss treatments like Finasteride. Some users suggest that hair follicle sensitivity to DHT, not testosterone levels, is the key factor in balding, and others discuss the side effects of hair loss medications.
A woman experiencing hair loss due to high testosterone and low vitamin D is using treatments like Dutasteride, Rogaine, zinc, ketoconazole shampoo, dermastamp, iRestore, multivitamins, scalp massager, and vitamin D. She plans to switch to oral Minoxidil under medical supervision.
A 24-year-old with a history of hair loss, lowtestosterone, and other health issues is seeking advice on treatments. They are considering options like topical and oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, PRP therapy, tretinoin, and microneedling.