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      community 26M Baseline blood work done before Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A person considering finasteride for hair loss checked their hormone levels before starting treatment. They are concerned about the potential increase in estradiol and its effects, as well as the impact on their sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and free testosterone levels.

      community Bloodwork: what to test for?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user has been taking oral Finasteride and topical Essengen 6 Plus for hair loss and is experiencing increased depression. They plan to get bloodwork to check hormone levels and are seeking advice on which tests to include.

      community How does hair loss and recovery work?

      in Chat  12 upvotes 9 months ago
      Hair loss varies due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and other factors. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling.

      community 17 months dut + min + 2800 grafts (5 months)

      in Progress Pictures  80 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user shared progress on hair restoration using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and 2800 grafts, noting significant improvement in hair thickness and coverage. They discussed the importance of continuing DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride post-transplant to prevent further hair thinning.

      community 17 month finasteride update (title)

      in Progress Pictures  51 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride since November 2023, which improved their hair and confidence, and they plan to switch to dutasteride and get a hair transplant. They noticed hair thickening after 3-4 months on finasteride and are considering oral dutasteride and minoxidil for further improvement.