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      community Interpreting pre-finisteride blood panels

      in Chat  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      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 A lot of blood tests that I have done until now (Mainly Hormones).

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including oral and topical Finasteride and Minoxidil, and detailed various blood test results to track hormonal changes. They noted that while DHT levels initially decreased with topical Finasteride, they later increased, but they observed positive results in hair growth.

      community Topical finasteride has affected my hormones

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old experienced hormone changes after using self-made topical finasteride for hair loss, including a 20% decrease in DHT, a 47% increase in testosterone, and a 39% increase in estradiol. The user previously used minoxidil and microneedling but is now seeking ways to balance hormones, possibly through supplements or dosage adjustments.

      community My 6 month journey thus far... 47yo Male.

      in Progress Pictures  415 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 47-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth over six months using 1mg oral finasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, and 1ml 5% topical minoxidil, along with weekly derm stamping. He reported no major side effects, improved prostate health, and increased vascularity, with hair texture changes and minor nasal congestion.

      community 1 year 3 months on Finasteride - Still improving!

      in Progress Pictures  362 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user in their early twenties shared progress after 1 year and 3 months on 1mg daily oral finasteride, reporting no side effects and improvements despite initial shedding. They emphasized the importance of early intervention and noted that results come in waves, with shedding followed by regrowth.