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      community hight pre-finasteride estrogen levels

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user with high pre-finasteride estrogen levels is asking if they need to normalize their hormone levels before starting finasteride and whether they should postpone dermarolling until they begin finasteride. The user is 21.5 years old.

      community Added Tretinoin to my my routine and am shedding like crazy.

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for almost 2 years with maintenance but no significant regrowth. After adding tretinoin 2 weeks ago, they experienced increased shedding and are seeking advice on whether this is a positive sign.

      community Minoxidil not working anymore..

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 21-year-old male has been using minoxidil for 2 years but is seeing worsening results. He is seeking alternative treatments, avoiding finasteride due to side effects, and finds rosemary and argan oil ineffective.

      community Fin/Dut shed + other questions

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is preparing for potential future hair loss treatments and currently uses topical minoxidil, derma rolling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are concerned about shedding, side effects, and the possibility of starting finasteride or dutasteride along with testosterone.

      community Has pyrilutamide worked for anybody?

      in Product  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The post discusses the effectiveness of pyrilutamide for hair loss. The user maintains hair with alfatrodial, fluridil, minoxidil, and keto shampoo but is seeking a simpler and cheaper alternative.

      community 8 months into Finasteride and Minoxidil (17M)

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 17-year-old has been using minoxidil, microneedling, and finasteride for hair loss, with added tretinoin for better absorption. They are seeking opinions on their progress and the use of finasteride as a teenager.

      community Please critique my regimen, gentle approach oral/topical

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is taking 0.5mg finasteride and 0.5mg Loniten orally daily, using Eucapil twice weekly, and Minoxidil foam once daily for hair loss. They believe Eucapil effectively stops hair loss despite side effects like breast growth.

      community SAFFLOWER OIL good alternative for Minoxidil?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      Safflower oil is suggested as an alternative to minoxidil for hair growth, with benefits including scalp conditioning and hair strength enhancement. Studies indicate it may also reverse scalp dermatitis, alopecia, and prevent premature grayness.

      community Nanoxidil and finasteride mixning

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user is taking 1 mg finasteride daily with nanoxidil and wants to know how to mix finasteride tablets into a 60 ml nanoxidil bottle for topical use. They are concerned about side effects and considering switching to topical finasteride.

      community Depression, ADHD meds and Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      Finasteride caused anxiety, depression, and hair shedding for the user, leading them to stop taking it. They are now on Lexapro and Adderall for depression and ADHD, and are considering trying topical Finasteride and Minoxidil.

      community 16M Ketoconazol 2% and redensyl

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 16-year-old started using ketoconazole 2% and redensyl for hair loss, as minoxidil and finasteride are not recommended until age 18. They are seeking feedback on whether the treatment is effective or maintaining their hair.

      community Did anyone have any success with Redensyl, Procapil and Capixyl serums on the market ?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about someone switching from Minoxidil and Finasteride to Redensyl, Procapil, and Capixyl serums due to anxiety over potential side effects, and they are inquiring about others' regrowth experiences with these serums. Some doctors in India have prescribed these serums, and the person knows others who are satisfied with the results.

      community Can a HT fix a severe case of diffuse thinning scalp?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has severe diffuse thinning on the scalp and is using finasteride, topical minoxidil, dermarolling, tretinoin, and Nizoral without satisfactory results. They are considering a hair transplant but are concerned about the cost and the number of grafts needed.

      community (Topic) does saw palmetto actually work?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      Saw palmetto can help reduce DHT levels and may work in combination with other supplements like beta sitosterol and pygume, but it's less effective than finasteride. Additional treatments like pumpkin seed extract, zinc, biotin, essential oils, scalp massages, and micro-needling can support hair health, but should not replace existing treatments like finasteride.

      community applying tretinoin and SPF on scalp?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses using tretinoin for hair loss and whether applying SPF on the scalp is necessary if hair covers the treated areas. The user is considering this treatment despite having no completely bald patches.

      community Ru58841 and later response (6+ months) ?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has tried many hair loss treatments including dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, topical finasteride, PRP, and microneedling without much success and is now using RU58841, seeing initial vellus hair growth but no further improvement after 5 months. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of RU58841 after 6-12 months of use.

      community abusing caffeine boosts DHT levels!

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      Caffeine intake may increase DHT levels, but its impact on hair loss is minimal compared to genetic factors. Excessive caffeine can cause health issues, and its effects on hair loss are not directly applicable to humans based on rat studies.

      community Sharing my blood results after 4,5 months of dutasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects and is experiencing fewer side effects with dutasteride, though some scalp itching has occurred. Blood tests show elevated testosterone and estrogen, low DHT, and normal liver and cholesterol levels, leading the user to feel confident in the long-term benefits of dutasteride for hair regrowth.

      community Help!! Finasteride stopped worked after 3 week break

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user who had success with finasteride for hair loss for 4-5 years experienced shedding after a 3-week break. They tried various treatments including different finasteride brands, dutasteride, topical treatments, and supplements, but are still facing hair loss.

      community Steroid injections helped my hair loss but I have AGA?

      in Female  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      A woman with AGA and CTE has been taking multiple hair loss treatments including spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, bicalutamide, birth control, and minoxidil without success. Steroid injections, however, dramatically and immediately stopped her hair loss, though the effect lasts less than a month.