Search
for

    Sort by

    Community Join

    90-120 / 1000+ results

      community My RU58841 Progress / Hair loss journey

      in Progress Pictures  72 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, caffeine shampoo, and topical finasteride. They found RU58841 effective for diffuse thinning but experienced severe hair loss after stopping it; topical finasteride worked well for a receding hairline but caused side effects. They also use a charcoal shampoo and practice scalp massages.
      [object Object]

      community DIY PRP Scalp Injections - wish me luck!

      in Treatment  39 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shared their experience with DIY PRP scalp injections for hair regrowth, using an EZ Injector and other at-home equipment. Another user reported success with at-home PRP treatments for 1.5 years, noting thicker hair and a stable hairline.

      community 1MG Fin 14 Months Results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  160 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user's 14-month journey with finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral to treat hair loss. They experienced some side effects such as ball ache, needing to pee constantly, and less semen, but the results were generally positive.

      community Most Recent Interesting Hairloss Studies: 10% Minox vs 5% Minox / Radio Rrequency Treatment for AA / Topical Ketoconazole / PRP+Minox vs Minox vs PRP / Alopecia as a systemic disease

      in Treatment  86 upvotes 5 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, such as topical minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without minoxidil, ketoconazole, non-abative radio frequency, natural products, finasteride and cortexolone 17 alpha propionate. The post evaluates the efficacy and safety of these treatments in various studies.

      community r/Tressless bros in a nutshell

      in Satire  639 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses personal experiences with hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil and Finasteride, with some users regretting not starting treatment earlier and others experiencing side effects. Some users are considering or have switched to topical formulations due to side effects from oral medications.

      community Topical finasteride has affected my hormones

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  27 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 Any New Findings or Interesting Research?

      in Research/Science  24 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about seeking new research on hair loss treatments beyond the commonly known ones like Minoxidil and Finasteride. Additions to the list of treatments include topical caffeine, alfatradiol, fluridil, stemoxydine, and upcoming treatments like TDM-105795 and verteporfin.

      community Blood work after 4 month topical fin/min

      in Update  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      After 4 months of using topical finasteride and minoxidil, blood tests showed increased E2, Test, and Prolactine levels. The user is concerned about potential side effects like gyno and is seeking advice on managing these values.

      community Blood test results and balding

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using topical Minoxidil and finasteride for 5 months without seeing regrowth, despite ideal blood test results. They are seeking advice on what to do next due to frustration with continued hair loss.

      community Blood Work before starting Fin

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      Blood work is recommended before starting finasteride. Minoxidil and RU58841 are also discussed as treatment options for hair loss.

      community Blood test 3 days after finasteride. Is it ok?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user asked if taking a blood test 3 days after starting finasteride would affect the results for Estradiol, FSH, SHBG, Progesterone, and DHEA-S. The conversation is about the timing of blood tests after beginning finasteride treatment.

      community Blood work of DHT levels before and after using Topical Fin

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared their hair loss journey, detailing the use of topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, and oral Minoxidil. Blood tests showed a decrease in DHT levels after using topical Finasteride, with no side effects but slight hair loss.

      community blood DHT levels shot up after doubling dutasteride dosage

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user increased their dutasteride dosage from 0.5mg to 1mg daily, resulting in a rise in DHT levels from 148 pg/mL to 281 pg/mL, and is considering switching back to finasteride due to continued hair loss. Replies suggest retesting and emphasize the importance of bloodwork before starting treatments.

      community Blood test and low vitamine D what now ?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 20-year-old with thinning hair has low vitamin D and normal testosterone. They are prescribed oral minoxidil and vitamin D, and are questioning if finasteride is also necessary.

      community Is microneedling supposed to be a blood bath? 1mm dermastamp

      in Microneedling  41 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about someone experiencing a lot of bleeding from using a 1.0mm microneedling device for hair loss treatment and asking if it's normal. Various users suggest that the bleeding is excessive and recommend using shorter needles or less pressure, while others share their own microneedling practices with different needle lengths and no bleeding.

      community Blood test before using Fin (Germany)

      in Update  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user sharing their blood test results and questioning if it's okay to start a hair loss treatment with finasteride. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Blood DHT Levels – before and after creatine

      in Research/Science  41 upvotes 1 year ago
      The impact of creatine on DHT levels, and whether it could cause accelerated male pattern baldness (MPB). The user taking a 5 alpha reductase inhibitor found that their DHT levels actually reduced despite taking creatine for nine weeks. Replies suggested looking into testosterone levels as well and debating the safety of creatine use in relation to MPB.
      [object Object]

      community Blood work after one year of fin/dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      After using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, a user's blood tests showed almost unchanged DHT levels and some out-of-range hormone levels. They experienced side effects when taking dutasteride daily and also take supplements that boost testosterone.

      community 26M Baseline blood work done before Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 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 Blood Test Results

      in Update  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 27-year-old male using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dermarolling for hair loss shared blood test results and experienced side effects with Finasteride. Adjusting the Finasteride dosage helped reduce side effects.