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      community My Estradiol was 52 pg/mL (high) should I avoid topical Fin?

       3 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses concerns about starting topical finasteride due to high estradiol levels and the potential risk of gynecomastia. Suggestions include using ultrasensitive estradiol tests and considering aromatase inhibitors like zinc, ZMA, or DIM supplements.

      community Is this finally regrowth at my temples?!

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user switched from topical to oral finasteride and minoxidil, noticing thicker and longer baby hairs, suggesting potential regrowth at the temples. Other users agree it looks like a sign of success.

      community The 'DHT itch' is real - notes from a casual bodybuilder

      in Chat  115 upvotes 1 year ago
      The "DHT itch" is real and likely due to inflammation at the hair follicle, exacerbated by increased testosterone or androgens. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, minoxidil, finasteride, and various topical solutions.

      community 2ddr thread, I'll try to add to it monthly

       19 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a hair loss regimen involving 2ddr applied twice daily, tretinoin weekly, and occasionally micro-needling. They report feeling increased scalp thickness and seeing some hair growth progress.

      community Estradiol mesotherapy / idea feedback

       5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using estradiol mesotherapy to replicate hormone replacement therapy results while minimizing systemic exposure. It also covers the use of Spironolactone cream, which reportedly has no systemic side effects, and the potential risks of using bicalutamide and Spironolactone in men.

      community Day 1 vs Day 168 (today) of defeating the norwood reaper

       1528 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user achieved significant hair regrowth using topical 5% minoxidil and oral 1mg finasteride daily, especially around the temples. They experienced minimal side effects, with initial difficulty maintaining erections that resolved after a few weeks.

      community Oral Minoxidil Changes to Vellus Hair

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A person in their early 30s has been using finasteride for about 10 years and recently started oral minoxidil, vitamin chewables, and dermarolling to address hair loss. They noticed pigmented vellus hairs and potential regrowth, questioning if oral minoxidil is more effective than topical due to enzyme differences.

      community The temporal peak - the often forgotten part in transplants?

      in Transplants  88 upvotes 1 year ago
      Temporal peaks are crucial for a natural-looking hair transplant, but they are challenging to achieve due to the need for precise angles and appropriate hair thickness. Many users emphasize the importance of finding a skilled surgeon and using finasteride to maintain hairline stability.

      community Oral > Topical Dut Switch + 7000 grafts FUE results

       3 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 31-year-old male switched from oral to topical dutasteride due to side effects and reduced oral minoxidil dosage after a 7000 graft hair transplant. He added dermastamping, topical retinol, and caffeine, seeking advice on the effectiveness of his new regimen.

      community Terminal hairs growing in, but derm still says I’m going to go bald in the years to come??

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

       413 upvotes 1 year ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community 52 year old norwood 6 vellus to terminal, 5 months progress

       12 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 52-year-old with Norwood 6 hair loss shows progress after 5 months using topical dutasteride, LLLT, copper peptides, Ulo serum, Minoxidil, cetirizine, and microneedling. Native hair is regrowing from vellus to terminal, with increased density in previously bald areas.

      community Pelage Recruiting Now for Phase 2

       11 upvotes 2 years ago
      Pelage is recruiting for phase 2 trials, showing promise for treating bald regions. The discussion highlights its potential effectiveness based on its mechanism of action.

      community DHT levels after 10 months on dut 0.5 ed, how is this even possible?

       2 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user experienced accelerated hairline recession after adding dutasteride to their regimen of topical finasteride and minoxidil, despite reduced hair shedding. They were informed that ELISA testing for DHT levels can be highly inaccurate.

      community Looks like a real cure to the root of baldness (DHT-induced senescence) was proven earlier this year

       737 upvotes 3 years ago
      A study that outlines the full model for androgenic alopecia (AGA) which links DHT to cellular senescence in dermal papilla cells, and suggests black chokeberry as a source of cyanidin 3-O-arabinoside polyphenol with potential anti-oxidant properties that could reverse this process. The post encourages reaching out to experts in anti-aging and longevity to research treatments involving the polyphenol.

      community (37M) Major progress! One side significantly better than the other, but I have a theory.

       25 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 37-year-old man reports significant hair regrowth using a regimen of topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, derma rolling, and saw palmetto shampoo, but notices uneven progress between the sides of his head. He theorizes that sleeping on one side might affect hair growth, but others suggest it could be unrelated to sleeping habits.

      community Are these all vellus hairs that will go terminal?

       5 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is using oral minoxidil, ghk-cu, and HGH for hair regrowth, noticing small vellus hairs on the crown. They avoid traditional DHT blockers like finasteride due to side effects, despite skepticism from others about the effectiveness of ghk-cu.

      community Two Shedding Cycles? Telogen effluvium or not?

       4 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user experienced significant hair loss after extended fasting, initially thought to be Telogen Effluvium, but later suspected male pattern baldness. They tried finasteride briefly but stopped due to concerns about side effects, and are unsure if the hair loss is due to Telogen Effluvium or another cause.

      community Proposed new pathogenesis model for androgenetic alopecia (AGA)

       7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses a new model for understanding androgenetic alopecia (AGA), linking it to dietary and lifestyle factors similar to PCOS, and highlighting the role of DHT, vascular damage, and inflammation. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Why do we get bald from evolutionary perspective

      in Chat  213 upvotes 1 year ago
      Baldness is not an evolutionary disadvantage because it occurs after reproductive age. Treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are used for androgenetic alopecia but don't address the root cause.