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      community Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto)

       3 upvotes 6 months ago
      Saw palmetto, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, caused unexpected side effects like breast changes and altered semen consistency, which resolved after stopping its use. Concerns about similar side effects with finasteride or dutasteride were expressed, and another user reported low libido and depression from saw palmetto.

      community My hair after 3 steroid cycles

      in Progress Pictures  27 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their hair progress after three steroid cycles, using 5% minoxidil and 100mg RU58841 daily. They are considering a hair transplant due to paranoia about shedding.

      community Finasteride for women?

       3 upvotes 7 years ago
      Finasteride is sometimes used off-label for women with hair loss, but spironolactone is often recommended first. Minoxidil and estrogen supplements are also mentioned as treatments.

      community My blood tests pre-fin (excluding DHT)

       4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses a user's blood test results before starting finasteride for hair loss, noting low oestradiol and free testosterone levels. The user seeks advice on whether to begin finasteride treatment.

      community What the hell happened to Breezula?

       13 upvotes 1 year ago
      Breezula (clascoterone) Phase 3 hair loss trial results are delayed, with no official updates yet. The acne version is approved, but hair loss results are still pending.

      community TE Shedding for nearly 10 months now

       3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old male experienced significant hair shedding for nearly 10 months, despite using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole, and is concerned about chronic telogen effluvium. He has been supplementing with vitamins and minerals but remains unsure of the cause.

      community when will breezula release their safety checkups

       4 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Breezula, Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Participants express curiosity about Breezula's safety and its steroidal nature.

      community Progress: 1 year mtf hrt, 9 months Min/Fin

      in Transgender  118 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after one year on male-to-female hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and nine months using minoxidil and finasteride. They noted a reduction in body hair and attributed much of the hair regrowth to the addition of minoxidil.

      community Aromatise inhibitor for finasteride-estrogen side effects?

       5 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user experienced mild side effects from 0.5mg finasteride daily, including increased estradiol and minor gynecomastia. They are considering taking a low dose of exemestane to reduce estrogen levels.

      community Duasteride and breast tissue accumulation.

       4 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing breast tissue growth from taking dutasteride and minoxidil, and is considering reducing the dosage or stopping the medication. Suggestions include seeing an endocrinologist, using Raloxifene or Arimidex, and considering topical treatments or surgery if necessary.

      community Don't fall for the fear mongering bros

       1533 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, spironolactone, and estradiol, with concerns about side effects like sexual dysfunction and feminization. Some users prefer hair transplants or shaving over medication due to potential side effects.

      community Regression? Has anyone experienced this?

      in Progress Pictures  46 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and is concerned about regression despite consistent use of finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments. The consensus is that this is likely a temporary shedding phase, and adjustments to the dermarolling frequency are suggested.

      community Finasteride and hormonal tests

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 months ago
      A user has been taking finasteride 1mg for 10 years without side effects but is concerned about high estradiol levels affecting weight loss. Another user suggests using estradiol blockers under medical supervision to manage the levels.

      community High estrogen on finasteride, thoughts?

       37 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 29-year-old male has been using finasteride for hair regrowth but is experiencing side effects like low libido and emotional changes, possibly due to high estrogen levels. Suggestions include weight loss, consulting an endocrinologist, switching to topical treatments, or trying dutasteride.

      community Massive non stop shedding on and off fin (consistent for 2 months)

       4 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 23-year-old male experienced significant hair shedding despite using finasteride inconsistently, and is considering switching to dutasteride. Users suggest taking finasteride more frequently to reduce hormonal fluctuations and potentially stabilize hair loss.

      community This shedding phase is brutal man…

       590 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing a difficult shedding phase after starting a hair loss treatment with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. Despite the shedding, they remain hopeful for regrowth and plan to continue the treatment, encouraged by others' positive results.

      community 22M High Estrogen after blood test

       1 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 22-year-old male with high estrogen levels is considering finasteride for hair loss but is concerned about potential side effects due to his hormone levels and family history of diabetes. Users suggest consulting a doctor, possibly an endocrinologist, and considering lifestyle changes like diet and exercise to address visceral fat and insulin resistance before starting treatment.

      community High Estrogen causing hair loss?

       16 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 24-year-old male using topical finasteride for hair loss is experiencing thinning despite treatment and has high estrogen levels. He is seeking advice on whether high estrogen could be causing hair loss and how others with high estrogen levels have addressed it.

      community 8 months of hair / scalp regrowth

       1070 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 8 months on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) without using minoxidil or finasteride. Previous use of dutasteride showed no results.

      community Serioxyl / Stemoxydine no longer available

       4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Stemoxydine is no longer available on Amazon in the US, and users discuss alternatives for making topical finasteride. OP cannot use minoxidil due to side effects and seeks other solutions.

      community Oral minoxidil - how important is dermastamping?

      10 months ago
      A trans woman is using 10 mg oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and estradiol for hair regrowth and is also doing dermastamping despite the pain. Users discuss the benefits of dermastamping for serum absorption and hair follicle stimulation, with some expressing surprise at the high minoxidil dosage.

      community Help me understand hair/shed cycles. After 6 months of Fin, losing ground again

       15 upvotes 4 years ago
      After 6 months of using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling, the user experienced hair regrowth but then noticed a significant shed, returning to the initial state of hair loss. Another user responded that shedding every 6-8 months is normal when using finasteride and advised to continue the treatment for thicker hair regrowth.