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      community If you're worried that you're beginning to develop gyno on fin...

       32 upvotes 3 months ago
      Finasteride can cause gynecomastia due to increased estrogen from reduced DHT conversion, which some users manage by losing weight and taking supplements like DIM and calcium D-glucarate. Users discuss various experiences with finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, noting side effects and strategies to mitigate them, including switching medications and considering surgery.

      community Increasing GH and IGF-1 for Increased Growth/Reduced Hair Loss?

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      Increasing IGF-1 may help hair growth, but it could also increase hair loss in people with high testosterone. Treatments discussed include l-arginine, glutamine, vanadium, Deer Antler Velvet, ATP, Cocarboxylase, l-carnitine, and Mk677.

      community Guide To Finasteride and Avoiding Side Effects

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation provides a guide on using finasteride for hair loss, suggesting to start with a quarter of a 1mg pill daily after ensuring estradiol levels are within a specific range, and potentially increasing the dose if no side effects occur. It also recommends supplements like DIM, Calcium d-glucarate, and Zinc to manage high estradiol levels and side effects from finasteride.

      community Organic Self Tanner on bald Scalp?

       1 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is using topical minoxidil and finasteride, along with daily derma rolling, and is considering using an organic self-tanner on their shaved scalp. They seek advice on whether the self-tanner's ingredients could harm hair regrowth.

      community Best supplements to take while on fin to avoid sides?

       25 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses using zinc and iron supplements to mitigate side effects of finasteride. It also mentions that shedding is a normal part of the process and suggests a healthy diet, exercise, and sleep to support hair health.

      community Hair regrowth without drugs (99% natural) 25M

       528 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their experience with hair regrowth using supplements like NAC and DIM, and briefly using minoxidil with microneedling. They reported some improvement in hair density, but the community questioned the effectiveness compared to traditional treatments like finasteride.

      community Huge anxiety after taking finasteride

      in Treatment  25 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experiences severe anxiety and physical symptoms after taking finasteride and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments since dutasteride is unavailable. They suspect an allergic reaction to finasteride and have stopped using it.

      community 18 months Dut - Shed after shed without any gains

      in Update  115 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride caused persistent hair shedding and no improvement for 18 months, leading to a switch back to finasteride. The user also uses oral minoxidil and plans to focus on better scalp health.

      community Feminizing Hormons wet through the roof with Finasterid

       29 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user experienced increased estrogen levels after 11 months on finasteride, leading to concerns about feminizing effects. They plan to reduce the finasteride dosage and consider using an aromatase inhibitor to manage estrogen levels.

      community Quit finasteride after 15+ years

       972 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user stopped finasteride after 15 years due to severe side effects, which improved after quitting. They maintained most of their hair and are considering alternatives like topical treatments or RU58841.

      community What an amazing time to be alive

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  187 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses a user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically topical finasteride, minoxidil, and micro-needling, and their plan to switch to oral versions and add Dutasteride. The conversation includes various responses, with some users sharing their own experiences and side effects, and others expressing desire for a more permanent hair loss solution.

      community Did somebody of you start to go in the gym during your hairloss fight?

       29 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old paused weightlifting due to hair loss concerns, using finasteride to improve hair condition. Others advised continuing gym workouts while using finasteride, as it doesn't harm hair, and emphasized focusing on fitness and confidence.

      community Amplifica and AMP-303 clinical phase 1

       9 upvotes 2 years ago
      Amplifica is testing a compound called AMP-303 for hair loss, but it's not Scube3 or osteopontin. The timing for the results from the clinical trial is unknown.

      community ASATONA AG and "Asatex"

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses Melatonin's potential benefits for AGA and a product called "Asatex" by ASATONA AG. The company was uncooperative when contacted for purchase inquiries.

      community DLQ01: A Better "Minoxidil" PGF2a synthetic analogue.

       3 upvotes 1 year ago
      DLQ01, a prostaglandin F2α analog, shows promise for hair growth by directly stimulating PGE2/PGF receptors without needing conversion, and can be combined with minoxidil and retinoids like tretinoin for enhanced effectiveness. Minoxidil's efficacy may be reduced by COX-1 inhibitors, but using prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost or Bimatoprost can help maintain its effectiveness.

      community Glycine and it's effects on DHT?

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Glycine may upregulate 5AR, potentially affecting hair. Users suggest using Finasteride to manage hair loss concerns.

      community Targeting multiple AGA mechanisms with commonly available substances

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses using a multimodal approach to treat androgenic alopecia, including substances like gamma-linolenic acid, DHA, sulforaphane, melatonin, cetirizine, astaxanthin, fisetin, apigenin, curcumin, limonene, genistein, and berberine. Users also mention using ketoconazole, minoxidil, and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) as part of their hair loss treatment regimens.

      community Musely s Exosome formulation looks interesting

       14 upvotes 1 year ago
      Exosomes, cetirizine, melatonin, latanoprost, and caffeine are discussed as potential hair loss treatments. There is skepticism about the effectiveness of exosomes, especially in topical form, but some users report positive results.

      community GT20029 China Phase II Trial For AGA Reached Primary Endpoint

       133 upvotes 2 years ago
      The GT20029 tincture, a topical androgen receptor degrader, showed significant hair growth and good safety in a China Phase II trial for male androgenetic alopecia (AGA), with the 1% dose twice weekly identified as optimal. The company plans to initiate Phase III trials in China and Phase II in the U.S., and the treatment also shows promise for acne.