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    Glossary Hemodialysis

    medical procedure filtering blood for kidney failure patients

    Hemodialysis, often abbreviated as HD, is a medical procedure used to treat kidney failure by filtering waste products and excess fluids from the blood. This process involves diverting blood from the body into a machine called a dialyzer, which acts as an artificial kidney, before returning the cleaned blood back to the body.

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      community Warning: Minoxidil usage around pets

      in Minoxidil  454 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil is highly toxic to pets, especially cats and dogs, even in small amounts. Many users have switched to oral minoxidil to prevent accidental exposure to their pets.

      community HT booked, taking finasteride and losing ground?

       1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss despite taking finasteride and has a hair transplant scheduled. They experience scalp itching and burning, which hasn't been relieved by various treatments, and another user suggests using ghk-cu & ahk-cu serum and Koshine kx-826/pyrilutamide for relief.

      community Dutasteride mesotherapy to lower dut dose

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user considering reducing their dutasteride dose due to side effects like lower libido and watery semen. They plan to use dutasteride mesotherapy every three months to maintain hair while reducing systemic DHT suppression.

      community Important blood values on Dut?

       7 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about a user planning a blood test to monitor health while on hair loss treatments: Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Dutasteride. Recommendations include testing for androgens, thyroid function, micronutrients, and basic health markers, with additional suggestions for PSA, prolactin, and estradiol.

      community Finasteride and kidney function

       2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced kidney-related symptoms after taking finasteride and plans to consult a doctor for tests. They are considering switching to dutasteride if finasteride is the cause of their issues.

      community 2 years on fin - switching to dut and treating SD

       44 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user plans to switch from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and is treating seborrheic dermatitis with Nizoral and Stanhome Balance shampoos. They are considering trying Vichy Psolution shampoo and Ciclopirox, and are dealing with challenges due to Vietnam's humidity.

      community Thoughts on Dutasteride mesotherapy

       6 upvotes 3 years ago
      Dutasteride mesotherapy involves micro injections every 3 months to reduce side effects compared to regular finasteride. The discussion focuses on its effectiveness and safety for hair loss treatment.

      community Dutasteride mesotherapy alongside oral fin and dut?

       2 upvotes 8 months ago
      Dutasteride mesotherapy, combined with peptides and exosomes, is being considered for hair loss treatment. One user suggests that oral finasteride or dutasteride mesotherapy may not be necessary if already taking oral dutasteride.

      community Going to inject NAD+ and GHL-Cu into Scalp for a few months

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a user's plan to inject NAD+ and GHK-Cu into their scalp to improve hair health, with concerns raised about the risks of infection and necrosis. Alternatives like finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, oral minoxidil, and scalp massages are suggested.

      community Water hardness and hair looseness

       10 upvotes 7 years ago
      Hard water may contribute to hair loss. Using a showerhead filter improved hair retention and reduced hair fallout with white bulbs.

      community Micro needling and ptd-dbm progress

       4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about using micro needling and PTD-DBM for hair loss treatment. The user applies PTD-DBM drops on weekdays and performs micro needling weekly.

      community At Home Dutasteride Mesotherapy

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is starting Dutasteride mesotherapy and seeks advice on whether to apply the solution immediately after microneedling or wait 12-24 hours. They couldn't find instructions for first-timers.

      community Why dutasteride mesotherapy not popular?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  24 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dutasteride mesotherapy, an injection treatment for hair loss done monthly, is discussed as an alternative to daily oral treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. It's not popular due to its higher cost, inconvenience, and the discomfort of scalp injections.

      community Any treatment not nuking systemic DHT levels?

       16 upvotes 6 months ago
      Hair loss treatments that avoid significantly lowering systemic DHT levels, focusing on topical options like dutasteride mesotherapy, minoxidil, and ketoconazole. The user is exploring alternatives like KX-826 and RU58841 due to concerns about hormone levels.

      community Wonder if anyone has tried not just Dutasteride, but the Dutasteride mesotherapy treatments?

       3 upvotes 6 months ago
      Dutasteride mesotherapy is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss, with some users suggesting it offers a slight boost when combined with oral minoxidil, though it's costly. Concerns about side effects and systemic absorption are noted, with alternatives like topical dutasteride and microneedling suggested for home use.

      community We are manipulating our hormones, surely it's prudent to track bloodwork ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  64 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses whether individuals using hair loss treatments like Dutasteride (Dut) or Finasteride (Fin) should regularly check their hormone levels through bloodwork. Some argue it's important to monitor the effects of these medications on hormone levels, while others believe it's unnecessary if there are no side effects, citing cost and practicality concerns.

      community OFFICIAL Multi-Center Verteporfin Trial Recruitment

       251 upvotes 1 year ago
      Recruitment for a verteporfin trial and a separate hair cloning trial using verteporfin and other methods is underway, with locations in Jordan, NYC, Beverly Hills, and Memphis. Dr. Bloxham is conducting the hair cloning trial, and interested participants are encouraged to contact him directly.

      community Blood work for 3years fin/ DUT

       5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user added dutasteride once a week for three months and shared blood work results, noting low vitamin D. Another user mentioned experiencing hair thinning while on the same treatment.

      community Dutasteride mesotherapy doesn’t impact your bodies serum hormone levels?

       2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride mesotherapy may stabilize hair loss and improve hair without significantly affecting serum DHT levels, but it can still have systemic effects. Users discuss using topical and oral dutasteride, with some experiencing side effects and considering hair transplants.

      community Dut once a week vs finaster 0.25mg daily? What maintains better?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding after reducing finasteride to 0.25mg daily and taking dutasteride once a week. They are considering adding KX-826 to their regimen and are seeking advice on whether to increase dutasteride frequency or return to finasteride.