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      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 1 month ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community Proposed new pathogenesis model for androgenetic alopecia (AGA)

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 1 year 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 How uninformed the general public is about hair loss

      in Chat  319 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hair loss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.

      community Are carbohydrates needed for hair growth

      in Research/Science  26 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 47-year-old male experienced significant hair loss after losing 37 kg in 6 months on a low-carb diet and started taking biotin, zinc, iron, selenium, and spectral dcn-n. Replies suggest that while carbs are not directly needed for hair growth, they help regulate hormones and nutrient absorption, and rapid weight loss can also contribute to hair loss.

      community High Nicotine use and Hair Loss

      in Chat  77 upvotes 1 month ago
      Heavy nicotine use can lead to hair thinning and loss, but quitting can reverse these effects. The user noticed significant hair regrowth after quitting vaping.

      community high bloodpressure and crown thinning in early 20s

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user with kidney disease and high blood pressure experienced hair thinning, especially around the vertex. They are currently using finasteride and oral minoxidil but are considering whether to resume blood pressure medication despite managing symptoms with diet and exercise.

      community High DHT with finasteride. Help!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      Despite using 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, and other treatments like microneedling, MK-677, and Cialis, hair loss continues with high testosterone and DHT levels. Considering oral dutasteride but concerned about further increasing testosterone levels.

      community High Estrogen causing hair loss?

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 1 year 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 high estrogen levels after 10month fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced high estrogen levels after 10 months of taking 1mg oral finasteride but is happy with hair regrowth. They are considering switching to topical finasteride and are also taking DIM and Zinc supplements.

      community High testosterone and diffuse hairloss

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse hair loss due to high testosterone levels and has tried various treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, nanoxidil, keto/caffeine shampoo, dermarolling, and RU-58841 with limited success. They are seeking advice on safely lowering testosterone levels to manage hair loss.

      community High Dose Niacin Update

      in Update  7 upvotes 6 years ago
      High dose niacin (1000mg daily) seems to have halted hair loss but did not regrow lost hair. The user plans to continue due to additional benefits like lower stress and higher good cholesterol.

      community Dim: high estradiol levels what to do

      in Chat  8 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user is experiencing facial bloating from low-dose topical finasteride due to high estradiol levels and is seeking advice on using DIM to manage this issue, including dosage and brand recommendations.

      community Still high DHT on finasteride

      in Finasteride  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user reports high DHT levels despite taking finasteride and is concerned about inconsistent blood test results. They also take modafinil, vitamin D, and magnesium supplements.

      community Here's the high school I attended. I graduated with a bottle of finasteride.

      in Satire  401 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A user humorously shared that someone at their high school gave out finasteride pills, which introduced them to the drug for their receding hairline. The conversation also touched on the high school's location and appearance, with some users joking about their own hair loss and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

      community 1 month of finasteride sky high estradiol

      in Update  7 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user reported high estradiol levels after one month of using finasteride for hair loss. They discussed potential side effects and adjustments to their treatment plan.

      community I married my high school crush because of balding

      in Satire  1056 upvotes 6 months ago
      A man shared how his baldness led to reconnecting with his high school crush, resulting in marriage. The conversation includes jokes and varied opinions on balding, with no specific treatments mentioned.

      community What to do about High E2 levels on Finasteride?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      User experienced high E2 levels after taking finasteride and sought advice on lowering E2 with supplements like Tonkat ali, Fadogia, and Boron. They also used DIM, zinc, and magnesium but avoided using an AI.

      community Hair loss - Blood work (High DHEAS)

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user has been taking finasteride for 5 months with no improvement in diffuse hair loss and suspects high levels of prolactin, cortisol, progesterone, and DHEAS, as well as iron, might be contributing to the issue. They are also taking vitamin D to address a deficiency.

      community Anybody not respond to high % topical minoxidil, but did switching to oral?

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about someone who did not see results from using 5%, 10%, and 12.5% topical Minoxidil for hair loss and is inquiring if switching to oral Minoxidil helped others who had a similar experience. They are asking for the dosage that was effective for those who saw results with oral Minoxidil.