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      community What blood exams should I do on dut/oral min

      in Chat  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user checked iron, ferritin, B12, zinc, testosterone, DHT, and estrogens to understand hair loss causes and the effects of dutasteride. They also noted increased heart rate and paleness with oral minoxidil.

      community Got my DHT levels checked. 38 year old female. Still losing hair.

      in Female  10 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 38-year-old female is experiencing hair loss despite having almost undetectable DHT levels after using dutasteride. Suggestions include checking for PCOS, thyroid issues, adjusting diet, considering the impact of birth control, and trying treatments like tretinoin, redensyl, retinol, and minoxidil with derma stamping.

      community 1 year and 2 months on fin and no regrowth

      in Chat  13 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has seen no regrowth after 1 year and 2 months on finasteride, despite increasing the dose, and is inquiring about the potential of future treatments like verteporfin and gt20029 for hair regrowth.

      community Female male-pattern AGA- seeking help

      in Female  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      A female with male-pattern hair loss (AGA) is seeking help after unsuccessful treatments with spironolactone and supplements, and is considering oral minoxidil and finasteride despite concerns about medication side effects. She has ruled out hormonal birth control and PRP/PRFM, and is looking into further medical advice due to abnormal lab results.

      community Compounding for topical formulations?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the high cost of a topical hair loss treatment from Happy Head, which contains finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone. The user is seeking cheaper alternatives, specifically asking if there are compounding pharmacies that can recreate the same or similar formulation.

      community Fin/dut increase in estrogen and autoimmune diseases

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the link between increased estrogen and autoimmune diseases, with a focus on avoiding soy and milk. It also mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.

      community The hardest hair protocol ever!

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil to slow down aggressive hair loss but is still experiencing hair shedding due to high testosterone levels. They plan to use ostarine to lower testosterone and prevent hair loss while maintaining muscle mass, and will continue using the other treatments.

      community Help interpreting pre-fin bloodwork

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 20-year-old male is unsure how to interpret his bloodwork results and whether he should take finasteride for hair loss. His bloodwork shows borderline high levels of albumin and testosterone, and high progesterone, but normal levels of other hormones.

      community I am RESTLESS and not STRESSLESS due to my issues of TRESSLESS :(

      in Female  15 upvotes 3 years ago
      A female user is experiencing severe hair loss, especially at the crown and front, with broken and dull hair despite using Moroccan oil, shea moisture shampoo, and coconut oil. She seeks recommendations for a clinic or doctor as previous doctors attributed the issue to stress but offered no solutions.

      community About your erections on finasteride

      in Finasteride  13 upvotes 7 years ago
      People worrying about hair loss and the effects of Finasteride on erections, which a transgirl has experienced no change from taking it with other medications. The discussion suggests that people should stop worrying so much.

      community Any updates or news on Gt20029?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      There are no updates on GT20029, and concerns about its safety and effectiveness remain. The phase III trial has not started, and there are no new studies or data releases.

      community Blood work after 4 month topical fin/min

      in Update  7 upvotes 2 months ago
      After 4 months of using topical finasteride and minoxidil, blood tests showed increased E2, Test, and Prolactine levels. The user is concerned about potential side effects like gyno and is seeking advice on managing these values.

      community How does hair loss and recovery work?

      in Chat  12 upvotes 2 months ago
      Hair loss varies due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and other factors. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling.

      community Can rosemary oil cause gynaecomastia?

      in Microneedling 2 months ago
      A user is concerned that using rosemary oil after microneedling might cause gynaecomastia due to increased absorption and potential DHT blocking. Other users believe rosemary oil is unlikely to affect hormones or cause gynaecomastia.

      community Fin/Dut shed + other questions

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is preparing for potential future hair loss treatments and currently uses topical minoxidil, derma rolling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are concerned about shedding, side effects, and the possibility of starting finasteride or dutasteride along with testosterone.

      community Oxytocin, empathy, hair, and cinnamon

      in General  87 upvotes 3 months ago
      Low oxytocin levels in hair are linked to reduced empathy and may affect hair growth. Cinnamic acid can promote hair growth by activating oxytocin receptors.

      community Dht normal after taking fin and then dut

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been taking dutasteride for 8 months and finasteride before that, with normal DHT levels but high estradiol and prolactin, leading to sexual side effects. The user is disappointed with these results.