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      community Im struggling with sebderm need help

       3 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is struggling with seborrheic dermatitis and plans to try ciclopirox olamine after finding ketoconazole too drying. They are also using finasteride daily.

      community The Biggest Concern That I Have For Oral Minoxidil: Cardiac Hypertrophy

       26 upvotes 3 years ago
      Oral minoxidil can cause serious heart issues like cardiac hypertrophy and arrhythmias, prompting some users to reduce dosage or switch to topical treatments. Despite significant hair regrowth, side effects such as shortness of breath and chest pains are common concerns.

      community CRAZY HIGH? 1% Fin 0.3% GHK-CU topical perscription

       2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses concerns about using a high concentration of 1% topical finasteride for hairline balding, with some users suggesting starting with a lower dose. It also mentions the use of GHK-CU peptide and the importance of considering the formulation to avoid excessive absorption.

      community Losing hairs on aggressive treatment.

      in Transgender  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using estradiol, bicalutamide, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil. They stopped minoxidil temporarily, which worsened their condition, and are considering oral minoxidil but are concerned about side effects and cost.

      community HT booked, taking finasteride and losing ground?

       1 upvotes 7 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 DHT levels went up after 6 months of finasteride usage.

       22 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Finasteride's effectiveness may be reduced due to heat exposure, affecting DHT levels. Testing methods and medication storage conditions are likely factors in the unchanged DHT levels.

      community Hair looks extremely thin under sunlight!

      in Chat  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning is using oral minoxidil and finasteride but notices his hair looks thin in sunlight. Suggestions include using hair products, considering topical minoxidil, addressing seborrheic dermatitis, and possibly trying dutasteride or a hair transplant.

      community Topical Minoxidil causes this face puffiness?

       32 upvotes 1 week ago
      A user is concerned about facial puffiness potentially caused by minoxidil, but others suggest it might be due to aging, lighting, or water retention. The user has been using topical minoxidil for 8 months and recently started oral minoxidil, noticing changes in facial appearance.

      community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

       63 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

      community minoxidil two month update, unwanted hair growth is crazy

       6 upvotes 3 years ago
      Minoxidil use led to unwanted hair growth, but stopping the treatment was not an option due to positive effects on hairline growth. Reducing the dose and using salicylic acid were considered to manage side effects.

      community Severe dry eye: finasteride vs dutasteride

       8 upvotes 5 years ago
      Woman uses antiandrogens for hair thinning prevention, experiences severe dry eye with finasteride. Asks if dutasteride could be better despite potential for worse dry eye.

      community Is anyone else allergic to Minoxidil

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced a painful rash from both liquid and foam minoxidil, suggesting an allergy to minoxidil itself. They are seeking others with similar experiences.

      community Huge hair shedding on Astaxanthin.

       2 upvotes 5 months ago
      Astaxanthin may cause increased hair shedding, affecting even transplanted hair and eyebrows. The user has tried various treatments for androgenic alopecia, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community I think I gave myself congestive heart failure

       5 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user experienced severe side effects, including symptoms of congestive heart failure, after using excessive doses of minoxidil for beard growth. They stopped using it due to financial reasons, but still suffer from lingering symptoms and are advised to seek medical attention.

      community CB-03-01 / Breezula Personal Results

       17 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user shared their experience with CB-03-01 (Breezula/Clascoterone) for hair loss, noting reduced shedding and improved hair appearance but experiencing significant sleep disturbances and low energy due to HPA axis suppression. They decided to stop using it due to these side effects and are waiting for GT20029 as an alternative.

      community How much shedding on dutasteride is too much? Really stressed out.

       5 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding after switching from finasteride to dutasteride, which was attributed to telogen effluvium likely worsened by stress and an abrupt medication change. The user returned to finasteride and started oral minoxidil, resulting in hair recovery to 80-90% of its original state.

      community minoxidil without propylene glycol?

       7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil without propylene glycol is sought to avoid dermatitis, with Rogaine foam and Tecflox suggested as alternatives. Users discuss using foam to prevent irritation and suggest heating it for easier application.

      community Highest DHT level you’ve seen?

      in Update  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses starting finasteride 1mg daily for hair loss and mentions a high baseline DHT level. Users comment on the unusually high DHT level and its potential causes.