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GlossaryIron Levels (Iron Concentration)

amount of iron present in the bloodstream

Iron levels, also known as serum iron or blood iron levels, refer to the amount of iron present in the bloodstream. Iron is a crucial mineral that plays a vital role in producing hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Maintaining proper iron levels is essential for overall health, as both iron deficiency and excess can lead to serious health issues, including anemia and organ damage, respectively.

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

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 25 upvotes 4 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 New Study and Product: Tomorrowlabs HSF

in Research/Science 7 upvotes 1 year ago

New product Tomorrowlabs HSF targets hair loss through HIF pathway indirectly by removing scalp iron. Minoxidil and Stemoxydine also relate to HIF pathway.

community Bryan (the guy who reversed aging) shares treatment that reversed his hair loss

in Treatment 1065 upvotes 2 weeks ago

A person improved hair loss from Norwood 3 to Norwood 2 using a topical formula with minoxidil, dutasteride, and tretinoin, plus oral minoxidil and red light therapy. There is skepticism about the treatment's effectiveness and concerns about misleading comparison photos.

community No regrowth after oral min, topical fin, min, and tret: Aggressive diffuse/hairline recession in 2 years

in Is this regrowth? 114 upvotes 2 months ago

A user experienced no hair regrowth after using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, and reported side effects from oral finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride or using hair fibers for better results.

community 7 months on just topical finasteride (caretopic)

in Progress Pictures 52 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared their 7-month progress using only topical finasteride for hair loss. They recently started a new, non-FDA treatment and will evaluate its effectiveness in 6 months.

community Next month marks 2 years on Dutasteride. When does it start working?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 36 upvotes 5 months ago

A user has been on dutasteride for nearly 2 years with no improvement in hair loss, expressing frustration. Other users suggest checking for other health conditions, getting bloodwork, and considering stopping TRT or trying finasteride.

community 8-9 Month Update. 24M Korean Diffuse Thinner

in Progress Pictures 311 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation discusses a 24-year-old Korean man's progress with hair loss treatments over 8-9 months, with specific treatments not mentioned due to redacted information. Users are commenting on the effectiveness and inquiring if Asians have better results with hair loss treatments.

community I Think it is Over for me Bros. I'm Cooked.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 49 upvotes 1 month ago

A 24-year-old user tried finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dutasteride for hair loss but saw no improvement and was advised by their dermatologist to accept baldness. Other users suggested alternative treatments like RU58841, pyrilutamide, microneedling, and checking for underlying conditions or lifestyle factors.

community 3 month progress on Minoxidil 5% only.

in Is this regrowth? 1034 upvotes 6 months ago

A user is pleased with their hair regrowth after 3 months using Minoxidil 5%. They plan to start Finasteride upon returning home, and others discuss the importance of consistency and patience with hair loss treatments.

community Bloodwork reports just came in

in Update 23 upvotes 1 year ago

A 21-year-old male suffering from male pattern baldness is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, and oral minoxidil. His bloodwork shows normal DHT levels and slightly high testosterone, leading to discussions about the role of DHT sensitivity in hair loss, the potential impact of finasteride on his DHT levels, and the suggestion to proceed with oral finasteride due to his high testosterone.

community Minoxidil seems to not work anymore this sucks

in Progress Pictures 32 upvotes 1 year ago

A user reported that Minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, stopped working for them despite initial success. Other users suggested not taking breaks from the treatment, checking for fake products, trying microneedling, using oral Minoxidil, combining Minoxidil with tretinoin, and using finasteride.

community Has anyone seen this study before? It claims that B6+Zinc can inhibit 5ar activity

in Technology 78 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses using B6 and Zinc to inhibit 5ar activity, similar to Fin and Dut. Minoxidil is mentioned as a supplementary treatment.

community PSA: Get your Vitamin D levels checked!

in Treatment 113 upvotes 1 year ago

A user improved their hair health by taking 50,000 IU of vitamin D3 weekly due to a deficiency. Others discussed the potential link between vitamin D and hair growth, with some sharing similar experiences and emphasizing the importance of monitoring vitamin D levels and consulting with doctors.

community Saying creatine causes loss on fin/dut makes no sense and this is why

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 42 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation discusses whether creatine causes hair loss for those using finasteride or dutasteride, with some suggesting creatine might increase DHT or upregulate androgen receptors, potentially leading to hair loss. Others argue the evidence is not conclusive, citing limited studies and personal anecdotes, with some avoiding creatine as a precaution.

community Titanium Dioxide Free Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 24 upvotes 10 months ago

A user is seeking a titanium dioxide-free finasteride pill due to health concerns. They have not found a suitable supplier yet.

community Anyone here going the “natural” route?

in Scalp Massage 48 upvotes 2 years ago

People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.

community DIY treatment... Shedding completely stopped after 1.5 yrs

in Treatment 247 upvotes 2 years ago

Vitamin C mixed with shampoo stopped shedding and promoted hair regrowth after 1.5 years. Both the person and their wife experienced significant hair loss reduction with this method.

community 1ish year on fin and no improvement

in Is this regrowth? 86 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The user has been using finasteride for over a year without improvement and recently started oral minoxidil. Suggestions include trying dutasteride and continuing minoxidil for potential regrowth.

community If you gentlemen are balding like myself, I encourage you to try shaving.

in Shaved/buzzed 1594 upvotes 1 month ago

A user encouraged others experiencing hair loss to try shaving their heads, sharing their own positive experience despite briefly using finasteride and natural methods. Responses were mixed, with some supporting the decision and others suggesting treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while many commented on the appearance changes.

community Have been on treatment for close to two years, need to know if I should continue or take dut

in Progress Pictures 52 upvotes 2 months ago

A 22-year-old male has been using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and oral minoxidil for hair loss but sees minimal improvement and is considering adding dutasteride. Users suggest additional treatments like dermarolling, PRP, and consulting a dermatologist, or considering a hair transplant.

community Just popped my first fin, excited as hell!

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 154 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared their excitement about starting finasteride for hair loss after trying various ineffective methods. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride, including shedding phases and side effects, with one mentioning using topical finasteride and minoxidil.

community Why is it that low testosterone causes hair loss as well? How can I be balding?

in Chat 158 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses the confusion over low testosterone potentially causing hair loss, with users sharing personal experiences and knowledge about hair loss treatments like Finasteride. Some users suggest that hair follicle sensitivity to DHT, not testosterone levels, is the key factor in balding, and others discuss the side effects of hair loss medications.

community Sublingual Minoxidil - Cure to Hairloss?

in Minoxidil 583 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the potential benefits of sublingual minoxidil for hair loss treatment. It suggests that sublingual minoxidil, which bypasses the liver, may have fewer side effects, greater bioavailability, and could be more effective than oral minoxidil.

community 2.5 years progress (fin)(min). Recently switched to dutasteride and oral min once a day. Dut (1/07/2022) oral min (3/15/2022)

in Progress Pictures 38 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, biotin and micro needling; the user is concerned about their hairline after switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Responses suggest that this could be just a shed and offers advice on how to possibly address it.

community Vitamin C and hair growth PH levels

in Product 34 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about using vitamin C and Magnesium L-Threonate for hair growth by reducing DHT binding to dermal papilla cells. The original post about vitamin C's pH levels and sebum control was possibly removed by a moderator.

community 3α-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase community driven study, not anytime soon guys.

in Research/Science 106 upvotes 3 years ago

High cost of studying 3α-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase in hair loss led to suggestions of crowdfunding for research. Users discussed using Procyanidin B2/melatonin topical treatment and tracking funds with blockchain.

community Dutasteride 1 year regression. Depressing. (With pictures for proof)

in Progress Pictures 14 upvotes 10 months ago

A user shared their experience of hair loss progression after one year on dutasteride, expressing disappointment with no improvement and considering other treatments like RU58841. Other users offered mixed responses, some seeing no change, others suggesting the hair loss might have been worse without treatment, and discussing the role of testosterone and DHT in hair loss.

community If Minoxidil Beards are permanent, why should Finasteride be unable to keep Minoxidil Gains on the scalp?

in Minoxidil 104 upvotes 1 year ago

Whether Finasteride can keep alive the hair gained by Minoxidil after quitting it, and why beard hairs are not as susceptible to miniaturization. It is suggested that scalp hair may be dependent on Minoxidil and that DHT could be countered with Finasteride to some extent, but there is no definitive data proving this.

community Boys I am just a gonner. What on earth is my scalp even going through. Looks like world war 3. Pyril 3 months. Topical melitonin/progesterone/fin, dut, fin, oral min, laser trash, anus stimulation. Nothing. Donor area is decimated 😂.

in Progress Pictures 83 upvotes 1 year ago

Treating Seborrheic Dermatitis, a fungal scalp condition which can cause hair loss. Treatments discussed include antifungal shampoos, cold showers, exfoliating the scalp, taking Vitamin D, and stimulating the prostate through the anus.

community Dut (2years) / RU58841 (5 months) / Oral Min (1 year)

in Progress Pictures 233 upvotes 1 year ago

User discusses hair loss treatment progress using Dutasteride for 2 years, RU58841 for 5 months, and oral Minoxidil for 1 year. Some users share side effects and experiences with these treatments.