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      community If you're sitting there wondering, "I'm losing my hair, what do I do?" then read my advice here. I've been fighting the fight for 7 years, with great success. (pictures included)

      in Question  109 upvotes 11 years ago
      Fighting hair loss with "The Big 3" treatments of Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo, as well as specific advice on how to use these products. People have shared their long-term success stories and some have discussed the side effects of finasteride. Other suggestions included Lipogaine and Pura D'or Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner.

      community Dutasteride broked my liver (maybe)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their experience with high cholesterol, glucose, and potential metabolic syndrome after using Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They plan to improve their health with diet and exercise before considering medication.

      community Connection between finasteride and nafld?

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      Finasteride may affect liver function and cortisol levels, potentially linking it to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). More research is needed to understand this connection fully.

      community How does finasteride leave your body?

      in Chat  13 upvotes 9 months ago
      Finasteride is metabolized in the liver and excreted through urine and feces. Users humorously discuss its excretion, with one joking about it being expelled through ejaculation.
      M27 Fin/Min (topical) was fun while it lasted

      community M27 Fin/Min (topical) was fun while it lasted

      in Finasteride  126 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical Minoxidil and Finasteride but had to stop due to high liver enzyme levels. They plan to pause treatment for a month to see if their liver values return to normal.

      community Sharing my blood results after 4,5 months of dutasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects and is experiencing fewer side effects with dutasteride, though some scalp itching has occurred. Blood tests show elevated testosterone and estrogen, low DHT, and normal liver and cholesterol levels, leading the user to feel confident in the long-term benefits of dutasteride for hair regrowth.

      community Dutasteride High Libido. How come we don't talk about this?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  206 upvotes 2 months ago
      Dutasteride and finasteride can affect libido differently, with some experiencing increased libido and others decreased libido or erectile dysfunction. Dutasteride may increase testosterone levels but can also cause side effects like liver enzyme changes, while topical finasteride may have fewer sexual side effects.

      community What Private blood test should I take?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user in the UK seeks advice on blood tests before starting Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss. Recommended tests include thyroid function, hormone levels, liver and kidney function, and vitamin and mineral levels.

      community Started taking 2.5mg Dut about a month ago

      in Technology  17 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user started taking 2.5mg Dutasteride for hair loss, along with oral Minoxidil, and is concerned about liver impact. Other users warn about the high dosage and potential health risks.

      community Nuclear Stack Ineffective: Oral DUT/FIN/MIN/RU - NAFLD?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced severe hair shedding despite using oral finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841, and was diagnosed with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). They are considering switching to topical treatments due to the ineffectiveness of their current regimen.

      community Topical fin working when oral has failed?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user switched from oral finasteride to dutasteride with minoxidil, but saw no results. They then tried topical finasteride and noticed some potential improvement after four months, theorizing that the topical application bypasses liver metabolism.

      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 My experience on the Peat diet

       6 upvotes 10 years ago
      Following a Ray Peat diet led to less hair fall, thicker hair, and new hair growth at bald spots. The diet included stopping Omega 3 supplements, eating liver, increasing fruit, sugar, and saturated fat intake, and occasionally consuming coffee, tea, raw carrots, and shellfish.

      community 8 Months progress - Fin/Min/Microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  329 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared an 8-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling, and others reacted positively, asking for details about the treatment regimen. The user also mentioned taking cod liver oil and a hair multivitamin with biotin and collagen.

      community Hair progress from a year ago to today

      in Progress Pictures  128 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their daily hair loss treatment routine, which includes 1mg of oral finasteride, 1mg of oral minoxidil, 1ml of castor oil, biotin, collagen, multivitamins, zinc, magnesium, liver supplements, RU58841 every night, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. They also mentioned a healthy lifestyle and a past unsuccessful hair transplant, but have experienced hair regrowth and thickening since starting their current regimen.

      community Alternative Approach to Hair Loss: an n=1 Experiment in Bioenergetics

       8 upvotes 5 years ago
      The post discusses a holistic, bioenergetic approach to hair loss, focusing on diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes rather than traditional treatments like finasteride or minoxidil. Key dietary recommendations include fruits, milk, potatoes, butter, coconut oil, eggs, oysters, liver, and gelatin, along with moderate exercise and lifestyle adjustments to reduce stress.

      community 15 months into trying to regrow my hair

      in Update  19 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user has been treating hair loss for 15 months using a regimen that includes 5% minoxidil, dermarolling, a dermpen, a topical mix of 3% minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride, Wild-Growth hair oil, pumpkin seed and peppermint oil, Nizoral or Nioxin shampoo, multivitamins, and cod liver oil. They have not seen noticeable changes recently and are seeking motivation to start working out again.

      community How Dangerous is Oral Min Really?

      in Minoxidil  26 upvotes 1 month ago
      Oral minoxidil is generally effective for hair loss but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and facial puffiness. Users highlight the importance of monitoring blood pressure due to potential cardiovascular risks.

      community 2.5mg dut safety/price/synergy w/topical fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses the safety and cost of 2.5mg Dutasteride, and the potential for increased DHT reduction by combining Dutasteride with topical Finasteride. The original poster is currently using 0.5mg Dutasteride, 1.25mg oral Minoxidil, and a topical treatment, and is considering increasing the dosage to maximize results while avoiding less known treatments like RU58841.

      community Could topical min work if oral min didn’t?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about whether topical Minoxidil could be effective for hair loss if oral Minoxidil did not work, considering the addition of microneedling and tretinoin. The user has tried oral Minoxidil for over a year without results and is seeking advice on alternative treatments.

      community People who used cyproterone for hair loss

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the use of 12.5mg cyproterone every other day for hair loss. There's a concern about reducing testosterone potentially increasing DHT and negatively affecting hair.