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GlossaryAndrogens (Male Hormones)

group of sex hormones influencing male traits and reproduction

Androgens are a group of sex hormones, including testosterone, that play a crucial role in male traits and reproductive activity. They are responsible for the development of male characteristics such as facial hair, deepening of the voice, and muscle growth, but are also present in females in smaller amounts, influencing hair growth and libido.

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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 Hey /r/ Tressless, thought it would be interesting to take a full journey of hair restoration with you! DAY 1825

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 18 upvotes 4 years ago

The efficacy of various hair loss treatments, including Finasteride and Dutasteride, with personal anecdotal evidence about potential side effects. It also includes advice to get a male hormone blood panel done before starting treatment, and lifestyle changes to minimize side effects.

community 21 yo male 3 months on Fin/Min progress

in Progress Pictures 4 years ago

A 21 year old male who has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 3 months to treat hair loss, and others sharing their experiences with the same treatments.

community I’m female, but I'm losing hair in a male pattern baldness pattern

in Female 7 upvotes 5 months ago

A female user is experiencing heavy hair shedding and receding temples, possibly due to low ferritin levels. She is using oral minoxidil, iron supplements, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is hesitant to start spironolactone.

community Eucapil sale on, I'm giving it a go

in Research/Science 7 upvotes 3 years ago

Exploring treatment options for male pattern baldness, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, with a focus on Eucapil, a topical agent. The post also discusses research from various sources about the efficacy of these treatments.

community Any other females with no family history of hair loss?

in Female 6 upvotes 6 years ago

A female experiencing premature full-blown male pattern baldness with no family history of hair loss, and other users sharing their experiences.

community A little over two years on Dut

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 59 upvotes 1 month ago

A 23-year-old male has been using Dutasteride for over two years to address hair thinning, with some success in temple regrowth but continued thinning on top. He is considering adding Minoxidil to his routine and is contemplating lifestyle changes like quitting smoking and drinking to improve hair density.

community In three years time we'll still be in roughly the same place with regardless to treatments as we are now - and it will be the fault of all of us.

in Chat 16 upvotes 3 years ago

User discusses frustration with hair loss treatments and lack of progress. Emphasizes importance of measuring blood hormone levels to understand treatment effectiveness and side effects.

community New Research- Creatine Increasing Scalp DHT Without Corresponding Serum DHT Increase

in Research/Science 122 upvotes 6 months ago

Creatine may increase scalp DHT without affecting serum DHT, potentially speeding up male pattern baldness (MPB) for those genetically prone. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community 11 Months Pantostin / 3 Months 25mg CPA

in Is this regrowth? 17 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is asking for opinions on whether their hair growth is due to Pantostin and hormone treatments. One commenter confirms regrowth and asks about the hormone treatments.

community Scalp tension and thickness of the galea aponeurotica, inflammation and potential treatment pathways

in Research/Science 2 years ago

Scalp tension potentially affecting hair loss, and potential treatments for male pattern baldness such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. Evidence from a study was discussed which suggests that the cause of MPB lies within the follicle itself and is not dependent on its surrounding environment.

community why do some people have such a severe personal vendetta against finasterid?

in Question 17 upvotes 6 years ago

A user is concerned about starting finasteride due to negative reports and potential side effects. Other users suggest talking to a doctor, considering personal tolerance, and note that side effects are rare.

community 5 months on Spiro and 6 weeks on oral Monoxidil. Beyond thrilled with the results so far

in Female 190 upvotes 4 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, specifically the use of Spironolactone (Spiro) and oral Minoxidil, as well as Finasteride and RU58841.

community If you can give one advice to your younger self then what that would be?

in Research/Science 2670 upvotes 4 months ago

Users discussed hair loss treatments, specifically minoxidil and finasteride. They shared personal experiences and advice on starting these treatments early.

community Should I tell my boyfriend he is losing hair?

in Chat 204 upvotes 3 months ago

A user wonders if she should tell her boyfriend about his hair loss. Responses suggest telling him gently and discussing treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

community Ejaculation & balding: NoFap has helped me stop my hair loss [case study]

37 upvotes 7 years ago

The user claims NoFap (abstaining from pornography, masturbation, and orgasm) helped stop their hair loss. Others argue that hair loss is primarily due to genetics and DHT, which can be managed with finasteride.

community 4 months (+ growing hair out) on min/fin/niz/dermaroll/estrogen/vitamins

in Progress Pictures 86 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral, dermarolling, a hair thickening conditioner, and hair vitamins for hair loss treatment. They stopped taking testosterone due to medical reasons and are now technically on estrogen, but it's unclear if this impacts their hair growth.

community Reminder how little the average person knows about hair loss

in Satire 642 upvotes 1 year ago

How little the average person knows about hair loss and how it can be an unfairly stigmatized issue, even by people with little knowledge of it themselves. Some specific treatments that were discussed include finasteride, RU58841, dutasteride, minoxidil, pyritinol, dermarolling, and diet/lifestyle changes.

community How does Pyrilutamide compare to RU58841 when it comes to androgen receptor binding affinity?

in Research/Science 24 upvotes 2 years ago

The relative strength of Pyrilutamide compared to RU58841 in terms of androgen receptor binding affinity. It has been noted that Pyrilutamide is 4x stronger than RU58841, with a higher binding affinity than DHT itself.

community Estrogen is an anabolic for scalp hair, if you mix it with growth stimulants such as oral minoxidil. All we need is an artificial SARM-estrogen that will work only with hair and will be invisible for the rest of the body + some next level AA only for hair – goodbye hair transplant industry

in Transgender 137 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss discussion mentions using estrogen mixed with growth stimulants like oral minoxidil for scalp hair growth. Idea proposed for an artificial SARM-estrogen that only affects hair without body side effects.

community Should I still have hope? Or nah?

in Is this regrowth? 7 months ago

The user is using Dercos Vichy shampoo with Aminexil, biotin, and a natural spray with peptides but is hesitant to start Minoxidil. A reply suggests starting Minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling soon.

community 26 yo female with androgenetic alopecia - worried about spiro side effects and effectiveness

in Female 11 upvotes 7 years ago

A 26 year old female diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia who is interested in treatments such as spironolactone, finasteride and Minoxidil to help her hair loss but is worried about side effects like muscle gain, sex drive and effectiveness.

community Does finasteride/dutasteride reverse aging?

in Chat 45 upvotes 1 month ago

Finasteride and dutasteride can improve skin texture and reduce acne by lowering DHT but do not reverse aging. They may enhance skin and hair health for some, but can also cause side effects like dry skin and sexual dysfunction.

community Why balding gets worse in every generation?

in Chat 81 upvotes 5 months ago

Balding seems to worsen with each generation, possibly due to stress, diet, and environmental factors. The user started treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

community Low iron and hair loss connection

in Female 16 upvotes 6 months ago

A 39-year-old woman noticed hair thinning and found she has an iron deficiency, which may be linked to hair loss. Suggestions included seeing a dermatologist, using spironolactone, and minoxidil.

community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia

in Research/Science 667 upvotes 1 month ago

Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.

community DHT is about to get smashed ….

in Update 802 upvotes 2 months ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments like topical finasteride with minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and essential oils. Oral treatments like dutasteride and finasteride are seen as more effective, though some prefer topicals to avoid side effects.

community HRT is literal black magic. Fin 1 mg/day @ 4 years, min 2x/day @ 3 years, Estradiol 4mg/day @ 3.5 months, and Spironolactone 100mg/day @ 3.5 months (estra & spiro are medicines you should likely not take if you are a cis man)

in Progress Pictures 118 upvotes 2 months ago

User shared progress on hair regrowth using Fin 1 mg/day for 4 years, Min 2x/day for 3 years, Estradiol 4mg/day, and Spironolactone 100mg/day for 3.5 months. They noted significant hairline recovery and advised against HRT for cis men due to feminizing effects.

community Fin/Min/Keto/Biotin - New Spray Topical

in Treatment 1 upvotes 3 months ago

A user shared their hair loss treatment routine, which includes minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole, biotin, dutasteride, and RU58841. They recommend starting with topical sprays and mentioned using a new combo spray from Hims UK.

community Started Finasteride almost three months ago and I'm upset

in Update 153 upvotes 8 months ago

A user started taking finasteride three months ago to treat hair loss and unexpectedly cleared their acne, which they had been struggling with since age 12. The conversation includes others sharing their experiences with finasteride, its effects on acne and hair loss, and mentions a related treatment, clascoterone, for acne and hair loss.