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GlossaryMuscle Mass (muscle volume)

total amount of muscle tissue in the body

Muscle mass refers to the total amount of muscle tissue in the body, encompassing the size, volume, and bulk of muscles. It is a critical factor in overall physical strength, metabolic rate, and functional capacity. Increased muscle mass, often achieved through resistance training and proper nutrition, is associated with improved health outcomes, including better glucose metabolism and reduced risk of chronic diseases.

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community Norwood 6 trying the bounce back

in Progress Pictures 198 upvotes 1 year ago

A 37-year-old who started losing hair in their early 20s tried minoxidil with little effect, then experienced more loss until 2023. They are now using a treatment including finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, saw palmetto shampoo, and micro needling, and are seeing early positive results.

community Fin min micro 2 years. Last pic is for proof fin doesn’t ruin your muscle gains

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 484 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, ZadarskiDrake, has been using minoxidil and finasteride for two years to treat hair loss. They apply minoxidil at night and have not experienced negative effects on muscle gains. They also mention using a needle pin for hair treatment.

community Sublingual topical minoxidil experience

in Minoxidil 16 upvotes 2 years ago

A user experienced severe side effects from using topical minoxidil sublingually, including muscle cramps, dizziness, and high potassium levels. They were advised to stop and seek medical help, emphasizing that topical minoxidil is not safe for ingestion due to its alcohol content.

community "but it will hurt my gains bro"

in Satire 1303 upvotes 2 months ago

The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride, and their effects on hair and muscle gains. Users debate effectiveness and side effects, mixing scientific approaches with jokes.

community 5 Month Dutasteride Progress Before and After

in Progress Pictures 173 upvotes 1 year ago

A user experiencing significant hair loss started using Dutasteride, a drug typically used for prostate issues, and noticed a positive change in hair thickness and volume after 5 months. Other users in the conversation also shared their experiences and observations with Dutasteride, with one mentioning additional use of oral Minoxidil.

community Nandrolone Replacement Therapy

in Treatment 41 upvotes 1 year ago

A user discusses starting nandrolone replacement therapy to stop hair loss and improve hair health, noting its benefits over finasteride. They report halted hair loss, improved skin, increased muscle, and a calm mood after three weeks.

community Medication works - First Pic June 2020

in Progress Pictures 688 upvotes 9 months ago

The user improved their hair loss using finasteride, switched to dutasteride, micro-needling, Nizoral shampoo, and changed from topical to oral minoxidil, resulting in thicker hair, eyebrows, beard, and body hair. Commenters are impressed with the transformation, some mistaking the before and after photos for different people, and the user reports no side effects from the treatments.

community High DHT with finasteride. Help!

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 9 months ago

Despite using 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, and other treatments like microneedling, MK-677, and Cialis, hair loss continues with high testosterone and DHT levels. Considering oral dutasteride but concerned about further increasing testosterone levels.

community (21M) 6.5+ months on Min, Fin, Micro-needling, and 2% Keto shampoo. Needless to say I am elated!

in Progress Pictures 223 upvotes 11 months ago

A 21-year-old male is happy with his hair regrowth after 6.5+ months using Minoxidil, finasteride, micro-needling, and 2% ketoconazole shampoo. He noticed improvement in hair texture after about 5.5 months and takes finasteride orally every other day due to side effects from daily use.

community 4 years; fin 1mg/day @ 4 years; minox twice daily @ 3 years; estradiol 5mg/day @ 3 months; spiro 100 mg /day @ 3 months (Wet hair because it's easy to hide issues with dry hair)

in Progress Pictures 198 upvotes 3 months ago

The user shared their 4-year hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, estradiol, and spironolactone. They noted significant regrowth by the second year and additional benefits from estradiol and spironolactone.

community Does age play a role in how you respond to 5AR inhibitors? (finasteride/dutasteride)

in Research/Science 24 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses whether age affects the side effects and effectiveness of hair loss treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Some believe early treatment yields better results, while others mention varied outcomes across ages and personal regrowth experiences without a clear consensus on age impact.

community Found this meme on a forum……..

in Satire 150 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation is about a meme related to hair loss that influenced someone to start taking finasteride. Another person agrees that the meme accurately represents the situation.

community Didn’t think I could avoid my ba(l)d ass genetics – 5 months update!

in Progress Pictures 43 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's experience with early balding and their regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, vitamin D, and biotin to treat it. Another user asked if the minoxidil had helped with regrowth before they started using it.

community 8 month update. Topical fin/min, topical dut, mk677, RU, micro needling

in Progress Pictures 218 upvotes 3 years ago

User shared 8-month hair loss treatment progress using topical fin/min, topical dut, mk677, RU, and microneedling. They experienced watery semen as a side effect but saw significant improvement in hair growth.

community I Get Side-Effects from Anti-Androgens

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 4 years ago

Someone looking for solutions to their hair loss, who has tried and failed to tolerate anti-androgen treatments such as finasteride, CB-03-01, RU58841, and Eucapil. The user is seeking advice and understanding of their extreme sensitivity to these treatments.

community Solving Hair Loss with Research at MIT

in Research/Science 592 upvotes 1 month ago

Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, TDM-105795, and PP405. MIT is hosting a hackathon to find innovative hair loss solutions.

community So we have 20k dollars human like machines available but no new effective treatment for hairloss since finasteride :)

in Chat 237 upvotes 1 month ago

There have been no new effective hair loss treatments since finasteride, despite technological advancements. Current treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with ongoing challenges and potential future solutions in research.

community I’ve been on oral finasteride/Proscar for 15 years. (AMA)

in Treatment 11 upvotes 4 months ago

A user has been on oral Finasteride/Proscar for 15 years and started using topical Minoxidil, RU58841, and Dutasteride, along with microneedling, 2 years ago. They shared progress pictures and discussed their treatment routine.

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.

community Finasteride before/after 1,5 year

in Progress Pictures 215 upvotes 11 months ago

A user shared their positive experience with finasteride over 1.5 years, noting significant hair regrowth and no side effects. They also mentioned unsuccessful attempts with minoxidil and are considering a hair transplant to improve their hairline.

community My progress after 13 months on dutasteride and Minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 679 upvotes 11 months ago

A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after 13 months of using dutasteride and minoxidil, noting improved self-confidence and physical fitness. They reported noticeable results after 2 months, with significant improvement by 7-8 months, and no major side effects.

community Testosterone is 1600, would taking low dose anti-androgens be a viable treatment option for people who’s T spikes on DHT-blockers?

in Treatment 46 upvotes 1 year ago

The post and conversation are about the user's high testosterone levels and their worsening hair loss despite trying various treatments. They are considering using low doses of anti-androgens to lower their testosterone levels as a potential solution.

community How is it that golden era bodybuilders kept their hair while blasting gear while in the modern era most are bald? I’m convinced there’s something in our food and water causing MPB to speed up

in Satire 729 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about the difference in hair loss between bodybuilders in the "Golden Era" and modern bodybuilders. Some users speculate that factors such as the types and doses of steroids used, genetics, diet, microplastics, and overall health may contribute to hair loss. Hair loss prevention medication and transplants are mentioned as potential treatments.

community I find it crazy how some people like this bloke have 0 DHT sensitivity. He is on grams of anabolic steroids and has a full, thick head of hair. I wish all of on here had this guys hair genes lol

in Satire 443 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about hair loss and the possibility of maintaining a full head of hair while using anabolic steroids. Some users believe that having good hair genes and taking hair loss protocols can help prevent hair loss while on steroids.

community Dr Huberman - Cafeine when rubbed on the scalp can be as effective at times as minoxidil because it triggers 1GF-1

in Update 269 upvotes 1 year ago

Whether topical caffeine can be as effective for hair growth as minoxidil and finasteride, with various replies discussing the efficacy of these treatments and criticism of Dr. Huberman's research methods.

community Two months of dutasteride once a day 0.5 and minoxidil 5% twice a day. The light is different but I think there is progress

in Is this regrowth? 96 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's experience with taking dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, with other users providing advice to continue treatment for at least 12 months and including dermarolling as well as dietary changes.

community Oral minoxidil is not good for your health, let’s use research chemicals bought from AliExpress

in Satire 551 upvotes 1 year ago

. This conversation discussed the efficacy of Minoxidil and Finasteride as treatments for hair loss, with a focus on the potential side effects of taking Oral Minoxidil. Some users shared their experiences with both treatments and there was debate over whether they were safe or not.

community Why I really believe the tension theory is the cause of MPB

in Research/Science 70 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses the tension theory as a cause of male pattern baldness (MPB), suggesting that scalp tension and reduced subcutaneous fat layer contribute to hair loss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and Botox.

community Goodbye my dudes

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 305 upvotes 4 years ago

A user decided to stop using finasteride due to side effects and chose to shave their head instead. They plan to use the money saved for a hair transplant towards a house downpayment, hoping for future advancements in hair cloning.

community Helicobacter's concocted serum v1

8 upvotes 5 years ago

A custom-made serum based on double-blind studies for AGA, which includes natural ingredients such as rosemary oil, procyanidin B-2, saw palmetto extract, curcuma aeruginosa, pumpkin seed oil and castor oil. The user has updated their recipe to include apple poly procyanidin B-2 4% concentration and other ingredients before topping it off with Pura d'or serum.