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      community Heavy shedding due to change finasteride brand switch

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced heavy hair shedding after switching finasteride brands and is concerned whether it's due to fake finasteride or a normal part of the treatment process. They have been using finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and derma rolling for almost 8 months.

      community Testosterone in Reference Range Doesn't Cause Hair Loss

      in Research/Science  51 upvotes 7 months ago
      Testosterone within the normal range does not significantly contribute to male pattern baldness (MPB); DHT is the main factor that can be controlled. Genetics play a crucial role in hair loss, and treatments like finasteride and dutasteride, which block DHT, can help despite potentially raising testosterone levels.

      community Should I start Fin with these blood tests?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old male with normal hormone levels is considering starting finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but is concerned about high estradiol levels and potential side effects. Responses vary, with some suggesting blood tests before starting treatment and others emphasizing individual tolerance and the importance of consulting a doctor.

      community Just got some test results back.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user received hormone test results showing normal estradiol and testosterone levels, low SHBG, and normal free androgen index. They are considering starting finasteride but are concerned due to being slightly overweight.

      community Topical Dutasteride And Sperm Quality ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user is concerned about the impact of topical dutasteride on sperm quality and potential long-term fertility issues. They are using microneedling with a 0.025% dutasteride solution and are seeking information on whether sperm parameters return to normal after stopping the drug.

      community Blood test and low vitamine D what now ?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 20-year-old with thinning hair has low vitamin D and normal testosterone. They are prescribed oral minoxidil and vitamin D, and are questioning if finasteride is also necessary.

      community Castor Oil + Rosemary Oil = Increase in Shedding?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing increased hair shedding after using castor oil and rosemary oil twice a week for two months. They are concerned whether this is normal or if the castor oil's thickness is causing hair loss.

      community What vitamin D level would cause hair loss?

      in Female  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experiencing excessive hair shedding and a receding hairline is questioning if low vitamin D levels could be the cause, despite levels being within the normal range. Replies suggest that while vitamin D deficiency can cause hair loss, it might not be the issue in this case.

      community Female Hair Loss, Is there anything else I should be doing?

       11 upvotes 10 years ago
      A 20-year old female experiencing hair loss, who has had normal blood tests and is currently using minoxidil as recommended by her doctor. She is asking if there are any other treatments she should consider.

      community The Empire (Itch) Strikes Back

      in Is this regrowth?  5 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 22-year-old male using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 2.5mg oral Minoxidil daily for 5.5 months reports increased shedding and scalp itching. He also experienced acne and is concerned about whether the shedding is normal and if daily hair washing for seborrheic dermatitis is causing dryness.

      community 5mg Oral Minoxidil - No Effects

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user reported no effects after 2 months of taking 5mg oral minoxidil, with no shedding or regrowth. They are seeking advice on whether this is normal and if they should be discouraged.

      community Log #1 - My .25mg EOD Finasteride Journey

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user started taking 0.25mg of finasteride every other day to prevent hair loss and documented their experience. Initially, they felt anxious and had headaches, but by the second week, they felt normal with no side effects or changes in hair.

      community Crazy Shed After Starting Hair Treatment

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding after starting finasteride, RU58841, and topical minoxidil. They increased their finasteride dosage and added dutasteride, seeking advice on whether this reaction is normal and its duration.

      community Increased b12 and hair loss correlation

      in Female  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user noticed increased hair loss after taking B12 supplements for two months, with B12 levels rising to 1500. They are seeking help as other tests show normal levels of minerals and vitamins.

      community Question regarding, tretinoin and Azelaic acid

      in Product  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user experienced increased hair fall after switching from a minoxidil, tretinoin, and azelaic acid combo to minoxidil only. They are concerned if the shedding is normal or due to stopping tretinoin and azelaic acid.

      community Could Fin possibly be better than Dut for some?

      in Chat  12 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses a user's experience with switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and noticing a decrease in hair density. They question if finasteride could be more effective than dutasteride for some people, while others suggest that shedding is normal and it takes time to see results from dutasteride.

      community Almost 9 months on fin only still shedding daily

      in Progress Pictures  111 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been on finasteride for 9 months and is still experiencing daily hair shedding but has seen improvement. Other users suggest the shedding is normal and that the user has had positive results from the treatment.

      community Shedding on finasteride only; looking for motivation

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user started finasteride for hair loss and saw improvement, but is now experiencing shedding and thinning in new areas. They added Nizoral due to dandruff caused by finasteride. Replies suggest that shedding is normal around 6 months and advise to stick with the treatment.

      community Am I in a long second shed from treatment or is this my regular hair loss

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and a dermastamp for 7 months and experienced a period with no shedding, but is now shedding about 100 hairs a day and is questioning if this is a result of the treatment or their normal hair loss. They are unable to start finasteride and are considering stopping the treatment due to the shedding.

      community Is microneedling supposed to be a blood bath? 1mm dermastamp

      in Microneedling  41 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about someone experiencing a lot of bleeding from using a 1.0mm microneedling device for hair loss treatment and asking if it's normal. Various users suggest that the bleeding is excessive and recommend using shorter needles or less pressure, while others share their own microneedling practices with different needle lengths and no bleeding.

      community Homemade pyri solution- problems

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user mixed a pyrilutamide solution and noticed undissolved powder at the bottom, questioning if this is normal and how long to wait before applying it. They wished others good luck with their treatments.

      community Can low level of vitamins cause hair loss?

      in Research/Science  21 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about whether low vitamin levels can cause hair loss. The consensus is that the user's vitamin levels are normal and unlikely to affect hair loss or the effectiveness of finasteride and minoxidil treatments.

      community Bloodwork reports just came in

      in Update  23 upvotes 10 months 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.