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GlossaryLuciferase Reporter Gene

gene producing light to measure gene activity in research

A Luciferase Reporter Gene is a gene that codes for the enzyme luciferase, which produces bioluminescence (light) when it reacts with its substrate, luciferin. Scientists use this gene in research to study gene expression and regulation because the light produced can be easily measured, providing a clear indicator of the activity of the gene of interest.

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community Any other celebrities known to be taking finasteride ?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 455 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses various celebrities who reportedly use hair loss treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Users share their experiences and opinions on starting treatment, with some encouraging the original poster to consult a dermatologist and consider treatment before it's too late.

community 4 months difference after taking D3 vitamin pills and Anti hair fall shampoo only

in Is this regrowth? 1 upvotes 3 months ago

A user reported hair regrowth after taking D3 vitamin pills and using anti-hair fall shampoo for four months. They were later advised to use 10% minoxidil, a hair spray, and a general vitamin pill containing iron, B9, and B12.

community Are there a lot of young folks here on fin?

in Chat 1 year ago

Young people who have used finasteride and minoxidil to treat hair loss, with generally positive results reported by those taking the treatments.

community 4 months - 1mg fin and Min (plus vitamins and dermaroll)

in Progress Pictures 145 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth from using 1mg finasteride, Minoxidil, vitamins, and dermarolling over 4 months. The user reported no side effects and takes a generic multivitamin and biotin.

community Not all generic medications are made equal. Some work great, some weaker, and some are dangerous. What Pharmaceutical makes your current/past generic Finasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses the variability in effectiveness and safety of generic finasteride from different manufacturers, with some generics potentially containing impurities. Users shared their experiences with various brands, questioning if different brands affect hair loss treatment outcomes.

community The closest thing to a cure before hair cloning or genetic via?

in Treatment 9 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses using finasteride or dutasteride to reduce DHT, CosmeRNA to target androgen receptors, and Minoxidil as a vasodilator for hair growth. The regimen aims to maintain hair by addressing DHT-AR ratio and continuous Minoxidil use.

community Testosterone and DHT levels through the roof yet has better hair than the majority of guys who are “healthy” genetics are everything

in Satire 554 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of this conversation about hair loss is that genetics play a significant role in determining hair loss, and specific treatments like finasteride may not be effective against certain compounds like masteron and trenbolone.

community I have started taking iron polymaltose and my hair has drastically stopped falling out.

in Research/Science 11 upvotes 3 years ago

A user reported that taking iron polymaltose significantly reduced their hair loss. They also mentioned hair loss due to DHT and asked if hair loss from iron deficiency is permanent or temporary.

community 11 months on fin only. Regrowth + thickness

in Progress Pictures 571 upvotes 10 months ago

A user reported hair regrowth and increased thickness after 11 months using finasteride 1mg, taken 3-4 times a week, with noticeable improvement starting around the third or fourth month. No side effects were mentioned, and the user is considering reducing the dosage to find the minimum needed to maintain results.

community I have been using castor oil for my brows for 2 weeks , and i already see visible difference. Could i also apply it to my scalp?

in Treatment 13 upvotes 4 years ago

A user reported that applying castor oil to their eyebrows for two weeks resulted in thicker hair and is considering using it on their scalp to thicken existing hair, not to stop balding. They do not expect it to cure male pattern baldness.

community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta

in Update 36 upvotes 5 years ago

The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.

community Progress on oral min and dut I started on april 2024

in Is this regrowth? 155 upvotes 2 months ago

OP reported significant hair regrowth using oral minoxidil 5mg, dutasteride 0.5mg, and dermastamping. Users discussed side effects, effectiveness of treatments, and debated dermastamp needle sizes.

community Update to fin 0.25 mg, 4x/week

in Progress Pictures 64 upvotes 1 year ago

User reported initial hair regrowth with 0.25 mg finasteride taken four times a week, experiencing a second shedding phase, and no side effects. They also mentioned using RU58841 without success and plan to stop after a year.

community 1.5 Year Update: 18 Months of 1mg Dutasteride Daily and 2.5-5mg Oral Minoxidil Daily on Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia

in Progress Pictures 1588 upvotes 1 month ago

Significant hair improvement was reported after 18 months of using 1mg dutasteride and 2.5-5mg oral minoxidil daily for diffuse unpatterned alopecia. The discussion includes praise, skepticism about authenticity, and concerns about side effects.

community Incredible results after just 1 month on dutasteride and minoxidil!

in Progress Pictures 108 upvotes 1 month ago

A user reported significant hair improvement after one month of using dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Others expressed skepticism, attributing perceived changes to lighting and styling, and debated the effectiveness and risks of these treatments.

community Feel like I'm a reasonably good responder

in Is this regrowth? 274 upvotes 2 months ago

The user "OP" reported significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and derma stamping. OP experienced initial shedding but no other side effects.

community 15 months total on Dut/Min/RU and microneedling 1mm every other week

in Progress Pictures 1746 upvotes 2 months ago

The user reported significant hair improvement over 15 months using dutasteride, minoxidil (oral and topical), RU58841, ketoconazole, and microneedling. They are considering a hair transplant in 4-6 months.

community 1.25mg fin daily for the last 9 months,sometimes skipped a day or two

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 135 upvotes 2 months ago

A user reported using 1.25mg finasteride daily for 9 months with positive hair growth results and increased libido but slower beard growth. Other users commented on the appearance of straightened vs. natural curly hair and potential hair damage from straightening.

community 50% test increase after 18 months of taking DUT

in Update 57 upvotes 3 months ago

A user reported a 50% increase in testosterone after 18 months of taking dutasteride for hair loss. The conversation includes skepticism about the reliability of single testosterone tests and questions about estrogen levels.

community 27/M closing in on a year of fin and min, feel like it’s only gotten worse.

in Chat 62 upvotes 3 months ago

A user reported no improvement in hair loss after nearly a year of using 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and weekly microneedling. Other users suggested the possibility of DUPA or retrograde alopecia and mentioned that treatments might only slow down hair loss rather than regrow hair.

community 100 Day Progress Report - Topical Min Only - 32F

in Progress Pictures 5 upvotes 4 months ago

A 32-year-old woman reported significant hair regrowth after 103 days of using 5% minoxidil once daily, along with biotin, iron supplements, and a balanced diet. She observed many new baby hairs and no bald spots, aiming for denser and longer hair while maintaining her regimen.

community Reporting success with once a day chewable min plus fin combo pill

in Is this regrowth? 115 upvotes 4 months ago

A user reported success with a once-a-day chewable pill containing Min 3mg, biotin 2.5mg, fin 1.1mg, vit B5 10mg, vit B6 2mg, and vit C 100mg for hair regrowth. They experienced no side effects and noticed healthier hair and more facial hair.

community Fun thought experiment about halting hair loss permamently

in Research/Science 58 upvotes 6 months ago

A user proposed genetically engineering scalp stem cells to stop androgen receptors from causing hair loss. Others discussed the feasibility, existing research, and potential issues with this approach, including targeting the correct cells and unintended effects.

community Dutasteride , bloodwork and dht.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 16 upvotes 6 months ago

The user reported high testosterone and estradiol levels within range, but unexpectedly high DHT levels after using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss. Another person suggested the dutasteride might be fake or a bad batch and recommended using the branded Avodart.

community I used 1mm derma stamp, and rosemary oil, pumpkin seed oil for 2 months, saw baby hair growing, before there wasn't any, is this real growth or just miniaturized hair?

in Is this regrowth? 1 upvotes 7 months ago

A user reported using a 1mm derma stamp, rosemary oil, and pumpkin seed oil for 2 months and noticed baby hair growth where there was none before. They are questioning if this is real growth or just miniaturized hair.

community i got more results 1 month 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg dutasteride then i did 6 months on finasteride and topical minoxidil

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 49 upvotes 8 months ago

A user reported better hair regrowth with 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg dutasteride than with finasteride and topical minoxidil, calling topical minoxidil a scam. Replies varied, with some defending topical minoxidil, questioning the user's application method, and suggesting that previous treatments might be contributing to the observed results.

community Fin + Min 6 months on. No sides. Hair is now unbelievably thick and heavy.

in Progress Pictures 180 upvotes 11 months ago

A user reported significant hair thickening after 6 months using oral finasteride and oral minoxidil, with no side effects. Some commenters requested better comparison photos and noted an increase in eyebrow thickness.

community 1 and a half years on fin - hair is way worse.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 9 upvotes 1 year ago

The user reported worsening hair loss after 1.5 years on finasteride, questioning if chronic iron deficiency could be a cause. They noted no side effects from finasteride.

community 8 Months on 1.0mg Finasteride every day and 1.5mm Microneedling every 2 weeks!

in Progress Pictures 287 upvotes 2 years ago

A user who reported positive results from using 1.0mg Finasteride daily and 1.5mm Microneedling every two weeks for eight months, as well as advice about adding Minoxidil to further improve the regrowth process.

community Massive preliminary success with my thorough regime

in Update 4 upvotes 4 years ago

A 28-year-old male reported significant hair regrowth after 5 weeks using a regime including Minoxidil, Ketozolin shampoo, microneedling, hyaluronic acid, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed, MSM, frankincense, zinc, multivitamins, and vitamin D. He also noted improvements in digestion, dry eyes, and skin health, and observed beard growth from microneedling.