community I cannot sleep anymore, what should I do
Finasteride may cause sleep disturbances, with some users experiencing insomnia. Reducing the dosage, switching brands, or trying Dutasteride might help.
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30 / 1000+ resultscommunity Anyone else crying themselves to sleep because of the pyrilutamide fail?
The conversation is about disappointment with pyrilutamide's performance as a hair loss treatment, with some users expressing interest in other treatments like Verteporfin, GT20029, and RU58841, while others suggest sticking with established treatments like finasteride or dutasteride.
community How much do you guys think diet and sleep affects results?
The conversation discusses whether lifestyle factors like diet and sleep affect hair growth in people with reversible hair loss. Some believe these factors, along with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, can improve hair health, while others argue hair loss is mostly determined by genetics and DHT sensitivity.
community Wouldn’t it be funny if there already was a drug that existed which reactivated sleeping follicles? It would be our own version of Ozempic
PP405 shows promise for reactivating hair follicles, with potential maintenance using 5AR inhibitors. Current treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are effective but have limitations, and there is hope for more effective solutions in the future.
community 2 months into Minoxidil, poor sleep however, is it over for me?
A 21-year-old university student started using Minoxidil and derma stamping for hair loss over two months ago. Despite poor sleep due to exams, the student is hopeful about improving their sleep schedule during the holidays and notes their hairline remains straight.
community 25M, 1 year mark on 1mg Finasteride ,1ml Min one time a day before sleep
A 25-year-old man shared his one-year progress pictures showing hair regrowth after using 1mg of finasteride and 1ml of minoxidil daily before sleep. Commenters are impressed and hopeful, asking about the timeline of his improvements.
community I got a weird one you guys/gals
A 33-year-old man experienced diffuse thinning and hair shedding due to sleep deprivation and low testosterone. After starting hCG treatment, he noticed hair regrowth on his temples.
community Can i Just buy any Melatonin Spray and use it in my head?
The post is about a user considering using topical Melatonin for hair loss and asking if any melatonin spray can be used for this purpose. The user also seeks clarification on the required percentage of Melatonin in the spray, while a respondent shares their experience of the spray making them sleepy.
community Wuhan Hengheda Pharm WHP CB-03-01 Scam
The conversation is about a user who experienced negative side effects and poor sleep after using an impure hair loss treatment 'CB' from Wuhan Hengheda Pharm, which did not offer a refund or proper customer service. The user had the product tested, confirming its impurity.
community Finasteride has increased my Estradiol (estrogen) levels by 51% percentage
Finasteride increased the user's estrogen levels by 51%, causing concerns about gynecomastia and sleep issues. Despite potential side effects, the user prefers continuing finasteride to prevent hair loss, considering it essential for self-esteem.
community Is it possible for Dutasteride to make one mentally slow?
Dutasteride may cause mental fog, vision blurriness, and sleep issues. Users suggest trying topical versions of the drug to mitigate side effects.
community Can I use regular liquid melatonin on my scalp?
The conversation is about using liquid melatonin, typically for sleep, as a topical treatment for hair growth on the scalp. No specific treatments were mentioned.
community Hairline Slowly Growing Back On It's Own After Seborrheic Dermatitis
The user treated seborrheic dermatitis by cutting sugar, improving sleep, using four different shampoos, and occasionally using steroids. Their hair is growing back thicker and new hair is appearing.
community Fin/min Progress April - December 2024
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride daily and Rogaine minoxidil 5% foam twice a day, along with vitamin D supplementation. They also managed stress through lifestyle changes like exercise, quitting nicotine, and improving sleep.
community Topical dutasteride valid success stories
Topical dutasteride may not significantly reduce hair loss and could potentially increase testosterone, leading to further hair loss. Users report side effects like mood changes, sleep issues, and severe side effects, with no significant progress in hair regrowth.
community thoughts on this approach to topical fin that I want to try?
User plans to switch from oral to .005% topical finasteride, using a solvent from minoxidilmax and later Essengen-F. They will monitor DHT levels and seek advice on solvents and sleep caps.
community Is it sign of regrowing? Vitamin Deficiency
The user experienced hair regrowth after using rosemary oil daily, vitamin gummies, and getting plenty of sleep. The timeframe between the before and after pictures is one week.
community Deep wrinkles in last year since starting oral minoxidil? Anyone else?
A user noticed deeper facial wrinkles since starting oral minoxidil in February 2023 and is concerned about its effects on collagen production. Other factors include past accutane use, high stress, poor sleep, and COVID-19.
community We all regret not acting on hair loss sooner. What is something else we can prevent if we act now?
The conversation discusses the importance of early action in various aspects of life such as healthy eating, skincare, fitness, sleep, financial planning, and career development to prevent future health issues, regret, and financial hardship. Specific treatments mentioned include using sunscreen and tretinoin for anti-aging skincare.
community 3.5 months progress - hairline
The user stopped using topical minoxidil and finasteride after 2.5 months and switched to oral finasteride, 1mg daily, and did microneedling 1.5mm seven times. They experienced occasional sleep issues and watery semen as side effects, which stopped after discontinuing the topical treatment.
community Reminder to add melatonin to your topical solutions (or to min alone if that’s the only topical you take)
Adding melatonin to topical hair loss treatments like Minoxidil can promote thicker hair growth, with the only side effect potentially being improved sleep. Melatonin is affordable and easy to mix into solutions.
community Should I start fin with these blood tests?
A 25-year-old male is concerned about his blood test results, particularly the low percentage of free testosterone, and is questioning whether starting finasteride for hair loss might worsen this issue. He also notes a slight vitamin D deficiency and lack of sleep before the test.
community It's not just about your hair, it's also about YOU!
The user has been on Finasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and experienced minimal side effects. They suggest that a healthy lifestyle, including good sleep, exercise, diet, skincare, and mental health care, may help reduce the perceived side effects of Finasteride, although another user disagrees, emphasizing that side effects can vary and may not be mitigated by lifestyle alone.
community currently active protocols, working so far
The conversation is about a person's hair loss treatment routine, which includes Metformin, sleep in darkness, avoiding EMF at night, Nizoral, Dermarolling, Castor oil, and Collagen. They have observed less hair shedding and increased hair volume.
community My hair in my 20’s and 30’s…
The user's experience with hair loss in their twenties and thirties, how to fix a receding hairline, treatments such as DHT, stress, bad sleep, Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, and diet.
community How to reduce cortisol (stress hormone) naturally?
The conversation discusses natural ways to reduce cortisol, such as avoiding caffeine, getting proper sleep, syncing with the sun, walking in nature, breathing exercises, increasing calories, and not doing keto. Magnesium supplements are recommended for stress reduction.
community Insomnia and Finasteride
A user reports experiencing insomnia as a side effect of taking finasteride for hair loss, which takes 1 to 2 hours to fall asleep and results in only about 5 hours of sleep per night. They suspect the cause is related to the downregulation of neurosteroids due to finasteride.
community For those of you who are getting facial skin side effects (aging, dark circles) from minoxidil, try this, it helped me.
The conversation provides tips to reduce facial skin side effects from Minoxidil, such as changing pillowcases, sleeping on the back, careful application, hydration, and taking breaks. One reply suggests that alcohol in Minoxidil formulations, not Minoxidil itself, may cause skin aging.
community Best supplements to take while on fin to avoid sides?
The conversation discusses using zinc and iron supplements to mitigate side effects of finasteride. It also mentions that shedding is a normal part of the process and suggests a healthy diet, exercise, and sleep to support hair health.
community Second month of fin assessment (12/13/16)
The user experienced significant hair shedding in the second month of using finasteride, leading them to buzz their hair. They plan to improve their diet, sleep, and stress levels, and start using Nizoral for scalp issues.