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subgroup of steroids crucial for cell membrane structure

Sterols are a subgroup of steroids and an important class of organic molecules found in plants, animals, and fungi. They play a crucial role in maintaining cell membrane structure and fluidity. In humans, cholesterol is the most well-known sterol, essential for producing hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids that aid in digestion.

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community A battle won?

6 upvotes 9 years ago

The user tried various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, vitamins, Saw Palmetto, beta sitosterol, pumpkin oil, borage oil, stinging nettle, and emu oil. They recently noticed tiny black hairs, suggesting some improvement.

community Scientific Review: Saw Palmetto is not effective for treating hair loss and does not inhibit DHT to the extend that most people think. Anti-Hair loss claims are invalid.

in Research/Science 35 upvotes 2 years ago

Saw Palmetto is not effective for hair loss treatment and is not a recommended alternative to finasteride due to its inability to significantly inhibit DHT.

community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 4 months ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community Steroid injections helped my hair loss but I have AGA?

in Female 1 upvotes 8 months ago

A woman with AGA and CTE has been taking multiple hair loss treatments including spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, bicalutamide, birth control, and minoxidil without success. Steroid injections, however, dramatically and immediately stopped her hair loss, though the effect lasts less than a month.

community Ru-58841 vs KX-826/pyrilutamide while on steroids

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 upvotes 1 month ago

The user increased their steroid dosage and noticed hair shedding, so they adjusted their regimen by reducing steroid doses and adding oral dutasteride. They are also experimenting with combining RU-58841 and KX-826/pyrilutamide in minoxidil to address hair loss.

community Source for sterile dutasteride for mesotherapy?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 2 months ago

The conversation is about finding a source for sterile dutasteride for mesotherapy to avoid side effects from oral 5AR blockers. The user is currently using microneedling and 0.01% topical dutasteride and plans to use transplants.

community My hair after 3 steroid cycles

in Progress Pictures 27 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared their hair progress after three steroid cycles, using 5% minoxidil and 100mg RU58841 daily. They are considering a hair transplant due to paranoia about shedding.

community AGA responded to steroid shots? Biopsy wrong? Please help!

in Female 2 upvotes 7 months ago

A woman with AGA is using spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, oral minoxidil, bicalutamide, and anti-androgenic birth control but still experiences worsening hair loss. Steroid shots temporarily stop her hair shedding, leading her to question her biopsy results.

community Can I use topical steroid along finasteride to reduce scalp inflammation and hairloss?

in Finasteride 6 upvotes 6 years ago

The user asks if finasteride can be used with the topical steroid betamethasone dipropionate to reduce hair loss and scalp inflammation. The discussion revolves around combining these treatments for better results.

community How to Keep Your Hair on Steroids

in Treatment 19 upvotes 3 months ago

To minimize hair loss while using steroids, use finasteride or dutasteride and apply topical anti-androgens like RU58841. Avoid high doses of hair-toxic steroids; prefer testosterone, nandrolone, and boldenone.

community I find it funny a bunch of us on here are on drugs for hairloss and maintain clean/healthy lives and then there’s these mf’s in the 90’s juiced to the gills with steroids and have better hair than all of us lol

in Satire 353 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about the effects of steroids on hair loss. Some users believe that steroids can cause hair loss, while others argue that it depends on individual sensitivity to DHT. There is also discussion about the appearance of balding individuals who use steroids.

community I'm regrowing my hair while being on the harshest steroids

10 upvotes 6 years ago

The user is regrowing hair while using steroids by following a regimen that includes Rogaine, RU58841, Dutasteride, Nizoral, PGE2, and occasionally castor oil. Despite using harsh steroids like Tren, Masteron, and Proviron, the user reports successful hair regrowth.

community Due to the virus, I can't get rubbing alcohol to sterilize my dermaroller after use. Would Listerine work as an alternative?

in Microneedling 4 years ago

The conversation is about using Listerine as an alternative to rubbing alcohol for sterilizing a dermaroller due to unavailability. The ingredients of Listerine are listed to determine its suitability.

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 This and ketoconazole 2% life changing

in Ketoconazole 69 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses the user's experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride, clobetasol propionate, and ketoconazole shampoo. The conversation warns about the potential side effects of clobetasol, a powerful topical steroid, and emphasizes its short-term usage.

community Does anyone use Fluridil as their anti-androgen of choice?

in Chat 6 upvotes 1 year ago

Fluridil, a non-steroidal anti-androgen approved for alopecia in parts of Europe, is noted for its low side effects but is not commonly discussed. The user is inquiring if anyone prefers it over other anti-androgens like Spiro or RU58841.

community 21 Y.O, lost a lot of hair. Made an elaborate plan to get it back, this is the beginning of my log

8 upvotes 7 years ago

A 21-year-old experienced significant hair loss after steroid use and stopping minoxidil. He plans to regrow his hair using a regimen of dermarolling, Lipogaine, finasteride, and vitamins.

community Is hydrocortisone that bad for your scalp?

in Minoxidil 1 upvotes 2 months ago

Hydrocortisone is not recommended for long-term use on the scalp due to potential side effects like thinning and steroid-related issues. Alternatives like foam minoxidil or oral minoxidil are suggested, though foam may be less effective.

community As in this research, i have seen many who advise a regular use of VitaminD, even if you are not deficient. Once i had read in tressless that mpb and Vitamin D might have a correlation. So could it be an a benefit to add this to your ongoing treatment plan?

in Research/Science 83 upvotes 4 years ago

People discussed using vitamin D supplements for hair loss, with some also using steroid injections, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and zinc. Despite supplementation, one user noted no improvement in hair condition, but acknowledged the general health benefits of addressing vitamin D deficiency.

community Derm says my hair loss (diffuse) is from seborrheic dermatitis. Anyone else have experience with this? I was already prepared to jump on fin min

in Research/Science 25 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Seborrheic dermatitis can cause hair loss, and treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, topical steroids, and oral antifungals may help. Some consider using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss despite dermatitis.

community formula 82D for diffuse androgenic alopecia (DUPA)

in Is this regrowth? 16 upvotes 1 month ago

The user is experiencing diffuse androgenic alopecia and is trying various treatments, including 5mg finasteride, loniten, and Formula 82D, which contains dutasteride, a steroid, and tretinoin. They report potential regrowth with Formula 82D, despite previous treatments being ineffective.

community Tristan Tate stopped using fin i guess???

in Satire 468 upvotes 3 months ago

Tristan Tate's hair loss is discussed, with mentions of finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride as treatments. Users speculate on his hair styling, steroid use, and legal troubles.

community Do you ever use your Dr pen for your face after microneedling your scalp ?

in Microneedling 11 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses using a microneedling device on the face after using it on the scalp, with suggestions to use a depth of 0.2mm for facial treatments. Caution and proper sterilization are advised due to the sensitivity of facial skin.

community 15 years of finasteride/minoxidil

in Update 194 upvotes 7 months ago

A user shared a 15-year experience using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, stating that despite never missing a dose, their hairline continued to recede slowly. Other users suggested that the hair loss might be exacerbated by the use of steroids and recommended considering other treatments like dutasteride and RU58841.

community Fluridil downregulates androgen receptor expression?

in Research/Science 1 upvotes 11 months ago

Fluridil may decrease the number of androgen receptors in hair follicles by up to 95%. This suggests a different action mechanism from other non-steroidal antiandrogens like RU58841, indicating they might be used together.

community Starting Treatment for CCCA (scarring alopecia)

in Treatment 6 upvotes 1 year ago

A male in his early 20s with CCCA (scarring alopecia) started treatment with Finasteride, Fluocinolone, and Doxycycline. Steroid injections were suggested but not yet done.

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 Hair gains about 11 months in between pics! Stack is below.

in Progress Pictures 5 upvotes 1 year ago

User experienced hair growth after 11 months using 15% Minoxidil, topical and oral Finasteride, and Ketoconazole Shampoo. Hair remained full even while using steroids and SARMs.

community Covid (likely) induced alopecia areata - now 2nd round of Covid, what can I expect?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 1 year ago

After experiencing hair loss due to alopecia areata following COVID-19 vaccination and infection, the individual saw improvement with steroid treatments and Olumiant. They paused Olumiant during a second COVID-19 infection and expressed concern about potential hair loss flare-ups.

community No Luck Getting Rid Of The Itchy Scalp. What Now?

in Chat 10 upvotes 2 years ago

A user experienced a burning, itchy scalp and hair thinning despite trying finasteride, steroid cream, antihistamines, various shampoos, and supplements. They seek advice on relieving the itch, hoping it will improve hair health.