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      community Recently had a Doctor appointment this week

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 3 months ago
      OP had a doctor appointment, was advised to try B vitamins and change shampoo for hair loss, and may consider Finasteride if no improvement. Users suggest seeing a dermatologist directly, as vitamins likely won't help much with AGA.

      community Blood work after 4 month topical fin/min

      in Update  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      After 4 months of using topical finasteride and minoxidil, blood tests showed increased E2, Test, and Prolactine levels. The user is concerned about potential side effects like gyno and is seeking advice on managing these values.

      community Don't know how but this is an accurate depiction

      in Satire  265 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, including topical finasteride, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, RU58841, peppermint oil, and microneedling. It also mentions lifestyle changes like converting to Islam and avoiding smoking, drinking, and partying.

      community Blood test results and balding

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been using topical Minoxidil and finasteride for 5 months without seeing regrowth, despite ideal blood test results. They are seeking advice on what to do next due to frustration with continued hair loss.

      community 21M, Dermatologist prescribed only Minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 21-year-old was diagnosed with early-stage androgenetic alopecia and prescribed only minoxidil 5% and ketoconazole shampoo by a dermatologist, who advised against finasteride for now. The user is skeptical about starting minoxidil due to concerns about increased hair loss.

      community High Nicotine use and Hair Loss

      in Chat  82 upvotes 4 months ago
      Heavy nicotine use can lead to hair thinning and loss, but quitting can reverse these effects. The user noticed significant hair regrowth after quitting vaping.

      community One year on fin + dut + 2.5 oral min, is it over for me

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride daily since 2020, dutasteride twice weekly since September, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily, microneedling monthly, and ketoconazole semi-often. They are feeling lost about their hair loss progress after one year on this regimen.

      community What Private blood test should I take?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user in the UK seeks advice on blood tests before starting Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss. Recommended tests include thyroid function, hormone levels, liver and kidney function, and vitamin and mineral levels.

      community My hormones are going crazy - result

      in Update  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      User reports worsening hair loss despite using Avodart 0.5mg daily and 2ml of Minoxidil daily for over three years. They maintain a healthy lifestyle and are athletic.

      community Anti-Androgens causing hairline to recede?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      Anti-androgens like Finasteride, Dutasteride, Metformin, and Topical Spironolactone cause hairline recession and increased cholesterol levels. The hairline recovers after stopping the drugs.

      community Stem Cells May Get Rid Of Balding FOREVER!

      in Technology  7 upvotes 6 months ago
      Stem cell therapy shows promise in treating hair loss by mimicking DHT-resistant cells from the back of the head. Traditional treatments like finasteride are also discussed, but stem cells could potentially offer a more permanent solution.

      community Can scalp buildup Cause hair loss?

      in Chat  8 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair shedding while on finasteride and plans to start using ketoconazole shampoo to address a greasy, waxy scalp buildup. They are seeking additional advice for managing hair loss.

      community Dutasteride RAISES LIBIDO!

      in Treatments  222 upvotes 7 months ago
      Dutasteride can significantly increase libido, more so than finasteride. Users reported higher libido when switching from finasteride to dutasteride.

      community NootBro Recommendations… How Do We Feel

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically a stack including topical Ashwagandha, Copper Peptide, Gotu Kola, Ketoconazole, and PDA. One user found Topical and Sub-Q GHK-CU effective.

      community 3 Month Minoxidil & Dermastamp progress

      in Progress Pictures  149 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 3 months of using Minoxidil and dermastamping, noting additional biotin use. Replies suggest adding finasteride to maintain results and highlight effective regrowth from microneedling and Minoxidil.

      community Blood work of DHT levels before and after using Topical Fin

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their hair loss journey, detailing the use of topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, and oral Minoxidil. Blood tests showed a decrease in DHT levels after using topical Finasteride, with no side effects but slight hair loss.

      community Dht test results after 1year oral dut

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding after one year of using oral dutasteride. They are seeking opinions on their DHT test results, which show levels below baseline.