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      community Apparently finasteride lowers Free Testosterone?

      in Finasteride  19 upvotes 6 years ago
      Finasteride raises total testosterone but lowers free testosterone, which is important for male health. Users report mixed experiences with their fitness levels and blood test results after using finasteride.

      community Severe accutane TE: will this sort itself out? When?

      in Question  5 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user experienced severe hair loss after stopping Accutane and is concerned about using Minoxidil due to anxiety and doubts about its effectiveness. They are seeking advice on whether the hair loss will resolve on its own and if they should expect recovery soon.

      community My experience with Fleava, minoxidil and micro needling

      in Chat  15 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A user shared their positive experience using Fleava (copper peptides), minoxidil, and micro needling for hair regrowth, noting significant improvement in their hairline. Other users believe the success is primarily due to micro needling and minoxidil.

      community 2 months progress on oral and topical MIN

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their 2-month progress using oral and topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, topical rosemary oil, keto shampoo, a derma pen, and scalp massages for hair loss. They reported significant improvement and plan to continue with updates.

      community 8-months progress: dermarolling + supplements

      in Progress Pictures  254 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared an 8-month hair loss treatment progress using daily saw palmetto and biotin capsules, weekly dermarolling, and a scalp lotion mix of castor, jojoba, and rosemary oils, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects and cost. The user reported encouraging progress with slight hairline improvement and better crown area, attributing most success to dermarolling.

      community Oral dutasteride vs topical efficacy

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  60 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user switched from topical minoxidil/dutasteride to oral dutasteride, resulting in hair loss. They resumed topical treatment without regrowth and are considering switching to finasteride due to poor results with oral dutasteride.

      community Sharing what worked for me (PCOS related hair loss)

      in Female  34 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user with PCOS experienced hair loss and found success using a triple dose of O.N.E Omega by Pure Encapsulations after discovering low Omega fatty acids. Biotin provided minimal improvement, but the Omega supplement significantly restored hair.

      community Trans: Do I need to use Finnasteride?

      in Transgender 11 months ago
      A transgender individual is starting spironolactone and estradiol for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and is considering adding finasteride to help with hair loss. They are also planning to use minoxidil and microneedle, but are unsure if they need to use another anti-androgen or more aggressive treatments. A respondent advises against using pyri and suggests waiting to see if the HRT alone is sufficient before becoming dependent on minoxidil.

      community Am I the least responder here?

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user struggling with hair loss has been using treatments including Minoxidil, a hair serum, vitamin capsules, and Dutasteride as prescribed by a dermatologist. They're experiencing side effects from Dutasteride and are unsure about its effectiveness, but another user suggests they might be seeing improvement and advises trying a lower dose.

      community I'm tired, boss. I fought. Now I seem to be losing.

      in Update  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is struggling with hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole, and addressing vitamin D and ferritin deficiencies. They experienced a temporary improvement but are now shedding hair again and feeling stressed.

      community 8 years of Finasteride and Minoxidil (includes a photo)

      in Update  71 upvotes 1 year ago
      User has used Finasteride, Minoxidil, and derma roller for 8 years to treat hair loss but is still losing the battle. Others suggest trying Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, RU58841, or considering a hair transplant.

      community Organic Self Tanner on bald Scalp?

      in Shaved/buzzed  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using topical minoxidil and finasteride, along with daily derma rolling, and is considering using an organic self-tanner on their shaved scalp. They seek advice on whether the self-tanner's ingredients could harm hair regrowth.

      community scarring alopecia awareness in this community

      in Chat  33 upvotes 2 years ago
      Lichen Planopilaris (LPP), a form of permanent hair loss, which can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis and is characterized by scalp itching, burning, redness, and dandruff. Treatment options discussed include steroidal creams, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.

      community Actifolic RU58841 with octopirox?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses using RU58841 with octopirox or essential oils for hair loss treatment. The user is seeking advice on which variation to try.

      community BREEZULA COVID UPDATE: Filing for Special Protocol Assessment with FDA

      in Research/Science  64 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the progress of Clascoterone (Breezula) for hair loss treatment, noting that COVID-19 delayed female trials by three months but Phase III trials for males are proceeding with a Special Protocol Assessment filed with the FDA. Users express hope for Breezula as an alternative to existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, despite concerns about its potential high cost.

      community What I've Learned: A Quality of Life Guide

       78 upvotes 7 years ago
      The post discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using minoxidil, finasteride, nizoral, and sulfur-including shampoo. The author shares personal experiences and tips for application, frequency, and managing side effects, noting significant regrowth with both minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Topical Finasteride Selection

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user is seeking advice on choosing the right topical finasteride for hair loss, considering different formats (spray, gel, aqueous solution) and brands (Xyon, Ro, Keeps, Hims Rx Hair Loss Serum, Happy Head Topical Rx Serum). They are also concerned about the optimal strength to minimize side effects while using it with topical minoxidil.

      community 22 | ~34 Months Finasteride Update

      in Progress Pictures  807 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared their 34-month update on using finasteride for hair loss, noting they maintained regrowth even after stopping minoxidil a year ago. Other users shared similar experiences and expressed admiration for the results.