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

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 5 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 Blood work after one year of fin/dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      After using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, a user's blood tests showed almost unchanged DHT levels and some out-of-range hormone levels. They experienced side effects when taking dutasteride daily and also take supplements that boost testosterone.

      community 26M Baseline blood work done before Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A person considering finasteride for hair loss checked their hormone levels before starting treatment. They are concerned about the potential increase in estradiol and its effects, as well as the impact on their sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and free testosterone levels.

      community Does RU work? I see people buying it and reporting success, but if so why was it discontinued?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 week ago
      RU58841 is a controversial hair loss treatment with mixed reviews; some users report success, often in combination with other treatments like finasteride or minoxidil, while others experience side effects like chest pain. The treatment's discontinuation is speculated to be due to patent expiration and lack of profitability, despite some users continuing to use it as part of a broader regimen.

      community Would RU58841 work on a test cycle?

      in Technology  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      OP experienced side effects from finasteride and is considering using RU58841 to prevent hair loss during a testosterone cycle. They have also used minoxidil, Nizoral, alfatradiol, and fluridil successfully.

      community does dermarolling work with oral minoxidil?

      in Microneedling  9 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether dermarolling (microneedling) works with oral minoxidil for hair loss treatment. References to studies on microneedling alone and combined with minoxidil are provided.

      community Give finasteride time to work!

      in Progress Pictures  299 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their 2-year experience with finasteride for hair loss, noting initial success, a period of shedding, and eventual improvement. Another user mentioned seeing no improvement until 14 months in, emphasizing the need for patience.

      community How does dutasteride regrowth work?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 25-year-old man with hair loss from bleach damage is using oral minoxidil and considering adding Dutasteride for better regrowth and prevention. He seeks advice on Dutasteride's effectiveness and potential benefits over finasteride, and is also curious about RU58841.

      community Does it work? Maneup GHK-Cu hair growth serum

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of Maneup GHK-Cu hair growth serum, a topical treatment for hair loss. The user is considering trying it but is skeptical due to issues others have had with DIY injections of a similar substance.

      community Taurine supplements work for hair growth?

      in Product  8 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses taurine supplements for hair growth, highlighting their potential to reduce DHT and improve hair health. A user comments that people often try alternatives to finasteride.

      community Can Minoxidil Work Again a Second Time?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses using minoxidil for hair loss, with one person restarting treatment and combining it with tretinoin, and another person seeing improvement by adding microneedling.

      community do any supplements actually work?

      in Female  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user asked if collagen or hair growth supplements made their hair thicker. Another user suggested that Vitamin D might help if deficient.

      community Could topical min work if oral min didn’t?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about whether topical Minoxidil could be effective for hair loss if oral Minoxidil did not work, considering the addition of microneedling and tretinoin. The user has tried oral Minoxidil for over a year without results and is seeking advice on alternative treatments.

      community Minoxidil seems to not work anymore this sucks

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user reported that Minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, stopped working for them despite initial success. Other users suggested not taking breaks from the treatment, checking for fake products, trying microneedling, using oral Minoxidil, combining Minoxidil with tretinoin, and using finasteride.

      community How Does Exosome Therapy Work for Hair Loss?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Exosome hair therapy involves injecting stem cell-derived exosomes into the scalp to boost hair follicle regeneration and repair. Exosomes, which are not stem cells but products of them, contain bioactive chemicals and specific growth factors that promote new blood vessel formation, increase cell proliferation, reduce inflammation, and improve tissue repair, all crucial for hair health.

      community Fluridil does work if used as add-on treatment.

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using Dutasteride for five years and noticed slow thinning on the frontal hairline. They tried Fluridil as an additional treatment, which resulted in noticeable hairline thickening after two months.

      community Does pyrilutamide actually work?

      in Treatment  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      Pyrilutamide, a potential hair loss treatment, and how it compares to existing treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. Real-world results are being discussed to determine its effectiveness.

      community Will Hair cloning actually work? Could it actually be here by next year or so, as they're saying? I don't think it will be here so soon, but maybe in the next 5 years? I'm a diffuse thinner so hairline doesn't seem much of a worry for me now...

      in Chat  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair cloning is discussed as a potential future solution for hair loss, but it's not expected to be available soon due to high costs and technical challenges. Current treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are not mentioned in this conversation.

      community Hair loss - Blood work (High DHEAS)

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user has been taking finasteride for 5 months with no improvement in diffuse hair loss and suspects high levels of prolactin, cortisol, progesterone, and DHEAS, as well as iron, might be contributing to the issue. They are also taking vitamin D to address a deficiency.

      community Does Fluridil even work? (Eucapil)

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Eucapil's effectiveness is questioned due to unconvincing clinical trial and lack of FDA approval.

      community Dutasteride/RU/MIN will NOT work for everyone.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      Hair loss treatments like Dutasteride, RU58841, and Minoxidil may not work for everyone, as some individuals experience no improvement despite extensive use and research. Genetic factors can play a significant role, and standard treatments may not be effective for all.

      community (Topic) does saw palmetto actually work?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      Saw palmetto can help reduce DHT levels and may work in combination with other supplements like beta sitosterol and pygume, but it's less effective than finasteride. Additional treatments like pumpkin seed extract, zinc, biotin, essential oils, scalp massages, and micro-needling can support hair health, but should not replace existing treatments like finasteride.