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      community Low testosterone and dht. What should I do?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has low testosterone and DHT levels and is considering taking finasteride for Norwood 2 hair loss with diffuse thinning. They are seeking advice on whether low DHT indicates high sensitivity to DHT in the scalp and opinions on their lab values.

      community Hormone tests to decide on oral fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 1 week ago
      The conversation discusses starting low-dose oral finasteride for hair loss, considering hormone levels and potential side effects like gynecomastia. Suggestions include using DIM for estradiol, vitamin B6 for prolactin, and lifestyle changes to optimize hormone profiles before starting treatment.

      community Whats up with Prolactine these days?

      in Research/Science  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential role of prolactin in hair loss and mentions treatments like HMI115, mucuna pruriens, Zinc, and B6 P5P for lowering prolactin levels. It also touches on the use of natural compounds and the lack of studies due to funding issues.

      community DHT Isn't (Directly) Important

      in Research/Science  101 upvotes 4 months ago
      Finasteride's potential side effects, especially sexual dysfunction, are discussed, with emphasis on hormonal balance between testosterone and estradiol. Users share experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, highlighting the variability in side effects and the influence of mindset and lifestyle.