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      community High estrogen on finasteride, thoughts?

       37 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 29-year-old male has been using finasteride for hair regrowth but is experiencing side effects like low libido and emotional changes, possibly due to high estrogen levels. Suggestions include weight loss, consulting an endocrinologist, switching to topical treatments, or trying dutasteride.

      community DHEA, the culprit behind DUPA ? Read this!

       20 upvotes 3 years ago
      High DHEA levels may contribute to hair loss by increasing DHT in hair follicles, potentially explaining why finasteride is ineffective for some. Treatments like high-dose dutasteride and RU58841 are suggested, but the underlying cause, such as adrenal issues, should be investigated.

      community A little over two years on Dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  59 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male has been using Dutasteride for over two years to address hair thinning, with some success in temple regrowth but continued thinning on top. He is considering adding Minoxidil to his routine and is contemplating lifestyle changes like quitting smoking and drinking to improve hair density.

      community No longer seeing any progress, really worried and panicking.

       114 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair thinning and shedding despite using oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical dutasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo. Many recommend considering a hair transplant or embracing baldness, as current treatments seem ineffective.

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