336 citations,
August 2015 in “European Journal of Epidemiology”
The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.
A 25-year-old male experiencing hair shedding due to testosterone use is considering topical finasteride or RU58841 for scalp treatment while continuing minoxidil for beard growth. Topical finasteride is suggested to prevent scalp thinning without affecting beard growth.
User shares 3.5-month hair transformation using 0.5 mg Dutasteride daily and Minoxidil 2x daily. Others express amazement and discuss safety profiles of treatments.
Creatine at 2.5 g/day did not affect DHT levels in the user, suggesting it may not cause hair loss through DHT. The user used minoxidil during the experiment but did not use finasteride or other DHT-reducing medications.
A user started using topical finasteride, switching from 0.1 g to 0.2 g, and is concerned if this dosage is too high. They are seeking advice on the appropriate amount to apply.