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      community DHT levels went up after 6 months of finasteride usage.

       22 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      Finasteride's effectiveness may be reduced due to heat exposure, affecting DHT levels. Testing methods and medication storage conditions are likely factors in the unchanged DHT levels.

      community Minoxidil cannot survive summer in warehouses or UPS trucks

       64 upvotes 1 month ago
      Minoxidil's effectiveness may not be significantly impacted by high temperatures during shipping, as it undergoes stability tests to withstand extreme conditions. Users discuss concerns about oxidation and storage, but experts suggest that short-term exposure to heat is unlikely to degrade the product.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 2 years ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community 4 years on fin and min (Before and After) Age 27 to 31

       999 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride and minoxidil over four years, despite side effects like seborrheic dermatitis, urinary changes, and water retention. They were satisfied with the results and maintained a strong physique.