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      community Topical finasteride has affected my hormones

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 21-year-old experienced hormone changes after using self-made topical finasteride for hair loss, including a 20% decrease in DHT, a 47% increase in testosterone, and a 39% increase in estradiol. The user previously used minoxidil and microneedling but is now seeking ways to balance hormones, possibly through supplements or dosage adjustments.

      community Anybody using topical melatonin or zix in 2024?

      in Chat  12 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about using topical melatonin or zix for hair loss without affecting hormones. The user is seeking advice on which treatment is more effective.

      community Hairloss - what hormones to check?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss despite using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil. They are seeking advice on additional blood tests to identify potential causes.

      community Hair loss treatment rabbit hole [OC]

      in Satire  317 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, ranging from topical minoxidil and finasteride to taking hormones such as estradiol or nandrolone, as well as a controversial suggestion of an orchiectomy. A hair system is also mentioned as an alternative solution.

      community Spironolactone VS dutasteride for female pattern hair loss

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 2 months ago
      Spironolactone is more potent and lowers testosterone and DHT, while dutasteride only impacts DHT. For female hair loss, checking hormones and considering treatments like oral minoxidil, spironolactone, or topical minoxidil is recommended.