This study reported that fermented grapeseed oil may enhance hair permeability and improve strength and color retention in chemically treated hair compared to regular grapeseed or silicone oils.
This review describes the typical presentation of female pattern hair loss, noting that it often involves diffuse thinning on the scalp's top and crown without leading to total hair loss.
A 21-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair loss and questions the effectiveness of finasteride after 45 days of use, with high DHT levels. A user advises that scalp DHT, not serum DHT, is important for hair loss assessment, and suggests monitoring hair improvement over time.
Increasing dutasteride from 3x to 5x a week led to worse hair loss and higher DHT levels, prompting a return to the original dosing. The user also uses topical minoxidil and is addressing a folic acid deficiency.
The user is considering getting blood work to investigate the cause of ongoing hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. Others suggest that while blood tests can provide useful health information, they may not change the hair treatment outcome.
The conversation is about starting finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about high free testosterone and potential side effects like gynecomastia. The user plans to address vitamin deficiencies before beginning the treatment.
A 23-year-old male experienced nipple sensitivity after taking 0.5 mg finasteride for 2.5 months, with blood tests showing increased testosterone and estrogen levels. He stopped finasteride temporarily and seeks advice to prevent gynecomastia.