In this episode, Dr. Donovan takes a deep dive into frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA), one of the most fascinating and challenging conditions in modern hair medicine. First described only a few decades ago, FFA has rapidly become one of the most common forms of scarring alopecia seen in hair...
https://www.dermatologytimes.com/view/early-recognition-and-psychosocial-impact-in-male-pattern-hair-loss
In this first episode, Joshua Zeichner, MD, shares how to spot early male pattern thinning, why it affects confidence, and which proven treatments beat social media hype.
https://www.dermatologytimes.com/view/how-emerging-androgenetic-alopecia-therapies-target-dht-at-the-scalp-level
New hair-loss therapies aim to block DHT at follicles, using targeted scalp delivery to reduce systemic side effects and improve male pattern baldness outcomes.
In this Dermatology Times Expert Perspectives video series, Joshua Zeichner, MD, associate professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, breaks down the key aspects of managing androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss).Zeichner discusses:
• Biological Mechanisms: How...
Looking for advice starting my journey.
Recovering from anorexia. A physician myself but also following with a men’s health specialist.
I can give labs if needed but not sure how to best run this given my history of AGA.
In the past had developing AGA. got a small hair transplant and started...
Study article link: Does creatine cause hair loss? A 12-week randomized controlled trial - PMC
Background and Purpose
Creatine is a popular supplement known for enhancing muscle strength and lean mass. Despite its benefits, concerns have circulated that creatine may promote hair loss by...
Hi guys.. I'm looking for a very good doctor in NYC who does PRP. He's got to have a good modern filter machine, have years of experience doing PRP and isn't too expensive. He's got to be in NYC. Please let me know
Have been on TRT 15 years. Current protocol 84mg/ml test cyp weekly, 700 iu HCG weekly Same dosage approximately last 3 years. Within the last 6 months have noticed a definite amount of hair loss and thinning. No noticeable life changes or increased stress level. Up until now I have had more...
Since starting Test about a year ago my straight hair has started turning curly, especially at the front. As a kid I had totally straight hair and it got a little bit wavy with the years but since starting Test, it’s turned proper curly. My hair is still super thick and I have no thinning...
I have been taking a low dose HCG (200 IU 3x week) for about 3 weeks now. Testosterone and Estradiol levels have not changed during the period, but I have been experiencing noticeable hair loss for the past week. Was anyone with similar side effects to HCG able to stop hair loss while still...
I’ve been on trt hcg for 3 years . 14mg daily and 400iu mon-weds-fri. No AI ever. My levels were pretty high 900-1000 total 30free test with some minorly high rbc count and hemeglobin and hematoctit . I’ve just recently had a run in with hair thinning all over the top of my hair . I’m 33 not...
Oral T vs Injectable T - Hair Loss
I have read that oral T (Jatenzo/Kyzatrex) converts to DHT more than injectable T. Is this true? If so, would that mean that oral T would accelreate hair loss (for those predisposed) faster than injectable T? Or, would the constant higher T/DHT levels with...
Platelet rich plasma, or PRP, is a cosmetic treatment that can be used for hair restoration. In this video, Dr. Aguh explains the benefits of PRP and the various forms of hair loss it can be used to treat. For more, check out her blog post below...
As stated numerous times on the forum over the years key point here being genetic predisposition!
Hair loss can be caused by several factors, such as hormonal imbalances in men and women. But it all goes to the question, does Testosterone cause you hair loss?
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Has anyone experienced significant hairloss on Pregnenelone? And if so, at what dosage? Anything that causes hair loss I’m pretty against using, unfortunately. However, I feel so much better just a few days only 30mg
Defy has a topical Dutasteride. Im considering giving it a try, anyone have experience with this? I dont have bad hairloss, just want to be preventative. Dont want to drop DHT systemically.
So I have been doing TRT for 15 years. For the past 6 months I have reduced my levels down to .3ml per week of 200 mg/ml Test Cypionate from Hikma (thru Kroger). The shots are always Subq. (Test results are below)
I kept stepping down because of hair loss. I'm just about at 3 months using...
Has anyone on here experienced increased hair loss from HCG while on TRT? If so, will it likely grow back once the HCG is stopped. I’m figuring the hormonal change might be the reason. I’m getting some frontal thinning and it’s no bueno.
It makes me feel so bad. I ddin't know how much i liked my beard until now that i am losing it...
When will it stop?
It will grow back, right?
I've been on trt (enanthate) for 6 weeks more or less i think now.
Hello,
Does anyone know if cialis and metformin stops or makes rogaine/minoxidil less effective for hair regrowth?
Metformin decreases pge2 level:
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2017.00243/full
https://www.nicehair.org/increase-scalp-pge2-decrease-pgd2-cure-hair-loss/
Not sure the best forum here to post but here goes. i looked at all of the forum choices to post too.
60 years old. Been on TRT for five years. Life changing. I started to lose my hair and used topical minoxidil and been on Duasteride for two years now. Feel no side effects.
Here’s the...
What’s New in Therapy for Male Androgenetic Alopecia? (2022)
David Saceda‑Corralo · Miguel Domínguez‑Santas · Sergio Vañó‑Galván · Ramon Grimalt
Abstract
Male androgenetic alopecia is a common condition and represents a major concern for patients who experience this condition. While there are...
I'm interested to hear from men that have tried both injections and cream when it comes to side effects commonly attributed to DHT, like acne and hair loss.
It is clear that serum DHT on cream is ridiculously elevated to many multiples of the normal range in almost everyone using it. However...
Doctors are increasingly using oral minoxidil, traditionally a high blood pressure medication, as an off-label treatment for hair loss. Erika Murawski, who suffered from hair loss since high school, experienced significant improvement after being prescribed low-dose minoxidil pills, which differ...