Hi Everyone,
I know a big discussion here is the side effects of test and other anabolics on hair, such as male pattern baldness acceleration, and mitigating factors to address this.
TLDR: topical 5% minoxidil and 1mg daily of Finestelad (finasteride from Driada Medical) has had the pictured effects over three months: June to September, even while using Propios (Testosterone Propionate from Driada Medical) and Testos (Testosterone Enanthate from Driada Medical) 210mg weekly and Ibutamoren (MK-667 from Driada Medical) 20mg daily.
(June 2024)
(September 2024)
A bit of background first: I had a bad motorcycle accident in 2023 and had to have wrist surgery. I got a post-operative MRSA infection that then ate part of my dorsal nerve and all of the cartilage in my right dominant hand. I had to have two more surgeries, including a full wrist fusion, as a result. I am 28 and was always in OK shape (Airborne Infantry US Army 4 years) but the surgeries and recovery, plus extensive opiate pain killers (40-60mg of Oxy and 1200-2400mg Gabapentin) took quite a toll on my health, including my hair, but especially my test levels.
I currently live in North Eastern Europe (due to Ukraine war, I am a military contractor) where TRT is quite difficult to get, so I decided to go the unprescribed route for TRT. I had significant hair loss, and a history of male pattern baldness in my family on my mother’s side, so I was concerned it would accelerate it. I started in July with my TRT Propios - Testosterone Propionate from Driada Medical) and Testos - Testosterone Enanthate from Driada Medical 210mg weekly) and at the same time got topical minoxidil 5% (available here without prescription) and oral Finastelad (1mg finasteride from Driada Medical). I apply minoxidil twice per day and take finasteride each morning. I have also derma rolled and taken hair health multivitamins. I think the results speak for themselves!
Driada Medical has always delivered to me quickly and reliably. Their products have worked well, and their customer service is top notch. If you are looking for a source that you can trust in Europe, I recommend Driada Medical, whole-heartedly!
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(Latest delivery from Driada Medical, August 2024)
Regards,
caedis