Recent content by Skaff

Any luck yet, Person?

Where did you hear a lump on your nuts can do this? I've got one but I don't see how it could affect your hormones. If you lose a nut your hormones don't change so I'd be surprised if a little lump would make a difference.

I don't know what most of that means, but would you expect the procedure to be almost completely free of side effects?

I wonder if these new hairs would be sensitive to male pattern baldness. It may be something that you have to re-do every year or so. I could live with that. I'm also thinking this could be incredibly expensive. Given that it sounds like they have to create a wound on your scalp, this is probably something a...

A lot of people like to use the "finasteride increases testosterone" arguement when this question is asked, but it doesn't tell the whole story. Read this article about the importance of DHT in weight training: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/reform8.htm And this one about a body builder's experience...

Damn this is annoying - some things I read say DHT boosts collagen, others say the complete opposite. Anyway, I'm more inclinded to believe that it's not good for your skin. I think it's just a matter of time before I drop finasteride... ah!!! :lost:

Are you sure collagen break down is the reason behind dark cirlces? I think it's just a symptom of hormone imbalance. Kids have very high levels of collagen and no DHT.

I've read somewhere that increased estrogen levels caused by finasteride can result in bloating.

Have you noticed any changes since stopping? Please keep us posted! Thanks

Yeah, I agree... or maybe the other way around.

Crap, I've had exactly this for about the last two weeks. Has anyone else had it? Any idea what it could be?

Wouldn't all women have dark circles then? What about that group of men who have no DHT? I think there's something else to it...

Nah, not really. I pretty sure MSM had nothing to do with it. I'm even starting to doubt finasteride has contributed. I've recently had problems with the TMJ joint in my jaw and apparently that can cause dark circles (don't really understand how). They pretty much coincided with each other so I'm...

It definitely wouldn't be the MSM or Nizoral - could be the Rogaine.

Just noticed you on MSM... my dark circles seemed to coincide with me starting MSM. I stopped about a month ago and they seem to be subsiding. I can't say for sure it was the MSM (I know of at least one other person who reported this) but it might be worth your while dropping it for a month or...