Hair Loss & Hormone Meds
HGH (Youth 'Height & Anti-Aging' Use)
Street names: Growth hormone, Somatropin, Genotropin, Height pills
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Growth in deficiency; fat loss + muscle quality at supraphysiologic doses
- Anti-aging claims
⚠Key risks
- Counterfeit near-total — most 'HGH' is hCG, IGF, or nothing
- Real HGH abuse: insulin resistance, carpal tunnel, organ growth
- Teen 'height hack' trend — parents buying grey HGH for kids is medical malpractice territory
- Diabetes risk
- Expensive: $300–$1,000+/month
✚Overdose signs
- Joint swelling, headaches
- Blood sugar crises
- Carpal tunnel symptoms
Category comparison — Hair Loss & Hormone Meds
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| HGH (Youth 'Height & Anti-Aging' Use) | Rx-only; Schedule III/IV equivalent controls | Counterfeit near-total — most 'HGH' is hCG, IGF, or nothing; Real HGH abuse: insulin resistance, carpal tunnel, organ growth | $2–$10 per IU grey-market |
| Somatropin (Human Growth Hormone) | Rx-only; Schedule III/IV equivalent in most regions | Counterfeit rate near total — independent tests find most 'HGH' is hCG, IGF, or nothing; Real GH at abuse doses: insulin resistance, carpal tunnel, organ growth (acromegaly features) | ~$2–$10 per IU grey-market |
| Finasteride (Propecia/Proscar) | Rx-only — not controlled | Post-finasteride syndrome reports — persistent sexual dysfunction, depression, brain fog in a subset of users (debated but documented); Must be taken daily; gains reverse within a year of stopping | ~$0.30–$2 per tablet |
| Dutasteride (Avodart) | Rx-only — not controlled | Same post-finasteride-spectrum concerns, potentially stronger (broader 5-alpha-reduction blockade); Long half-life — weeks to clear; sides persist longer if they occur | ~$0.40–$2 per capsule grey-market generics |
| Exemestane (Aromasin) | Rx-only — not controlled | Joint pain, low-mood and libido crash if estrogen goes too low; Bone density loss with long use | ~$1–$3 per 25 mg tablet grey-market |
| Letrozole (Femara) | Rx-only — not controlled | Estrogen 'crash': crippling joint pain, depression, zero libido; Bone density loss | ~$1–$4 per 2.5 mg tablet grey-market |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does HGH (Youth 'Height & Anti-Aging' Use) look like?
Lyophilized vials, injection pens; grey-market 'generic HGH'
What are the signs of a HGH (Youth 'Height & Anti-Aging' Use) overdose?
Joint swelling, headaches; Blood sugar crises; Carpal tunnel symptoms Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Counterfeit near-total — most 'HGH' is hCG, IGF, or nothing Dependence can develop with regular use.