Not going to say we told you so, but we did Satire 12/21/2023
The conversation is about regretting not starting hair loss treatments like finasteride earlier, with some users considering beginning treatment now. Specific treatments mentioned are finasteride (Fin) and minoxidil (Min).
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity We live in the weirdest time to suffer Androgenetic Alopecia and this weird subreddit will probably be of some historic interest in the future.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 are becoming more known, but many remain unaware of their effectiveness. There is hope for future advancements despite skepticism and misconceptions about current treatments.
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The conversation discusses a claim that avoiding coffee can lead to significant hair regrowth in individuals with androgenetic alopecia. Participants are skeptical, with some sharing personal anecdotes that contradict the claim, and others discussing the potential role of caffeine in hair loss and the effectiveness of other treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
community I’m Feeling so discouraged and depressed - No one wants to prescribe finasteride to me.
A user in France is frustrated because three dermatologists refused to prescribe finasteride for their hair loss, suggesting it's not androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and offering expensive vitamin treatments instead. Other users suggest buying hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride from various online pharmacies and considering a gender-affirming care physician for more understanding treatment options.
community Will minoxidil not work if there’s too much DHT present in the scalp?
The user has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for five months with little progress and is considering oral dutasteride to lower DHT levels, questioning if minoxidil is more effective with reduced DHT. They also use microneedling and tretinoin in their treatment routine.
community 4 months progress. Hims spray. 6% min, 0.3% fin. Also .25mm dermaroller 2x a week.
A user's successful 4-month hair growth progress using Hims spray with 6% Minoxidil, 0.3% Finasteride, and a .25mm dermaroller twice a week. The user applies the spray once a day and has not experienced any side effects.
community Evolution theory: AGA is your body trying to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by exposing your scalp to more UV
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