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      community No progress from Feb 2025 to Jan 2026

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has not seen significant progress in hair growth using topical minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin shampoo over a year. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, adding microneedling, and considering other treatments like scalp massages and blood tests.

      community Slow progress is better than no progress?

      in Is this regrowth?  122 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Users note positive changes and suggest dutasteride for oily scalp issues.

      community Which Ingredient is causing Burning Red Scalp?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about identifying the cause of a burning red scalp from a topical hair loss formula. Retinoic acid and ethyl alcohol are suspected irritants, with retinoic acid being considered for removal.

      community Life Extension - Hair Growth for Men

      in Product  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      A new supplement for hair growth combines black rice, prickly pear, and saw palmetto, showing promising results in increasing hair density and reducing hair loss. The supplement is considered a drug-free alternative to traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Hair density change in 7 months… unreal.

      in Progress Pictures  351 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair density improvement over seven months using finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and supplements like biotin and vitamin D. They also used a derma stamp with rosemary and peppermint oil, noting no side effects from finasteride.

      community In God We Trust, Topical Fin/Min with existing ADHD issues

      in Chat  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male with ADHD is experiencing hair thinning and is starting a treatment with topical finasteride (0.025%) and minoxidil (5%). He is addressing high prolactin levels and low vitamin D, while managing side effects from ADHD medication.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 1 year ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community Testosterone in Reference Range Doesn't Cause Hair Loss

      in Research/Science  50 upvotes 2 years ago
      Testosterone within the normal range does not significantly contribute to male pattern baldness (MPB); DHT is the main factor that can be controlled. Genetics play a crucial role in hair loss, and treatments like finasteride and dutasteride, which block DHT, can help despite potentially raising testosterone levels.

      community What’s the science behind 1mg Finasteride 3 X a week being as effective as daily?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes 2 years ago
      The efficacy of taking 1mg finasteride three times a week instead of daily for hair loss, with some users arguing that it is just as effective because finasteride has a long half-life in the scalp tissue and lower doses have been shown to be effective. Other users suggest experimenting with various treatments such as minoxidil and finasteride to achieve best results.

      community Can’t take fin - options/alts?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      User seeks non-finasteride hair loss treatments, suggests Eucapil, minoxidil, microneedling, keto shampoo, oral castor oil, and alfatradiol. Reply recommends vitamin D, zinc, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and high black tea intake, but emphasizes minoxidil and microneedling as most effective.

      community Green tea/ soy Isoflavones supplements for MPB

      in Product  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Green tea extract and soy isoflavones may help with hair loss by inhibiting DHT and providing additional health benefits. Combining these with finasteride and possibly using nizoral shampoo could enhance effectiveness in managing hair loss.

      community Winlevi coming out in 2019

       12 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential release of Winlevi in 2019 by Cassiopeia for hair loss treatment. It suggests a regimen combining minoxidil, Winlevi, Nizoral, and possibly dermarolling, with a comment mentioning Breezula as an alternative to finasteride without side effects.

      community 5ARI (dutasteride) Associated with Adverse Metabolic Effects

       23 upvotes 7 years ago
      Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.

      community My nuclear skitzo hairloss stack

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen involving high doses of dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil, with concerns about safety and potential side effects. Users advise against the excessive use of these medications, suggesting more moderate approaches and consulting a doctor.

      community The truth about Dutasteride (w/ sources)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  52 upvotes 3 years ago
      The effectiveness of Dutasteride compared to Finasteride in treating hair loss, with evidence given such as studies and experiences, as well as discussion around whether one should switch from Finasteride to Dutasteride. There is also a discussion on post-Dutasteride syndrome.