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      community M22 Shedding recovery fin 1mg min 1ml

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  142 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (1ml), noting significant shedding phases but hoping for improvement. Shedding is a common synchronized effect of the treatment, which may desynchronize over time, potentially taking over 5 years.

      community discouraged about pyrilutamide

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      Discouragement regarding Pyrilutamide, a drug in development for hair loss, and the potential side effects of Finasteride. People discussed anecdotal experiences with Pyrilutamide as well as suggestions to wait out Phase 3 trials before making any conclusions.

      community Stopping hairloss with pure willpower

      in Treatment  39 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses using "pure willpower" as a method to combat hair loss, alongside treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, and RU58841. The original poster claims that this unconventional approach, involving shouting affirmations and avoiding distractions, has led to noticeable hair regrowth.

      community Sugar and Hair loss connections

      in Research/Science  41 upvotes 10 months ago
      High sugar diets may worsen hair loss by increasing 5α-reductase activity and androgen levels, especially in women with PCOS. A low sugar diet might reduce scalp DHT levels, similar to finasteride, but genetics also significantly influence hair loss.

      community Your opinion on those compounds ?

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are effective for hair loss. Alternative treatments like oils and supplements are less effective and more costly.

      community 4 Month Update on Topical Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user achieved significant hair regrowth using Regaine 5% topical minoxidil, dermarolling, rosemary, and pumpkin seed oil. They are considering adding finasteride or dutasteride to their regimen for further improvement.

      community What is everyone's stack and why?

      in Treatment  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      People are using various treatments for hair loss, including dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil (both oral and topical), RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo. Some also use additional methods like microneedling, vitamins, and oils, with mixed results and personal preferences influencing their choices.

      community 5% capixyl 3%redensyl+procapil

      in Product  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a hair loss serum mix containing 5% capixyl, 3% redensyl, and procapil. The user is asking for recommendations or opinions on the effectiveness of this product.

      community Saying creatine causes loss on fin/dut makes no sense and this is why

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  42 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses whether creatine causes hair loss for those using finasteride or dutasteride, with some suggesting creatine might increase DHT or upregulate androgen receptors, potentially leading to hair loss. Others argue the evidence is not conclusive, citing limited studies and personal anecdotes, with some avoiding creatine as a precaution.

      community Is this regrowth. Semi natural approach.

      in Is this regrowth?  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen that includes scalp massage, derma rolling, saw palmetto, rosemary, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, and various supplements like vitamins C and D, multivitamins, biotin, collagen, and fish oil. The user is asking if the treatment has led to hair regrowth.

      community Stopped minoxidil for a year after a year of using it. Starting again.

      in Minoxidil  158 upvotes 3 years ago
      ? This post by PastelDeUva discusses their experience with Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss treatments, which they stopped using for a year before resuming due to family's negative opinion. After restarting, they posted photos of the progression/regression of their hairline and are now planning on adding finasteride and dermarolling in order to get good results.

      community Is Keto shampoo 2% even worth starting?

      in Ketoconazole  48 upvotes 1 year ago
      Ketoconazole shampoo is primarily for scalp health and reducing inflammation, not hair regrowth. Combining ketoconazole with finasteride can yield similar results to using minoxidil and finasteride together.

      community Very reluctantly starting Finasteride.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  84 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 23-year-old started taking 0.25 mg of Finasteride daily for hair loss after trying Minoxidil and derma rolling without success. People shared varied experiences with Finasteride, discussing potential side effects, effectiveness, and personal decisions regarding hair loss treatment.

      community For people with overly oily hair, does topical finasteride/dutasteride/antiandrogens (like RU or Pyrilutamide) reduce sebum overproduction?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses whether topical finasteride, dutasteride, or antiandrogens like RU58841 can reduce sebum overproduction as an early indicator of their effectiveness in treating hair loss. It suggests that while hair growth may take months to observe, a decrease in oiliness could be a quicker sign of a product's action.

      community All my gains from minoxidil fell out years later

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  48 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss after initially gaining hair with minoxidil and is now using dutasteride and oral minoxidil alongside topical minoxidil, hoping to regain lost hair. There is uncertainty about the effectiveness of these treatments, with some users suggesting that blocking DHT might help, while others express skepticism about regrowth.

      community Fin bad responder? My experience

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced side effects from ecklonia cava similar to those reported with finasteride, including depression, brain fog, anxiety, and testicular pain. Despite these issues, the user is still considering using topical finasteride in the future.

      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 New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

      in Treatment  43 upvotes 6 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.