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      community Results of Procyanidin B2 in clinical studies

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 5 years ago
      Procyanidin B2, a compound derived from Annurca apples, as a potential treatment for pattern hair loss. Several clinical studies were mentioned, which found that procyanidin B2 could increase hair growth, density, and keratin content. Other treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841 were not discussed.

      community 18M 8 months progress 40mg daily dut stack

      in Progress Pictures  112 upvotes 11 months ago
      An 18-year-old is using a high-dose hair loss treatment with 40mg daily dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and topical bicalutamide. Despite health risk concerns, especially liver issues, they report hair regrowth progress and intend to continue the regimen.

      community 4600 - result 9 month - Dr. Carman

      in Progress Pictures  253 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their 9-month post-hair transplant results with 4600 grafts, using only Nourkin hair vitamins, Vitamin D, and B12, and expressed satisfaction. The replies debated the necessity of medications like finasteride and minoxidil for maintaining hair health.

      community 23 year old male 1mg fin everyday

      in Progress Pictures  41 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 23-year-old male shared his 4-month progress using 1mg finasteride daily, along with B-12 and D3+K2 supplements, to address hair loss. He sought feedback on using generic finasteride and shared his journey to regain confidence.

      community Hair Transplant result after one week

      in Progress Pictures  588 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post is about a user's hair transplant results after one week, with 4000 grafts implanted. The conversation includes discussions about the healing process, shedding phase, and the number of grafts used.

      community Nandrolone Replacement Therapy

      in Treatment  43 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user discusses starting nandrolone replacement therapy to stop hair loss and improve hair health, noting its benefits over finasteride. They report halted hair loss, improved skin, increased muscle, and a calm mood after three weeks.

      community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)

      in Research/Science  39 upvotes 3 years ago
      HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.

      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 How is dht not beneficial to you?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  111 upvotes 2 months ago
      DHT is important for sexual function and mood, but finasteride and dutasteride can reduce DHT, causing side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. These treatments are effective for hair loss, but their impact on DHT leads to debate.

      community 200 days on dut + min, what do you think?

      in Is this regrowth?  600 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user reports significant hair regrowth after 200 days using dutasteride and minoxidil, attributing changes to hair dye. Others doubt the authenticity and discuss treatment effectiveness and side effects.

      community Don't give up on finasteride folks

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  285 upvotes 11 months ago
      Finasteride may take over two years to show results and can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and emotional changes. Alternatives such as dutasteride and minoxidil are discussed, with varying effectiveness and side effects.

      community Embraced baldness. Time to leave this subreddit

      in Chat  870 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their positive experience of embracing baldness after years of trying treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. They found happiness and confidence by shaving their head, despite some social challenges, and encouraged others to focus on their attitude and seek therapy if needed.

      community I have not seen a single person who claims dutasteride destroyed their hair post a picture of the before/after

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  123 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hair loss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hair loss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.

      community I bought a microscope, how does my scalp/hairs look? I've been suffering diffuse thinning and hair loss after covid and never recovered (2 yrs ago) I eat healthy, in shape and workout.

      in Progress Pictures  87 upvotes 2 years ago
      A person with hair loss since COVID-19 is considering treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but is hesitant due to potential side effects. Suggestions include visiting a dermatologist, using a ketoconazole shampoo, and considering that post-COVID hair loss might be an autoimmune response.

      community It’s getting worse. (4 months)

      in Update  203 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with users suggesting the use of finasteride daily, considering minoxidil for aggressive hair loss, and discussing the normalcy of shedding during treatment. Some users recommend adding Nizoral shampoo and switching to dutasteride for better results.

      community I’m really tired of using minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  42 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is frustrated with minoxidil's lack of results and is considering alternatives like oral minoxidil or finasteride despite concerns about side effects. Other suggestions include consulting a doctor, adjusting dosages, or considering a hair transplant.

      community fin 0.5 mg everday 6 months update

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  28 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses the experiences of individuals with diffuse hair thinning using finasteride, with many reporting no improvement or worsening conditions after 6 months. Various suggestions include persisting with the treatment, checking for underlying conditions, adding minoxidil for volume, adjusting dosage, and considering other potential causes like autoimmune responses and inflammation.

      community Anyone who is not taking fin after hair transplant, how is you hair now?

      in Transplants  81 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of finasteride (fin) in preventing hair loss after a hair transplant. Some users have experienced hair thinning and loss after stopping finasteride, while others have had success with finasteride and minoxidil (min) in maintaining their transplanted hair. The general consensus is that finasteride is important for younger patients to prevent further hair loss.

      community NW5 at 19. How many grafts do I need?

      in Transplants  142 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old with rapid hair loss since 16 is considering a hair transplant but refuses to take finasteride or any 5α-Reductase inhibitors. They are currently using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling with a Derminator 2, and only want hair until age 27.