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      community Why is there so many people claiming Dutasteride destroyed their hair?

      in Chat  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      Some people claim Dutasteride worsened their hair loss, causing concern among users. Reasons suggested include initial shedding phases, incorrect attribution to Dutasteride when other factors are involved, genetic variations affecting drug response, and the possibility of non-authentic medication.

      community Questions about DUPA and figuring out what my hairloss is (NEED INPUT BADLY)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses severe hair shedding and thinning, with the original poster using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and other supplements without improvement. The discussion highlights the possibility of telogen effluvium and the importance of addressing potential underlying health issues, such as stress and gut health, rather than assuming diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA).

      community Rejected for the 2nd time for the VDPHL01 Clinical Trials (believe it or not!)

      in Chat  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user was rejected from participating in a clinical trial for an extended-release oral Minoxidil due to having rheumatoid arthritis, despite initially being accepted. They had stopped using Dutasteride and Minoxidil to qualify but continued using other treatments like RU58841 and red light therapy.

      community Autoimmune issue?

      in Question  2 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user experienced severe hair loss, itchy scalp, and skin issues after trying no-shampoo, and wonders if it's male pattern baldness or an immune issue. They have a history of eczema, dermatitis, and jock itch, and have tried various treatments like coconut oil, peppermint, pumpkin seed, and onion.

      community The story of RU58841/PSK3841

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      RU58841, an anti-androgenic compound, showed early promise for treating alopecia but faced challenges after its patent in 1997. Despite advancing to Phase II trials, safety concerns and financial struggles led Aventis to abandon its development. Proskelia, which later merged into ProStrakan, couldn't prioritize the drug, leading to its eventual stagnation and failure to reach the market.

      community Blood DHT Levels – before and after creatine

      in Research/Science  41 upvotes 3 years ago
      The impact of creatine on DHT levels, and whether it could cause accelerated male pattern baldness (MPB). The user taking a 5 alpha reductase inhibitor found that their DHT levels actually reduced despite taking creatine for nine weeks. Replies suggested looking into testosterone levels as well and debating the safety of creatine use in relation to MPB.

      community Can this fate be avoided? Or must i simply accept it.

      13 years ago
      A 19-year-old is experiencing early hair loss, possibly due to oily skin, stress, poor diet, and lack of sleep. They have tried ketoconazole shampoo without success and plan to visit a dermatologist for further advice.

      community My Experience and a Discourse on "DUPA"

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.

      community IGE Hair Loss and Miniaturization

      in Chat  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male is experiencing diffuse hair loss and miniaturization, possibly due to high IGE levels after using tofacitinib. He seeks advice and has not yet consulted a dermatologist.

      community Tretinoin for some men(not all) can cause non-telogen effluvium hair loss

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 10 months ago
      Tretinoin can cause non-telogen hair loss in some men by inducing catagen-like changes in hair follicles and through retinoid toxicity, especially when used with minoxidil. Some users report hair loss even when using retinoids on the face, while others experience benefits when combined with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community The temporal peak - the often forgotten part in transplants?

      in Transplants  88 upvotes 10 months ago
      Temporal peaks are crucial for a natural-looking hair transplant, but they are challenging to achieve due to the need for precise angles and appropriate hair thickness. Many users emphasize the importance of finding a skilled surgeon and using finasteride to maintain hairline stability.

      community Creatine made all my high DHT symptoms return

      in Research/Science  81 upvotes 1 year ago
      Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing symptoms like acne, oily hair, and hair shedding. Users report mixed experiences, with some avoiding creatine due to hair loss concerns and others seeing no impact.

      community We need to talk about DHT itch

      in Treatment 3 years ago
      DHT Itch and its link to balding, with various treatments such as finasteride being discussed. Members shared their experiences of scalp itch before and after taking 5AR inhibitors, and potential underlying causes such as seborrheic dermatitis were discussed.

      community Genetics are so weird and unpredictable

      in Minoxidil  118 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced male pattern baldness starting at 18, tried finasteride with no success, and switched to dutasteride, which halted hair loss. Minoxidil had no effect for them, while their brother, who didn't use AR inhibitors, maintained a juvenile hairline and successfully grew a beard with minoxidil, highlighting the unpredictable nature of genetics in hair loss and treatment response.

      community Anyone had anemia + AGA/thinning ?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP experienced significant hair regrowth after recovering from iron deficiency anemia and starting minoxidil. They suspect anemia contributed more to their hair loss than androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

      community Federal Grant Cuts have impacted PP405 related research

      in Technology  460 upvotes 9 months ago
      Federal funding cuts have delayed PP405 research, affecting hair loss treatment progress, though clinical trials will continue. The discussion highlights PP405's potential compared to minoxidil and finasteride and stresses the importance of government-funded research.
      Eliminate/Confirm AGA based on blood report

      community Eliminate/Confirm AGA based on blood report

      in General  126 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 19-year-old male with no family history of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is experiencing hair loss and considering using a topical minoxidil and finasteride mixture. Despite low vitamin D levels and normal DHT serum levels, he seeks confirmation of AGA before starting treatment.

      community Bad news about GT20029 from Anagen Inc

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about the difficulty in obtaining GT20029, a hair loss treatment, due to patent issues and the need to resort to group buys or Chinese labs for acquisition. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.