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community 18M: Thinning and Hair Loss at Temples - Advice Needed
The user is experiencing hair thinning and loss at the temples, likely due to androgenetic alopecia. Suggested treatments include finasteride and minoxidil to slow hair loss and promote regrowth, with buzzing hair short as a styling option.
community Two year results on topical min and fin
community M22. Body dysmorphia, can't tell if it is getting better or worse. What do you think?
The user's hair appears to have improved, looking thicker and healthier, especially around the temples, after using topical minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and tretinoin. Most participants agree the last picture shows significant improvement, though one disagrees.
community Can topical tretinoin only applied to face (not hairline) exacerbate hair loss?
Topical tretinoin applied to the face may exacerbate hair loss in some individuals, potentially triggering conditions like frontal fibrosing alopecia. Experiences vary, with some users reporting no impact on hair, while others experience significant hair loss.
community What happens if you combine dutasteride and a aromataze inhibitor?
Combining dutasteride and an aromatase inhibitor may increase testosterone levels significantly, potentially enhancing athletic performance but also posing health risks like elevated blood pressure and worsened cholesterol. The user is experimenting with dutasteride, anastrozole, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo to manage hair loss and estradiol levels, while monitoring side effects and hormone levels.
community Why are the results so varied depending on WHERE you’re balding??
community Brief update clascoterone phase 3 - Breezula
Cosmo Pharmaceuticals has enrolled about 850 out of 1400 patients for their phase 3 clinical trials of clascoterone (Breezula) and claims to be on schedule. The conversation is about hair loss treatments.
community If you are not micro needling you need to start!
community The Big Fat Layer II
Hair loss treatment should target dermal white adipose tissue (DWAT) to restore hair follicles. Potential remedies include tocopherol (vitamin E), botox, rosiglitazone, niacin, kojyl cinnamate esters, and ADP355.
community Monthly microneedling + low dose dutasteride topical seems to be promising in studies? Has anyone done it?
Monthly microneedling combined with low-dose topical dutasteride shows promising results for hair density and thickness with minimal side effects, especially in the frontal area. Despite its effectiveness, it is not widely discussed or used due to availability and cost concerns.
community There’s nothing better on the horizon [RANT]
community Boar bristle or nylon bristle brush?
A user with medium length hair and thinning at the top is using an adenosine-based hair growth serum and seeking advice on whether to use a boar bristle or nylon bristle brush to stimulate hair growth. They are concerned about their sensitive scalp.
community What’s your views on clascoterone 5% topical solution by cosmo
Clascoterone 5% topical solution shows promise for treating male-pattern hair loss by blocking DHT at the follicle without systemic absorption, potentially offering fewer side effects than oral treatments like finasteride. While results are promising, long-term safety and effectiveness need further study, and it may serve as a starting point for developing more effective treatments.
community 4 Months topical min/fin progress
community CASSIOPEA ANNOUNCES VERY POSITIVE PHASE II TWELVE MONTHS RESULTS FOR BREEZULA® (CLASCOTERONE) IN TREATING ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA
Clascoterone (Breezula) showed positive results for treating hair loss without affecting cortisol levels. Opinions vary, with some users optimistic about its potential and others critical of its effectiveness compared to existing treatments like finasteride.
community Tiny tiny hairs outlining juvenile hairline
The conversation is about hair regrowth using high-dose dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling. Users discuss seeing tiny hairs and hope they will become terminal, with advice to use derma rolling weekly for better results.
community No side effects on pyrilutamide / KX-826 so far
User TopBack56 and friends tried pyrilutamide (KX-826) for hair loss without experiencing negative side effects. They observed fine vellus hairs but no thick hair growth yet, and plan to add GT20029 to their regime after safety trials.
community Has anyone used topical spironolactone for hair loss? Especially in the temples?
The conversation discusses using topical spironolactone for temple hair loss, alongside low-dose minoxidil and possibly PDRN injections, without finasteride or dutasteride. The user is skeptical about the injections due to cost and mild hair loss severity.
community GT20029 - Promising phase II results
GT20029 showed significant hair growth and safety in phase II trials, with no adverse sexual events. Users are hopeful but concerned about future costs and systemic effects.
community DHT Itch and Oily Scalp Explained (and how to fix it)
community Creatine made all my high DHT symptoms return
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 Diffuse thinner taking Fin for over 2 years no improvement. Try oral min or switch to dut?
community My Fluridil/Eucapil 2% experience 30 days.
community 24M with mild temple recession - is topical finasteride worth it?
A 24-year-old with mild temple recession is using 5% minoxidil without noticeable effects and has started topical finasteride but is anxious about potential side effects. They are considering a specialist visit for peace of mind despite the cost.
community 10 months on dutasteride. Maintaining or still losing?
community New Hair Loss Treatment: Adipose Derived Secretomes
Adipose-derived stem cell secretome showed significant improvement in hair density and growth, especially when combined with minoxidil, suggesting a synergistic effect. The study had limitations, including a small sample size and potential bias.
community Anyone have multi week sheds from ru?
The user experienced increased hair shedding after using RU58841, despite initial improvements in scalp condition and appearance. They are considering stopping RU58841 to see if shedding decreases.