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      community 10 months of minoxidil + cheating

      in Transgender  180 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using minoxidil, hormone replacement therapy, and cyproterone acetate during their male-to-female transition. Another user discussed their successful hair transplant after transitioning and using finasteride, highlighting the challenges of hair loss and regrowth during transition.

      community Am I going nuts or this is crazy 8 days recovery? (22yo)

      in Is this regrowth?  76 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 22-year-old has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil with microneedling for hair loss, considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride due to slowed progress. Recent changes in application technique and increased microneedling frequency seem to have led to noticeable hair regrowth, prompting reconsideration of switching treatments.

      community Help with Routine for 50 year old Black Woman

      in Female 5 years ago
      A 50-year-old Black woman with alopecia areata and traction alopecia is seeking a science-based hair loss routine. Current treatments include spearmint tea for DHT levels and considering PRP.

      community Cure/better treatment options in the future

      in Chat  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about future hair loss treatments. Current treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with potential future treatments like GT20029, TDM-105795, JW0061, and follicle cloning.

      community Switch to generic meds?

      in General  34 upvotes 2 days ago
      The user is considering switching from Hims to generic minoxidil and finasteride, with slightly lower dosages. They are concerned about maintaining their current hair condition without regrowth.

      community Switching from Dut to Fin to remove ED?

      in General  161 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is experiencing erectile dysfunction and emotional numbness, possibly due to using Dutasteride for hair loss, and is considering switching back to Finasteride. They are seeking advice on whether this change might resolve their symptoms.

      community I hate hairloss to my core, Fuck this shit

      in Update  185 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is frustrated with hair loss, having switched from topical minoxidil and finasteride to dutasteride and oral minoxidil without seeing improvements. They are considering a hair transplant and are advised to continue the current treatment and explore therapy or lifestyle changes.

      community Possibilities without Fin/Dut ?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experiences severe side effects from finasteride and dutasteride, including low libido and anxiety, and is currently using oral minoxidil despite shortness of breath. They are seeking alternative treatments for hair loss, having tried pyrilutamide, fluridil, and RU58841 with no success, and are considering future treatments or a hair transplant.

      community Please critique my regimen, gentle approach oral/topical

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is taking 0.5mg finasteride and 0.5mg Loniten orally daily, using Eucapil twice weekly, and Minoxidil foam once daily for hair loss. They believe Eucapil effectively stops hair loss despite side effects like breast growth.

      community Reddit’s amatorial meta analysis of 17 already avaliable hair loss prevention treatments that were found to be effective in clinical studies but are not FDA approved for MPB. PROS and CONS. (2022 Guide if Finasteride and Minoxidil are not working/ give you sides/are not enough) 77 studies linked!

      in Research/Science  586 upvotes 4 years ago
      The post and conversation are about hair loss treatments that have been found to be effective in studies. There are 19 different treatments mentioned, including oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical finasteride, RU58841, and more. The best treatment for an individual depends on factors like availability, cost, side effects, and personal preferences.

      community I've been taking Finasteride daily for 20 yrs now.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  234 upvotes 8 months ago
      Long-term finasteride users report that the drug may lose effectiveness over time, with some considering switching to dutasteride or adding minoxidil to their regimen. Many users suggest hair transplants or adjusting treatments to manage hair loss progression.

      community Drastic and sudden change in hair loss condition

      in General  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced increased hair loss and scalp itchiness despite using finasteride and plans to resume minoxidil and start microneedling. They are considering using clay, Aveda thickening tonic, and a beanie to manage the appearance of thinning hair.

      community Anyone here has experience with ‘nuke’ protocols?

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses aggressive hair loss treatments, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, topical cetirizine, and experimental options like Estrogel, oh-flutamide, and RU58841. Users share experiences and suggest trying oral minoxidil and el cranell, noting the complexity and challenges of treating hair loss.

      community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone

      in Research/Science  60 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.

      community Does anyone here use everything except Fin

      in Minoxidil  23 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil (Min) and Finasteride (Fin). The original poster is considering using Min and other treatments but is hesitant about Fin, while the responses vary, with some advocating for early use of Fin and others warning about potential side effects.

      community my daily breakfast til the day i die

      in Satire  656 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Using both finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss is debated, with some seeing it as beneficial during transition, while others find it redundant and risky. Oral minoxidil raises concerns about blood pressure, with a preference for topical use and microneedling for better results.

      community Added witch hazel to my daily routine

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user added witch hazel to their routine with finasteride and topical minoxidil to reduce scalp itching and potentially help with hair loss. They find witch hazel affordable and effective for itch relief, though its impact on hair loss is still uncertain.

      community Science backed answer only from what you have learnt .

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Alcohol-based minoxidil absorbs better but can cause irritation; non-alcohol-based is gentler. Topical dutasteride shows promise but needs more research; low-dose oral minoxidil (0.25 mg/day) is effective with fewer side effects. Ingredients like Procapil, Redensyl, caffeine, and Anagain in shampoos have limited evidence; ketoconazole shampoo can help when used 2-3 times a week with other treatments.

      community Persistence is KEY - stick to the basics and be patient.

      in Progress Pictures  243 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 34-year-old male shares his hair regrowth journey using Minoxidil Max Dual Gen with topical finasteride, hair oil, derma rolling, and nizoral shampoo, emphasizing persistence and consistency. Despite some skepticism about lighting and treatment effectiveness, he reports significant progress over 12 months.

      community Temporary alternative to finasteride?

      in Finasteride  100 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 23-year-old male plans to temporarily stop finasteride to donate plasma for financial reasons and seeks alternative hair loss treatments like minoxidil, ketoconazole, or RU58841 during this period. He is open to suggestions to prevent further hair loss until he can resume finasteride.