community Effective alternative treatments like topical spironolactone or progesterone
Hair loss treatments discussed include progesterone and topical spironolactone. Topical spironolactone found more effective than finasteride.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Diagnosed with a mild form of Alopecia
A user experienced rapid hair loss and was prescribed Desonide cream for mild Alopecia. They are seeking feedback on its effectiveness and potential side effects.
community Began An Intensive Protocol but it's now all habit.
The user follows an intensive hair loss protocol including dutasteride, biotin, black tea, pumpkin seed oil, peppermint shampoo, rosemary conditioner, mukemame, soy milk, lycopene, garlic, magnesium, chamomile, spicy food, citrus bergamot, zinc, multivitamins, kefir, and Greek yogurt. They plan to alternate between pumpkin seed oil and safflower oil and will share before and after pictures.
community Is it okay if I try ashwagandha?
The conversation discusses the potential effects of ashwagandha on hair loss and anxiety, with users sharing mixed experiences. Some users caution against ashwagandha due to its potential to increase testosterone and DHT, which could counteract finasteride's benefits, while others suggest alternative methods like exercise, cold showers, or different supplements for managing anxiety.
community Crown Comeback - Rise from the dead
The user shared their successful hair regrowth journey using minoxidil 5% twice daily and weekly microneedling. Other users suggested adding finasteride to maintain gains long-term.
community Protac degradation of the androgen receptor in mice shows good efficacy and no systemic drug could be found
The efficacy of degrading the androgen receptor through dermal application in DP cells, a delivery system for topical drugs that involves dissolving microneedles, and rosemary oil as an alternative anti-androgen.
community (25/f) “I am more than my hair”…. How can I finally get to believing that?
A woman who is experiencing Female Pattern Baldness and struggling to cope with it; she has tried a few treatments but is not satisfied with the results and feels like her femininity has been taken away from her. The conversation includes advice on possible treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and lifestyle changes.
community M29 Struggling with motivation on Fin/Min - is it all in my head?
A 29-year-old is struggling with motivation while using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, experiencing side effects like low libido. They have seen some hair growth but are unsure whether to continue treatment or shave their head again.
community No hair, don't care! [24/F] :)
A woman with alopecia universalis shares her positive experience of being bald, finding it freeing and less worrisome. She also discusses her skincare routine using Korean products.
community 7 months of dutasteride progress after fin lost it's effectiveness.
After 6 years of finasteride losing effectiveness for hair loss, the user switched to dutasteride and topical minoxidil, seeing good progress after 7 months without significant side effects. They transitioned from finasteride to dutasteride over 2 months against doctor's advice.