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      community 24M seeking help for aggressive androgenetic alopecia - "nuke" stack?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old male with aggressive androgenetic alopecia is using 1mg finasteride daily and considering a treatment stack including 0.5mg dutasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, Alpecin caffeine shampoo, and RU58841. He seeks advice on the safety and effectiveness of these treatments and whether any adjustments are needed.

      community Recently had a Doctor appointment this week

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP had a doctor appointment, was advised to try B vitamins and change shampoo for hair loss, and may consider Finasteride if no improvement. Users suggest seeing a dermatologist directly, as vitamins likely won't help much with AGA.

      community Those that apply minoxidil twice a day

      in Chat  71 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil is typically applied once daily, with some users opting for foam to minimize irritation. Users often combine it with finasteride or use oral minoxidil for improved results, while managing scalp irritation with ketoconazole or salicylic acid shampoos.

      community Anagenic Pyrilutamid, has anyone tried this?

      in Product  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about personal experiences with Anagenic Pyrilutamid for hair loss and what carriers people use with it. No specific treatments or outcomes are mentioned.

      community Leaving Ketoconazole Shampoo on for Longer

      in Ketoconazole  15 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about using Ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, with users discussing leaving it on the scalp for longer periods. Some users report benefits for dandruff, but there's uncertainty about its effectiveness for androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  416 upvotes 1 year ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community Better Than Minoxidil? Topical Sodium Valproate

      in Research/Science  53 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical sodium valproate may promote hair growth by inhibiting GSK3β, allowing beta-catenin to proliferate, but it has potential side effects and requires more research. The conversation also mentions skepticism about a product called Vdphlo1, which includes sodium valproate and other ingredients.

      community Tattooing Hair Loss Drugs into your Scalp

      in Treatment  106 upvotes 1 year ago
      Tattooing hair loss drugs like minoxidil and dutasteride into the scalp is discussed as an alternative to daily pills, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness and convenience. Some users report positive results, but concerns about cost, potential side effects, and the procedure's discomfort are noted.

      community Comparison of options: topical vs medication

      in Female  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user diagnosed with AGA is seeking advice on hair loss treatments, comparing topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride to oral medications and natural methods like dermastamping, PRP, and LED light. They are concerned about side effects and effectiveness, especially given their existing fatigue.

      community Is this shampoo good for fighting dandruff?

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss treatment. It also inquires about the effectiveness of a specific shampoo for fighting dandruff.

      community Passive/preventative anti-DHT haircare routine?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses preventative hair care measures for hair loss, focusing on non-prescription treatments like rosemary, peppermint, castor oils, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. It also touches on the use of finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 for those experiencing hair loss.

      community Polydopamine Synergizes with Quercetin Nanosystem to Reshape the Perifollicular Microenvironment for Accelerating Hair Regrowth in Androgenetic Alopecia.

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      A quercetin-encapsulated and polydopamine-integrated nanosystem (PDA@QLipo) shows promise for treating androgenetic alopecia by reshaping the perifollicular microenvironment, outperforming minoxidil in hair regeneration. The nanosystem promotes cell proliferation, hair follicle renewal, and recovery by scavenging reactive oxygen species and enhancing neovascularity.

      community Best shampoo and conditioner for hair loss

      in Product  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using minoxidil, finasteride, Nizoral 2%, and microneedling for hair loss but finds Nizoral drying. They seek affordable shampoo and conditioner recommendations, with one reply suggesting baby shampoo for non-Nizoral days.

      community Oral dut 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 5mg

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is using oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, finasteride solution, tazarotene, calcipotriol, and a peptide serum for hair loss but is concerned about continued hair shedding. They are advised to stop smoking as it may worsen hair loss and to give the treatments more time to work.

      community This got rid of my minoxidil itch

      in Product  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user found relief from minoxidil-induced scalp itch by using a different product, as Nizoral dried out their scalp and worsened the condition. The conversation focuses on managing side effects of hair loss treatments.

      community One+ year 1mg Fin, Ketoconazole, and 3.75 Oral Min. I have DUPA. Switched from Topical to Oral Min.

      in Progress Pictures  142 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's experience with hair loss treatments such as finasteride, ketoconazole, and oral minoxidil that have not yielded any results; other users suggest shaving the head or getting a wig, while others offer additional advice such as seeing a dermatologist, checking thyroid levels, switching to dutasteride and adding needling, and trying stemoxydine.

      community Shampoo for dry and itchy scalp

      in Product  3 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shared that Garnier Fructis SOS repair shampoo with amla oil and liquid vegetal keratin helped with their dry and itchy scalp. They have been using finasteride and minoxidil for a year and found this shampoo effective after trying many others.

      community Wild claims from a snake oil manufacturer

      in Product  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post criticizes a company falsely claiming finasteride and minoxidil are ineffective after 6-8 months to sell their expensive, ineffective shampoo. The recommended treatments for hair loss are finasteride, minoxidil, low dose oral minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo.

      community Spain is treating AGA hairloss in 90% cases

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair transplants, oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dutasteride mesotherapy are highly effective for treating AGA hair loss. This combination can maintain and improve hair for most people, except those with very aggressive AGA.

      community 22m Dutasteride + Min + Ket 1 year

      in Progress Pictures  369 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 22-year-old male shared his one-year progress using dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair regrowth, showing significant improvement. Users discussed the effectiveness of these treatments, with some confusion about ketamine, and shared their own experiences and questions about dosages and side effects.

      community Duoxidil / Dutasteride/ Minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  83 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a user's positive experience with hair loss treatments, including Duoxidil, oral Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and biotin, noting no side effects and effective results. The user plans to start a new cycle of Dutasteride and PRP sessions.