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720-750 / 1000+ resultscommunity Running my hands through my hair, can’t remember what normal looked like, is this normal?
A 17-year-old experiencing hair thinning uses dermarolling with rosemary oil and plans to start finasteride at 18. A reply suggests using finasteride and minoxidil due to high DHT sensitivity.
community Non responsive diffuse thinning
The user has been experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, clobetasol cream, and PRP sessions. They seek advice on additional treatments and are advised to check vitamin D, iron, and thyroid levels.
community Natural Approach Results! May have discovered something! [1 Year Pumpkin Seed Oil/twice a week Niz + 1 month 12mg Astaxanthin]
The user successfully reduced hair loss using pumpkin seed oil, Nizoral shampoo, and astaxanthin without using minoxidil or finasteride. They observed significant improvement over 12 months and believe the combination of treatments is effective.
community Questions about DUPA and figuring out what my hairloss is (NEED INPUT BADLY)
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 Upcoming Setipiprant clinical trials hint at systemic daily dosage
The conversation discusses the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of oral Setipiprant tablets for treating androgenetic alopecia compared to finasteride. It mentions the high cost of Setipiprant on the black market and the trial's end date in September 2017.
community How do you stop hair loss in Aggressive diffuse loss that started in your teens?
The user is experiencing aggressive hair loss since their teens and has tried finasteride, topical minoxidil, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil without success in halting the hair loss. They are seeking advice on how to stop it.
community Diffuse Thinning Worsened After 2 Months of Ketoconazole Use, What to Do?
Ketoconazole may cause increased hair shedding. The user plans to use Minoxidil and dermastamping but cannot tolerate DHT blockers.
community 7 months progress nuclear stack
A 7-month progress report of using finasteride and minoxidil, as well as keto dieting and derma stamping; the discussion also touched on RU58841 and its potential side effects.
community Fin/dut increase in estrogen and autoimmune diseases
The conversation discusses the link between increased estrogen and autoimmune diseases, with a focus on avoiding soy and milk. It also mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.
community Korea launches 1st OTC hair loss drug
Korea launched its first OTC oral hair loss drug, dexpanthenol B5. Users discuss its anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects but note a lack of efficacy studies.
community Are these levels normal for a 22 year old Male
A 22-year-old male started taking finasteride a month ago and is seeing some progress in hair loss treatment. He is concerned about high estradiol levels but plans to continue the medication and consult an endocrinologist.
community 6 months hairtransplant journey at 21-22 y/o
A 21-year-old underwent a hair transplant with 1100 grafts and uses oral minoxidil and topical dutasteride to maintain hair. They experienced side effects with oral finasteride but not with their current regimen.
community 70 Days Completed on fins + Minox + Dermaroller + Ketaconizole
A 19-year-old has completed 70 days using oral and topical Minoxidil, oral finasteride, a dermaroller, and ketoconazole for hair regrowth. They are seeking feedback on the effectiveness of their treatment.
community Very agressive protection / regrowth stack on steroids
A 24-year-old with hair thinning is using a regimen including dutasteride, RU58841, HGH, GHK-cu, and other compounds to protect and regrow hair. They are also incorporating a mild cutting cycle with testosterone propionate, anavar, and tirzepatide.
community What do you think will be the next "big innovation" regarding AGA?
The conversation discusses potential new treatments for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), including verteporfin, pyrilutamide, and hair cloning. There is optimism about scientific advancements providing alternatives to minoxidil and finasteride.
community Conflicted Diagnoses: Is My Hair Loss MPB Despite Using Finasteride and Rogaine?
The user is experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride and Rogaine, with conflicting diagnoses from different hospitals. One suggests no hair loss, while another recommends continuing medication; a suggestion to see a dermatologist for proper assessment is given.
community 18M, can’t see any progress even after a few months. Please help
An 18-year-old started using minoxidil 5% and ketoconazole 2% shampoo for hair loss but hasn't seen progress after 5 months. They are considering adding finasteride to their treatment.
community Alternatives/unorthodox hairloss protocols to the big three
The conversation discusses alternative and unorthodox hair loss treatments, including RU58841, nandrolone, and dianabol, as well as theoretical approaches involving high doses of estrogen and selective estrogen receptor modulators. These methods are considered extreme and potentially harmful but are explored for those unable to tolerate traditional 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
community 9+ months progress pics and regimen details
The user shared a 9+ month hair loss treatment progress with 1mg finasteride in the morning, 2.5mg oral minoxidil at night, and vitamin A spray at night, noting the importance of seeing a dermatologist early as their cousin started treatment too late for it to be effective.
community We live in the weirdest time to suffer Androgenetic Alopecia and this weird subreddit will probably be of some historic interest in the future.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 are becoming more known, but many remain unaware of their effectiveness. There is hope for future advancements despite skepticism and misconceptions about current treatments.
community Will taking DHT blockers at 17 prevent FULL facial bone growth?
A 17-year-old is concerned that taking finasteride might affect facial bone growth and is considering switching to topical finasteride due to its reduced systemic effects. They are also using oral minoxidil and exploring other hair loss treatments like microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo.
community Evidenced Based Meta-Analyses and Systemic Reviews of Androgenic Alopecia and Treatments
Evidence-based treatments for androgenic alopecia, such as minoxidil, finasteride, low-level laser light therapy, dutasteride, platelet-rich plasma, and topical ketoconazole. It discusses the efficacy, safety, and mechanism of action of these treatments, as well as future developments in understanding this polygenic condition.
community results: 15 months fin + 4.5 months estrogen monotherapy + 4.5 months min
The user has been using finasteride for 15 months, minoxidil for 4.5 months, and estrogen monotherapy for 4.5 months. Their current regimen includes finasteride, minoxidil, alfatradiol, and estradiol gel.
community Topical Spironolactone 2.5% MONOTHERAPY x 5 months (MALE)- Nothing else
A man in his 40s treating his slow balding with a daily regimen of 2.5% spironolactone topical solution and Piroctone Olamine Shampoo. Despite initial hair shedding, he experienced no side effects and plans to continue the treatment for at least a year.
community Could fatty liver(other issues related to it..)play a role in Dupa/Aga?
Fatty liver and related issues may influence hair loss conditions like Dupa/Aga. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, myo-inositol, and L-glutamine.
community Since there is so much hype for cosmeRNA and HMI-115...
Exploring different treatments for hair loss, such as cosmeRNA and HMI-115 which are small interference messenger RNA that inhibits the DHT receptor and an antibody that binds to the prolactin (PRL) receptor respectively; and researching mechanism and environment of hyperresponders.
community Current and possible future Alternatives for fin?
A user is seeking alternatives to finasteride for hair loss during a planned break for family planning reasons. They inquire about pyrilutamide, cosmern, and other potential future treatments.
community THE HARSH REALITY OF THE HAIR FOLLICLE’s CYCLICAL LIFE? 6.5 months of treatment
A user shared their 6.5-month experience with topical finasteride (2%) and minoxidil (5%), noting initial progress followed by a significant shedding phase. Others in the conversation reassured that shedding is normal and suggested staying consistent with the treatment for potential regrowth.