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      21M, Thinning on Top with Family History, Seeking Treatment Options

      community 21M, Thinning on Top with Family History, Seeking Treatment Options

      in General  59 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 21-year-old with a family history of early balding is advised to see a dermatologist to confirm androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and consider treatments like finasteride or dutasteride to prevent further hair loss, and minoxidil, possibly with tretinoin, to regrow hair. Caution is advised with oral minoxidil, and a cardiologist should be consulted before use.

      community What are the alternatives to spironolactone for AGA?

      in Female  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced side effects from spironolactone and is seeking alternatives for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), considering saw palmetto but unsure of its effectiveness. They are also exploring the possibility of using topical spironolactone, despite availability challenges.

      community Aggressive Receding after Six months on meds

      in Progress Pictures  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced aggressive hair loss despite using oral finasteride and minoxidil, with additional issues like dandruff and eyebrow hair loss. They are considering switching to oral minoxidil and dutasteride due to scalp inflammation and lack of improvement.

      community M21 one year progress fin only

      in Progress Pictures  51 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old shares their one-year progress using finasteride for hair loss, experiencing initial shedding but eventual regrowth, especially on the crown. They consider switching to dutasteride due to continued hair loss at the front temple and mid-scalp areas.

      community 2,5-3 months progress. I might be a hyper responder?

      in Is this regrowth?  17 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user is experiencing reduced hair shedding and increased hair density after using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, granactive retinoid, and Nizoral, while also taking testosterone and aromatase inhibitors. They question if they are a hyper responder to the treatments, despite mixed feedback from others about visible progress.

      community The story of RU58841/PSK3841

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      RU58841, an anti-androgenic compound, showed early promise for treating alopecia but faced challenges after its patent in 1997. Despite advancing to Phase II trials, safety concerns and financial struggles led Aventis to abandon its development. Proskelia, which later merged into ProStrakan, couldn't prioritize the drug, leading to its eventual stagnation and failure to reach the market.

      community Pyrilutamide Update Number Two

      in Update  39 upvotes 3 years ago
      How Pyrilutamide, a hair loss treatment, has improved texture and regrowth of hair without any side effects for users, who are encouraged to post progress photos.

      community 10 months progression (plz respond)

      in Is this regrowth?  4 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user is experiencing hair shedding after using minoxidil and is considering switching to dutasteride while planning to increase their oral minoxidil dose. They also use nicotine pouches, Vyvanse, and GHK-Cu, and have noticed thicker eyebrows and lashes from oral minoxidil.

      community 4 months of AGA therapy Finasterdie 1,25 EOD and Regaine

      in Progress Pictures  83 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 30-year-old with Norwood 3V hair loss uses finasteride 1.25 mg every other day and Minoxidil (Regaine 5%) twice daily, experiencing no side effects with the current regimen. The front hairline remains unchanged, but the crown appears better in certain lighting.

      community "DHT Itch" and onset Seborrheic Dermatitis

      in Research/Science  76 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post and conversation discuss the link between DHT (a hormone), scalp itchiness, and hair loss. Some users share their experiences and treatments, including the use of fluconazole, corticosteroids, and ketoconazole shampoo, with one user suspecting minoxidil as a potential cause of their symptoms.

      community Pyrilutamide for 16 weeks, with some progress

      in Progress Pictures  40 upvotes 2 years ago
      User gained hair with topical minoxidil and finasteride, then experienced shedding after starting pyrilutamide. After 12 weeks, new hairs grew and existing hairs thickened, hoping for more improvement in a year.

      community Why creatine and gym cause MPD

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 years ago
      Gym and creatine can cause hair loss by increasing testosterone and androgenic activity. DHT blockers may help some, while others need androgen suppression with topical AA like RU or Pyri.

      community IGF-1 and Peptides? Miracle molecule waiting to be found

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses potential hair loss treatments focusing on stimulating IGF-1 at the follicle level using growth-factor cocktails and engineered peptides, such as Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-20, Thymosin-β4, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7. It suggests that device-assisted delivery methods like microneedling may enhance effectiveness.

      community 2Y 5M on dut, ask me anything

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  130 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth using dutasteride without side effects, starting with finasteride and not using minoxidil or dermarolling. They attributed success to a unique genetic response to DHT blockers but did not share their full regimen, frustrating others.
      M17 regrowth journal

      community M17 regrowth journal

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  144 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 17-year-old is addressing hair loss with finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. They are considering adding GHK-Cu to their regimen, but others advise caution with finasteride due to age.

      community An Uncontrolled Case Series Using a Botanically Derived, β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex in Two Androgenetic Alopecia-Affected Male Subjects

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses a botanically derived treatment for androgenetic alopecia using ingredients like saw palmetto, green tea, and evening primrose, showing impressive results over 270 days. Concerns include the study's uncontrolled nature and potential product motivation, with suggestions to enhance absorption through derma rolling.

      community Annurca Nutraceutical and hair

       18 upvotes 8 years ago
      Apple core extract pills, believed to enhance hair density, are discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss. Users express cautious optimism and interest in trying the product, while acknowledging skepticism and the high cost.

      community DUPA hair loss - What's the real deal ?

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 25-year-old male with DUPA (diffuse thinning including the donor area) has not seen improvement after 14 months on finasteride. He's considering switching to dutasteride (DUT) after advice from a hair loss YouTuber and is also contemplating trying RU58841.

      community Autoimmune disease and balding

      in Update  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user diagnosed with Crohn's disease is concerned it might contribute to balding. They have been using keto shampoo, finasteride, and oral minoxidil, which improved their hair but not significantly.

      community Non responsive diffuse thinning

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 7 months ago
      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 Debunking Androgenetic Theory (Hair Transplants)

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses a theory that hair regrowth after transplant is due to the angiogenesis process (new blood vessels forming), not because the transplanted hair is unaffected by DHT. The responses highlight the established belief in 'donor dominance' (the importance of the hair's origin in transplantation) and skepticism about the new theory.