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      community Transformation from balding to…

      in Progress Pictures  1861 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user, Lofi-luu, shared their transformation from balding to having a full head of hair after getting a hair transplant and using finasteride for almost 2 years. They also discussed their workout routine and emphasized the importance of not letting balding hold them back in life.

      community Update after 14 months posted last September

      in Minoxidil  863 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user successfully regrew hair using 1.2mg finasteride and 3mg minoxidil daily, without a hair transplant. They experienced significant improvement over 14 months, leading to positive changes in their appearance and confidence.

      community 2 months in my regrowth journey

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is using finasteride, topical minoxidil, derma rolling, ketoconazole shampoo, and multivitamins for hair regrowth. They also drink topical minoxidil due to the unavailability of oral minoxidil, despite concerns from others about safety.

      community Can amino acids help with AGA

      in Chat  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      Amino acids like lysine, methionine, and cysteine may help with androgenetic alopecia when taken in high doses along with a DHT blocker. Users discuss combining these with treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Ultimate anti-DHT solution

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 25-year-old male experiencing hair loss and thinning since age 20 is seeking advice on effective DHT inhibitors. He lists various oral and topical treatments, excluding Minoxidil due to adverse effects.

      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 46M: 1.6yrs progress of hair regrowth

      in Progress Pictures  381 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 46-year-old shared 1.6 years of hair regrowth progress using a regimen that includes Minoxidil, Finasteride, and possibly other treatments. Suggestions included considering a hair transplant, using dutasteride, and adding tretinoin for further improvement.

      community Prevent g thinning while promoting beard growth

      in General  61 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 25-year-old male experiencing hair shedding due to testosterone use is considering topical finasteride or RU58841 for scalp treatment while continuing minoxidil for beard growth. Topical finasteride is suggested to prevent scalp thinning without affecting beard growth.
      Can I save my hair without a hair transplant?

      community Can I save my hair without a hair transplant?

      in Treatments  57 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 26-year-old is experiencing hair loss at the crown and is using 1mg dutasteride daily with topical 7% minoxidil and 0.25 dutasteride. Another user, also 26, shares a similar experience and has started using a serum but not finasteride yet.

      community Nizoral doesn't seem to be working. Rogaine not suggested by doctor due to cost and poor track record on females. Ideas?

      in Ketoconazole  22 upvotes 7 years ago
      A woman experiencing hair loss and facial hair growth suspects PCOS or androgenic alopecia and is considering treatments like Rogaine, but is concerned about the cost. She has tried various hair care methods and is awaiting a hormone doctor appointment, while others suggest she may have a hormonal imbalance and recommend seeing a gynecologist or trying cheaper versions of Rogaine.

      community Whey Protein can cause hairloss in men with AGA as per a doctor

      in Research/Science  65 upvotes 3 months ago
      Whey protein may slightly increase hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) due to elevated IGF-1 and testosterone levels, but the effect is minimal compared to treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Many users argue that whey protein's impact on hair loss is negligible and that maintaining a healthy lifestyle is more important.

      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 Is this regrowth? My doctor took these photos and said I looked better.

      in Satire  142 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation humorously discusses an extensive and exaggerated hair loss treatment regimen, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, pyrilutamide, RU58841, and various other therapies. Despite the numerous treatments, the effectiveness is questioned, and the user humorously considers adding more minoxidil.

      community Its just getting worse and worse

      in Progress Pictures  704 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 26-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using minoxidil and dutasteride. Suggestions include shaving his head, trying oral minoxidil, or considering a hair transplant.

      community Comeback is real from NW7?

      in Treatment  62 upvotes 6 years ago
      A 25-year-old who started losing hair at 16 and reached almost NW7 by 20 saw hair regrowth using a regimen including dutasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, and a dermaroller, along with supplements like biotin, zinc, and omega-3. After initial success, they experienced shedding, added more supplements and treatments, and sought advice on whether to continue; responses encouraged them to persist as shedding is often part of the hair regrowth cycle.

      community An unusual case (progress or not?)

      in Is this regrowth?  25 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 43-year-old with a history of hair transplants and long-term finasteride use reports seeing hair regrowth after adding oral minoxidil, micro-needling, and resuming topical minoxidil. Users agree that the hair appears thicker and denser.

      community Anyone else realize how many younger guys are balding?

      in Chat  262 upvotes 1 year ago
      Many younger men are experiencing hair loss due to genetics, diet, stress, and lifestyle changes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned, with some users noting improvements.

      community Female AGA - Low Cortisol/Low DHEA

      in Female  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      Female (37) experiencing hair loss for 5 years, tried max dose of spiro and oral + topical minox without success. Discovered low cortisol and low DHEA levels, seeking functional medicine practitioner for help.

      community Scalp is constantly uncomfortable and irritated with lots of hair loss

      in Chat  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The individual has experienced a sore, stiff, and itchy scalp with hair loss for 4.5 years, and has noticed increased thinning and miniaturized hairs, especially at the temples. They have tried ketoconazole shampoo without success and are considering finasteride for treatment.