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      community NW5.5 testing stack of most common "alternative" treatments and methods

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 43-year-old male with advanced hair loss is experimenting with alternative treatments, including red light therapy, microneedling, scalp massages, an oil mix, and ketoconazole shampoo, after previously experiencing side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. He noticed some minor changes with red light therapy but remains skeptical about significant improvement.

      community 18M 8 months progress 40mg daily dut stack

      in Progress Pictures  112 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old is using a high-dose hair loss treatment with 40mg daily dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and topical bicalutamide. Despite health risk concerns, especially liver issues, they report hair regrowth progress and intend to continue the regimen.

      community Microneedling and massaging scalp progress

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shared their hair restoration journey using oral and topical finasteride, experiencing side effects with the former. They later switched to microneedling, scalp massages, and vitamins (D3, Zinc, Biotin, B complex, Vitamin E) with mixed feedback on progress.

      community Trestolone (MENT) as a nuclear treatment

      in Treatment  99 upvotes 3 years ago
      Experimenting with trestolone as a treatment for hair loss in an attempt to avoid DHT-related treatments such as finasteride and dutasteride, and discussing the potential effects of its receptor selectivity on the androgen receptors in the scalp.

      community Bad news about GT20029 from Anagen Inc

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about the difficulty in obtaining GT20029, a hair loss treatment, due to patent issues and the need to resort to group buys or Chinese labs for acquisition. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Should i seek further blood tests given my levels?

      in Finasteride  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing low libido and mood swings after starting a low dose of topical finasteride. They are considering further blood tests to investigate low testosterone levels and other hormonal factors.

      community Min + microneedling + extras 2 months

      in Progress Pictures  29 upvotes 2 years ago
      User shared progress pictures after 2 months of using 5% topical minoxidil, microneedling, and recently adding 0.01% topical finasteride. The minoxidil solution also contains caffeine, azelaic acid, retinol, adenosine, biotin, and niacinamide.

      community Trialing the probiotics BB536, PTA 6475 so you don’t have to

      in Research/Science  73 upvotes 1 year ago
      Probiotics like L. reuteri ATCC PTA 6475 and B. longum BB536 may improve hair growth and density by reducing inflammation and reversing DHT damage. The user is trialing these probiotics personally, ordering them from the U.S. to Canada, and plans to continue if no adverse effects occur.

      community cb-03-01 research chem (winlevi/clascoterone cream)

      in Technology  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is considering using CB or clascoterone for hair loss, potentially as an alternative to RU. They're also contemplating asking a dermatologist for topical clascoterone cream to apply to their temple.

      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

      in Will treatment work for me? 3 years ago
      In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.

      community Questions about alfatradiol logistics

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is seeking help with using Ell-Cranell for hair loss treatment. They are unsure about the correct application method and dosage. They also inquire about combining microneedling with topical alfatradiol and question a study that referred to alfatradiol as a hair growth inhibitor in male mice.
      Shedding or receding even more?

      community Shedding or receding even more?

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  159 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair shedding after using finasteride and topical minoxidil since August 2024, and briefly adding oral minoxidil in early 2025. They suspect the shedding might be due to the oral minoxidil, a bad batch of finasteride, or a normal shedding cycle, and are also experiencing an itchy scalp and acne.

      community 77 days fin + min + microneedling - hyper responder?

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared impressive hair growth results after 77 days using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and weekly microneedling. They reported thicker, darker hair and minimal shedding, with treatment costs around 30 euros per month.

      community Does anyone plan to microneedle their whole life?

      in Microneedling  4 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 19-year-old is concerned about long-term microneedling for hair loss and is unsure if it will remain effective as they age. They experienced side effects from topical finasteride and are considering whether to try it again in the future, while also dealing with body dysmorphia and stress.

      community Am I the chosen one? Minoxidil experience.

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user applied Minoxidil foam to their face to grow a beard and experienced increased hair density and darker hair as unintended benefits, despite initially using it for diffuse thinning on the scalp. Another person suggested that the user's heart rate increase might indicate a high conversion rate of Minoxidil to its active form, similar to taking oral Minoxidil.

      community Losing hairs on aggressive treatment.

      in Transgender  2 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using estradiol, bicalutamide, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil. They stopped minoxidil temporarily, which worsened their condition, and are considering oral minoxidil but are concerned about side effects and cost.

      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 A hill on which I will die: The DHT itch absolutely exists

      in Research/Science  210 upvotes 2 years ago
      The DHT itch is linked to hair loss and persists despite finasteride use; switching to dutasteride helped alleviate the itch and promoted regrowth. Some users suggest seborrheic dermatitis as a cause and recommend treatments like medicated shampoos, vitamin D, and minoxidil.

      community Any Microneedling non-responders figure it out by experimenting?

      in Microneedling  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses experimenting with microneedling for hair loss, specifically addressing non-responsiveness and the use of topical treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin. The user seeks advice on effective frequency and depth combinations for better results.