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      community Vitamins Deficiency and blood works result

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about a user planning to start minoxidil treatment and considering increasing zinc intake to improve testosterone and libido. They are concerned about potential hair loss due to increased testosterone and are advised to consider magnesium supplementation and the effects of DHT if not on finasteride or dutasteride.

      community P5P supplementation for fin sides.

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      P5P supplementation helped reverse finasteride side effects, particularly by lowering prolactin levels and restoring sensitivity. The user experienced significant improvement within a day and full recovery in a few days.

      community Exosomes 2 months before and after

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Exosomes are being discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, with some users skeptical about their effectiveness and stability. There is interest in different types of exosomes, including those derived from centella asiatica, and comparisons are made to other treatments like finasteride.

      community 11 month Progress 17-18yo with RU58841*

      in Progress Pictures  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using a combination of Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841, with Minoxidil used initially and the other treatments added later. The user believes the combination of Finasteride and RU58841 contributed to the regrowth, with RU sourced from MVsupplement.

      community Any positive responses for Diffuse Thinner with Retrograde using Fin/Min/Dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      People with diffuse thinning and retrograde hair loss are discussing treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some reporting improvements and others experiencing issues like scalp inflammation and increased sebum. Suggestions include addressing scalp inflammation, considering gut health, and possibly using topical antiandrogens or micro-needling.

      community We need to talk about DHT itch

      in Treatment 3 years ago
      DHT Itch and its link to balding, with various treatments such as finasteride being discussed. Members shared their experiences of scalp itch before and after taking 5AR inhibitors, and potential underlying causes such as seborrheic dermatitis were discussed.

      community Hair Growth Progress Reversed. Help.

      in Treatments  128 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth with oral Minoxidil, dandruff shampoo, topical Nanoxidil, and Revita Shampoo but lost progress after stopping Nanoxidil temporarily. They are now using topical Nanoxidil and oral dutasteride but are experiencing increased shedding and are unsure whether to continue or revert to their original regimen.

      community Is Finasteride helping with my skin tags or is it something else?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user noticed improvement in skin tags after using oral and topical finasteride and minoxidil, along with other supplements like thiamine, P5P, serrapeptase, nattokinase, and retinol. They are unsure which treatment caused the improvement and are seeking input on whether finasteride's DHT reduction could be responsible.

      community 2 months and a half topical minoxidil and multivitamins + zinc

      in Is this regrowth?  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using topical minoxidil and multivitamins with zinc for hair regrowth and is unsure if the results are due to treatment or natural hairline changes. Other users suggest consulting a doctor about finasteride, but the user is advised to follow their dermatologist's guidance.

      community Results from 272 diode Red Light Therapy hat exclusively.

      in Is this regrowth?  247 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user reported noticeable hair regrowth using a 272 diode red light therapy hat over 11 months without Minoxidil or Finasteride. Opinions vary on its effectiveness compared to traditional treatments, with some suggesting combining therapies for better results.

      community Science backed answer only from what you have learnt .

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Alcohol-based minoxidil absorbs better but can cause irritation; non-alcohol-based is gentler. Topical dutasteride shows promise but needs more research; low-dose oral minoxidil (0.25 mg/day) is effective with fewer side effects. Ingredients like Procapil, Redensyl, caffeine, and Anagain in shampoos have limited evidence; ketoconazole shampoo can help when used 2-3 times a week with other treatments.

      community HT / Meds results are reverting, thinning, crazy shedding..

      in Progress Pictures  164 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning 10 months post-hair transplant despite using minoxidil and topical finasteride. They are considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride and are also dealing with scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.

      community 2 months | 30M | Topical finasteride/minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  85 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 30-year-old man shares his positive experience with a topical solution containing 0.1% finasteride, 7.5% minoxidil, tretinoin, caffeine, and fluocinolone acetonide after experiencing side effects from oral finasteride and no results from 5% minoxidil. He reports noticeable hair growth in two months with minimal side effects, attributing success to the new topical combination.

      community Topical fin/min + microneedling 3 month results

      in Progress Pictures  37 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using topical finasteride and minoxidil combined with microneedling, along with supplements like collagen, vitamin C/D, and saw palmetto. The user also mentions using a DHT-blocking shampoo and experimenting with cold showers and contrast therapy for hair health.

      community Before and after 1 year of oral fin + topic min still 0 improvements

      in Is this regrowth?  35 upvotes 1 week ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically the lack of improvement after one year of using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. Suggestions include switching to stronger medications like dutasteride and oral minoxidil, considering a hair transplant, and possibly using microneedling or tretinoin.

      community We need actual hair loss studies on Epristeride

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Epristeride is a selective 5 alpha reductase type 2 inhibitor that may reduce scalp DHT similarly to finasteride, with potentially fewer side effects. It is suggested that combining epristeride with finasteride or dutasteride could enhance hair loss treatment effectiveness.

      community Verteporfin Update with Dr Blake Bloxham

      in Research/Science  26 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses Dr. Blake Bloxham's experiment with Verteporfin for hair loss, with one person suggesting more doctors should try it as it seems beneficial. Another comment notes that results at 4-5 months were not very impressive.

      community Microneedling Only Results?? (No fin/minox)

      in Finasteride  5 upvotes 6 years ago
      The post discusses using microneedling alone for hair regrowth without finasteride or minoxidil due to side effects and dependency concerns. The user is also considering the "Zix" formula, acetic acid, topical zinc solutions, and lithium chloride.

      community What's going on with hmi115? The Phase 2 was concluded Nov2024 but no news

      in Chat  11 upvotes 4 months ago
      Hmi115, a prolactin receptor blocker, showed promise for hair growth, but results from Phase 2 trials have not been published. ABS-201, an AI-based analog, is expected to begin trials in December 2025, while commercialization of treatments like PP-405 is anticipated around 2027.

      community 3 months progress. Taking 0.5mg fin every other day. Naz shampoo twice weekly. Taking vitamin D and omega 3 daily.

      in Progress Pictures  167 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shared a 3-month hair loss treatment progress using 0.5mg finasteride every other day, Naz shampoo twice weekly, and daily vitamin D and omega 3, without using minoxidil or dermarolling due to scalp sensitivity. Commenters noted the significant results from a low dose of finasteride and questioned the role of vitamins in the treatment.