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community Why dont we research more on body hair

in Chat 32 upvotes 5 months ago

Body hair is more resilient than scalp hair due to different gene expressions and DHT sensitivity. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for hair loss, but they have varying effects on body and scalp hair.

community 33 yrs male.Been on min(5%)/Fin(1mg)/ketokonazole shampoo for 5 months.

in Progress Pictures 82 upvotes 2 years ago

A 33-year-old male has been using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and recently added dutasteride, a minoxidil+tretinoin+azelaic acid solution, and derma stamping to treat hair loss for 5 months. There is confusion about the order of progress pictures, making it difficult to assess the treatment's effectiveness.

community Got into argument with my dermatologist, AITA?

in General 198 upvotes 8 months ago

A 20-year-old male is frustrated with his dermatologist for refusing to prescribe DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride, instead pushing for a hair transplant despite ongoing hair thinning. The user feels dismissed and unreasonably treated, and is advised by another user to find a better dermatologist and consider finasteride or dutasteride for effective treatment.

community What do we currently know about clascoterone?

in Chat 7 upvotes 7 months ago

Clascoterone is seen as a promising topical treatment for hair loss, similar to finasteride but without side effects, though concerns exist about its long-term effectiveness. Other treatments discussed include topical minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and oral options like dutasteride and minoxidil.

community DHT levels and correlation to hair loss

in Chat 3 upvotes 10 months ago

The user experienced hair shedding after starting testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and is considering using DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride to address potential DHT-related hair loss. Low ferritin levels due to frequent blood donations may also contribute to hair issues, and the user is working on stabilizing iron levels.

community If my T was suppressed due to taking HRT, why would dutasteride still be causing a SHED?

in Transgender 13 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride can cause hair shedding even with suppressed testosterone levels due to previous damage from DHT. Hair shedding is often a sign of damaged hair being replaced by healthier growth.

community Seems I have acquired progressive kinking of the hair, potentially brought on by minox.

9 upvotes 8 years ago

User experienced hair kinking after starting minoxidil, despite being on finasteride for two years. Another user confirmed similar issues and suggested switching brands due to propylene glycol in minoxidil.

community Anti-Androgens causing hairline to recede?

in Research/Science 5 upvotes 2 years ago

Anti-androgens like Finasteride, Dutasteride, Metformin, and Topical Spironolactone cause hairline recession and increased cholesterol levels. The hairline recovers after stopping the drugs.

community What is the ultimate hair regrowth protocol

in Treatment 28 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation covers aggressive hair regrowth treatments like Dutasteride, Minoxidil (oral and topical), RU58841, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. It also mentions PRP, laser therapy, GHK-Cu injections, and hormone therapy for maximum regrowth.

community 18m 2.5 mg dut + topical min + 5 mg injectable ghk-cu progress. caught agressive loss early seemingly. may i have a few more years of handsomeness upon me.

in Is this regrowth? 24 upvotes 1 year ago

An 18-year-old is using a high-dose treatment for hair loss, including 2.5 mg dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and injectable GHK-Cu, despite minimal hair loss. Many users suggest reducing the dutasteride dose due to potential side effects and recommend starting with finasteride instead.

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