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      community The Importance of Not Rushing Your Treatment Protocol

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 4 years ago
      Taking a slow and steady approach to treating hair loss, as well as the potential risks of combining too many treatments. The post suggests trialling individual treatments (such as Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841) for an extended period before adding more into your treatment protocol.

      community What combination should I do of min, fin and spironolactone - woman

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      A dermatologist prescribed oral minoxidil, finasteride, and spironolactone, suggesting minoxidil and finasteride as the most effective combination, but with potential side effects. Another user recommended minoxidil (both topical and oral) and spironolactone for female hair loss, advising against finasteride.

      community Why do some people (specially those with diffuse balding) experience more regrowth just with DHT blockers?

      in Chat  41 upvotes 9 months ago
      Diffuse thinners often experience more hair regrowth with DHT blockers like finasteride, possibly due to less DHT sensitivity and the presence of miniaturized, not completely bald, follicles. However, regrowth varies widely among individuals, influenced by factors like genetics, the stage of hair loss, and treatment methods such as minoxidil, microneedling, and dermarolling.

      community 15years fin user switching to dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  37 upvotes 2 months ago
      A long-term finasteride user is considering switching to dutasteride due to hair loss progression. Users share experiences with switching, noting side effects and varying effectiveness, with some experiencing shedding and others maintaining their hairline.

      community Fun thought experiment about halting hair loss permamently

      in Research/Science  60 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user proposed genetically engineering scalp stem cells to stop androgen receptors from causing hair loss. Others discussed the feasibility, existing research, and potential issues with this approach, including targeting the correct cells and unintended effects.

      community Hiding Baldness with Side Hair Growth

      in Styling  145 upvotes 3 years ago
      User hides baldness with side hair growth, others suggest it looks good but may not work in all conditions. Some recommend starting treatment or considering a hair transplant.

      community My personal thoughts on DHT. belive it or not

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a personal theory on the role of DHT in stress and reproduction, suggesting it converts testosterone for reproductive traits. The discussion includes skepticism and mentions individual differences in physiology and neurochemistry.

      community Rant: Rejected request for fin YET AGAIN, guess DIY is my only option 🙃

      in Female  29 upvotes 2 years ago
      A woman has been struggling with hair loss for over 12 years and is frustrated with doctors refusing to prescribe finasteride due to potential birth defects and unproven breast cancer risk. She's considering self-treatment or permanent birth control, after being offered only minoxidil, PRP therapy, and weaker natural supplements like Saw Palmetto.

      community topical cetirizine to control scalp inflammation

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user applies a topical solution containing minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone to address scalp inflammation and is considering adding cetirizine to the mix. They are calculating the correct amount of cetirizine to add to their formula and have paused this approach to retry oral minoxidil.

      community Fighting Seb Derm + MPB - Winning

      in Progress Pictures  74 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user successfully managed hair regrowth by using a combination of finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and specific shampoos to treat seborrheic dermatitis. They emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy scalp and are considering food intolerance tests to further address inflammation.

      community Fighting Fin!

      in Finasteride  10 upvotes 7 years ago
      Datwagg63 started taking finasteride for hair loss and supplements it with omega 3, vitamins, and a low-carb diet while lifting weights. InternationalBerry suggested adding minoxidil, as it's considered the second most effective treatment after finasteride.

      community ashwagandha while taking finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is considering taking ashwagandha while on finasteride to manage side effects, noting it reduces stress but may cause hair thinning. They are unsure if the thinning is due to ashwagandha or normal shedding from finasteride.

      community Proposed Alternative stack to fin/min combination

      in Treatment 1 year ago
      A user proposed an alternative hair loss treatment stack using topical caffeine, copper, microneedling, and red light as a natural option for those experiencing side effects from finasteride or minoxidil. Other users expressed skepticism, emphasizing that finasteride and minoxidil remain the most effective treatments, while the proposed alternatives are unlikely to provide long-term results.

      community “Just shave it” is bullshit

       137 upvotes 6 years ago
      Accepting hair loss and not taking drastic measures like shaving your head if you are only mildly balding, and encouraging people to fight it with treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral and microneedling. Additionally, it discusses the importance of being realistic when trying to restore hair and addressing the misconception that one must look a certain way in order to be attractive.

      community Anyone here holding out for Breezula?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about individuals considering waiting for Breezula to treat hair loss instead of using Finasteride due to concerns about side effects. Some are opting for Finasteride now, while others are wary of its impact on neurosteroids.

      community Potential way to differentiate good and bad sheds?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      User discusses hair loss treatments, including fluridil, minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, stemoxydine, ketoconazole, and piroctone olamine. They suggest that shedding healthy terminal hairs may be bad, while shedding weaker hairs could indicate a beneficial treatment effect.

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

      in Research/Science  73 upvotes 11 months 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 1.5 yrs on min+ fin. Dut switch?

      in Is this regrowth?  24 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil for 1.5 years with some crown improvement but still experiences thin hair and a receding hairline. They are considering switching to dutasteride for potentially better results, while others suggest adding topical minoxidil back into the routine.

      community Good conditioners?

      in Question  7 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation is about finding a conditioner suitable for thinning hair, with the original poster currently alternating between a caffeine shampoo and Nizoral every two days but not using any conditioner.