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      community Blood Work before starting Fin

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      Blood work is recommended before starting finasteride. Minoxidil and RU58841 are also discussed as treatment options for hair loss.

      community Dut only 0.5 mg, age 30 to 32,

      in Progress Pictures  106 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared their experience using dutasteride for hair loss, noting subtle improvements and thicker hair without significant regrowth. They did not use finasteride or minoxidil, and experienced occasional shedding but no side effects.

      community Progress finasteride and minoxidil + problem

      in Progress Pictures  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair improvement in the central and back areas after using finasteride, minoxidil, and a galenic lotion, but the temple area is worsening. They suspect the lotion might be causing the issue and are considering stopping its use.

      community Homebrewing RU58841 as a gear user

      in Product  5 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses using RU58841, Minoxidil, and finasteride for hair loss treatment. It focuses on homebrewing RU58841 while using other treatments.

      community Treating my DUPA via controlling inflammation

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has DUPA and suspects autoimmune activity as a cause. They have tried various treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, pyrilutamide, estrogel, hydrocortisone, and clobetasol, and are now seeking a long-term immunosuppressant.

      community When she runs her fingers through your hair...

      in Satire  211 upvotes 10 months ago
      A man felt insecure when his date touched his thinning hair, causing awkwardness. He uses finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but still struggles with confidence.

      community Bloodwork after 8 months on finasteride, is this normal?

      in Update  27 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user on finasteride for 8 months shared bloodwork results showing increased testosterone and estradiol levels, with concerns about high LH. Responses advised monitoring for symptoms but noted levels are within reference ranges.

      community The mystery of Azelaic Acid

       4 upvotes 11 years ago
      The conversation discusses using Rogaine (Minoxidil) and ketoconazole for hair regrowth, with interest in trying a formulation with Azelaic Acid for potentially better results. Concerns about Azelaic Acid's effectiveness and safety, including skin sensitivity to sunburn, are mentioned.

      community Second shed and more abnormalities

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride for 15 months and oral minoxidil for 6 months, and developed alopecia areata, for which a dermatologist prescribed calcipotriol/betamethasone. The treatment is helping, but the user is experiencing another shedding phase and is concerned about the effects of the steroid cream and the cause of hair loss.

      community blood flow and scalp tension - put up or shut up

      in Chat  31 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses skepticism about the effectiveness of scalp tension theory and scalp massagers for hair regrowth, contrasting it with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, which have more user-reported results. Participants question the belief in scalp tension theory, suggesting it may be a marketing tactic, while others argue for a multifactorial approach to hair loss.

      community Regimen update - Added oral Minox and RU

      in Is this regrowth?  21 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user updated their hair loss treatment to include daily dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical dutasteride with minoxidil and tretinoin, and RU58841. Commenters feel the extensive treatment is unnecessary for the user's level of hair loss.

      community Haircafe video on Min Sulfate, thoughts?

      in Research/Science  101 upvotes 8 months ago
      Minoxidil sulfate is considered for those unresponsive to regular minoxidil, with some trying a 10% formulation from Folligenz. Concerns exist about the product's stability and transparency, but some users report positive initial results.
      PP405 Identity Research

      community PP405 Identity Research

      in Research  292 upvotes 10 months ago
      PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment that inhibits mitochondrial pyruvate carriers, increasing lactate dehydrogenase activity and stimulating hair follicle stem cells. In a phase 1 trial, 31% of participants showed over 20% hair density increase with PP405 treatment.

      community Hairloss after doing PRF treatment

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the potential risk of permanent hair loss from PRP (platelet rich plasma) treatments and whether PRF (platelet rich fibrin) carries the same risk. The user is seeking information on this topic.

      community Early Signs - Notes for diffuse thinners

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 4 months ago
      Diffuse thinning is often due to androgenetic alopecia, and DHT blockers like finasteride are recommended. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841, with emphasis on starting early and using a holistic approach.

      community Switching from oral to topical dutasteride+minoxidil

      in Basic Questions  93 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is considering switching from oral to topical dutasteride and minoxidil due to concerns about mental health effects from lower DHT levels. They are seeking advice on the effectiveness and side effects of this change, including potential hair shedding and density changes.

      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 DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  416 upvotes 1 year ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community Hairloss is mentally exhausting

      in Chat  24 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about the mental toll of hair loss and seeking alternatives to finasteride. Suggestions include using minoxidil, considering pumpkin seed oil, and possibly seeking counseling for body dysmorphic disorder.