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      community Am i being impatient

      in General  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are discussed as treatments for hair loss. The conversation questions the effectiveness and patience required for these treatments.

      community RU58481, are side effects exegerated?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      RU58841's side effects may be exaggerated due to anxiety, with some users experiencing no issues and others reporting symptoms like chest pain. RU58841, minoxidil, and finasteride are used for hair loss treatment, with varying individual reactions.

      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 Stimulating existing stem cells to grow hair.

      in Technology  121 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair regrowth treatments, including stem cell injections, are discussed, with skepticism about their effectiveness compared to Minoxidil and finasteride. Derma stamping is mentioned as effective when used with Minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community Is this solution unnecessarily aggresive?

      in Product  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The solution contains minoxidil, finasteride, azelaic acid, caffeine, retinoic acid, and procapil. Users suggest minoxidil with tretinoin and a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, while dismissing retinoic and azelaic acids as unnecessary.

      community tressless users after the first dose of finasteride

      in Satire  271 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is a humorous take on someone's reaction after their first dose of finasteride for hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include scalp massage and a protocol of manifestation twice daily.

      community New molecule PP405 vs exercise

      in Research/Science  39 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 targets hair follicle stem cells differently than exercise-induced lactate, suggesting exercise alone may not replicate its benefits. Minoxidil and finasteride are recommended alongside exercise for hair regrowth, with additional suggestions like spicy food and infrared exposure.

      community Minoxidil, Fin and Cetirizine.

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user started a hair care routine using 0.5mg finasteride daily, 2ml of 5% minoxidil, and 4.5mg of cetirizine topically to address hair loss. They plan to provide updates and are also interested in cetirizine's potential to reduce scalp itching and redness due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

      community Need supplemental products in addition to oral minoxidil and oral dutasteride

      in Product  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss without success and is considering adding topical 17α-estradiol, Pyrilutamide, Clascoterone, or cetirizine. They have confirmed low serum DHT levels and are exploring additional treatments due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and prostaglandin D2.

      community Considering Stopping Dut + Min After 3 Weeks Due to Side Effects

      in General  79 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is considering stopping dutasteride and minoxidil due to side effects like low mood and depression after three weeks of use. They are concerned about hair shedding and are contemplating switching to just minoxidil to see if it helps without affecting mental health.

      community Crazy question about sex sides

      in General  50 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses using hormones like pregnenolone and tongkat ali to counteract sexual side effects from hair loss medications such as finasteride, dutasteride, ketoconazole, and minoxidil. The user stopped the other medications but continues using minoxidil while seeking advice on maintaining libido.

      community Need motivation, can’t live normally

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old experiencing hair thinning became depressed and sought treatment. The new dermatologist prescribed a routine including topical minoxidil, finasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral shampoo, rosemary oil, and scalp massages.

      community Frustrated this week, shaving an option after a decade of trying

      in Update  59 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is frustrated with ongoing hair loss despite using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil, and is considering shaving their head. They are advised to maintain consistency with medication, consider oral minoxidil, and explore hair transplant options.

      community Experience with CB (Breezula)?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      CB 03 01 (Breezula) was tried for hair loss but showed no significant improvement, with issues in dissolving and application. Finasteride and dutasteride remain the most effective treatments, while minoxidil is also used; CB's effectiveness is questioned, and topical alternatives like bicalutamide are considered.

      community Someone hold my hand through dread shed! Shedding so bad!

      in Chat  38 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses the emotional struggle of hair shedding while using finasteride and minoxidil, with users sharing encouragement and tips like using hair fibers, cutting hair shorter, and trusting the process for eventual regrowth. Many users emphasize that shedding is temporary and a sign that the treatment is working, suggesting patience and temporary solutions like hats and hair fibers.

      community Switching to a more aggressive stack

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about a user switching to a more aggressive hair loss treatment, adding dutasteride 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 2.5mg to their current regimen of finasteride 0.02%, minoxidil 5%, biotin, massages, and microneedling. Users suggest increasing finasteride dosage and caution about potential side effects of oral minoxidil.

      community I'm already DOING EVERYTHING!!!

      in Female  26 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 26 year old female dealing with hair loss who is considering treatments such as Spiro, minoxidil and finasteride. Other potential solutions mentioned are PRP treatment, a wig, and bio-identical estrogen combined with bica.

      community I scaled my company to +100k MRR and became bald in the process. (I’m 24)

      in Satire  205 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 24-year-old scaled his company to over $100k MRR but experienced hair loss, attributing it to stress and genetics despite using treatments like Dutasteride and Minoxidil. Many suggest embracing baldness, focusing on health, or considering additional treatments like Finasteride, while others debate the impact of stress versus genetics on hair loss.

      community Ru-58841 vs KX-826/pyrilutamide while on steroids

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user increased their steroid dosage and noticed hair shedding, so they adjusted their regimen by reducing steroid doses and adding oral dutasteride. They are also experimenting with combining RU-58841 and KX-826/pyrilutamide in minoxidil to address hair loss.

      community Regression? Has anyone experienced this?

      in Progress Pictures  46 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and is concerned about regression despite consistent use of finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments. The consensus is that this is likely a temporary shedding phase, and adjustments to the dermarolling frequency are suggested.

      community A little thing to cheer you up for the New Year... (2024)

      in Chat  24 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about coping with hair loss and using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, derma-rolling, RU58841, and hair transplants or systems. The main message is to do your best with available treatments and not let hair loss prevent you from enjoying life.

      community I’m going punch hair loss in the face

      in Satire  68 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "OP" is frustrated with hair loss despite using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and oral dutasteride. Other users suggest keto shampoo, lifestyle changes, and low light laser therapy.

      community I've been afflicted by post finasteride syndrome, what now?

      in Finasteride  41 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including mental health issues and physical symptoms, and sought advice on managing post-finasteride syndrome. Suggestions included checking vitamin levels, considering dopamine agonists, and avoiding further psychiatric medications.

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

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 3 weeks 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 Depression, ADHD meds and Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride caused anxiety, depression, and hair shedding for the user, leading them to stop taking it. They are now on Lexapro and Adderall for depression and ADHD, and are considering trying topical Finasteride and Minoxidil.