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      community What regimen do I need to get this hairline?

      in Satire  362 upvotes 3 years ago
      Discussing a regimen to improve the user's hairline, with treatments proposed including minoxidil, rectal microneedling, IV drip of minoxidil, laser removal, PRP injection, topical minoxidil, divine protein shakes, stem cell injections, and keto shampoo.

      community How to mix Viagra for topical application?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about experimenting with topical Viagra or Cialis for hair loss, including methods for dissolving the tablets. The user is also using herbal oil massages and considering using Ethanol/Propylene Glycol for better dissolution.

      community Never had better results than a few drops of minoxidil under the tongue. I've tried various combinations.

      in Minoxidil  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user reports the best results for hairline regrowth using 3 drops of minoxidil under the tongue once daily, after trying various treatments including loniten, topical minoxidil with estrogen, dutasteride, and finasteride. Additional regimen includes occasional tretinoin, collagen peptides, crude oil massages, violet ray device, nizoral, and Listerine for scalp health.

      community My experience and a discourse on “DUPA”

      in Chat  46 upvotes 3 years ago
      How diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) is not an invitation to self-diagnose oneself with aggressive AGA and that seeking a specialized dermatologist may help people experiencing hair loss. Treatment options discussed include topical clobetasol propionate, oral minoxidil, and discontinuing finasteride.

      community Any success stories using Exosomes?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 3 years ago
      User tried Exosomes for hair loss with no success but experienced healing in other areas. Noticed people with previous hair transplants responded well to Exosomes.

      community Starting Pyrilutamide BID. First dose was yesterday. Diffuse thinning. I will put my full regimen below.

      in Research/Science  89 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's regimen to help with their diffuse thinning, which includes taking Pyrilutamide BID, 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, topical minoxidil since August 2021, LLLT every two days, topical fin, progesterone, melatonin, minoxidil (started one week ago), pumpkin seed oil and not dermarolling; other commenters suggested Nizoral for dandruff control and caution when using pre-mixed products with Pyrilutamide.

      community Minoxidil alternative with a week long half-life? Why isn’t it possible?

      in Satire 3 years ago
      This conversation discussed the potential for a hair loss treatment alternative to minoxidil, with many users debating the economic and health implications of such an option. Some suggested that finasteride could be used as an alternative, while others argued that this would ultimately not benefit pharmaceutical companies due to their reliance on planned obsolescence.

      community Fin, Testorone and Gyno Theory

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses managing gynecomastia symptoms potentially caused by finasteride use, with treatments including reducing finasteride dosage, using DIM, ashwagandha, tamoxifen, epistane, and arimistane. Users share experiences and advice on balancing testosterone and estrogen levels to address symptoms.

      community My topical dutasteride experience

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 4 years ago
      User tried various hair loss treatments, including natural remedies, topical and oral finasteride, RU with stemoxydine, and topical dutasteride. All treatments had side effects, and topical dutasteride thickened hair but also caused side effects.

      community Tips/Advice on current situation aside from shaving bald

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced worse hair after removing a wig system and has been using Hairband 82 Comfort Flex, Hair Max supplements, dermarolling, and a scalp massager for 4 months without clear results. They are hesitant to use Minoxidil due to shedding concerns and avoid finasteride due to side effects, preferring Saw Palmetto instead.

      community L-Arginine and other vasodilators

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 5 years ago
      L-Arginine and other vasodilators are discussed for hair health, with L-Arginine being less effective than topical treatments like Minoxidil. Topical sildenafil or Cialis are suggested as potentially effective treatments for hair regrowth.

      community For the ladies: Spironolactone for FPHL

      in Female  14 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 34 year old female with androgenic alopecia who has tried treatments such as Spironolactone, Desogen, Minoxidil and Finasteride in order to address her hair loss. It also details the experiences of other women taking Spironolactone for Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL).

      community 24 y/o woman diagnosed with AGA today. Scared and confused.

       6 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 24-year-old woman being diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (AGA) who is scared and confused about her hair loss, and the treatment options of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, spironolactone, and possibly a biopsy.

      community [Diary] [Day 150?] Dutasteride every day still failing to help

       4 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 22-year-old is experiencing hair thinning despite using finasteride and dutasteride, and plans to try minoxidil next. The user is frustrated with the lack of results and is considering drastic measures if the situation doesn't improve.

      community 22F. Should I even bother getting a biopsy? Is there any point?

       7 upvotes 10 years ago
      A woman who has been experiencing hair loss for several years, and her question of whether there is any benefit to getting a biopsy to check if it's AGA or diffuse alopecia areata when no cure or very effective treatment exists. Treatments such as spironolactone and Minoxidil/finasteride/RU58841 have previously been discussed.

      community 21, female, diagnosed with MPB. What do I do?

      in Female  15 upvotes 10 years ago
      A 21-year-old woman diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) who is considering treatments such as spironolactone, minoxidil and finasteride to address her hair loss. The user also discusses potential solutions for concealing the appearance of her thinning hair, such as wigs or haircuts.

      community Should I try to get anything back?

       8 upvotes 11 years ago
      A young woman, 23, is experiencing all-over hair thinning and has been using Minoxidil 5% foam, iron supplements, and vitamin D with no improvement. She feels depressed and is seeking support and advice on what to try next.

      community 6 months After hair transplant in turkey.

      in Progress Pictures  22 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant in Turkey, where they received 3500 grafts. They started using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and ajuga reptans supplements after one month, and posted progress pictures at 1, 2, and 6 months post-transplant.

      community No, Finasteride as a treatment for MPB was not an "accident"

      in Research/Science  108 upvotes 4 years ago
      Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.