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      community DUPA - Impossible to cure, so giving up

      in Update  3 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user diagnosed with DUPA tried treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil without success and is considering a hair system. They hope for a future cure, possibly with PP405, and others suggest options like scalp biopsy and SMP.

      community Fin is working; I’m just now noticing

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  109 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user reports significant hair density improvement after 8.5 months of using finasteride, with no side effects except for initially watery semen. They also mention increased sex drive, which they attribute to finasteride, and regret not starting the treatment earlier due to fear of side effects.

      community Depressed that DUPA rules me out of a transplant

      in Chat  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is upset about hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and DUPA, which prevents a hair transplant. They mention using jojoba oil and discuss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Results on 1.25mg fin for 7 months

      in Progress Pictures  121 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after using 1.25mg finasteride for 7 months, with no side effects, and is considering whether to keep or remove a previous SMP (scalp micropigmentation). They avoided minoxidil due to dandruff and sensitive scalp concerns, and they use a specific dandruff shampoo once a week.

      community 11 months on fin + min. Thoughts?

      in Progress Pictures  918 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 11 months on finasteride and minoxidil, with intermittent microneedling. The community responded positively, noting significant hair regrowth and encouraging continued treatment.

      community Finasteride @ 20 years old

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 19-year-old experiencing mild hair loss plans to start finasteride and use Nizoral, avoiding minoxidil for now. Others share their experiences with finasteride, noting minimal side effects and advising against worrying about potential negative effects.

      community 18M progression pt.3 (6 months)

      in Progress Pictures  744 upvotes 2 years ago
      User started balding at 16 and began treatment at 18, using RU58841, minoxidil, derma rolling, and peptides. After 6 months, they experienced significant hair regrowth and are happy with the results.

      community 10 months min/microneedling + 6 months fin progress report

      in Finasteride  26 upvotes 6 years ago
      User "hairlossblows" shares their positive experience with minoxidil, microneedling, and finasteride for hair loss treatment. They report significant hair regrowth, especially in the hairline, and minimal side effects from finasteride.

      community From Perfect Hair to This: 2 Years of Chronic TE + Unmasked AGA.

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 25-year-old is experiencing chronic telogen effluvium (TE) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) after surgery, using finasteride, red light therapy, and supplements, and considering oral minoxidil despite heart concerns. They are unsure whether to start minoxidil before or after an upcoming surgery, which may trigger another hair shed.

      community M18: I think microneedling is making my hair look thinner

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing hair thinning potentially due to excessive microneedling while using finasteride and minoxidil. Many suggest reducing microneedling frequency and considering alternative treatments like dutasteride or a hair transplant.

      community Pyrilutamide kintor pharmaceutical

      in Chat  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about seeking information on GT20029 from Kintor Pharmaceutical as a potential hair loss cure and inquiring about experiences with CosmeaRNA.

      community [43M] 6 months topical .01%->.025% / 5% min

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 43-year-old man shares his slow progress using low-dose topical finasteride and 5% minoxidil for hair growth, along with scalp massages, microneedling, biotin supplements, and pumpkin seed oil. Another user suggests shaving and warns about potential infertility from finasteride, but the original poster remains optimistic, citing others' successful results.

      community The expected timeline for PP405 - Next update at AAD Annual Meeting in March 2026 ?

      in Treatment  30 upvotes 3 months ago
      A new hair loss treatment, PP405, showed promising Phase 2a results with 31% of patients experiencing over 20% hair density increase without systemic absorption, avoiding hormonal side effects. The treatment is expected to be expensive, with Phase 3 trials starting mid-2026, and there is skepticism about the data's strength.

      community 26M Baseline blood work done before Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      A person considering finasteride for hair loss checked their hormone levels before starting treatment. They are concerned about the potential increase in estradiol and its effects, as well as the impact on their sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and free testosterone levels.

      community Updates about KX-826 & GT20029

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses potential advancements in two hair loss drugs, KX-826 and GT20029, and the interest in whether transitioning from oral finasteride to these drugs would maintain hair growth. One reply expresses skepticism about the compounds' representation.

      community Overwhelming amount of anti-androgens

      in Female 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of anti-androgens for hair loss, with a preference for topical treatments like RU58841 over oral options due to better scalp concentration and fewer side effects. Topical finasteride at 0.1% may provide some results, especially when combined with a topical androgen receptor antagonist like RU58841.

      community Early Hair Loss - Starting Fin (19M)

      in Finasteride  6 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 19-year-old experiencing early hair loss started using finasteride to address diffuse thinning, despite concerns about potential side effects. They also use T/Gel and OGX Thick and Full shampoo, and have a dermatologist appointment scheduled to explore possible allergies.