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      community Lysine IS helping

      in Update  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Lysine supplementation at 2 grams daily reduced hair shedding by 25% and made hair strands thicker. The user highly recommends lysine for hair health.

      community Procapil is better than minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  47 upvotes 6 years ago
      Procapil is claimed to be better than Minoxidil for hair loss. Users discuss the effectiveness of various treatments, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and The Ordinary's Multi Peptide Hair Serum.

      community On a super stack, but still miniaturizationg going strong???

      in Update  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      User "Number_Worried00" is using a treatment stack for hair loss, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, Estradiol, Cetirizine, and Pyrilutamide. Another user suggests that if the cause is vitamin deficiency or inflammation, the stack may not be effective.

      community 18M Diffuse thinning with 7ng/mL Vit D. Is it just the deficiency or is 0.5mg Fin mandatory?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 3 months ago
      An 18-year-old with diffuse hair thinning is considering switching from a topical Minoxidil 10% + Finasteride 0.1% solution to Minoxidil 5% foam and oral Finasteride 0.5mg, while also addressing vitamin D deficiency and potential scalp inflammation. Users suggest using Nizoral shampoo for inflammation, considering dutasteride for better results, and maintaining vitamin D levels to protect hair follicles from DHT.

      community GT-20029 should be much more superior than finasteride

      in Research/Science  44 upvotes 1 year ago
      GT-20029 is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, with concerns about its safety and systemic absorption compared to finasteride. Users express skepticism about its effectiveness and safety, noting that it may not surpass existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Piroctone Olamine and Ketoconazole

      in Ketoconazole  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      Piroctone olamine and ketoconazole are both effective for reducing dandruff and hair shedding, with potential benefits for hair thickness and scalp health. Piroctone olamine may be as effective or better than ketoconazole in certain conditions, yet it is often overlooked.

      community 16 days. Topical Min 5% once a day • derma roller 0.25mm every day, 1mm once a week • Foligain Trioxidil shampoo (I let it rest for 10 minutes) • mix of supplements

      in Progress Pictures  102 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user's hair regrowth progress using topical Minoxidil 5%, a derma roller, Foligain Trioxidil shampoo, and various supplements like zinc, selenium, magnesium, B6, B7, saw palmetto, and D3 + K2. The user is seeking finasteride but faces prescription challenges in Italy.

      community What to do about High E2 levels on Finasteride?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      User experienced high E2 levels after taking finasteride and sought advice on lowering E2 with supplements like Tonkat ali, Fadogia, and Boron. They also used DIM, zinc, and magnesium but avoided using an AI.

      community Is this "Hair growth complex" pill from sons anything?

      in Product  27 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of a "Hair growth complex" pill, with skepticism about its ingredients like saw palmetto and anagain. Users suggest saw palmetto may help slightly with DHT-related hair loss, but it's less effective than finasteride or dutasteride.

      community 1 year growth. Fin/Min daily tablet.

      in Progress Pictures  88 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared their one-year hair growth progress using a daily Fin/Min chewable tablet, noting some inconsistency in usage but still achieving results. They use Head & Shoulders shampoo and have not mentioned any side effects.

      community minoxidil without propylene glycol?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil without propylene glycol is sought to avoid dermatitis, with Rogaine foam and Tecflox suggested as alternatives. Users discuss using foam to prevent irritation and suggest heating it for easier application.

      community What am I supposed to do with castor oil?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      User is using rosemary oil and castor oil for hair loss, alongside 1mg finasteride for the past 7 months. They find castor oil difficult to apply due to its thick texture and are seeking advice on whether to dilute it.

      community The lowest cyproterone dose to stop mpb

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses using cyproterone acetate at 12.5 mg to manage hair loss, with concerns about its effects on testosterone and potential health issues. Other treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with varying experiences and outcomes.

      community 5ARI (dutasteride) Associated with Adverse Metabolic Effects

       22 upvotes 8 years ago
      Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.

      community Can't find 2% keto in my region

      in Ketoconazole  21 upvotes 3 years ago
      User can't find 2% keto shampoo in their area and asks about ketoconazole BP20. Replies confirm that 20mg/ml means 2% ketoconazole and BP stands for British Pharmacopoeia, ensuring purity and quality standards.

      community Is it Ritalin? (23 F)

      in Question  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user suspects Ritalin is causing hair loss due to vasoconstriction and is considering trying Ginkgo Biloba after already taking a multivitamin and hair supplement. Another user mentions experiencing hair shedding with Vyvanse and Dexedrine.

      community Minoxidil + Gym + Cutting. Is it bad?

      in Minoxidil  37 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is concerned about weight loss stagnation while using minoxidil and finasteride during a calorie-cutting diet. Responses suggest water retention or a weight loss plateau as possible causes.

      community Eucapill and less shedding

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      Eucapill 2% used for 1 month reduced shedding from 200 to 10/20 hairs daily with no side effects. Finasteride caused side effects like ED and watery semen.

      community Can amino acids help with AGA

      in Chat  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      Amino acids like lysine, methionine, and cysteine may help with androgenetic alopecia when taken in high doses along with a DHT blocker. Users discuss combining these with treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community PSA: If you're prone to MPB dont take creatine

      in Update  109 upvotes 2 years ago
      Creatine might speed up hair loss in those prone to male pattern baldness, possibly due to increased DHT levels. Some users experience no issues when using creatine with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, or dutasteride.