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      community Any treatment not nuking systemic DHT levels?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 4 months ago
      Hair loss treatments that avoid significantly lowering systemic DHT levels, focusing on topical options like dutasteride mesotherapy, minoxidil, and ketoconazole. The user is exploring alternatives like KX-826 and RU58841 due to concerns about hormone levels.

      community MY PROGRESS MIN & FIN (6 months)

      in Progress Pictures  34 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user started a hair loss treatment with oral finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling but hasn't seen improvement after six months, experiencing increased shedding instead. Suggestions include continuing the treatment for a year, considering topical minoxidil, and possibly adding dutasteride if needed.

      community The homeless crackhead protocol

      in Satire  4488 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation humorously suggests that drug use might be more effective for hair retention than traditional treatments like minoxidil or finasteride. It attributes full heads of hair in homeless individuals to lifestyle factors like reduced stress or hormonal changes.

      community Am i being impatient

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

      community Do i keep “trusting the process”?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user on finasteride for 7 months is experiencing increased hair loss and is considering adding dutasteride or minoxidil to their regimen. They are seeking advice on whether to switch treatments or continue their current plan.

      community Can we count this as progress?

      in Is this regrowth?  7 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced hair shedding after stopping minoxidil and resumed using minoxidil 5% twice daily, topical finasteride 0.1% twice a week, along with dermarolling, head pinching, deep massaging, and inversion techniques. They are seeking suggestions to maximize hair regrowth efforts and have observed some progress.

      community Topical rapamycin, metformin, a-kg grow hair

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of topical rapamycin, metformin, and alpha-ketoglutarate (a-KG) for hair growth, with skepticism expressed about their effectiveness based on personal experience and existing use. It also mentions AICAR, known as cardarine or GW, which is not suitable for long-term use due to cancer risks in animal studies and its similarity to metformin.

      community Treatment from July 2025 - Present

      in Is this regrowth?  17 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride daily, Minoxidil foam twice a day, and microneedling weekly with a 1.5mm needle. They are seeking feedback and suggestions to optimize their hair regrowth.

      community Clearing the air on how non-surgical treatments really work

       15 upvotes 7 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.

      community Kintor does not have abandoned KX-826 - ANNUAL RESULTS 2023

      in Product  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses disappointment with the hair loss treatment KX-826 but notes that the company Kintor is still focused on developing and commercializing it, as stated in their 2023 annual report. The user questions the effectiveness of KX-826 in comparison to minoxidil's role in improving hair thickness and appearance.

      community Found the solution tressbros - 1.5 years 2.5mg oral minox, 5mg finasteride, 8mg estradiol valerate (weekly)

      in Transgender  591 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a transgender individual's successful hair loss treatment over 1.5 years using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 5mg finasteride, and 8mg weekly injectable estradiol valerate. Some users debate the appropriateness of this approach within the group's goals, while others support the individualized treatment and its additional benefits for transgender individuals.

      community Self-Experiment - Topical Rapamycin or a-KB

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user plans to create a DIY topical treatment for hair loss using Rapamycin, possibly combined with alpha-ketoglutaric acid (a-KG). They discuss the concentration and formulation process for Rapamycin, considering safety and skin penetration, and intend to apply it every other day to the scalp.

      community Trestolone (MENT) as a nuclear treatment

      in Treatment  99 upvotes 3 years ago
      Experimenting with trestolone as a treatment for hair loss in an attempt to avoid DHT-related treatments such as finasteride and dutasteride, and discussing the potential effects of its receptor selectivity on the androgen receptors in the scalp.

      community What do you guys think about my foundation?

      in Treatment 5 months ago
      The user had a hair transplant and uses oral minoxidil, a red laser therapy helmet, fish oil, collagen, and sardines for hair thinning but avoids finasteride due to side effect concerns. Many suggest these methods may not be effective long-term without a DHT blocker.

      community My change after 14 months of treatment. Oral propecia 1 mg per day and oral minoxidil, today I add minoxidil and topical propecia to the protocol

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  244 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair recovery after 14 months using oral Propecia (finasteride) 1 mg daily and oral minoxidil, and recently added topical minoxidil and topical Propecia to their regimen. The doctor recommended this combination to maximize results, and the user reported no side effects, noticing improvements by the third month.

      community This is all I’ll use to beat the Norwood reaper

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen including 5% minoxidil, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, tretinoin cream, derma stamping, derma rolling, scalp massagers, and a mix of vitamins and minerals. The user also considers using maca and adapalene, with advice on potential scalp irritation and the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community GT20029. Kintor Pharma’s Product

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses GT20029, a compound by Kintor Pharma that degrades androgen receptors and is in trials, with potential as a hair loss cure. Another promising treatment mentioned is an antibody that blocks prolactin and has shown positive results in macaques.

      community The treatment paradox: Start your treatment and get the fuck off of this subreddit

      in Chat  119 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation emphasizes the importance of starting hair loss treatment early, using options like minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, essential oils, and dermarolling, and encourages leaving the hair loss subreddit once treatment begins to avoid stress and obsession. Users shared personal success with finasteride and the motivation to start treatment to prevent future regret.

      community 26 Months of Treatment (Min/Fin/Micro) …

      in Progress Pictures  344 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user's 26-month hair loss treatment journey using finasteride, minoxidil foam, and microneedling, with gradual improvement in their hairline. The user applied treatments consistently and adjusted the frequency of microneedling based on feedback, noting that progress can feel slow compared to others.

      community 2 years of treatment - 1mg Fin/5% minox

      in Progress Pictures  348 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, 1.25mm derma-stamping fortnightly, and 2% nizoral shampoo twice a week for two years, seeing significant hair regrowth despite periodic shedding. They plan to consider a hair transplant in the future to address stubborn areas.