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      community M34, diffuse thinning since 20ish. Few more months to go?

      in Is this regrowth?  104 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using finasteride, genuine minoxidil, and dermastamping, noting significant improvement after switching from a fake minoxidil product. They advised others to verify the authenticity of minoxidil through a bleach test to avoid counterfeit products.

      community Micronutrient testing, deficiencies, etc.

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Micronutrient testing and deficiencies related to hair loss, particularly androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Discussion includes the impact of iron, selenium, zinc, copper, folate, B12, vitamin E, vitamin D, amino acids, and fatty acids, alongside treatments like dutasteride or finasteride.

      community CoQ10 and Fish Oil body hair growth

      in Female  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Taking CoQ10 and fish oil supplements may lead to increased body hair growth and a crawling sensation on the scalp and skin. The user suspects these supplements could be linked to hair growth, possibly due to their effects on heart health and cholesterol management.

      community 3 month results - ready to grow my hair again.

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their positive 3-month hair regrowth results using a 3-in-1 pill containing finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin, with no side effects. They also started microneedling, Nizoral, and caffeine shampoo to enhance growth.

      community Prolonged shedding over last 15 months

      in Update  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been experiencing prolonged hair shedding despite using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and topical Finasteride, with blood tests showing high free testosterone and low SHBG. Suggestions include adjusting Minoxidil dosage, considering topical anti-androgens like RU58841, and addressing metabolic factors to increase SHBG.

      community What else to add to my stack? All help extremely appreciated!

      in Chat  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user is using a hair loss treatment regimen including Avodart (dutasteride), oral minoxidil, LLLT caps, vitamins, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is considering adding dermarolling and RU58841. They are experiencing unwanted body hair growth from minoxidil and are planning for a future hair transplant.

      community Minoxidil is a 5ar inhibitor according to research

      in Research/Science  148 upvotes 6 months ago
      Minoxidil may inhibit androgen receptors and affect hormonal pathways, potentially explaining its effectiveness in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Users discuss its varying effectiveness on scalp versus facial hair and note fewer side effects with topical use compared to oral.

      community Possible natural pp405 solution

      in Research/Science  45 upvotes 7 months ago
      Rotenone, a natural plant extract, may promote hair growth by increasing LDH activity and blocking MPC in the scalp, but it carries risks due to its toxicity. The suggested formulation includes Barbasco extract, DMSO, propylene glycol or PEG-400, ethanol, and a carrier oil.

      community Is it worth using anti-hair loss shampoo?

      in Product  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      Anti-hair loss shampoos, like the one with rosemary, quillaja, and jaborandi extracts, mainly support scalp health but are not effective for hair regrowth compared to treatments like finasteride or minoxidil. Ketoconazole 2% is noted as the only effective anti-hair loss shampoo, while others are often considered scams.

      community Here is my hair regrowth plan

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user's hair regrowth plan includes topical treatments (RU58841, azelaic acid, ketoconazole), oral supplements (Gia Herbs, castor oil), microneedling, PTD-DBM peptide with valproic acid, red light therapy, inversion table with scalp massage, and platelet-rich fibrin injections. Commenters suggest that finasteride and minoxidil are essential treatments for male pattern hair loss, which are missing from the plan.

      community Shampoo recommendations for dandruff removal.

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experiences increased dandruff from daily use of minoxidil and finasteride, and seeks shampoo recommendations for an oily scalp that can address dandruff and aid hair restoration. They found Anaphase and an Indian herbal shampoo ineffective.

      community Shedding for 2-3 months now, any advice?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral. It also explores the potential impact of whey protein and BCAA on hair shedding, with users considering dietary changes to manage hair loss.

      community 5 month update on my all natural protocol

      in Update  8 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user updated on their all-natural hair loss protocol, which includes massages, LLLT, Ashwagandha, Supergreens mix, Vitamin D, Castor Oil + DMSO, a specific diet, and headstands. They reported some hair regrowth and improved hair quality, with plans to continue the regimen and monitor results.

      community Finasteride gives me seb derm. Thoughts on zinc or other options?

      in Chat  14 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user with diffuse hair loss after taking accutane, which might have triggered genetic predisposition to AGA; their experience taking finasteride and experiencing side effects of increased oil production, increased sex drive, worsening hair texture; they are considering zinc supplementation with finasteride or other treatments such as alfatradiol or spironolactone.

      community What alternatives exist for Octa Sabal Plus?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about finding alternatives to Octa Sabal Plus for hair loss treatment. It mentions using ingredients like pumpkin seed oil, octacosanol, and soybean extract, but suggests finasteride as a more effective option.

      community M32, almost 3 moths, fin oral 1,25g/daily + min 2xday + keto 2% shapoo 1/week microneedling once a week

      in Progress Pictures  31 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 32-year-old man has been treating his hair loss with daily oral finasteride (1.25g), twice-daily topical minoxidil, weekly ketoconazole 2% shampoo, and weekly microneedling for almost three months, with no side effects from finasteride. He started with a Hamilton Norwood scale rating of 5 and has seen improvement without experiencing pain by using a 0.8mm needle length for microneedling.

      community zinc + copper with finastetide/dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 3 years ago
      Taking zinc and copper may offset copper depletion and potentially aid hair health when used with finasteride. The user is considering whether to use these supplements alongside finasteride or wait until switching to dutasteride.

      community Purchasing and Shipping Alpecin DMG to the United States.

      in Product  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is seeking help to purchase and ship Alpecin DMG to the United States due to issues with eBay sellers. They prefer Alpecin DMG over minoxidil because of concerns about minoxidil's effects on insulin production, as they have diabetes.

      community Already seeing improvement in less than two months

      in Is this regrowth?  125 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user reported seeing hair regrowth in less than two months after starting a Hims hybrid chewable containing 1.2mg finasteride, 3mg minoxidil, and 2.5mg biotin. They experienced initial shedding but no other side effects and were prescribed the treatment through Hims.

      community Summary of Procapil video by Haircafe

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 9 months ago
      Procapil is marketed as a natural hair loss treatment but lacks strong evidence and is industry-biased. Minoxidil and Finasteride are the only FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.

      community Opinion about my regiment.....

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shares their hair loss treatment regimen, which includes oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, RU58841, LLLT cap, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, vitamin D3, NAC supplement, MK677, collagen, and other hair care products. They seek opinions on its effectiveness.

      community Hair progress minoxidil +topical finasteride. advice

      in Is this regrowth?  37 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is using minoxidil, topical finasteride, Nizoral shampoo, and a dermaroller for hair regrowth but is experiencing changes in sexual function. They are concerned about whether these changes are due to the treatment and are seeking advice on continuing hair growth without affecting sexuality.

      community What about azelaic acid, retinol and caffeine, all topical?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about a user inquiring about a hair loss treatment product that contains minoxidil, azelaic acid, retinol, and caffeine, and whether it is more effective than Regaine foam. No specific treatments or outcomes are discussed.