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      community 7 month progress - Thank you to this community!

      in Progress Pictures  409 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21-year-old used 1.25mg finasteride and minoxidil twice daily for hair regrowth, reducing finasteride to 5 times a week since September. He also started using Nizoral for dandruff, noticed an increased appetite, and experienced a temporary change in sex drive.

      community Ru58841 completely got rid of my seb derm

      in Chat  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      RU58841 cured seborrheic dermatitis, oily scalp, dandruff, and scalp pain, improving hair health when combined with Minoxidil. Another user noted diet impacts their seborrheic dermatitis and that finasteride hasn't changed their condition.

      community So depressed and upset with how much progress I’ve lost

      in Chat  51 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 20-year-old started taking finasteride for hair loss at 18, saw improvement, but developed erectile dysfunction (ED) after taking accutane. Despite stopping both medications, ED persisted, and hair loss worsened. Advice given includes considering tadalafil for ED, resuming finasteride, using minoxidil, and addressing psychological factors through positive thinking and lifestyle changes.

      community Is Topical Dutasteride best for preventative loss?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is considering using topical dutasteride to prevent hair loss progression from Norwood 1 to Norwood 2 at age 25, and is concerned about the long-term effectiveness and potential shedding from the treatment. They are currently using a shampoo with caffeine, rosemary, and saw palmetto, and have noticed hair thinning and changes since age 20.

      community Reminder how little the average person knows about hair loss

      in Satire  642 upvotes 3 years ago
      How little the average person knows about hair loss and how it can be an unfairly stigmatized issue, even by people with little knowledge of it themselves. Some specific treatments that were discussed include finasteride, RU58841, dutasteride, minoxidil, pyritinol, dermarolling, and diet/lifestyle changes.

      community It’s over. NOTHING has worked.

      in Chat  95 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user who has been trying various treatments for hair loss for four years, with no success. Suggestions include use of minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, supplements and multivitamins, lifestyle changes, scalp biopsy, and SMP.

      community 20 to 21 how I fought hairloss for a year and my thoughts

      in Progress Pictures  18 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 21-year-old shared their one-year hair loss treatment journey, using finasteride, a multivitamin, cold water hair washes, peppermint and jojoba oil, zinc, iron, L-arginine, vitamin D, and ashwagandha. They advise seeing a doctor for finasteride, considering lifestyle changes before minoxidil, getting blood work, talking about the issue with friends, and sticking to a treatment plan for at least six months.

      community 3-month update on the microneedling-only project

      in Microneedling  90 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 3-month update on a microneedling-only project to treat hair loss, which has not had significant results in terms of thicker hair but may have seen some acceleration in hair growth and an increase in vellus hairs. The user plans to continue the journey for 6 months before making any changes, such as adding minoxidil or finasteride.

      community Why are low finasteride doses seen as highly ineffective, when studies show 0.05 mg/day to work?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  38 upvotes 3 years ago
      The efficacy of low doses of finasteride to reduce scalp DHT, and whether studies showing a 61% reduction are reflected in actual results. Replies discussed hair growth as an unintended consequence of minoxidil and finasteride use, as well as self-selective bias, potential side effects, and that studies measure effectiveness by hair count changes rather than DHT inhibition.

      community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

      in Research/Science  93 upvotes 3 years ago
      The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.

      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 3 Months Finasteride Log: Below Baseline

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 23-year-old male is using finasteride (1mg daily), derma rolling, and Nizoral for hair loss treatment, experiencing increased shedding and side effects like anxiety, decreased libido, and fatigue. Despite no positive changes in hair after three months, he plans to continue finasteride and may consider RU58841 or CB as future treatments, avoiding minoxidil due to past negative experiences.

      community Seborrheic dermatitis - can it cause long-term shedding (or telogen effluvium)?

      in Advice  5 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user is experiencing significant hair loss and scalp issues despite using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 since 2017. They switched to oral Minoxidil and are now on isotretinoin and topical corticosteroids for seborrheic dermatitis but continue to lose hair and seek advice on whether inflammation or treatment changes are the cause.

      community 15 months into trying to regrow my hair

      in Update  19 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user has been treating hair loss for 15 months using a regimen that includes 5% minoxidil, dermarolling, a dermpen, a topical mix of 3% minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride, Wild-Growth hair oil, pumpkin seed and peppermint oil, Nizoral or Nioxin shampoo, multivitamins, and cod liver oil. They have not seen noticeable changes recently and are seeking motivation to start working out again.

      community What do I do?

      in Question  5 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user is concerned about hair loss and is hesitant to use medications like finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects, and is seeking natural alternatives such as garlic, biotin, and scalp massages. Suggestions include dermarolling, essential oils, and lifestyle changes like exercise and diet to improve blood circulation and block DHT.

      community It's crazy how it's 2018 and the only hair loss treatments we have feature undesirable side effects and/or aren't even effective for many people.

       132 upvotes 7 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible side effects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hair loss treatments despite decades of research.

      community (25/f) “I am more than my hair”…. How can I finally get to believing that?

      11 years ago
      A woman who is experiencing Female Pattern Baldness and struggling to cope with it; she has tried a few treatments but is not satisfied with the results and feels like her femininity has been taken away from her. The conversation includes advice on possible treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and lifestyle changes.

      community Second shedding phase after 6 months? Should I worry?

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 20-year-old started using minoxidil, rosemary oil, Alpecin caffeine shampoos, scalp massager, derma rollers, and supplements for hair regrowth, seeing significant improvement initially. However, after 6 months, they noticed increased shedding and thinning, causing concern about whether this is normal or indicative of a problem.

      community Is this regrowth? ketoconazole

      in Is this regrowth?  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about hair regrowth treatments, including ketoconazole, vitamins, fish oil, collagen, pumpkin seed oil, rosemary, and dermal rolling. Users suggest trying finasteride and intense weight training to enhance results.

      community So what happened to the GT20029 phase 2 results?

      in Chat  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the delay in the release of GT20029 phase 2 results by Kintor. It also mentions Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 as treatments for hair loss.

      community High testosterone and diffuse hairloss

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse hair loss due to high testosterone levels and has tried various treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, nanoxidil, keto/caffeine shampoo, dermarolling, and RU-58841 with limited success. They are seeking advice on safely lowering testosterone levels to manage hair loss.

      community Just curious about the cost of hair transplants after verteporfin ever worked

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential cost of hair transplants if verteporfin allows for an unlimited donor area, suggesting that prices could vary based on the number of grafts needed. The user speculates that costs could be calculated per graft or a set amount for a specific number of grafts.