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      community 7 day break from Fin in order to donate blood?

      in General  143 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user needs to stop finasteride for 7 days to donate blood due to haemochromatosis. They are concerned if this break will affect their hair loss progress after 6 weeks of use.

      community Cmon Pyrilutamide and CosmeRNA 😭

      in Chat  36 upvotes 3 years ago
      Users discuss waiting for new hair loss treatments and share struggles with side effects from current options like Minoxidil and Finasteride. They express hope for Pyrilutamide and CosmeRNA to provide better solutions.

      community topical cetirizine to control scalp inflammation

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user applies a topical solution containing minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone to address scalp inflammation and is considering adding cetirizine to the mix. They are calculating the correct amount of cetirizine to add to their formula and have paused this approach to retry oral minoxidil.

      community Finasteride 1mg daily vs 1.25mg EOD vs 1.25mg 5 days a week

      in Basic Questions  122 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user is treating male pattern baldness with oral minoxidil, ketoconazole, derma rolling, rosemary oil, and topical minoxidil, and is considering adding finasteride. They are debating between three finasteride dosing strategies: 1mg daily, 1.25mg every other day, or 1.25mg five days a week, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost.

      community Is washing hair every other day with keto bad?

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Using ketoconazole shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis is generally fine, but opinions vary on frequency, with some suggesting every other day and others less often. Proper scalp cleaning is emphasized to prevent itching and burning.

      community What is worth dissolving in topical minoxidil solution?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from minoxidil foam to topical solution and considering adding caffeine, melatonin, or cetirizine. Currently using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 1mg oral finasteride, planning to ask for 0.5mg oral dutasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil.

      community Melatonin a possible tool to help fight AGA hair loss.

      in Research/Science  53 upvotes 5 years ago
      Topical melatonin may help reduce hair loss and increase hair thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), with some studies showing positive results. It can be mixed with minoxidil for application, and its effectiveness might be enhanced when used with micro-needling, but results may vary among individuals.

      community Getting bloods done whilst on finasteride

      in General  98 upvotes 11 months ago
      Finasteride can affect hormone levels within two weeks, and a break of several weeks is recommended for baseline results. Monitoring E2 and testosterone is suggested to assess the risk of gynecomastia.

      community A scary individual report of RU58841.

      in Research/Science  33 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 caused severe side effects like heart palpitations and shortness of breath, leading the user to stop using it. Minoxidil and finasteride were effective without side effects, while RU58841's safety and effectiveness remain uncertain.

      community 21m, curious about what's going on with my hair

       6 upvotes 11 years ago
      A 21-year-old male with a thyroid condition noticed his hair thinning uniformly without a receding hairline. He is considering using a 5ARI to prevent further baldness if he starts TRT.

      community 3 Months Fin+Min+Derma-rolling

      in Progress Pictures  1037 upvotes 4 years ago
      User LateNightCoffeeShop shared progress after 3 months using Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Derma-rolling for hair regrowth. Users discussed treatment frequency, effectiveness, and potential side effects.

      community Diffuse thinning is the worst. Nothing helps.

      in Update 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and has tried treatments like topical and oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, melatonin, and caffeine without success. Despite using these treatments for over four years, the user reports continued hair thinning and is considering trying RU58841.

      community Regimen proposal (incl. dut meso) (event industry)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user in their early 20s is concerned about minor hair thinning and is considering a hair loss regimen involving PRP sessions, mesotherapy with dutasteride injections, and low-dose finasteride. They dislike minoxidil due to its greasiness and prefer a routine that is easy to maintain.

      community Breezula - who tried CB0301/Clascoterone from gray marked/pharmas ?

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses using CB0301/Clascoterone as a potential treatment for hair loss, especially for those experiencing side effects from finasteride and dutasteride. The user currently uses oral minoxidil and considers combining it with other treatments like kx826, DHT blocker supplements, and 2% Nizoral shampoo.

      community Write down your routine to fight agains hair loss

      in Chat  15 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about personal routines to combat hair loss, including treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, vitamins, and dermastamping. Specific methods vary, with some using daily topical applications, oral medications, and weekly procedures like dermarolling and special shampoos.

      community Autoimmune disease and balding

      in Update  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user diagnosed with Crohn's disease is concerned it might contribute to balding. They have been using keto shampoo, finasteride, and oral minoxidil, which improved their hair but not significantly.

      community Anger and frustration as I finally learn my diagnosis.

      in Female  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A young female diagnosed with Lichen planopilaris (LPP) experienced years of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments, including a hair transplant and other procedures. She is considering litigation due to the misdiagnosis and has learned that LPP is chronic, hair loss can be stopped with ongoing medication, but lost hair cannot regrow.

      community Clascoterone - Why are there so few posts if it’s already on the market?

      in Chat  34 upvotes 4 months ago
      Clascoterone is being discussed for hair loss, but its current acne formulation may not be suitable for scalp use due to potential skin irritation and lower dosage compared to Breezula. Users mention other treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and pyrilutamide, with some expressing skepticism about clascoterone's effectiveness for hair loss.

      community can someone help me identify these pls

      in Treatment 5 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.

      community CB-03-01: I need help

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user stopped using finasteride and RU58841 and is considering CB-03-01 for androgenic alopecia but is concerned about the cost and effectiveness, especially at a lower dose than in clinical trials. They are also using minoxidil, micro-needling, and nizoral shampoo but are unsure about the correct application method for CB-03-01.