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      community Action plan without finasteride

      in Product  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user shared their hair loss treatment plan using Revita tablets, Sulforaphane, Minoxidil, and microneedling, avoiding finasteride due to side effects. Replies suggest that without finasteride, the plan is unlikely to be effective, and recommend either using finasteride or shaving their head.

      community Anyone here going the “natural” route?

      in Scalp Massage  48 upvotes 3 years ago
      People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.

      community Oral minoxidil can causes age skin?

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      Oral minoxidil may cause skin aging, such as dark circles. To counteract aging, use tretinoin at night and broad-spectrum sunscreen during the day.

      community Hair transplant result, hair+confidence back 👍

      in Progress Pictures  295 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user who got a hair transplant and gave their experience with it, including how the donor area recovered quickly and the potential risks of getting a hair transplant at a young age. Other users discussed bleaching and dyeing transplanted hair, as well as asking about the clinic where the procedure was done.

      community I'll defeat the norwood reaper with kitchen sink light

      in Treatment  27 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user who is using a combination of oral and topical treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, pyrilutamide, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo in order to combat hair loss. Another user gave the original poster a word of warning about overusing the ketoconazole shampoo.

      community Binding affinity of pyrilutamide!

      in Update  168 upvotes 4 years ago
      Pyrilutamide, a nonsteroidal antiandrogen drug under development for the potential treatment of androgenic alopecia. The conversation discusses its binding affinity to the androgen receptor and the timeline for possible availability after trials are completed in the United States and China.

      community Just quit nicotine and caffeine

      in Treatment  20 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss but hasn't seen improvement and is quitting nicotine and caffeine to see if it helps. Some believe quitting nicotine improved their hair health due to better blood flow, while others are skeptical about the impact of blood flow on hair loss.

      community Success without fin/dut??? Anyone? Please help :(

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses alternatives to finasteride for hair loss, including topical treatments like minoxidil, RU58841, CB-03-01, and dutasteride. Users also mention other options like alfatradiol, topical caffeine, and mesotherapy, while expressing concerns about side effects and the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community Redensyl for subsitution for Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      User asks about Redensyl as a substitute for Minoxidil due to side effects. Another user suggests trying Ordinary Hair Serum with dermarolling for improved hair quality.

      community Minoxidil can prevent hair follicle miniaturization!?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      Minoxidil can prevent hair follicle miniaturization, not just stimulate hair growth. Finasteride and dutasteride don't work for everyone, suggesting DHT may not be the sole cause of hair loss; hair loss could be due to multiple factors, including autoimmune conditions.

      community Severe Vitamin D deficiency?

      in Chat  15 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about severe Vitamin D deficiency and its potential link to hair loss. The user is already using oral finasteride, topical finasteride, and topical minoxidil for aggressive hair loss.

      community Dutasteride questions

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Switching to dutasteride as a hair loss prevention treatment, along with minoxidil, dermarolling and nizoral shampoo, and the potential benefits and side effects of using finasteride and/or dutasteride in combination with topical anti-androgens like RU58841.

      community I'm about to order some retinol and azelaic acid from the ordinary

      in Product  45 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses using retinol to enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for hair loss, with a user considering The Ordinary's 0.5% retinol and seeking advice on azelaic acid concentration. Other users suggest using tretinoin instead and consider pre-formulated products combining minoxidil, tretinoin, and azelaic acid, but the original poster has not seen improvement from dermarolling.

      community How does castor oil improve hair growth?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 6 years ago
      Castor oil may help hair growth by targeting specific receptors and reducing certain scalp levels, with some users reporting thicker hair. Peppermint oil is suggested as an alternative to minoxidil, while opinions on the effectiveness of plant-based treatments for hair loss vary.

      community Why don't more people here use oils?

      in Treatment  20 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses using oils like pumpkin seed, rosemary, peppermint, and grape seed oil for hair regrowth, claiming they can be as effective as finasteride or minoxidil without side effects. Some users remain skeptical and prefer proven treatments like minoxidil.

      community Copper Peptides—Discussion

       5 upvotes 7 years ago
      Copper peptides, specifically GHK-Cu, are discussed as a potential addition to hair loss treatments, possibly working synergistically with Minoxidil to convert vellus hair into terminal hair. The effectiveness and credibility of copper peptides are questioned due to the lack of widespread discussion and potential conflict of interest from the product's creator.

      community Lasering body hair off boosts scalp hair growth?

      in Question  4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Lasering off body hair does not boost scalp hair growth, as removing body hair does not redirect hair growth substances to the scalp. The idea that body hair uses up resources needed for scalp hair is incorrect, and treatments like finasteride are suggested for addressing hair loss.

      community I'm regrowing my hair while being on the harshest steroids

       10 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user is regrowing hair while using steroids by following a regimen that includes Rogaine, RU58841, Dutasteride, Nizoral, PGE2, and occasionally castor oil. Despite using harsh steroids like Tren, Masteron, and Proviron, the user reports successful hair regrowth.

      community Testicular pain/discomfort....how long will this last? (29/m)

      in Question  5 upvotes 9 years ago
      A user experienced testicular pain after taking finasteride for hair loss and considered lowering the dose to 0.25mg to manage side effects. They also considered adding minoxidil to their routine while seeking advice on whether to continue or stop finasteride.

      community Best Shampoos/Hair Styling Products for Thinning Hair (Male)

       9 upvotes 9 years ago
      A user is seeking advice on shampoos and hair styling products to slow down hair thinning and avoid harmful chemicals. They currently use a biotin and collagen shampoo and are considering alternatives like wax or oils instead of gel.