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      community Is regrowth on an androgen receptor blocker possible?

      in Chat  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      RU and Pyri block androgen receptors to prevent hair loss but may also hinder hair regrowth since they prevent testosterone, which can stimulate hair growth, from binding to these receptors. The user is questioning if this understanding is correct.

      community Mechanism of Action these drugs re-grow hair?

      in Technology  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 promote hair growth by different mechanisms, with minoxidil and prostaglandin E1 being specifically mentioned. Corticosteroids can also cause hair growth.

      community Is trichosol meant to smell like ginger beer?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is using a trichosol-based minoxidil solution to avoid scalp irritation and is asking if it should smell like ginger beer. They like the scent and want to confirm they have the correct product.

      community Has anybody done microneedling and NOT seen results?

      in Microneedling  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses microneedling for hair regrowth, with the original poster seeking experiences of those who didn't see positive effects. A reply suggests that while microneedling doesn't guarantee hair regrowth, it increases the chances if done correctly.

      community What do you think about this prescription

      in Treatment 2 years ago
      The user visited a trichologist due to ineffective topical finasteride treatment for hair loss. The trichologist recommended a new regimen including a two-month course of locoidon (cortisone 0.1%), followed by a solution containing minoxidil, hydrocortisone butirrate, estrone, progesterone, tocopherol acetate, trichosol, and transcutol.

      community "DHT Itch" and onset Seborrheic Dermatitis

      in Research/Science  76 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post and conversation discuss the link between DHT (a hormone), scalp itchiness, and hair loss. Some users share their experiences and treatments, including the use of fluconazole, corticosteroids, and ketoconazole shampoo, with one user suspecting minoxidil as a potential cause of their symptoms.

      community Questions about alfatradiol logistics

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is seeking help with using Ell-Cranell for hair loss treatment. They are unsure about the correct application method and dosage. They also inquire about combining microneedling with topical alfatradiol and question a study that referred to alfatradiol as a hair growth inhibitor in male mice.

      community Vitamin Deficiency: “Severely” Low on Vitamin D

      in Update  15 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experiencing significant hair loss found they had a severe vitamin D deficiency and was prescribed 50,000IU vitamin D pills, likely to be taken weekly. They are questioning if the deficiency could be the cause of their hair loss and if correcting it could stop the shedding and improve hair recovery.

      community Why aren’t hair fibers popular?

      in Product  22 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair fibers are discussed as a temporary solution for hair loss, with users noting they work well if applied correctly but can be messy and time-consuming. Some users also use finasteride for long-term treatment.

      community Dutasteride causing us to have… girl babies?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 3 years ago
      User Kylo313 used dutasteride for 20 years and had two daughters, questioning if dutasteride affects the likelihood of having male vs female children. Replies mostly request hairline photos and discuss anecdotal experiences, with some suggesting correlation doesn't imply causation and that gender determination isn't affected by dutasteride.

      community Insane hair regrowth 5 weeks on zinc, Vitamin D, Biotin (PLEASE READ CAPTIONS AND POST) - My zinc deficiency caused a receding hairline as well as diffuse miniaturization similar to DUPA

      in Progress Pictures  48 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 weeks by taking zinc, vitamin D, and biotin supplements, correcting deficiencies that were contributing to hair loss and thinning. They report a decrease in hair shedding, faster hair growth, and a thickening of their hairline without using common hair loss medications like Minoxidil or Finasteride.

      community dutasteride 9 months, nonstop hair loss

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  31 upvotes 3 years ago
      Experiencing continual nonstop hair loss despite using dutasteride for 9 months, and the possible causes behind it being discussed such as nutritional deficiencies, elevated cortisol, vitamin D deficiency or other problems. Other solutions such as minoxidil and finasteride have been suggested.

      community Take A Vitamin D Blood Test!!!

      in Treatment  48 upvotes 4 years ago
      Low Vitamin D can cause hair shedding, and taking 5000 IU of Vitamin D daily reduced shedding significantly. Vitamin D deficiency is common and correcting it can benefit overall health.

      community Hair loss - Blood work (High DHEAS)

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user has been taking finasteride for 5 months with no improvement in diffuse hair loss and suspects high levels of prolactin, cortisol, progesterone, and DHEAS, as well as iron, might be contributing to the issue. They are also taking vitamin D to address a deficiency.

      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 75 days on Oral Min & Oral Fin Retrograde Alopecia

      in Progress Pictures  57 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their 75-day progress using oral minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermastamping for retrograde alopecia, reporting significant improvement and increased body hair without side effects. They also discussed quitting smoking and the potential correlation between early beard growth and male pattern baldness.

      community Finasteride In my 30s for 8 years. Off it till 50 years old. Now on testosterone.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  129 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared their experience of using finasteride for hair loss from ages 29 to 37, stopping due to side effects like low libido, and later starting testosterone therapy, which improved their well-being. The discussion includes various opinions on the effects of finasteride and testosterone on hair loss, libido, and overall health, with some users questioning the correlation between finasteride and low testosterone.

      community 21 Year Old- Progress on Oral Min and Fin

      in Update  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 21-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth and thickening after eight months of using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg oral finasteride, along with keto shampoo and micro stamping. He reported no side effects and noted that improvements were most noticeable in months 7-8, particularly at the hairline and corners.

      community Slow and steady growth of hairline .One year progress

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using topical finasteride 0.1%, minoxidil 10%, and microneedling over a year, recovering about 5 years of hairline and 3 years of density. The treatment was applied to the temples and frontal area, with some recovery in the coronal area attributed to microneedling.

      community MY Hair Loss Treatment Summary

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about various hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and natural supplements like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil. It also covers methods to improve blood circulation, nourish hair follicles, and address underlying health issues like vitamin D deficiency and high cortisol levels.

      community My Experience and a Discourse on "DUPA"

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.

      community Hair finally restored after 9 months of taking DUT, Oral Minox, Foam Minox, Zinc, Vitamin D,2% Nizoral, micro needling and much less stress.

      in Progress Pictures  72 upvotes 2 years ago
      After 9 months of using Dutasteride, oral and foam Minoxidil, Zinc, Vitamin D, Nizoral shampoo, and microneedling, combined with reduced stress, an individual restored their hair. They saw significant improvement despite initial worsening, and had low Vitamin D levels which they corrected with supplements.

      community 8 week - sharing Finasteride blood test update

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 32-year-old male started taking 0.5mg of finasteride daily for hair thinning and, after 8 weeks, experienced a 70% reduction in DHT and an increase in estradiol; he is currently in the shedding phase of treatment and questioning if the dosage is correct based on his DHT levels. He began with a lower dose due to already low normal testosterone and DHT levels.