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      community Balding (i guess?) 22 yr old male with seborrheic dermatitis

      in General  98 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing hair thinning and loss, possibly due to seborrheic dermatitis or low vitamin D, is cautious about using minoxidil or finasteride due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure. Suggestions include using ketoconazole shampoo to control inflammation and focusing on treating the dermatitis first.

      community Caffeine & Alopecia: What the Science Seems to Say

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of topical caffeine for Androgenetic Alopecia (APA) and female pattern hair loss. While some studies suggest positive results, there's no reliable scientific evidence to strongly recommend caffeine compounds for hair regrowth.

      community Crown update 1 month - Oral min & Oral fin

      in Update  69 upvotes 1 year ago
      User is 1.5 months into using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair regrowth, along with dermarolling. They report good progress and seek advice on whether new hairs will thicken.

      community Why can't you drink caffeine after PRP?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses avoiding caffeine after Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment for hair loss because caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, which can reduce blood flow and hinder the healing process that PRP aims to promote.

      community Acetyl L-Carnitine during treatment?

      in Chat  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user started finasteride two weeks ago and has been using minoxidil for over a month, while also supplementing with Acetyl L-Carnitine. They are curious if others have experienced hair shedding or growth with Acetyl L-Carnitine, especially when used with finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Is oral minoxidil f***ing me up?

      in General  269 upvotes 4 months ago
      Oral minoxidil is causing significant blood pressure fluctuations and increased heart rate, leading the user to consider switching to topical minoxidil and tretinoin. The user plans to consult a cardiologist and is likely to stop using oral minoxidil.

      community Crown Still Getting Worse After Fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some users suggesting switching to dutasteride for better results. Additional suggestions include iron supplements, microneedling, RU58841, and castor oil, with varying success in regrowing hair, particularly on the crown.

      community High blood pressure issue with Dr?

      in General  93 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 48-year-old male is experiencing hair loss despite taking finasteride for four months. He is considering oral minoxidil but is concerned about high blood pressure and is unsure about taking spironolactone.
      25 M Could this be the start for AGA? Should I be worried?

      community 25 M Could this be the start for AGA? Should I be worried?

      in General  57 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss, initially diagnosed as Telogen Effluvium due to stress, but is concerned it might be Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA). A suggestion was made to consider using Minoxidil or Finasteride if the condition worsens.

      community Oral minoxidil hypertension after stopping

      in General  48 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user switched from topical to oral minoxidil (5mg daily) a year ago, saw no improvement, and experienced chest pain and trouble sleeping after stopping. They are considering whether to resume and taper the dosage due to stress and anxiety.

      community two months on 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2ddr)

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth using 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2DDR) combined with minoxidil, with some users noting new hair growth. The original poster has been using minoxidil for 12 years and is considering combining 2DDR with finasteride, despite past side effects.

      community Dont know what the hell is going on.

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced rapid diffuse hair thinning for five years despite no signs of AGA or miniaturization. They tried finasteride and oral minoxidil without success and have checked thyroid, iron, and vitamin D levels.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 1 year ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
      Eliminate/Confirm AGA based on blood report

      community Eliminate/Confirm AGA based on blood report

      in General  126 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 19-year-old male with no family history of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is experiencing hair loss and considering using a topical minoxidil and finasteride mixture. Despite low vitamin D levels and normal DHT serum levels, he seeks confirmation of AGA before starting treatment.

      community 10 months CB and Oral Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  109 upvotes 2 years ago
      A person with Alopecia Areata on their beard is using CB-03-01 and oral minoxidil for treatment. Some users question the effectiveness of CB-03-01 for beard hair, suggesting that minoxidil alone may be responsible for any observed hair growth.

      community New 2025 study: high dose oral minoxidil (up to 10mg)

      in Research/Science  80 upvotes 7 months ago
      High-dose oral minoxidil (>5 mg/day) can increase hair density in some men with androgenetic alopecia, but side effects like extra body hair and heart issues are common. Gradual dose increase is advised, but adverse effects may lead to discontinuation or dose adjustments.

      community DUPA - Impossible to cure, so giving up

      in Update  3 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user diagnosed with DUPA tried treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil without success and is considering a hair system. They hope for a future cure, possibly with PP405, and others suggest options like scalp biopsy and SMP.

      community How aggressive can I push my stack?

      in Treatments  165 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 21-year-old male is experiencing crown balding and is using RU58841, topical minoxidil, and plans to add dutasteride and oral minoxidil to his treatment. He seeks advice on increasing his treatment stack despite previous side effects like chest pain.

      community Half year update on crown balding reversal

      in Is this regrowth?  36 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about a user who started using finasteride to address crown balding, noticing reduced hair shedding and halted progression of male pattern baldness. The user also used a dermal stamp and expressed optimism about potential regrowth, despite a slight decrease in libido.