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      community Question.. ( Come check )

      6 years ago
      A user has been losing hair for two and a half years after a tropical trip and illness. A dermatologist prescribed betamethasone valerate 0.1% lotion, but the user is unsure if it's safe or effective for general hair loss.

      community What are the holes in this treatment with dut

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering a hair loss treatment plan involving oral dutasteride (2.5 mg), oral minoxidil (2.5-10 mg), topical finasteride, and topical minoxidil, with additional options like ketoconazole shampoo and microneedling. They are seeking advice on whether to start with finasteride or dutasteride, the potential side effects, and the effectiveness of their approach, with a plan to evaluate results after 3-4 months.

      community New Approach to Ketoconazole or just waste of time?

      in Ketoconazole  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses using 2% ketoconazole shampoo as a competitive androgen receptor antagonist for hair loss, applied for 1.5 hours daily. The user questions its effectiveness and potential benefits compared to finasteride and minoxidil.

      community For those dealing with an unbearable scalp itch/pressure/inflammation.

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses using cetirizine (Zyrtec) topically to relieve scalp itch associated with hair loss and suggests it may also benefit androgenetic alopecia (AGA). One person found relief from scalp itch after three months on finasteride, noting the itch was linked to areas where hair was lost.

      community In God We Trust, Topical Fin/Min with existing ADHD issues

      in Chat  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male with ADHD is experiencing hair thinning and is starting a treatment with topical finasteride (0.025%) and minoxidil (5%). He is addressing high prolactin levels and low vitamin D, while managing side effects from ADHD medication.

      community after several weeks of research, here's the stack I've decided on

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old experiencing diffuse hair thinning has chosen a treatment stack including topical finasteride, a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and pumpkin seed oils, procyanidine B2 spray, ketoconazole shampoo, and scalp massages. They avoid minoxidil due to family history of side effects and oral finasteride due to high estrogen levels.

      community 9 months of treatment as an aggressive diffuse thinner

      in Progress Pictures  63 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, and other treatments for hair loss over nine months, seeing some improvement in hair thickness and crown volume but continued thinning at the hairline. They plan to continue treatment for another nine months despite being sensitive to DHT fluctuations and are considering increasing dosages or other options like a hair transplant.

      community 6 months on treatment nw7. Male 29 y

      in Progress Pictures  300 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old male shares his hair loss treatment progress using dutasteride, minoxidil, dermastamping, and ketoconazole shampoo, while discontinuing RU58841 due to side effects. He is hopeful for hair recovery to consider a hair transplant and discusses potential side effects and experiences with other users.

      community Anyone have experience with latanoprost topical?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses the use of latanoprost foam for hair growth, with the user expressing concerns about its efficiency and safety. The user is currently using topical dutasteride, which maintains their hair but doesn't promote regrowth, and is seeking a product that doesn't affect hormone levels.

      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 spironolactone pills to topical

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Crushing spironolactone pills and combining them with minoxidil for topical application may be effective for hair loss, with the addition of finasteride suggested. Adding rosemary and peppermint oils can help mask the unpleasant smell.

      community My Current Stack: Every Studied Natural at Maximum Concentration

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about a hair loss treatment regimen using high concentrations of natural ingredients: pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, rosemary and peppermint essential oils, and caffeine. The user also practices microneedling, scalp massage, and takes Nutrafol.

      community Autoimmune disease and balding

      in Update  12 upvotes 2 years 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 Yet another hrt update (4 months estradiol and spiro + > 4 years of fin and min) (you should absolutely not take estradiol and spiro if you look manly and want to continue to look manly)

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, estradiol, and spironolactone, with a focus on their effects on hair regrowth and gender transition. The original poster shares their personal experience with these treatments, emphasizing that estradiol and spironolactone should not be used by those who want to maintain a masculine appearance.

      community Topical Pyrilutamide - Hormone Panel

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user used 0.5 mL of 0.5 mg of Pyrilutamide for 60 days for hair loss, but didn't notice any hair growth. They shared their hormone panel results and are seeking advice on next steps.

      community Success: My Doc prescribed me 0.1% Alfatradiol

      in Treatment  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their success in getting a prescription for 0.1% Alfatradiol, a topical treatment for hair loss similar to finasteride but with fewer side effects. They found a pharmacy to compound it and will update on the results.

      community What do you guys think about my foundation?

      in Treatment 5 months ago
      The user had a hair transplant and uses oral minoxidil, a red laser therapy helmet, fish oil, collagen, and sardines for hair thinning but avoids finasteride due to side effect concerns. Many suggest these methods may not be effective long-term without a DHT blocker.

      community What else can I do? Already on dut and minox

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using dutasteride and minoxidil and is considering adding RU58841 or other treatments like microneedling. Suggestions include stopping smoking, trying dutasteride mesotherapy, using tretinoin, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and possibly using a red light cap.

      community From finasteride to Serenoa repens

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced anxiety and side effects from topical finasteride and is considering switching to saw palmetto. Another user reported no improvement with saw palmetto and experienced liver issues.

      community I tried salt water to stop the DHT itch

      in Treatment  58 upvotes 3 years ago
      Treating the itch associated with male pattern baldness, which is believed to be caused by DHT. Potential treatments discussed include salt water, finasteride, ketoconazole, and RU58841.

      community 13 months TOPICAL ONLY progress! (Diffuse thinner)

      in Update  552 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's progress in treating diffuse hair thinning using a topical regimen including finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, saw palmetto, collagen, and vitamins, along with lifestyle changes. The user plans to switch from topical to oral finasteride for potentially better results.