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      community My "natural" hair care regimen--will keep updates

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 25-year-old is experiencing mild hair loss and is using a regimen including scalp brushing, dermarolling, topical minoxidil, caffeine, melatonin, and a DHT-blocking shampoo. Another person shares their struggle with hair loss due to drug use and plans to start finasteride while trying to quit drugs.

      community Serum containing minoxidil and bimatoprost analogs

      in Product 1 year ago
      A user discusses using a serum called Dallixa, containing minoxidil-like and bimatoprost-like compounds, for hair loss and greying. The user's dermatologist advised against finasteride and suggested the serum might improve hair pigmentation.

      community Why is there so many people claiming Dutasteride destroyed their hair?

      in Chat  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      Some people claim Dutasteride worsened their hair loss, causing concern among users. Reasons suggested include initial shedding phases, incorrect attribution to Dutasteride when other factors are involved, genetic variations affecting drug response, and the possibility of non-authentic medication.

      community Before and after 3 months of treatment

      in Progress Pictures  65 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their hair loss treatment routine, which includes caffeine shampoo, The Ordinary Hair Serum, red light therapy, topical finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and dermarolling. They previously used oral finasteride but stopped due to travel, resulting in rapid hair loss.

      community 4 months on Dut, Min and Nizoral

      in Progress Pictures  110 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user reported significant hair regrowth after 4 months using Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and dermastamping. They experienced minor side effects but noted consistent progress and regrowth, especially at the hairline and temples.

      community 3 Months on Topical DUT & MIN Female Pattern Baldness

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared progress on treating female pattern baldness with a topical solution containing Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Tretinoin, Ketoconazole, and Hydrocortisone, along with supplements like Collagen Peptides, NAC, Vitamin C, and Keratin. Another user commented on the impressive results, noting the use of topical Dutasteride.

      community Topical fin 0.025%, min 5% - 2,5 months progress

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started using topical finasteride 0.025% and minoxidil 5% twice daily, seeing initial improvement but later experiencing shedding and scalp pain. They are considering increasing the finasteride dose to 0.05% while using keto shampoo and dermarolling, and are debating the effectiveness of low versus standard doses of finasteride.

      community how about progesterone cream?

      in Research/Science  22 upvotes 2 years ago
      Progesterone cream might help with hair loss by inhibiting DHT production and suppressing prolactin, which can increase DHT. Some dermatologists have used progesterone for hair loss treatment, and it has been effective, sometimes combined with minoxidil, finasteride, and hydrocortisone.
      8 Months on Dutasreride and Hair Loss Progressively Worse

      community 8 Months on Dutasreride and Hair Loss Progressively Worse

      in Treatments  80 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride eight months ago due to worsening hair loss but continues to experience hair thinning and seeks advice on additional treatments. They are asking for suggestions on medications, topical therapies, lifestyle changes, or professional treatments.

      community This shedding fase is absolutely brutal

      in Progress Pictures  182 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair shedding despite using minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling. They are considering changing treatments after stopping dermarolling and switching finasteride brands worsened the shedding.

      community Update: going nuclear! (Switch to dut)

      in Update  13 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user had a hair transplant in March 2025 and has been using finasteride since 2023, which halted hair loss but didn't fully restore density. They plan to use dutasteride twice weekly, finasteride five times a week, and saw palmetto to improve hair thickness.

      community 1.5 years on dutasteride and on and off microneedling

      in Is this regrowth?  60 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using dutasteride daily, microneedling weekly, and Nizoral shampoo, after stopping minoxidil due to side effects. They also use a mix of pumpkin seed, rosemary, and peppermint oil, and are considering RU58841 for more temple area thickness.

      community Stabilized hairloss without sides (finally)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 3 years ago
      User found hair loss stabilization without side effects using a topical solution of 0.008% Finasteride, 2% RU, and Stemoxydine. Other treatments like Eucapil, Fluridil, RU-monotherapy, and Pyrilutamide didn't work for them.

      community 2-Deoxy-D-Ribose official Product

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      2-Deoxy-D-Ribose is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, but skepticism exists due to lack of human testing. The original poster uses a combination of topical Minoxidil, oral Finasteride, topical RU58841, and other treatments, reporting some hair regrowth but not significant results.

      community Min/Dut/Fin Update (Plateaued)

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user reports that their hair loss treatment with oral minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling has plateaued, with no significant additional regrowth. They have stopped using creatine to simplify their regimen and are relieved with the current state compared to before treatment.

      community Switched from Fin to Dut —Need Advice

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to continued hair thinning and is seeking advice on whether to continue with dutasteride, while also using minoxidil, topical finasteride, retinoic acid, and ketoconazole shampoo. Responses suggest sticking with dutasteride as it is considered a potent treatment, though experiences vary.

      community Possible natural pp405 solution

      in Research/Science  45 upvotes 9 months ago
      Rotenone, a natural plant extract, may promote hair growth by increasing LDH activity and blocking MPC in the scalp, but it carries risks due to its toxicity. The suggested formulation includes Barbasco extract, DMSO, propylene glycol or PEG-400, ethanol, and a carrier oil.

      community is Oleanic acid a DHT blocker ?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing hair thinning and is using a peptide with oleanic acid as a DHT blocker, along with minoxidil, while waiting for topical finasteride. They plan to use a combination of minoxidil, finasteride, dermastamp, ketoconazole, and scalp massages, but are advised to stick to proven treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community The ultimate regiment to reverse hairloss

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user "Shakalakaplaka" shares their comprehensive hair loss regimen, which includes various treatments targeting different pathways such as DHT, inflammation, fibrosis, immune system, testosterone, gut problems, and scalp health. The effectiveness of the regimen is not confirmed, and some users express skepticism or request before and after pictures for credibility.

      community Taking dutasteride for seven months.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been taking dutasteride twice a week for seven months, experiencing hair shedding and fragile strands. Suggestions include taking dutasteride daily and adding topical minoxidil and tretinoin.

      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 is this basically the cure to hairloss

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  158 upvotes 1 year ago
      A rigorous and extensive regimen for hair regrowth, including oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, various oils, supplements, and lifestyle changes, is discussed with skepticism and humor. The consensus is that such an extreme routine is impractical and potentially harmful, with no guaranteed results.