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      community Pattern hair loss could be due to gut bacteria

       52 upvotes 6 years ago
      Feeding bacteria-free mice with Lactobacillus murinus worsened hair loss, but a regular diet with biotin stopped it. The conversation suggests gut bacteria and diet may influence hair loss, with some skepticism and discussion about other factors like DHT and genetics.

      community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.

      in Female  57 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.

      community RU58841 or topical spironolactone??

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about choosing between RU58841 and topical spironolactone for hair loss treatment. The user is currently using a topical solution with minoxidil, alfatradiol, and progesterone, and is concerned about side effects and effectiveness of both RU58841 and spironolactone.

      community Has anyone had a hair transplant while on pyrilutamide?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering starting pyrilutamide before a scheduled hair transplant, having previously used oral minoxidil and finasteride with worsening results. They also tried dutasteride, which worsened their hair and made their skin oily.

      community Fin/dut ONLY users, this has been my experience so far

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  97 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for hair loss since January 2023, initially seeing improvement but now experiencing increased thinning. They are considering other factors like thyroid and insulin resistance and are seeking advice from long-term finasteride users, while some suggest trying dutasteride, minoxidil, or consulting a dermatologist for further evaluation.

      community Here to share my happiness bros! DHT blockers are magic

      in Progress Pictures  115 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride and dutasteride, with noticeable results after switching to dutasteride. Minoxidil was deemed unnecessary due to the restoration of the hairline and lack of hair follicles in bald spots.

      community Han Bio Planning Hair Multiplication Trial This Year?

      in Technology  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      Han Bio plans to start clinical trials for a new hair multiplication technology this year, which could significantly reduce the cost and time of hair transplantation. The technology uses a single hair strand to cultivate enough cells for 30,000 hair strands.

      community 12 weeks on DUT0,5mg+Biotin+Minoxidil 2,5mg Oral

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using Dutasteride 0.5mg, Biotin, and oral Minoxidil 2.5mg for 12 weeks to treat hair loss and is optimistic about future results. Others encourage consistency and express satisfaction with the progress.

      community 22M, dutasteride + spironolactone miracle, I was losing 400-500 hairs everyday, after starting the drugs I completely stopped shedding and experienced crazy regrowth in just 3-4 months

      in Progress Pictures  60 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 22-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth and stopped shedding after using dutasteride and spironolactone for 3-4 months. Spironolactone is discussed as an antiandrogen, typically used for women or transitioning individuals, and not commonly recommended for men due to potential side effects.

      community Treatments to maintain alternative to finasteride/dutasteride

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 29-year-old male experiencing hair loss due to TRT is using minoxidil and dermarolling but is hesitant to use finasteride or dutasteride due to potential side effects. He is considering low level laser therapy (LLLT), PRP, ketoconazole shampoo, and oral minoxidil as additional treatments. A reply suggests that without a DHT blocker like finasteride or dutasteride, other treatments may not be effective long-term.

      community 21m, curious about what's going on with my hair

       6 upvotes 11 years ago
      A 21-year-old male with a thyroid condition noticed his hair thinning uniformly without a receding hairline. He is considering using a 5ARI to prevent further baldness if he starts TRT.

      community Are These Long vellus Hair an Indikator for regrowth?

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user, 35M, has been using oral finasteride for 5 years and 5% minoxidil for 3 years, which stopped hair loss but didn't promote regrowth. After starting RU58841 5 months ago, they noticed long, translucent hairs and are asking if these hairs will darken and how to encourage this.

      community Updates on setipiprant, bimatoprost?

       4 upvotes 10 years ago
      Setipiprant and bimatoprost are being discussed as potential future treatments for hair loss. Some individuals have started testing setipiprant before FDA approval, but no progress updates are available yet.

      community A hill on which I will die: The DHT itch absolutely exists

      in Research/Science  210 upvotes 2 years ago
      The DHT itch is linked to hair loss and persists despite finasteride use; switching to dutasteride helped alleviate the itch and promoted regrowth. Some users suggest seborrheic dermatitis as a cause and recommend treatments like medicated shampoos, vitamin D, and minoxidil.

      community Any clinical study on cysteine alone for hair loss?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the lack of clinical studies on cysteine alone for hair loss, with the original poster already using medications like Minoxidil and finasteride. Suggestions include trying 2ddr as a growth stimulant, though concerns about side effects like gas are mentioned.

      community AGA responded to steroid shots? Biopsy wrong? Please help!

      in Female  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A woman with AGA is using spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, oral minoxidil, bicalutamide, and anti-androgenic birth control but still experiences worsening hair loss. Steroid shots temporarily stop her hair shedding, leading her to question her biopsy results.

      community The Ordinary hair serum / Redensyl / Taxifolin initial experiences

       2 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user shared their initial experiences with The Ordinary hair density serum, which contains Redensyl (taxifolin). They observed increased hair volume but also developed pimples, likely due to the serum stimulating sebaceous glands.

      community Tropical Dut 0.5 and Scalp Psoriasis

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user reports that using topical Dutasteride has stopped their hair loss, and they are curious about potential side effects and regrowth. They also mention having scalp psoriasis and past SSRI use affecting libido.
      Worth starting treatment at this point?

      community Worth starting treatment at this point?

      in General  147 upvotes 8 months ago
      The individual is considering starting hair loss treatment with dutasteride, prescribed by a dermatologist, due to concerns about finasteride side effects. They are also interested in the potential benefits of reducing DHT and are contemplating whether to maintain a shaved head or pursue treatment.

      community M29 - 4 YEARS on Dutasteride - almost no progress

      in Chat  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been on a comprehensive hair loss treatment regimen for four years, including Dutasteride, topical and oral Minoxidil, and various other treatments, but has seen little progress and is considering a hair transplant. Despite trying multiple therapies, including PRP and exosome injections, the user is still experiencing hair thinning and is hesitant about trying peptides due to potential cancer risks.