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      community 19f is my hair loss due to deficiencies?

      in Female  4 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about a 19-year-old female experiencing hair loss, potentially due to deficiencies in iron, ferritin, and vitamin D. She is considering iron and vitamin D supplementation and exploring dietary changes, while also planning to consult a dermatologist when possible.

      community Charcoal / Ketoconazole / Caffeine shampoo

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 6 months ago
      Mixing charcoal, Ketoconazole, and caffeinated shampoo is questioned for potential interaction, specifically if charcoal inactivates other ingredients. Charcoal is used for seborrheic dermatitis, while caffeine is thought to improve scalp blood flow.

      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 What are the 'safer' alternatives to RU58841?

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses switching from RU58841 to Pyrilutamide due to side effects like fatigue, brain fog, and elevated heart rate. They have used dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil, and are seeking safer alternatives.

      community Am I doing dermastamping wrong?

      in Technology  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user uses a 1.5mm derma stamp weekly for hair loss and applies minoxidil afterward, feeling a slight burn but no bleeding. They question if bleeding, seen in others using a derma pen, indicates proper technique.

      community Pyrilutamide with Alfatradiol and minoxidil (23M)

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced side effects from a hair loss treatment and is considering using pyrilutamide, alfatradiol, and possibly minoxidil. They are unsure about starting minoxidil immediately or waiting to see the effects of the other treatments.

      community Korean treatment that literally made me confident to tie my hair up.

      in Treatment  30 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their positive experience with MoriTint, a Korean scalp micro pigmentation technique that enhances the appearance of hair density without being permanent. They now offer this service in Los Angeles and emphasize its benefits for those with thinning hair, while clarifying it is not suitable for those with significant hair loss or baldness.

      community Bad experience at Dermatologist

      in Update  44 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user had a disappointing dermatologist appointment where they were denied prescriptions for Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and were only offered a hair transplant referral. Other users sympathized, discussed self-medication, and suggested consulting a transplant doctor for up-to-date treatments.

      community Personal experiment: tretinoin and diffuse thinning

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      User experienced hair growth with finasteride and minoxidil, but after using tretinoin, faced aggressive thinning and hair loss. They plan to stop tretinoin for two months to see if the problem improves.

      community Depressed that DUPA rules me out of a transplant

      in Chat  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is upset about hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and DUPA, which prevents a hair transplant. They mention using jojoba oil and discuss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community The cure we've been ignoring: Anal Dutasteride

      in Satire  224 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation humorously discusses using anal administration of Dutasteride as a novel method for treating hair loss, suggesting it could target DHT production more effectively. It includes satirical comments about the method's potential effects and absurd outcomes.

      community Extreme shedding after ~1 year on 5% topical minoxidil — normal or problem?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 17-year-old using 5% topical minoxidil experienced significant hair shedding after a year, possibly due to a "synchronization shed" and deficiencies in vitamin D and iron. Recommendations include continuing minoxidil, optimizing vitamin D and iron levels, and reducing tretinoin use if scalp irritation occurs.

      community When someone posts a scalp tension theory

      in Satire  264 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss theories discussed include poor blood flow, scalp tension, inflammation, and DHT. Treatments mentioned are massaging scalp, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community New molecule PP405 vs exercise

      in Research/Science  38 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 targets hair follicle stem cells differently than exercise-induced lactate, suggesting exercise alone may not replicate its benefits. Minoxidil and finasteride are recommended alongside exercise for hair regrowth, with additional suggestions like spicy food and infrared exposure.

      community losing ground after a year with dut 0.5mg

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 22-year-old has been using dutasteride (0.5 mg daily) for over a year but is experiencing increased hair shedding, scalp inflammation, and burning, and cannot use minoxidil due to side effects. Suggestions include consulting a dermatologist, trying oral minoxidil, microneedling, rosemary oil, caffeine shampoo, and considering other treatments like PRP or red light therapy.

      community 11 month progress on a cocktail regiment

      in Progress Pictures  440 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user "Dismal_Library_2264" shared their 11-month progress on a hair loss treatment regimen. They used dutasteride, topical minoxidil, dermarolling, a hair serum, and specific shampoos. They experienced some side effects but were overall satisfied with the results.

      community Feeling the 2nd, perhaps 1st, Dutasteride shed, might shave, might thug it out.

      in Progress Pictures  67 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding after 6 months of using Dutasteride and oral minoxidil, despite previous regrowth and satisfaction with the results. They are considering shaving their head again and discuss the effectiveness of their treatment routine, which includes Dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and Nizoral, while also addressing concerns about side effects like erectile dysfunction and body composition changes.

      community Exosomes therapy -- any personal experience?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Exosome therapy for hair loss is being discussed, with mixed personal experiences and no significant results reported by some users. The treatment is expensive, and users are skeptical about its effectiveness.

      community PG causing irritation when applying RU

      in Research/Science 2 years ago
      The user is experiencing irritation from using PG with RU58841 and is seeking alternative solutions like K&B in the UK. They report redness, itchiness, and flaky skin from the current treatment.

      community Month 7. Dut/min/stemoxydine/microneedle. Nw7.

      in Progress Pictures  172 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 7-month progress on hair regrowth using a regimen of dutasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, and keto shampoo. They noted significant improvement, particularly in vellus hair growth, and discussed the potential addition of RU58841, though they experienced side effects with it previously.

      community 19F, hair loss. How to cope? [x-post /r/Haircarescience]

       10 upvotes 11 years ago
      A 19-year-old female is experiencing significant hair loss, with symptoms including alternating hair colors and thinning body hair. She seeks advice on coping and potential treatments, with suggestions to consult a dermatologist and check thyroid and hormone levels.