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      community What are some other causes of hair loss?

      in Chat  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss causes beyond male pattern baldness, mentioning treatments like ketoconazole, zinc shampoo, and finasteride. Stress-related hair loss (telogen effluvium) is also suggested.

      community having hair loss as a teen SUCKS. A LOT.

      in Female  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      A teenage girl who has been diagnosed with ADA and is struggling with hair loss, which has caused her to lose confidence. She is looking for recommendations on treatments such as finasteride or Minoxidil, and lifestyle advice including vitamins and other supplements that might help with the issue.

      community What I've been dealing with, so far.

      in Female  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A female in her late 30s experienced hair thinning due to health issues and treatments, including antibiotics and stress. She started using minoxidil, biotin, and vitamins from **hers** and is currently dealing with shedding and possible weight gain.

      community Bile Acid-Mediated DHT Dysregulation Hypothesis

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      Elevated bile acids can inhibit the enzyme AKR1C2, leading to increased DHT levels, which may accelerate hair loss in those predisposed to androgenetic alopecia. Treatments mentioned include topical minoxidil and finasteride.

      community what is the problem with straight low hairline? Hair transplant question

      in Transplants  8 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is concerned about having a straight, low hairline after a hair transplant and is unable to take finasteride due to high estrogen and prolactin levels. They have used minoxidil with limited success and are considering further transplants to lower the hairline, while others suggest the risks of using up donor hair too quickly.

      community Using the nuclear stack and still losing hair... Is this the end for my hair?

      in Update  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using a comprehensive treatment regimen including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, cyproterone acetate, transdermal estradiol, and topical bicalutamide. They suspect cyproterone acetate may be worsening their hair loss and are considering switching to injection monotherapy.

      community Debating about taking OM at 17

      in General  103 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 17-year-old is considering using minoxidil (OM) for hair thinning but is concerned about potential side effects and hormone disruption. They plan to use rosemary oil, ketoconazole shampoo, hair peptides, microneedling, and scalp massages as part of their treatment.

      community Testosterone and Androgenetic Alopecia

      in Chat  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      How androgens, including testosterone, can cause hair follicles to miniaturize in people with sensitivity to androgens, and treatments such as finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, or fluridil may be used in combination for long-term treatment.

      community Just the facts, hate it or love it

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial for hair health, and relying solely on treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 without addressing overall health may not be effective. External treatments alone cannot compensate for poor health habits.

      community Feeling pretty hopeless... Dry skin and eczema causing my alopecia.

      in Chat  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using dutasteride, lymecycline, betamethasone, and minoxidil for hair loss but struggles with eczema and dry skin. They feel hopeless as no treatments or moisturizers have helped, and they are concerned about their appearance due to their soft facial features.

      community New stack I started this year has ruined my hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from finasteride and topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil and dutasteride worsened hair condition, leading to frustration and heart issues, prompting a return to topical treatments and the addition of tretinoin. Patience and consistency are advised, as these treatments can take years to show results, and abrupt changes may cause shedding.

      community 20M Diffuse Thinning for 2 Years, No Improvement with Treatments

      in General  130 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 20-year-old male is experiencing worsening diffuse thinning despite using topical minoxidil, topical finasteride with minoxidil, oral finasteride, stemoxydine, and pyrilutimide. He is seeking support and advice as he struggles with the mental and physical challenges of hair loss treatments.
      How bad is this for a 17M (turning 18 in two months)

      community How bad is this for a 17M (turning 18 in two months)

      in General  31 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 17-year-old male is concerned about hair loss and is considering treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. The discussion includes sharing images of the hair condition for advice.

      community I'm tired, boss. I fought. Now I seem to be losing.

      in Update  22 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is struggling with hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole, and addressing vitamin D and ferritin deficiencies. They experienced a temporary improvement but are now shedding hair again and feeling stressed.

      community Finasteride and naturally low baseline DHT levels?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user discovered they have naturally low DHT levels and is concerned about taking finasteride, which could further lower these levels. They are seeking advice on whether to proceed with the treatment given their hormone levels are within the normal range.

      community Rant: Rejected request for fin YET AGAIN, guess DIY is my only option ๐Ÿ™ƒ

      in Female  29 upvotes 2 years ago
      A woman has been struggling with hair loss for over 12 years and is frustrated with doctors refusing to prescribe finasteride due to potential birth defects and unproven breast cancer risk. She's considering self-treatment or permanent birth control, after being offered only minoxidil, PRP therapy, and weaker natural supplements like Saw Palmetto.

      community Found the solution tressbros - 1.5 years 2.5mg oral minox, 5mg finasteride, 8mg estradiol valerate (weekly)

      in Transgender  591 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a transgender individual's successful hair loss treatment over 1.5 years using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 5mg finasteride, and 8mg weekly injectable estradiol valerate. Some users debate the appropriateness of this approach within the group's goals, while others support the individualized treatment and its additional benefits for transgender individuals.