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      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

      in Will treatment work for me? 3 years ago
      In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.

      community 2-3 Years Hair Regrowth Progress Pictures

      in Progress Pictures  841 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user showed 2-3 years of hair regrowth progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. They plan to switch to oral dutasteride and Liposomal Minoxidil Sulfate for better results.

      community 2024 vs 2026. Ask me any questions you have.

      in Is this regrowth?  688 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user achieved significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride for 2 years, then switched to topical minoxidil with rosemary oil and biotin oil. They reported no side effects and found topical minoxidil more effective than oral minoxidil.

      community Creatine and hair loss...you're not crazy.

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing hair loss in some people, though experiences vary. Treatments like finasteride or minoxidil are suggested to manage potential hair loss.

      community I have a theory about hair loss

      in Treatment 4 months ago
      Hair loss is often linked to inflammation and DHT, with treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil being effective for many. Natural remedies like turmeric and oils are discussed, but medications are generally seen as more reliable for managing genetic hair loss.

      community I had claude create a protocol only using fda approved drugs.

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      A new hair loss protocol using FDA-approved topical treatments targets eight pathways, potentially improving results by 60-75% compared to the standard 40-50% from oral minoxidil and finasteride. The protocol includes minoxidil, finasteride, tacrolimus, cetirizine, bimatoprost, lithium gluconate, losartan, melatonin, NAC, caffeine, and tretinoin, with a monthly cost of $35-50 in Mexico and $80-150 in the US.

      community Not feeling very optimistic about progress

      in Is this regrowth?  19 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 19-year-old is using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil to combat hair loss, seeing improved hair density but minimal hairline regrowth. Users suggest patience, continued treatment, and possibly considering a hair transplant in the future.

      community Min for a year on hairline no results

      in Minoxidil  148 upvotes 6 months ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride have not improved the user's hairline after a year. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, or considering a hair transplant for better results.

      community Update on my progress after 5 month of taking fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  716 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been taking 1 mg of finasteride and 6 drops of minoxidil orally per day for five months, experiencing increased hair shedding but also noticing denser and fuller hair according to friends. Despite the shedding, the user is happy with the progress and has not experienced significant side effects, though they caution against the risks of taking minoxidil orally.

      community You would never even know - Matthew McConaughey

      in Chat  1370 upvotes 6 months ago
      Matthew McConaughey likely maintains his hair using finasteride, minoxidil, hair transplants, and possibly a hair system. Products like Reginix or rosemary oil are not considered as effective as these treatments.

      community 6 Months topical 5% minoxidil twice a day.

      in Progress Pictures  147 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using topical 5% minoxidil for six months with minimal results and is worried about greasy hair and potential side effects of adding finasteride. Others suggest combining minoxidil with finasteride for better results, while discussing potential side effects like erectile dysfunction.

      community Accelerated Hair Loss from Creatine

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  133 upvotes 7 months ago
      Creatine may cause hair loss in some individuals, especially those on finasteride, despite no scientific link. Personal experiences suggest individual sensitivity to DHT could be a factor.

      community Nothing compensates enough for hair loss at young age.

      in Chat  66 upvotes 7 months ago
      Early hair loss causes emotional distress, and common coping strategies like fitness and fashion are inadequate. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, hair systems, and scalp micropigmentation were tried but were unsatisfactory.

      community Dutasteride vs Finasteride and Steroid

      in Progress Pictures  87 upvotes 8 months ago
      Dutasteride is preferred over finasteride for hair loss due to fewer side effects. Combining dutasteride with minoxidil and RU58841 is effective for hair regrowth, even during steroid use.

      community Balding hair style feedback and advice

      in Styling  127 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 20-year-old with aggressive hair loss is using oral minoxidil and finasteride, considering a buzz cut to manage appearance. Most suggest a buzz cut or shaving, recommending patience with medication and possibly trying RU58841 or dutasteride.

      community Sometimes the hair loss was in our control the whole time

      in Chat  831 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss and the potential impact of diet and lifestyle changes, particularly increased protein intake, on hair health. The original poster shared their experience of improved hair appearance after weight loss and dietary changes, despite skepticism from others about lighting differences in photos and the effectiveness of diet alone without finasteride or minoxidil.

      community Creatine and hair loss (personal experience)

      in Update  97 upvotes 8 months ago
      Creatine can cause increased hair loss in some people, particularly those with a predisposition to androgenic alopecia, but hair loss often stops after discontinuing its use. Some users experience no hair loss while using creatine.