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      community I tried salt water to stop the DHT itch

      in Treatment  58 upvotes 3 years ago
      Treating the itch associated with male pattern baldness, which is believed to be caused by DHT. Potential treatments discussed include salt water, finasteride, ketoconazole, and RU58841.

      community 2.5 mg/ED dut and 1% pyrilutamide, still getting itch?

      in Update  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to 2.5 mg dutasteride daily and added 1% pyrilutamide to address persistent scalp itch, but the itch remains. They also use 2% ketoconazole and 2.5% selenium sulfide shampoo for temporary relief.

      community Am I crazy or is this recovery?

      in Is this regrowth?  134 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing sudden hair loss and is considering micro-needling, low-level light therapy, iron supplements, folihair, and Omega 3. They are hesitant to start finasteride, suspecting the hair loss might be due to telogen effluvium from a past COVID-19 infection.

      community TE Shedding for nearly 10 months now

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old male experienced significant hair shedding for nearly 10 months, despite using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole, and is concerned about chronic telogen effluvium. He has been supplementing with vitamins and minerals but remains unsure of the cause.

      community The Big Fat Layer II

      in Research/Science  26 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatment should target dermal white adipose tissue (DWAT) to restore hair follicles. Potential remedies include tocopherol (vitamin E), botox, rosiglitazone, niacin, kojyl cinnamate esters, and ADP355.

      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 Is this regrowth or vellus hairs?

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user with long-term hair loss has been using topical minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, ketoconazole, and dermastamping for 8 months. They are unsure if the new hairs are miniaturized or vellus.

      community Reaction to Minoxidil Foam version

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      User experienced itching, redness, and hives from Minoxidil foam and is questioning if they are allergic to Minoxidil or another ingredient. They have switched to oral Finasteride.

      community 25M Exploring Causes of Hair Loss: TE, Alopecia, or AGA?

      in General  226 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss with possible causes including chronic telogen effluvium, diffuse alopecia areata, and androgenic alopecia. They have tried treatments like Nizoral shampoo, minoxidil, and finasteride, and are considering a biopsy for further clarity.

      community For those thar had a hair transplant.....

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user had a hair transplant 10 months ago and sees some improvement but still has thin spots. They previously used finasteride pills and now use a topical solution of minoxidil, dutasteride, and tretinoin.

      community 17M with Diffuse Thinning, Dandruff, and Body Hair Shedding

      in Basic Questions  93 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 17-year-old is experiencing diffuse thinning, dandruff, body hair shedding, and other symptoms, possibly linked to seborrheic dermatitis or telogen effluvium. They are using ketoconazole shampoo and considering blood tests to check for thyroid issues or deficiencies.

      community Is anyone else allergic to Minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced a painful rash from both liquid and foam minoxidil, suggesting an allergy to minoxidil itself. They are seeking others with similar experiences.

      community An *insane* RU58841 success story

      in Progress Pictures  95 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841, oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo led to significant hair regrowth, though some suspect a hair transplant. Concerns about RU58841's side effects, like anxiety and heart issues, were discussed.

      community Proposed new pathogenesis model for androgenetic alopecia (AGA)

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses a new model for understanding androgenetic alopecia (AGA), linking it to dietary and lifestyle factors similar to PCOS, and highlighting the role of DHT, vascular damage, and inflammation. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Progress finasteride and minoxidil + problem

      in Progress Pictures  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair improvement in the central and back areas after using finasteride, minoxidil, and a galenic lotion, but the temple area is worsening. They suspect the lotion might be causing the issue and are considering stopping its use.

      community Am I going nuts or this is crazy 8 days recovery? (22yo)

      in Is this regrowth?  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil with microneedling for hair loss, considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride due to slowed progress. Recent changes in application technique and increased microneedling frequency seem to have led to noticeable hair regrowth, prompting reconsideration of switching treatments.
      Progress in miniaturization or time to go to a psychiatrist?

      community Progress in miniaturization or time to go to a psychiatrist?

      in General  139 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 21-year-old is concerned about androgenic alopecia and has been using minoxidil for a year, noticing some stabilization in the hairline but fears using it on the whole scalp due to seborrheic dermatitis. Another person suggests considering a psychiatrist for stress management, using Nizoral shampoo, and possibly trying a small dose of finasteride.

      community TDM-105795 phase 2 results are in!

      in Research/Science  28 upvotes 2 years ago
      TDM-105795 showed promising hair growth results, with higher efficacy than placebo and minimal side effects. It activates dormant hair follicle stem cells and may maintain gains without immediate loss, unlike minoxidil.
      What’s wrong with my scalp?

      community What’s wrong with my scalp?

      in General  59 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing white flakes on their scalp despite using anti-dandruff shampoos and oils for six weeks. A suggestion was made to try ketoconazole at higher concentrations, as it might be seborrheic dermatitis, which can lead to hair loss if untreated.

      community Anyone have experience with 82M?

      in Question 8 years ago
      A user with diffuse thinning, currently using finasteride, biotin, minoxidil, and nizoral shampoo, is considering a topical solution called "82M" but is skeptical due to its high cost and lack of supporting research. They seek others' experiences with "82M."