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      community Beginning my hair treatment journey

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 19-year-old noticed hair thinning and mild receding hairline, opting for a treatment regime excluding finasteride and minoxidil. The regime includes derma rolling, rosemary and coconut oil, a massage comb, a DHT-blocker shampoo, and vitamins B12 and Biotin.

      community Got my DHT levels checked. 38 year old female. Still losing hair.

      in Female  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 38-year-old female is experiencing hair loss despite having almost undetectable DHT levels after using dutasteride. Suggestions include checking for PCOS, thyroid issues, adjusting diet, considering the impact of birth control, and trying treatments like tretinoin, redensyl, retinol, and minoxidil with derma stamping.

      community Finasteride affects both 5a reductase and 5b reductase

       6 upvotes 6 years ago
      Finasteride not only inactivates the 5a reductase enzyme but also affects the 5b reductase enzyme in a dose-dependent manner, which can impact sexual behavior and brain activity. The user experienced significant hair regrowth and side effects on 1mg of finasteride, which diminished after reducing the dose to 0.5mg, leading to no side effects and further hair improvement.

      community Vitamin D deficiency - could it be the cause?

      in Update  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and has a vitamin D deficiency, which they suspect might be causing the issue, but they are also considering androgenic alopecia (AGA) as a cause. They are currently using minoxidil and are unable to get finasteride prescribed, while others suggest addressing the vitamin D deficiency and consulting a dermatologist.

      community Fin and DMG, is the dmg actually gonna do something?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using topical finasteride since October without improvement and is considering adding a caffeine product with dimethylglycine. Another user suggests caffeine is more promising and advises consulting a dermatologist about the lack of progress with finasteride.

      community Severe diffuse thinning since 13 years old

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 15-year-old experiencing severe diffuse thinning plans to use minoxidil, dermarolling, and possibly ketoconazole, with hopes to later incorporate finasteride. Concerns about starting finasteride too young and the need for a dermatologist consultation are discussed.

      community Noticeable shed after vacation and break in my regimen

      in Update  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding after pausing their hair care regimen, which included finasteride, micro-needling, Nizoral shampoo, vitamin D, essential oils, melatonin, caffeine, exercise, and protein intake. They are concerned if the shedding is due to the break in their routine or a normal phase of finasteride use.

      community Fallopia multiflora (Fo-Ti) for Hair Regrowth?

       3 upvotes 12 years ago
      Fo-Ti is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss, but its effectiveness is questioned. Users express skepticism and caution about its use.

      community Effects of 2% vs 5% min for sebderm

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      Switching from 2% liquid minoxidil to 5% foam minoxidil reduced scalp irritation but increased eyebrow flakiness and thinning. The user speculates that propylene glycol in the liquid formulation might have been protecting against seborrheic dermatitis while causing contact dermatitis.

      community My Jan-June Hair Transformation

      in Update  567 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user's hair transformation using a routine that included dermastamping, minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole, and rosemary oil. The user later stopped using minoxidil and rosemary oil due to greasiness, continuing with finasteride, dermastamping, and ketoconazole.

      community Low Porosity Hair with hair fall - looking for help

      in Female  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is experiencing hair fall and is using a nonsulfate Maui Hibiscus shampoo and conditioner, washing twice a week, and applying a warm mixture of castor and olive oil. They seek advice on a proper haircare regime and product recommendations for low porosity hair.

      community Vitamin Deficiency Correction Timeline?

      in Female  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user is experiencing hair regrowth after treating vitamin D, B12, and B9 deficiencies, noticing some improvement after 9 months. They are unsure if further improvement will occur or if they have reached the end of progress, with a possibility of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) being suggested.

      community Low level chronic allergies and hair loss

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss can be influenced by chronic low-level allergies, and treatments like fexofenadine or topical cetirizine may help with regrowth. The user avoids finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, and has tried Regenera Activa and PRF sessions.

      community oral hyaluronic acid supplements?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Oral hyaluronic acid is not beneficial for hair, as it gets broken down in the stomach and has no strong evidence supporting its effectiveness. The user is taking finasteride, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil for hair loss, but combining finasteride and dutasteride is considered redundant.

      community Potential way to differentiate good and bad sheds?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      User discusses hair loss treatments, including fluridil, minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, stemoxydine, ketoconazole, and piroctone olamine. They suggest that shedding healthy terminal hairs may be bad, while shedding weaker hairs could indicate a beneficial treatment effect.

      community 10 months update - fin, min, derma stamp, RLT, keto shampoo

      in Progress Pictures  81 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user shared a 10-month hair loss treatment update using finasteride, minoxidil, derma stamping, red light therapy, and keto shampoo, reporting improved styling ability but a stubborn frontal hairline. The user experienced lower libido as a side effect of finasteride.

      community Does pyri/kx826 degrade in exposure to bathroom light?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses concerns about RU58841 degrading when exposed to light and transferring pyri to a dark glass bottle to prevent this. The user keeps the pyri out for only two minutes before storing it in a dark place.

      community Can fin changing dosage frequency cause shedding?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reduced their finasteride dosage and added vitamin D due to deficiency, questioning if this change could cause hair shedding. Another user suggests shedding is unlikely with this dosage change, but more likely with a stronger drug like dutasteride.

      community Bicalutamide vs Finasteride for female AGA plus TE

      in Female  3 upvotes 3 months ago
      OP is considering Bicalutamide for female AGA and TE but is concerned about its side effects and effectiveness compared to Finasteride. OP is also using Minoxidil and Spironolactone but is experiencing significant shedding and is unsure if it's androgen-driven or due to Minoxidil changes.

      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.