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      community Anybody else have family in denial over your hair loss?

      in Chat  75 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old discusses family denial about his hair loss, diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, and male pattern baldness. He is prescribed Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for treatment.

      community Totally confused by doctors opinions, would appreciate some clarity

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and confusion over conflicting medical advice, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and topical corticosteroids. They are unsure about the necessity of a biopsy and the timing of using minoxidil, while also considering the impact of potential androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.

      community Scalp Inflammation is eating my hair!

      in Chat  26 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user with seborrheic dermatitis is experiencing bald spots and hair thinning despite changing their diet and taking oral minoxidil. Another user suggests using ketoconazole shampoo properly, using a scalp massager, applying rosemary/peppermint oil, keeping hair short, and taking fish oil to improve scalp health.

      community Is it possible for diffuse thinning to stop or retard?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 1 month ago
      Diffuse thinning is unpredictable, and while some suggest treatments like finasteride or dutasteride, others emphasize acceptance as hair loss may continue. Some users share personal experiences with treatments like nizoral, scalp massage, and lifestyle changes, but results vary.

      community Hair loss - Blood work (High DHEAS)

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user has been taking finasteride for 5 months with no improvement in diffuse hair loss and suspects high levels of prolactin, cortisol, progesterone, and DHEAS, as well as iron, might be contributing to the issue. They are also taking vitamin D to address a deficiency.

      community Pyrilutamide - Worth it if can’t use Fin?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 10 months ago
      Pyrilutamide is being discussed as an alternative for those who can't use finasteride, but users report it may be ineffective at low concentrations. Some users are combining it with minoxidil, microneedling, and other treatments, but results vary.

      community 10 months progression (plz respond)

      in Is this regrowth?  4 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user is experiencing hair shedding after using minoxidil and is considering switching to dutasteride while planning to increase their oral minoxidil dose. They also use nicotine pouches, Vyvanse, and GHK-Cu, and have noticed thicker eyebrows and lashes from oral minoxidil.

      community Going to inject NAD+ and GHL-Cu into Scalp for a few months

      in Chat  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses a user's plan to inject NAD+ and GHK-Cu into their scalp to improve hair health, with concerns raised about the risks of infection and necrosis. Alternatives like finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, oral minoxidil, and scalp massages are suggested.

      community Update on PP405 Trails - Pelage

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses interest in participating in PP405 trials for hair loss treatment, with users expressing uncertainty about eligibility due to location. Participants are eager for updates and willing to pay for shipping if trials are limited to America.

      community Stumbled on some research

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      Elevated PGD2 levels in bald scalp tissue may contribute to hair loss, and treatments like castor oil, finasteride, and minoxidil are discussed as potential solutions. Some users explore alternatives like oral castor oil and cetirizine for those who cannot use finasteride.

      community Scalp micropigmentation (smp) after 1 year

      in SMP  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with scalp micropigmentation (SMP) after one year. They discussed using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 as treatments for hair loss.

      community Killing the Norwood Reaper, a Journey

      in Progress Pictures  371 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is treating hair loss with a regimen including Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, microneedling, and various supplements for overall health. They are considering adding tretinoin, stemoxydine/RU, DIM, Boron, and Fadogia Agretis to their routine.

      community After 7 years on minoxidil 5% foam how bad is it? (28 year old male)

      in Is this regrowth? 1 month ago
      A 28-year-old male, who has been using minoxidil for 7 years, is concerned about hair miniaturization and is considering adding pyrilutamide, alfatradiol, and nizoral to his regimen after experiencing side effects from finasteride. Despite concerns, others reassure him that his hairline appears normal for his age, and he is likely around a Norwood 1.5.

      community GT20029 and PP405 the new fin and min that we been waiting for ?

      in Chat  35 upvotes 10 months ago
      PP405 and GT20029 are new hair loss treatments with different mechanisms from traditional options like Minoxidil and Finasteride. PP405 targets hair follicle stem cells to reactivate growth, while GT20029 works as an androgen receptor deleter, both requiring ongoing use for effectiveness.

      community 19 yo destroyed hairline even though using Fin/min/microneedling for 16months/11months/3months … Idk what to do.

      in Progress Pictures  260 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling to treat hair loss with no regrowth, feeling mentally affected by it. Advice given includes continuing treatment, considering a hair transplant, addressing potential vitamin deficiencies, and possibly switching to dutasteride or adding ketoconazole shampoo.

      community Scalp Biopsy Results - Almost 2 Years Dutasteride, Still Worsening

      in Update  24 upvotes 7 months ago
      Dutasteride and finasteride are not effectively stopping hair loss for some users, despite long-term use. Some are considering or using RU58841, pyrilutamide, and other treatments like microneedling, while also managing seborrheic dermatitis with diet and topical solutions.

      community Oral Minoxidil stopped my growth?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user switched from topical to oral Minoxidil and is experiencing hair shedding without significant regrowth, despite using Finasteride and Dutasteride. They are considering whether their body isn't responding to oral Minoxidil and are exploring options like dermarolling.

      community My experience with Pyrilutamide:

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user started using pyrilutamide for hair loss and experienced a significant reduction in hair shedding and an improvement in hair quality with only mild side effects. They previously used minoxidil and finasteride, which caused side effects, and are now combining pyrilutamide with minoxidil and tretinoin.

      community Telogen Effluvium lasting longer than two years??

       4 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses severe hair loss, possibly due to telogen effluvium or male pattern baldness, lasting over three years. Suggested treatments include minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling, with a recommendation to consult a dermatologist.

      community 3+ months of shedding with no end in sight

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user has been on 1mg finasteride daily for 10 months, initially seeing great results, but started shedding heavily again at the 7-month mark. They are considering whether to continue with finasteride or switch to dutasteride.

      community 0-5 months: almost perfect hair regrowth. But now, after ten months….

      in Update  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth with topical finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and dermarolling, but later faced severe hair shedding after stopping dermarolling and reducing ketoconazole use. Suggestions included switching to oral treatments, resuming dermarolling, and considering lifestyle changes.

      community GT20029 Phase 2 results are out

      in Treatment  60 upvotes 4 months ago
      GT20029 shows promising results for hair loss treatment, with potential approval in China by 2026 or 2027, but U.S. approval may take longer. It could serve as an alternative to finasteride, with a potentially better side effect profile.