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      community my own advise on what has worked for me

      in Chat  14 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user recommends washing hair twice daily with glycerin soap, using finasteride and minoxidil, avoiding cigarettes and alcohol, and maintaining a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. They claim these methods have significantly improved their hair health over 25 years.

      community “Just shave it” is bullshit

       137 upvotes 6 years ago
      Accepting hair loss and not taking drastic measures like shaving your head if you are only mildly balding, and encouraging people to fight it with treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral and microneedling. Additionally, it discusses the importance of being realistic when trying to restore hair and addressing the misconception that one must look a certain way in order to be attractive.

      community HT / Meds results are reverting, thinning, crazy shedding..

      in Progress Pictures  164 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning 10 months post-hair transplant despite using minoxidil and topical finasteride. They are considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride and are also dealing with scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.

      community ~6-7 month progress. November 2025 - May 2026

      in Progress Pictures  33 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride alone over 6-7 months, despite initial side effects like reduced sexual desire and acne. They are considering reducing the dosage to manage side effects and have also used ketoconazole shampoo weekly.

      community So is this the actual trial results for pp405?????

      in Research/Science  92 upvotes 2 months ago
      PP405 shows promising results for hair growth, potentially outperforming finasteride without side effects like erectile dysfunction. Users discuss using treatments like minoxidil, pyrilutamide, nizoral, and alfatradiol while waiting for PP405's availability.

      community RU58841 5% is roughly equivalent to Dutasteride 2mg — here's why

      in Research/Science  40 upvotes 3 months ago
      RU58841 5% is theoretically equivalent to 2mg of dutasteride for hair loss treatment, with RU58841 offering higher potential but more variability due to absorption issues. Users discuss the effectiveness of RU58841 and dutasteride, with some preferring dutasteride for consistent results and others finding success with RU58841.

      community Been on min+fin for 2 years, only gotten worse. B/A pics included

      in Chat  88 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride and topical minoxidil for two years and is considering oral minoxidil and dutasteride. Suggestions include microneedling, stress management, and alternative treatments like topical finasteride or ketoconazole shampoo.
      24M: Lack of Progress After 4 Years on Fin/Min/Keto and Recent Shed

      community 24M: Lack of Progress After 4 Years on Fin/Min/Keto and Recent Shed

      in General  132 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 24-year-old experienced hair regrowth with finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole but saw a significant shed after four years despite continued treatment and healthy habits. They stopped minoxidil after shaving their head, noticed dandruff disappeared, and are seeking advice for potential regrowth.

      community Highly recommend buying a microscope (see pictures)

      in Treatment  44 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user recommends using a microscope to assess hair density and track hair loss progress, finding it useful for evaluating treatment effectiveness, particularly with dutasteride and minoxidil. They advise against obsessing over hair loss and emphasize focusing on other meaningful life aspects.

      community Dec 2024 vs now (min + fin/dut)

      in Progress Pictures  27 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced hair thickening and reduced shedding using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with a switch from finasteride to dutasteride due to ineffectiveness. They also use a saw palmetto shampoo and take vitamin D3 supplements, while considering potential underlying causes like vitamin deficiencies and hard water buildup.

      community How many of you guys have taken accutane?

      in Chat  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      Accutane may accelerate hair loss in genetically predisposed individuals by affecting enzymes related to DHT metabolism. Some users report hair loss after taking Accutane, while others use treatments like finasteride and minoxidil to manage hair loss.

      community Why don't Minoxidil regenerated hairs become terminal on the head?

      in Minoxidil  101 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil helps hair growth by increasing blood flow and prolonging the growth phase, but it doesn't address the root cause of hair loss, such as DHT sensitivity. Finasteride can help maintain some gains by blocking DHT, but stopping Minoxidil often leads to hair loss because the new hairs are dependent on it.

      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 DHT is about to get smashed ….

      in Update  801 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments like topical finasteride with minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and essential oils. Oral treatments like dutasteride and finasteride are seen as more effective, though some prefer topicals to avoid side effects.

      community Cure/better treatment options in the future

      in Chat  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about future hair loss treatments. Current treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with potential future treatments like GT20029, TDM-105795, JW0061, and follicle cloning.