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      community Hair thinning and gut health

       5 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair thinning potentially linked to gut health issues and suggests biotin as a possible treatment. It also mentions that hair thinning could be due to male pattern baldness (MPB).

      community Hair back from the dead (2020-2026)

      in Progress Pictures  215 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user successfully regrew hair using 1mg finasteride, switching to 0.5mg dutasteride, and maintaining 5mg oral minoxidil, with significant improvements noted after switching to dutasteride. The user experienced shedding phases but ultimately achieved regrowth and is now comfortable without wearing a hat.

      community Hair Remedies that Don't Work for Anybody Seeking Hair Regrowth

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Salon products and supplements generally don't work for hair regrowth unless there's a severe nutritional deficiency, while hormonal treatments like estrogen and spironolactone can be effective.

      community Is it worth using anti-hair loss shampoo?

      in Product  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      Anti-hair loss shampoos, like the one with rosemary, quillaja, and jaborandi extracts, mainly support scalp health but are not effective for hair regrowth compared to treatments like finasteride or minoxidil. Ketoconazole 2% is noted as the only effective anti-hair loss shampoo, while others are often considered scams.

      community I have a theory about hair loss

      in Treatment 3 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 Hair loss over a year following depression and taking antidepressants

      in Side effects?  200 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 33-year-old experienced significant hair loss after a depressive episode and taking paroxetine, possibly due to telogen effluvium or androgenic alopecia. Suggestions included reducing alcohol, considering finasteride and minoxidil, and consulting a doctor about antidepressant side effects.

      community Quitting minoxidil after 1.2 years of hair transplant

      in Transplants 5 months ago
      The user experienced side effects like dull skin and eye bags from minoxidil after a hair transplant and is considering alternatives like redensyl. They stopped using finasteride due to side effects and are concerned about maintaining hair without minoxidil.

      community First post: Baby Hair Regrowing on temples at 39

      in Update  13 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 39-year-old experienced hair regrowth on his temples after switching from finasteride to topical RU58841 combined with 5% minoxidil. He also underwent stem cell treatment and noticed improvements, attributing the regrowth mainly to the change in treatment.

      community Hair progress since starting fin&min

      in Progress Pictures  937 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 35-year-old shared progress in hair regrowth using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil foam, noting reduced hair fall and no side effects. They use Kirkland minoxidil from Costco nightly and finasteride from a dermatologist, with additional use of rosemary water for a cooling sensation.

      community Hair is kinking rapidly following hair loss

      in Update  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      Hair loss has slowed, but uneven growth and kinking persist despite using keto/nizoral shampoo and clotrimazole. Stress and anxiety might be contributing factors.

      community What hormones/vitamins should I test for?

      in General  51 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user plans to test for DHT, total testosterone, free testosterone, E2, SHBG, and prolactin while supplementing with vitamin D and monitoring ferritin levels. They are experiencing hairline thinning and are seeking advice on whether their approach is excessive or lacking.

      community Hair growth progress from chewable fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  171 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair growth using Hims chewable tablets containing finasteride and minoxidil but switched to a topical spray due to side effects from finasteride. The user reported improved side effects after switching to the topical form and noted continued hair growth progress.

      community hair loss treatment myths that perplex me

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      Grapefruit juice doesn't significantly affect finasteride or dutasteride. Drinking topical minoxidil is risky; saw palmetto is less effective than finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss.

      community Hair energiser tablets, useful or not?

      in Product 2 years ago
      A user is unsure if "Hair Energiser" tablets are effective for hair growth after a year of use. Replies suggest using finasteride instead and call the tablets a scam.

      community Hair came back in 3 months at 39y/o.

      in Progress Pictures  421 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their successful hair regrowth using a combination of minoxidil, caffeine, biotin, and RU58841, along with weekly dermarolling. However, others advised against the user's plan to switch to rosemary oil and microneedling only, emphasizing the importance of continuing the current treatment to maintain the results.

      community Hair transplant - 8 months update

      in Progress Pictures  755 upvotes 4 years ago
      User shares 8-month hair transplant update with 3800 grafts, using Minoxidil and Xpecia. Others express amazement at results and discuss costs and procedures.

      community Hair falling at an alarming rate.

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss concerns, with suggestions to use finasteride (Fin) and minoxidil (Min) as treatments. Stress, creatine in protein shakes, and male pattern baldness are considered potential factors.

      community Hair Loss Causes Depression. Not Finasteride.

      in Research/Science  188 upvotes 3 months ago
      Finasteride and Dutasteride do not cause depression or mood disorders; hair loss itself may be a more significant factor. Some users experience side effects from Finasteride, but it is generally well-tolerated.

      community Hair Loss Inflammation Prevention Stack

      in Research/Science  46 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss and scalp care routine involving ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin gel, clobetasol propionate, and calcipotriol to manage seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, and inflammation. It also touches on the role of diet and other treatments like oral minoxidil and pioglitazone for scalp health.

      community Hair Growth Progress Reversed. Help.

      in Treatments  128 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth with oral Minoxidil, dandruff shampoo, topical Nanoxidil, and Revita Shampoo but lost progress after stopping Nanoxidil temporarily. They are now using topical Nanoxidil and oral dutasteride but are experiencing increased shedding and are unsure whether to continue or revert to their original regimen.

      community Hair shed after adding tretinoin with topical minoxydil

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Adding tretinoin to a minoxidil routine can cause initial hair shedding, which may be normal as it potentially increases minoxidil's efficacy. Users suggest being cautious with tretinoin application, especially around microneedling, to avoid increased systemic absorption.

      community Hair loss 30F - thoughts on red light therapy vs min/fin?

      in Female  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments for a 30-year-old female, comparing red light therapy with minoxidil and finasteride. Concerns about hormonal impact and potential pregnancy are raised, with suggestions to consider spironolactone and microneedling, while emphasizing the importance of consulting a dermatologist.