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      community Question about finasteride, frontal hairline, testosterone

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced initial hair density improvement with finasteride, but later felt scalp pain and a plateau in results. They added alfatradiol for scalp inflammation and divi scalp serum to their routine, and are curious if others have similar experiences.

      community Pyrilutamide at 16 years old- update 2

      in Research/Science  21 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 16-year-old researching and trying Pyrilutamide for hair loss treatment, reporting back on side effects experienced after one week of use; the reported side effects included testicle pain, headache, and increased shedding. Libido and sexual performance seemed unaffected.

      community Diffuse thinning chronicles pt. 2

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 27-year-old Asian male is treating hair loss with 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and 1.5mm microneedling weekly. The discussion is about his progress with these treatments.

      community PP405 Hair Loss Drug: Phase 1 Human Results & Biopsy Insights

      in Research/Science  215 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment undergoing trials, with discussions on its effectiveness and comparison to existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. There is skepticism about its status as a cure, with hopes for future advancements in genetic treatments like CRISPR.

      community Am I losing my mind or should I be concerned

      in General  144 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from topical to oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and experienced swelling and sensitivity in the left chest area. They are concerned about these symptoms but noticed improvement after skipping a dose.

      community DHT nearly doubled after switching to oral Fin

      in Chat  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user switched from topical Minoxidil and Finasteride to oral Finasteride and reduced testosterone, expecting to lower DHT, but instead, DHT increased and hair loss worsened. The user is seeking advice on whether to return to the previous topical treatment or if others have experienced similar issues with oral Finasteride while on TRT.

      community Is there a way to lower DHT without gaining weight?

      in Female  51 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 32-year-old female seeks ways to lower DHT without weight gain, experiencing issues with spiro and saw palmetto. Suggestions include topical finasteride, low-dose oral therapies, and checking various health markers.

      community Been battling for 4+ years and still getting worse

      in Chat 2 years ago
      The user has been experiencing hair loss for over 5 years and is currently using a topical treatment of finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, along with derma rolling and a hair growth oil. They have previously tried oral finasteride, pyrithione zinc, RU58841, and dutasteride, but are seeking advice on whether to retry dutasteride or find a more reliable source for RU58841 due to ongoing hair density loss.

      community Giving up on ever feeling comfortable in my body

      in Update  81 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss without success and feels extremely uncomfortable with their appearance, including being bald and short. They express deep unhappiness and social isolation. Suggestions from others include adopting stoicism, focusing on personal development, considering a hair system, improving fashion, working out, and seeking therapy for mental health.

      community concerns about starting minoxidil

      in Female  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      An 18-year-old woman experiencing hair loss due to stress, possible PCOS, and low vitamin D is concerned about starting 5% minoxidil foam, prescribed by her doctor, due to potential facial hair growth. She is also using a topical steroid for scalp sensitivity and pain.

      community I'm tired, boss. I fought. Now I seem to be losing.

      in Update  22 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is struggling with hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole, and addressing vitamin D and ferritin deficiencies. They experienced a temporary improvement but are now shedding hair again and feeling stressed.

      community I hate what my hair does to me!

      in Chat  32 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a person struggling with inconsistent hair styling due to thinning hair, despite being on hair loss medications. They find that ketoconazole 2% shampoo helps, but conditioning makes their hair look worse; others suggest staying consistent with treatment and using hair fibers for events.

      community Pattern hair loss could be due to gut bacteria

       52 upvotes 6 years ago
      Feeding bacteria-free mice with Lactobacillus murinus worsened hair loss, but a regular diet with biotin stopped it. The conversation suggests gut bacteria and diet may influence hair loss, with some skepticism and discussion about other factors like DHT and genetics.

      community Concern about my hair loss escalation

      in Transgender 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair loss and has tried treatments like PRP therapy, topical and oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dietary changes, with limited success. They are concerned about losing more hair before a scheduled hair transplant and are advised to postpone the transplant to allow medications more time to work.

      community What I've been dealing with, so far.

      in Female  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A female in her late 30s experienced hair thinning due to health issues and treatments, including antibiotics and stress. She started using minoxidil, biotin, and vitamins from **hers** and is currently dealing with shedding and possible weight gain.

      community Ru58841 made my hair worse

      in General  138 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 worsened hair condition, causing thinning and unusual patterns. The user stopped using it two months ago but hasn't seen recovery, and there's speculation about androgen receptor upregulation.

      community does lowering your prolactin levels regrow hair?

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      The potential of lowering prolactin levels to regrow hair, with a reference to Bayer's drug HMI 115 which has been indicated as having this effect. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil and Finasteride, as well as RU58841.