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      community high bloodpressure and crown thinning in early 20s

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user with kidney disease and high blood pressure experienced hair thinning, especially around the vertex. They are currently using finasteride and oral minoxidil but are considering whether to resume blood pressure medication despite managing symptoms with diet and exercise.

      community Creatine's effect on Hair Loss and DHT

      in Research/Science  103 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21-year-old male managed to control his hair loss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, but experienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hair loss, with some reporting negative effects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.

      community Why isn’t anyone talking about this?

      in Research/Science  29 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair cloning is being developed by companies like Kangstem Biotech and Stemson, with potential availability in a few years. Initial costs are expected to be high, but prices may decrease over time.

      community Medications that cause extra hair growth

      in Research/Science  123 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.

      community Dermatologist told me to quit fin after turning 40

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  194 upvotes 2 years ago
      A dermatologist advised a patient to stop taking finasteride (fin) after turning 40 due to potential risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The patient and others in the conversation debated this advice, discussing the relationship between finasteride, prostate cancer, and hair loss, and considering alternatives like topical finasteride.

      community Why is no one pointing out dandruff as the number 1 evidence/symptom of MPB?

      in Chat  55 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses the theory that persistent dandruff in areas prone to hair loss could be a sign of hair follicles dying due to DHT, indicating balding. The responses vary, with some users noting improvements in dandruff and hair loss with treatments like Dutasteride, while others experienced hair loss without dandruff.

      community How is it that golden era bodybuilders kept their hair while blasting gear while in the modern era most are bald? I’m convinced there’s something in our food and water causing MPB to speed up

      in Satire  726 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the difference in hair loss between bodybuilders in the "Golden Era" and modern bodybuilders. Some users speculate that factors such as the types and doses of steroids used, genetics, diet, microplastics, and overall health may contribute to hair loss. Hair loss prevention medication and transplants are mentioned as potential treatments.

      community watch out, here comes the hair

      in Research/Science  564 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's journey with hair loss and their use of topical finasteride, minoxidil and pyri/minoxidil ratio treatments to attempt hair regrowth. Replies focused on offering support and advice while sharing personal experiences with different treatments.

      community Stopped minoxidil for a year after a year of using it. Starting again.

      in Minoxidil  158 upvotes 3 years ago
      ? This post by PastelDeUva discusses their experience with Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss treatments, which they stopped using for a year before resuming due to family's negative opinion. After restarting, they posted photos of the progression/regression of their hairline and are now planning on adding finasteride and dermarolling in order to get good results.

      community My nuclear protocol (scary but very effective)

      in Treatment  82 upvotes 3 years ago
      A hair loss treatment protocol involving topical and oral medications such as Minoxidil, RU58841, Finasteride, Dutasteride, Melatonin, Zinc, Vitamin B6, NAC, Caffeine, Biotin, Ginseng, and Semen; other treatments including Microneedling, Laser Helmet, Nizoral shampoo, Scalp Massage and supplements like Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Fish Oil, and Biotin; and the potential side effects of using this protocol.

      community We don't talk about vitamin E enough

       62 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user shared that taking vitamin E, specifically tocotrienols, seemed to reduce their hair shedding, and they are also using finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling for hair loss. Another user cautioned against high doses of vitamin E due to potential health risks.

      community Methionine? Glycine?

       4 upvotes 10 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits and risks of using Methionine and Glycine for hair loss, with concerns about cancer risk if not balanced properly. The user seeks opinions on these amino acids for hair health and overall benefits.

      community The Secret Recipe? How do celebrities do it?

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Celebrities often maintain perfect hairlines through expensive transplants and common drugs like finasteride and dutasteride. Despite potential side effects, the importance of their appearance makes these treatments worthwhile.

      community Heads up for guys with pregnant wives.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 1 day ago
      Finasteride and dutasteride are not considered safe during pregnancy, with some users suggesting caution and others sharing personal experiences of no issues. The general consensus is to avoid these medications during pregnancy to prevent any potential risks.

      community South Korean Red Light Therapy Study

      in Research/Science  38 upvotes 1 month ago
      Korean scientists developed a red light therapy that reduces a hair loss marker by 92%. Users discussed the benefits and drawbacks of natural sunlight versus red light caps for hair health, with some suggesting supplements for vitamin D.

      community 1 Year on FIN EOD and Topical MIN

      in Is this regrowth?  295 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using finasteride every other day and topical minoxidil but is currently going through a shedding phase. Despite the shedding, progress is evident, and users suggest patience and possibly adding microneedling to improve results.

      community Why is no one talking about coffee and TE/hairloss?

      in Treatment 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss and its potential link to caffeine consumption, with the original poster experiencing increased shedding after consuming more coffee. They mention being a non-responder to finasteride and plan to reduce coffee intake, while others suggest various factors like stress, physical exertion, and medication changes could also contribute to hair loss.

      community 21M cant stop hairloss at all +2 years on dut/fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 21-year-old male has been experiencing persistent hair loss despite using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and ketoconazole. Suggestions include checking for hormonal issues, nutritional deficiencies, or allergies, and consulting a doctor for professional advice.