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      community Taking creatine while being on Fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Creatine does not cause hair loss, but it may accelerate hair loss in those predisposed to male pattern baldness. Finasteride users report mixed experiences with creatine, with some noticing no change and others experiencing increased shedding.

      community [AMA] 5-Month Progress Report: Dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil Results.

      in Minoxidil  74 upvotes 5 years ago
      Naepo's 5-month progress report detailing their journey of treating male pattern baldness with dutasteride and oral minoxidil, which has already resulted in an encouraging improvement in hair density. Others have responded with appreciation for the thorough report and asked further questions about Naepo's educational background.

      community my daily breakfast til the day i die

      in Satire  660 upvotes 2 months ago
      Using both finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss is debated, with some seeing it as beneficial during transition, while others find it redundant and risky. Oral minoxidil raises concerns about blood pressure, with a preference for topical use and microneedling for better results.

      community Platelet rich plasma treatment

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 27-year-old male experienced rapid hair loss after dengue fever, which activated a balding gene. The doctor suggested platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair regrowth.

      community platelet rich plasma experiences/thoughts?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Platelet rich plasma treatment is considered expensive but cheaper than hair transplant.

      community MY Hair Loss Treatment Summary

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about various hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and natural supplements like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil. It also covers methods to improve blood circulation, nourish hair follicles, and address underlying health issues like vitamin D deficiency and high cortisol levels.

      community Thoughts on platelet-rich plasma therapy

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for hair loss is expensive, painful, and often ineffective, with mixed reviews on its benefits. Alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants are suggested as more reliable options.

      community Why can't you drink caffeine after PRP?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses avoiding caffeine after Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment for hair loss because caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, which can reduce blood flow and hinder the healing process that PRP aims to promote.

      community Glad I took treatment. (Dut, fin,min, microneedling)

      in Progress Pictures  12 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is using a hair loss treatment involving dutasteride, minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and supplements like multivitamins, D3 K2, and Omega 3 fish oil. They are considering adding tretinoin and are open to suggestions while managing gut issues.

      community PRP + Stem Cell Treatment For Hairloss

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with PRP and stem cell treatment for hair loss, noting it nearly stopped their hair loss after previous use of finasteride and minoxidil. Another user mentioned PRP helped maintain their hair, though its effectiveness decreased over time, and they experienced side effects from dutasteride.

      community Not responding to any treatment - is HT the only way?

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has tried various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil, but is considering a hair transplant due to insufficient progress. Some users suggest that the treatments have at least stabilized hair loss, and recommend consulting clinics for a potential hair transplant while continuing medication.

      community Current Treatment Protocol I'm following

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a combination of topical and oral treatments containing Finasteride and Minoxidil, along with supplements like Biotin, Saw Palmetto, and vitamins, to combat hair loss. They are also incorporating lifestyle changes such as a whole foods diet, exercise, and improved sleep to support their regimen.

      community Combined treatment results of a little over a year.

      in Treatment  652 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced rapid hair loss and successfully regrew hair using minoxidil daily and finasteride 0.5mg every other day, along with lifestyle changes. They reported significant improvement after initial setbacks and emphasized the importance of starting treatment early.

      community The Importance of Not Rushing Your Treatment Protocol

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 4 years ago
      Taking a slow and steady approach to treating hair loss, as well as the potential risks of combining too many treatments. The post suggests trialling individual treatments (such as Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841) for an extended period before adding more into your treatment protocol.

      community What actually helped with my hairfall

      in Treatment 3 weeks ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, finding success with a topical hair serum containing GHK Cu and AHK Cu, which reduced shedding. They avoided hormonal treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, and noted skepticism from others about non-traditional treatments.

      community hair loss treatment alternatives and ideas to improve gain

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      The post discusses using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and a dermaroller for hair loss, along with spearmint capsules, pueraria mirifica, saw palmetto, biotin, and vitamins. The user is also considering microdosing finasteride with trans treatment and mentions the potential of herbal enemas and hair systems.

      community Any treatment not nuking systemic DHT levels?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 3 months ago
      Hair loss treatments that avoid significantly lowering systemic DHT levels, focusing on topical options like dutasteride mesotherapy, minoxidil, and ketoconazole. The user is exploring alternatives like KX-826 and RU58841 due to concerns about hormone levels.

      community (Serious) Updates and discussion, new treatments in development

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling are currently the best treatments for hair loss. New treatments like TDM-105795, GT20029, PP405, HMI 115, Tsuji, Scube 3, RU, JW0061, Topilutamide, and verteporfin show promise but have uncertain timelines.

      community (Serious) News and discussion on potential treatments

      in Treatment  28 upvotes 1 year ago
      Current hair loss treatments include finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling. New treatments like TDM-105795, GT20029, and others show promise but require more testing and time before approval.

      community Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is discussed as a potential treatment for androgenic alopecia due to its ability to reverse hypoxia and promote angiogenesis. The conversation explores its potential benefits for hair loss, though no studies have been conducted on this application yet.

      community Control your blood pressure - for me this was my root issue

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Managing blood pressure can help with hair loss, as seen with the use of medications like Cialis and oral minoxidil, which improved hairline and blood pressure. Lifestyle changes, such as reducing stimulant use and adjusting testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) doses, also play a role in addressing hair loss and overall health.

      community Recommend stemoxydine as an adjunct therapy

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, retinoid, and occasional microneedling for hair loss with good results. They recently added stemoxydine, which improved their hair further, and suggest trying it, especially in the EU where it's easily available.

      community Summary of future treatments from 2020

      in Chat  53 upvotes 10 months ago
      Hair loss treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, dutasteride, CB-03-01, RU-58841, and experimental options like KY-19382 and stem cell therapy. Some treatments are considered ineffective or risky, such as ketoconazole, PRP, and low-level laser therapy.

      community Zix in stemoxydine

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      User considers making Zix topical solution with ethanol/alcohol for hair loss treatment. Asks if crushing b6 and zinc into stemoxydine is possible.