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      community Question about seborrheic dermatitis and keratin

       4 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair thinning potentially caused by seborrheic dermatitis, with the user considering over-the-counter treatments like Head and Shoulders, Selsun Blue, and Nizoral, while maintaining keratin-treated hair. A suggestion is made to use raw organic honey as a hair mask to treat seborrheic dermatitis without affecting keratin treatments.

      community Balding since 2023, topical fin+keto+min since early 2025

      in General  118 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is stressed about hair loss and is using a HIMS topical treatment containing finasteride, ketoconazole, minoxidil, and biotin, but is concerned about the oily appearance it causes. They are considering switching to Rogaine (minoxidil) due to budget constraints and side effect concerns with oral finasteride.

      community Creatine made all my high DHT symptoms return

      in Research/Science  81 upvotes 1 year ago
      Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing symptoms like acne, oily hair, and hair shedding. Users report mixed experiences, with some avoiding creatine due to hair loss concerns and others seeing no impact.

      community DUPA / APHK discussion ( Diffuse unpatterned alopecia / Acquired Progressive Hair Kinkering )

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user discusses their experience with diffuse unpatterned alopecia and acquired progressive hair kinkering, noting improvements with treatments including biotin, pantothenic acid, finasteride, ketoconazole, and zinc pyrithione shampoo. They report thicker, healthier hair and improved scalp condition, attributing success mainly to biotin, pantothenic acid, and finasteride.

      community White hair seemed to be turn black, re-pigmentation

      in Update  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced hair repigmentation and attributes improvements in hair and overall health to a carnivore diet, Boron, and Selenium supplementation. They stopped using finasteride after 20 years, noticed increased testosterone and libido, and observed hair regrowth with RU58841.

      community Eucapil, Fluridil update from manufacturer

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss after a hair transplant and is considering using fluridil (Eucapil) and possibly alfatradiol as treatments, as they couldn't tolerate finasteride or minoxidil. The manufacturer of Eucapil confirmed they won't produce higher concentrations due to lack of efficacy.

      community Progress ? - is my hair getting worse

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss, particularly at the crown, and is using topical finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo but avoids minoxidil due to side effects. Opinions vary, with some suggesting the hair looks worse, while others see no change or slight improvement; additional treatments like oral finasteride and micro-needling are suggested.

      community Verteporfin test long term results

      in Treatment  16 upvotes 3 years ago
      Testing the effectiveness of Verteporfin as a potential treatment for hair loss, with users discussing their thoughts on its long-term results. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Getting PP405. Now…. or as soon as possible

      in Research/Science  143 upvotes 9 months ago
      People are discussing obtaining and testing PP405 for hair loss treatment, with concerns about its purity and effectiveness. Some are considering delaying hair transplants, while others suggest using existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Fin update

      in Finasteride  7 upvotes 9 years ago
      User took 1mg finasteride daily and 2% ketoconazole weekly for 5 months, seeing slight hairline regrowth and no major side effects except temporary dry eyes. They encourage others to try finasteride despite negative stories online.

      community I’ve read multiple times that Fin increases hair quality… NOT for me!

      in Treatment  97 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user has been on finasteride for 6 months and feels their hair quality has worsened, experiencing more hair loss and scalp irritation. They are considering seeing a dermatologist, while others suggest the issue might be unrelated to finasteride, possibly due to deficiencies or other conditions.

      community Verteporfin trials in hair transplant patients begin

      in Transplants  44 upvotes 3 years ago
      A clinical trial for Verteporfin as a hair loss treatment, and the potential for greater progress in treatments for hair loss in the future. Common treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841 were discussed.

      community No shedding but temples & frontal receeding

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 months ago
      A 24-year-old male started using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noticing reduced hair fall but continued temple and frontal recession. He uses both oral and topical minoxidil, biotin, vitamin D, and coal tar shampoo, and experiences rare heart palpitations.

      community Topical VPA - Anyone experiences here?

      in Question  2 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation is about using topical valproic acid (VPA) for hair loss, focusing on its application method, usage frequency, and combination with other treatments like micro-needling. No specific experiences with VPA were shared.

      community Hair feels like it’s getting worse

      in Chat  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been experiencing hair loss for years, tried ketoconazole shampoo without success, and has been on finasteride for 3 months but is unsure if it's working. A reply suggests waiting 6-12 months to properly assess finasteride's effectiveness.

      community Fin stopped working or just a bad shed

      in Minoxidil 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and recently adding retinol cream. They are unsure if it's a bad shed or if the treatments have plateaued.

      community Balding (i guess?) 22 yr old male with seborrheic dermatitis

      in General  98 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing hair thinning and loss, possibly due to seborrheic dermatitis or low vitamin D, is cautious about using minoxidil or finasteride due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure. Suggestions include using ketoconazole shampoo to control inflammation and focusing on treating the dermatitis first.