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      community Reasonable and safe stack? Bloodwork within.

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 26-year-old male is using a combination of clomiphene, minoxidil, tadalafil, bupropion, and lisdexamfetamine to address low testosterone, ED, depression, and focus issues. He seeks input on the safety and efficacy of this regimen, which also includes magnesium, zinc, and fish oil supplements.

      community Positive Hair Result in Patient using Tirzepatide

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 57-year-old man with male pattern hair loss and insulin resistance experienced hair regrowth and weight loss after using tirzepatide, without other hair treatments. Dysregulated glucose metabolism is linked to hair loss, with tirzepatide potentially improving hair density by normalizing insulin resistance.

      community 3 months progress on fin and min + micro needling (19m)

      in Progress Pictures  762 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old male shared his 3-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, with noticeable improvement. He uses 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil foam twice a day after day 80, and microneedles with a 1.5mm derma stamp every 1-2 weeks.

      community Oral minoxidil works wonders!!!

      in Progress Pictures  28 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 31-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth on his crown after using oral minoxidil (initially 1.25 mg, increased to 2.5 mg, then reduced back to 1.25 mg) and finasteride (1 mg), without side effects except increased hair on arms, beard, and eyelashes. He also used anaphase conditioner and shampoo but no derma rolling or additional multivitamins.

      community "DHT Itch" and onset Seborrheic Dermatitis

      in Research/Science  76 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post and conversation discuss the link between DHT (a hormone), scalp itchiness, and hair loss. Some users share their experiences and treatments, including the use of fluconazole, corticosteroids, and ketoconazole shampoo, with one user suspecting minoxidil as a potential cause of their symptoms.

      community Low dose spiro with 5ARI inhibitor

      in Chat  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride are discussed for hair maintenance, with concerns about testosterone and side effects like gynecomastia. Spironolactone is noted for use in both bodybuilding and hormone therapy, with low doses considered for minimizing side effects.

      community I think Iโ€™m on to something

       24 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user shared their personal experience with hair loss, hormone imbalances, and treatments including testosterone boosters, natural estrogen blockers, and DHEA. They suggest that low-dose finasteride and natural hormone therapy could reduce hair loss with fewer side effects.

      community 3 months update on 3mg Dutasteride

      in Chat  98 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user saw no significant changes in hair loss after three months on 3mg Dutasteride, having previously used Finasteride and 0.5mg Dutasteride. They plan to continue the high dose for a year despite concerns about side effects and diminishing returns.

      community 28M Hair Transplant in India, will update with results.

      in Update  217 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 28-year-old man had a hair transplant in India, choosing not to start finasteride due to past side effects with other medications but will use minoxidil for six months post-surgery. He researched and selected a clinic in Mumbai with a high reputation, underwent a 9-hour procedure for $965, and is optimistic about the results.

      community 3 months on 0,5 dutasteride and 2,5 oral minoxidil / 22 years

      in Progress Pictures  148 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 22-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth in three months using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, with no side effects. Users discussed the effectiveness of oral minoxidil, the necessity of dutasteride for maintaining hair, and concerns about potential side effects.

      community 34/F with hair thinning

       6 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 34-year-old female is experiencing hair thinning after stopping birth control pills and a damaging hair treatment. She has normal bloodwork and a normal trichogram but is considering trying MSM or Saw Palmetto for her hair loss.

      community Any finasteride users who maintained their hair for over 15 years?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  35 upvotes 2 months ago
      Many users have maintained their hair using finasteride, with some also using minoxidil or dutasteride, reporting minimal side effects. Opinions vary on the necessity of DHT, with some users arguing its importance beyond puberty, while others believe it is unnecessary and that finasteride and dutasteride are safe and effective for hair maintenance.

      community Should I still have hope? Or nah?

      in Is this regrowth? 2 years ago
      The user is using Dercos Vichy shampoo with Aminexil, biotin, and a natural spray with peptides but is hesitant to start Minoxidil. A reply suggests starting Minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling soon.

      community Is this hierarchy of topical anti androgens accurate?

      in Ketoconazole  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      User on fin, minox, and ketoconazole seeks to add another topical anti-androgen. Hierarchy of effectiveness: 1. RU55841, 2. Fluridil - Eucapil, 3. CB-03-01 - Breezula, 4. Ketoconazole; alfatradiol suggested as addition.

      community 19 yo destroyed hairline even though using Fin/min/microneedling for 16months/11months/3months โ€ฆ Idk what to do.

      in Progress Pictures  260 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling to treat hair loss with no regrowth, feeling mentally affected by it. Advice given includes continuing treatment, considering a hair transplant, addressing potential vitamin deficiencies, and possibly switching to dutasteride or adding ketoconazole shampoo.

      community is Oleanic acid a DHT blocker ?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing hair thinning and is using a peptide with oleanic acid as a DHT blocker, along with minoxidil, while waiting for topical finasteride. They plan to use a combination of minoxidil, finasteride, dermastamp, ketoconazole, and scalp massages, but are advised to stick to proven treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Injecting estrogen for hairline regrow

      in Chat  267 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user plans to undergo a temporary MtF transformation to regrow hair, using estrogen, RU58841, and Dutasteride, then revert with testosterone. Many users criticize the plan, suggesting alternatives like hair transplants, and emphasize that estrogen is not a reliable solution for hair regrowth.

      community where does the renewed spironolactone hype come from?

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      Topical spironolactone is gaining attention as an alternative hair loss treatment, but it's not as effective as other options like finasteride. Oral spironolactone can cause side effects in men, and there are better topical alternatives like RU, Pyril, and CB.

      community Can a THICK and DENSE beard partially compensate esthetically MPB

      in Styling  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 20-year-old experiencing hair loss is using minoxidil and ketoconazole shampoo but had to stop finasteride due to side effects. They are considering a hair transplant and debating whether a thick beard can compensate for hair loss in terms of attractiveness.