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community Dht kills hair, but no one says why?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 40 upvotes 7 months ago

DHT affects hair follicles, contributing to hair loss, but the exact mechanism is unclear. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss, though they may have side effects and varying effectiveness.

community why are beard gains on min usually permanent?

in Minoxidil 43 upvotes 7 months ago

Beard gains from minoxidil are usually permanent due to facial hair follicles' lower sensitivity to DHT. Scalp hair requires ongoing DHT suppression with treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 to maintain gains after stopping minoxidil.

community Openminded Creatine Discussion

in Product 9 upvotes 7 months ago

Creatine may cause hair shedding in some individuals, particularly those with genetic sensitivity to hair loss, but this is not universally experienced. Finasteride users report mixed results, with some experiencing resumed shedding when taking creatine.

community "Hair Follicle Stem Cells are quiescent 99% of the time and permanently reside in the hair follicle"

in Research/Science 1391 upvotes 7 months ago

Hair follicles are mostly dormant but can be reactivated with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling. A new drug, PP405, shows promise for hair regrowth but may not be available until 2027-2028.

community About to be two years of progress

in Update 170 upvotes 8 months ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil, noting improvements in eyebrows and eyelashes as well. Despite challenges, including a divorce and mental health struggles, the user is grateful for the progress and support from the community.

community Long time users of Dut/Fin, what would you do differently if you had to start all over?

in Chat 22 upvotes 8 months ago

People shared experiences with hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride. Opinions varied on effectiveness and side effects, with advice to start early and adjust dosages based on individual reactions.

community 23M diffuse thinner: 3 months difference - We are so back

in Progress Pictures 1958 upvotes 8 months ago

A 23-year-old male showed hair regrowth after using finasteride and minoxidil daily for three months, with no significant side effects. Others shared their experiences and discussed side effects and photo lighting differences.

community Minoxidil is working for me – just 3 months in! (No fin, no microneedling

in Is this regrowth? 48 upvotes 8 months ago

A 36-year-old experienced slow, diffuse hair thinning over 15 years and saw significant improvement using 5% topical minoxidil alone for 3 months, without finasteride or microneedling. The user is pleased with the results, noting increased hair density and no visible scalp, and plans to continue monitoring progress without using hormone-affecting treatments.

community Why don't people start with low-dose of dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 25 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation discusses the use of dutasteride and finasteride for hair loss, with a focus on starting with low doses of dutasteride to match the DHT suppression of finasteride. It highlights the longer half-life and potential side effects of dutasteride, as well as the preference for finasteride due to its availability and research backing.

community 26, seeing some incredible results 3,5 months in with topical minoxidil and derma rolling 1x a week

in Progress Pictures 265 upvotes 9 months ago

A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 3.5 months using topical minoxidil and weekly derma rolling. Others discussed enhancing results with finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling.

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