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      community My experience with Pyrilutamide

      in Update  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced a slight decrease in hair shedding and scalp itch, and reduced sebum production using Pyrilutamide, but stopped due to chest pain, breathing difficulties, and heart issues. They felt normal a week after discontinuing and doubted FDA approval for the drug.

      community Does Aminexil actually work for hair growth?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      Aminexil is considered too expensive for minimal hair growth results compared to topical finasteride and minoxidil. Cheaper alternatives like L’Oréal's version are available.

      community Put P5P in my shampoo, reduced itch a lot!

      in Chat  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user added P5P (vitamin B6) to their shampoo to reduce scalp itch, which improved significantly. They have been using finasteride for hair loss but are exploring additional treatments like topical antiandrogens and prolactin inhibitors.

      community Saying creatine causes loss on fin/dut makes no sense and this is why

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  42 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses whether creatine causes hair loss for those using finasteride or dutasteride, with some suggesting creatine might increase DHT or upregulate androgen receptors, potentially leading to hair loss. Others argue the evidence is not conclusive, citing limited studies and personal anecdotes, with some avoiding creatine as a precaution.

      community Drastic and sudden change in hair loss condition

      in General  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced increased hair loss and scalp itchiness despite using finasteride and plans to resume minoxidil and start microneedling. They are considering using clay, Aveda thickening tonic, and a beanie to manage the appearance of thinning hair.

      community Charcoal / Ketoconazole / Caffeine shampoo

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 6 months ago
      Mixing charcoal, Ketoconazole, and caffeinated shampoo is questioned for potential interaction, specifically if charcoal inactivates other ingredients. Charcoal is used for seborrheic dermatitis, while caffeine is thought to improve scalp blood flow.

      community Proof that finasteride messes with neurosteroids

      in Research/Science  230 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hair loss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.

      community Blood Test Recommendations & Brewers Yeast

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering blood tests to understand their receding hairline and is exploring brewer's yeast for its biotin content. They have been using topical Minoxidil, biotin, collagen, and microneedling, but are avoiding oral Finasteride and Dutasteride.

      community Further prolactin research....

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      HMI 115 did not work as expected for hair regrowth in humans, unlike in macaque monkeys. There is anticipation for further research on prolactin's role in hair loss, with expectations that pharmaceutical companies will likely solve this before universities.

      community Dutasteride and elevated (LDL) cholesterol

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and noticed elevated cholesterol levels, questioning if dutasteride caused this change. They also take Vitamin D, biotin, magnesium, ginkgo biloba, omega-3, and NAC, and are concerned about the impact of these supplements and their health on cholesterol levels.

      community Starting Fluridil (Eucapil) Topical

      in Update  13 upvotes 3 years ago
      AltruisticBro's experience with Fluridil (Eucapil) as a hair loss treatment, and the current blood work results associated with it. They are not willing to take finasteride due to potential permanent side effects.
      Should i be worried dut 6 months

      community Should i be worried dut 6 months

      in General  122 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil, then switched to dutasteride and minoxidil for six months without significant results, noticing thinning after increasing creatine dosage. They plan to consult a dermatologist to explore potential causes beyond androgenetic alopecia.

      community Considering quitting vegetarianism (telogen effluvium)

      in Female  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      A vegetarian with IBS is considering reintroducing fish to improve gut and hair health due to protein concerns. Suggestions include adding tofu, avoiding vegan protein shakes, and considering a more carb/fat dominant diet.

      community Unexpected temple hair growth from GHK-Cu

      in Update  23 upvotes 5 months ago
      GHK-Cu injections led to unexpected temple hair growth for someone who had been using minoxidil and finasteride for over a decade. The user plans to continue using GHK-Cu and experiment with a DIY AHK-Cu serum.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  416 upvotes 1 year ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community Second shed and more abnormalities

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride for 15 months and oral minoxidil for 6 months, and developed alopecia areata, for which a dermatologist prescribed calcipotriol/betamethasone. The treatment is helping, but the user is experiencing another shedding phase and is concerned about the effects of the steroid cream and the cause of hair loss.

      community Began An Intensive Protocol but it's now all habit.

      in Hair Systems  2 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user follows an intensive hair loss protocol including dutasteride, biotin, black tea, pumpkin seed oil, peppermint shampoo, rosemary conditioner, mukemame, soy milk, lycopene, garlic, magnesium, chamomile, spicy food, citrus bergamot, zinc, multivitamins, kefir, and Greek yogurt. They plan to alternate between pumpkin seed oil and safflower oil and will share before and after pictures.