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      community Is this much of a hair shed a good sign after starting nuclear stack? Ok

      in Treatment  36 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair shedding after starting a treatment regimen including topical dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and keto shampoo. Shedding is considered normal, and users suggest adjustments like increasing dutasteride dosage or using oral medications for better results.

      community High Estrogen causing hair loss?

      in Treatment  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 24-year-old male using topical finasteride for hair loss is experiencing thinning despite treatment and has high estrogen levels. He is seeking advice on whether high estrogen could be causing hair loss and how others with high estrogen levels have addressed it.

      community Improvement or Delusional? 21M

      in Is this regrowth?  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is using topical finasteride, keto shampoo, microneedling, and tretinoin for hair loss and is considering adding pyrilutamide. They notice some improvement at the temples and seek advice on whether to focus on cosmetic results despite daily shedding.

      community Diagnosed with female pattern hair loss as a male with recent aggressive loss. Preemptively mourning the only part of myself I’ve ever come close to loving. Lost all motivation to do anything with my life.

      in Progress Pictures  271 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user should consider using treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 to potentially reverse their hair loss. Other suggestions include using hair loss concealers and maintaining a healthy diet.

      community Vitamin D deficiency - could it be the cause?

      in Update  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and has a vitamin D deficiency, which they suspect might be causing the issue, but they are also considering androgenic alopecia (AGA) as a cause. They are currently using minoxidil and are unable to get finasteride prescribed, while others suggest addressing the vitamin D deficiency and consulting a dermatologist.

      community Why is dht bad for scalp hair but good for hair on the rest of body?

      in Satire  109 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses why DHT (dihydrotestosterone) negatively affects scalp hair but promotes growth elsewhere on the body. Various opinions include genetic predispositions, differences in hair follicle reactions to DHT, and the potential role of Omega-3 in reducing inflammation and promoting hair health.

      community Diagnosed with a mild form of Alopecia

      in Treatment 6 years ago
      A user experienced rapid hair loss and was prescribed Desonide cream for mild Alopecia. They are seeking feedback on its effectiveness and potential side effects.

      community hello

       144 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 12-year-old diagnosed with alopecia shares their experience and current treatments, including Dermovate, an unnamed cream, and liquid iron. The community offers support and encouragement.

      community Still thinning on dut + oral min

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 26-year-old is experiencing worsening hair thinning despite using dutasteride 0.5 mg and oral minoxidil 5 mg, alongside ketoconazole for seborrheic dermatitis. Users suggest patience, as results may take 12–18 months, and consider increasing the dutasteride dosage or consulting a dermatologist.

      community Pyrilutamide update: three months

      in Update  34 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's 3-month experience with pyrilutamide to reduce hair shedding, and how it may not be strong enough to stop the thinning of their hairline. Other users mentioned the effectiveness of minoxidil and finasteride for treating hair loss.

      community Welp - pp405 conference showed nothing

      in Update  77 upvotes 2 months ago
      PP405 shows potential for hair growth by increasing terminal hair and converting vellus hairs, but results are modest and more waiting is needed. It complements existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but won't replace them.

      community Hydrophobic Finasteride. Why don’t we have it?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of creating a hydrophobic version of finasteride to reduce systemic side effects while maintaining scalp health. It compares this idea to fluridil, which is designed to be hydrophobic and has less systemic absorption.

      community Sudden, rapid hair loss

       4 upvotes 11 years ago
      A 33-year-old male experienced sudden, rapid hair loss, possibly due to a reaction to mentholated shampoo and undiluted tea tree oil, with a history of seborrheic dermatitis. He is currently taking finasteride, vitamin D3, a multivitamin, and biotin, and is seeking further medical evaluation.

      community A small tip for diffuse thinners

      in Product  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user with diffuse thinning shares a tip for improving hair appearance by using a shea butter and coconut oil serum from Trader Joe's at night. They are on finasteride and considering adding minoxidil for better results.
      PP405 Identity Research

      community PP405 Identity Research

      in Research  292 upvotes 9 months ago
      PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment that inhibits mitochondrial pyruvate carriers, increasing lactate dehydrogenase activity and stimulating hair follicle stem cells. In a phase 1 trial, 31% of participants showed over 20% hair density increase with PP405 treatment.

      community Any other diffuse thinners hate swimming?

      in Chat  78 upvotes 3 years ago
      People who experience diffuse thinning of their hair and how they cope with going swimming. People discussed wearing a swimming cap, making jokes out of it and accepting that it's genetics.

      community A little optimism post to detract from all the doom posting.

      in Technology  11 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shares optimism about combating male pattern baldness using oral and topical minoxidil, highlighting the advancements in treatments available today. Another user agrees, noting that early treatment can yield good results, and mentions the availability of affordable hair transplants.

      community Almost 7 months of Topical Fin + Min

      in Progress Pictures  349 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 24-year-old shared their 7-month progress using a topical solution of finasteride 0.1%, minoxidil 5%, and hydrocortisone butyrate 0.08%, along with ketoconazole shampoo, to treat hair loss, reporting no side effects and noticeable hair improvement. They also take vitamin D and biotin supplements, use a dermastamp, and manage Hashimoto's without thyroid medication.

      community No shedding but temples & frontal receeding

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 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 Seeing a lot of posts about shedding I’ll offer my experience and tips

      in Chat  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and a detailed hair care routine involving conditioners, oils, and micro-needling. They reported significant improvement in hair thickness and reduced shedding after adopting these practices.