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      community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

      in Research/Science  100 upvotes 1 year ago
      Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.

      community venting about lack of visible results from the treatment

      in Chat  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is frustrated with the lack of visible hair regrowth after 7-8 months of using finasteride and minoxidil, despite initial vellus hair growth. Others suggest patience, switching to oral minoxidil, or using additional treatments like dermastamping, microneedling, and red light therapy.

      community Dont know what the hell is going on.

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced rapid diffuse hair thinning for five years despite no signs of AGA or miniaturization. They tried finasteride and oral minoxidil without success and have checked thyroid, iron, and vitamin D levels.

      community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

      in Research/Science  63 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

      community pyrilutamide solution progress log

      in Product  20 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 28 year old using a hair loss prevention protocol to restore thinning hair, which includes finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, alopecin, nizoral shampoo and microneedling; the user is now adding pyrilutamide solution to the regimen with the hope of improving their results. RU58841 was also ordered but not yet used.

      community Tretinoin + minoxidil and red-light?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using minoxidil for over a year with little success, added tretinoin cream, and is considering adding red light therapy. They are advised to use moisturizer to counteract skin sensitivity from tretinoin.

      community Hairloss all over body and head

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 25-year-old experiencing hair thinning all over the body and head, despite using minoxidil and having low vitamin D levels, is advised to seek a second opinion from a dermatologist specializing in hair loss. The likely diagnosis is diffuse alopecia areata, which may require treatment with a JAK inhibitor.

      community Non-responder to minoxidil for years

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 22-year-old has been using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss with initial success, but later experienced increased shedding and no regrowth. They recently added vitamin D3 supplements and microneedling, which reduced shedding, but are seeking advice on regrowth, with suggestions to try tretinoin with minoxidil and consider dutasteride.

      community My endless RU58841 cycle [experience thread)

      in Update  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss and itching after stopping RU58841 and resumed it to stop these symptoms. They also use Dutasteride and question which treatment is effective.

      community Just started my first vial of fluridil

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      Fluridil was discussed as a hair loss treatment, with some users experiencing side effects like lethargy and chest tightness. Users also mentioned other treatments like RU58841 and finasteride, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness.

      community Verteporfin (Visudyne) group buy 🌷

      in Treatment  29 upvotes 4 years ago
      User seeks participants for Verteporfin group buy. Verteporfin, FDA approved, may regenerate hair follicles and sweat glands through heavy microneedling.

      community Minoxidil and fine lines / ageing

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 8 years ago
      Minoxidil may cause fine lines and dark circles, but effects might be reversible with retinol. Users report mixed experiences, with some noticing skin changes and others not.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 1 year ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community Once daily topical Min, weekly 1.5 mm dermarolling

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using 5% minoxidil once daily and microneedling with a 1.5 mm dermaroller weekly for three months, considering increasing minoxidil usage but avoiding finasteride due to libido concerns. Another person suggests considering other treatments like RU58841, alfatradiol, topical finasteride, clascoterone, or saw palmetto since not using a DHT blocker could be less effective.

      community Shedding from Red Light Therapy ( LLLT )

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 31-year-old uses Minoxidil, RU58841, Reviv Hair Serum, and Ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss but avoids finasteride. They plan to reintroduce red light therapy (LLLT) and Eucapil despite previous shedding concerns.

      community One month in, and LLLT is seemingly working

       4 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user experienced hair loss possibly due to scalp damage and tried natural treatments with limited success. They reported noticeable hair thickening after using a laser treatment device, suggesting it may be effective, especially for those on finasteride.

      community Diffuse Alopecia

      in Female  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 19-year-old female with Diffuse Alopecia was advised by a dermatologist to use vitamin supplements, a hair serum, and antifungal drops, leading to some improvement. Other users suggested treatments like minoxidil, microneedling, and consulting a different dermatologist for further advice.

      community Question about topical part of treatment

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using a combination of oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil, and a topical formula with Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Hydrocortisone, along with rosemary oil, coconut oil, ginseng, and a derma roller. They are also using LLLT therapy and are questioning the timing of the laser cap session in relation to the topical application.

      community 2ddr thread, I'll try to add to it monthly

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a hair loss regimen involving 2ddr applied twice daily, tretinoin weekly, and occasionally micro-needling. They report feeling increased scalp thickness and seeing some hair growth progress.

      community Wednesday after micro needling through Friday today.

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and considering adding rosemary and pumpkin saw palmetto to their regimen. They report significant hair growth, especially with dutasteride, and are considering increasing their dose and adding RU58841.