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      community 4 month top fin/min - is it shedding or not working?

      in Progress Pictures  36 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair shedding after four months of using topical finasteride and minoxidil, questioning if it's a normal shedding phase or if the treatment isn't working. They are considering switching to oral treatments and have increased their finasteride concentration, while also using keto and caffeine shampoos.

      community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)

      in Research/Science  39 upvotes 3 years ago
      HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.

      community Tretinoin for some men(not all) can cause non-telogen effluvium hair loss

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 9 months ago
      Tretinoin can cause non-telogen hair loss in some men by inducing catagen-like changes in hair follicles and through retinoid toxicity, especially when used with minoxidil. Some users report hair loss even when using retinoids on the face, while others experience benefits when combined with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community I’ve read multiple times that Fin increases hair quality… NOT for me!

      in Treatment  97 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user has been on finasteride for 6 months and feels their hair quality has worsened, experiencing more hair loss and scalp irritation. They are considering seeing a dermatologist, while others suggest the issue might be unrelated to finasteride, possibly due to deficiencies or other conditions.

      community Who else is looking forward to full phase 2 results of PP405?

      in Chat  59 upvotes 3 months ago
      PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment showing promise, especially for men with severe balding. Some are hopeful it will be a game-changer for those who cannot tolerate finasteride or minoxidil, despite skepticism about the outcomes.

      community Should I stop or is this normal?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Increased hair fall after starting minoxidil, dutasteride, and biotin is normal. Hair may grow faster, and shaving your head is fine while on these medications.

      community Realistically, how much PP405 will cost?

      in Treatment  27 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is in phase 2 trials for hair loss, with discussions on its cost and effectiveness compared to minoxidil and finasteride. Users are skeptical about its efficacy and timeline, with hopes for market release by 2027.

      community Here's why you don't assume you have TE, because you likely don't

      in Chat  47 upvotes 1 year ago
      TE (telogen effluvium) is often misunderstood and is triggered by severe stress or trauma, not minor daily inconveniences. Most hair loss cases are due to male pattern baldness (AGA), and treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride can help.

      community Anyone else having a bad summer shed?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  41 upvotes 1 year ago
      Users are experiencing increased hair shedding despite using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, hair vitamins, and DHT shampoo. Some note this happens seasonally, while others are concerned their treatments are no longer effective.

      community Why don't Minoxidil regenerated hairs become terminal on the head?

      in Minoxidil  101 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil helps hair growth by increasing blood flow and prolonging the growth phase, but it doesn't address the root cause of hair loss, such as DHT sensitivity. Finasteride can help maintain some gains by blocking DHT, but stopping Minoxidil often leads to hair loss because the new hairs are dependent on it.

      community Hair greed made me switch to Dut too early

      in Chat  42 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss but faced increased shedding and anxiety, regretting not staying with finasteride longer. Other users shared mixed experiences, advising patience with dutasteride, as it may take up to a year to show results.

      community I am horny as hell due to fin.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  225 upvotes 2 years ago
      Some individuals taking finasteride for hair loss report increased libido and frequent masturbation, with no immediate hair regrowth but darker hair appearance. A dermatologist explains that finasteride may raise testosterone levels temporarily, which could lead to increased sex drive in some people.

      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 Switch from fin to dut and its worse

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 11 months ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can worsen hair loss for some men due to increased testosterone levels. Topical treatments like RU58841 and Pyrilutamide are suggested to counteract these effects, but individual responses vary.

      community + 5 years Finasteride and dermarroll journey PICS and ACTUAL DILEMMA

      in Progress Pictures  54 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced improved hair density and thickness after using finasteride and dermarolling for 2.5 years but noticed hair loss when doing anaerobic exercise. They increased their finasteride dose and continued dermarolling but are considering not starting minoxidil due to its perceived hassle and uncertain long-term benefits.

      community Am I going nuts or this is crazy 8 days recovery? (22yo)

      in Is this regrowth?  76 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 22-year-old has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil with microneedling for hair loss, considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride due to slowed progress. Recent changes in application technique and increased microneedling frequency seem to have led to noticeable hair regrowth, prompting reconsideration of switching treatments.

      community Quit Minoxidil, keep gains w/ Fin and Stemoxydine? | Self-experiment

      in Minoxidil  50 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user experimenting with quitting using Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and Stemoxydine in order to keep hair loss gains, but other users warning the original poster of potential shedding. Another user suggested phasing out Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and microneedling instead.

      community Clearing the air on how non-surgical treatments really work

       19 upvotes 6 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.

      community 11 months on 5mg oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  976 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's 11-month progress using 5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss. The user reported significant hair regrowth, including on the beard and eyebrows, and experienced minor side effects like headaches and increased body hair.

      community How insane is this oral min shed?

      in Progress Pictures  111 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user started taking 0.625mg oral minoxidil daily for hair loss, increased the dose to 1.25mg, and experienced a significant shed, losing 70% of scalp density. They cannot tolerate finasteride due to side effects but are hopeful for hair regrowth despite the shedding.