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      community Scarring Alopecia and NSAIDs?

      in Female  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user suspects scarring alopecia and is exploring NSAIDs and turmeric/pepper for inflammation-related hair loss, having experienced burning and thinning with finasteride and testosterone reduction. They are seeking feedback while unable to afford a dermatologist.

      community 8 years of hair loss, turning 30 next month

      in Progress Pictures  151 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been dealing with hair loss for 10 years, worsened by psoriasis, and uses minoxidil and finasteride. They seek advice on managing psoriasis and hair loss, with suggestions to see a dermatologist, try different shampoos, and be patient.

      community Is itching related to hair loss?

      in Treatment  54 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss, which is sometimes accompanied by itching. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and ketocazole shampoo.

      community I have a theory about hair loss

      in Treatment 4 months ago
      Hair loss is often linked to inflammation and DHT, with treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil being effective for many. Natural remedies like turmeric and oils are discussed, but medications are generally seen as more reliable for managing genetic hair loss.

      community Am I crazy or is this recovery?

      in Is this regrowth?  134 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing sudden hair loss and is considering micro-needling, low-level light therapy, iron supplements, folihair, and Omega 3. They are hesitant to start finasteride, suspecting the hair loss might be due to telogen effluvium from a past COVID-19 infection.

      community Turning vellus hairs into terminal hair

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      People are discussing hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, to turn vellus hairs into terminal hairs. Some users also mention using antibiotics, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, DHT blockers, biotin, and natural remedies like onion juice and seeds to improve hair growth.

      community Supplements for Health hair as for Gemini & Grok

      in Chat  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses various supplements and vitamins like Vitamin D3, K2, Biotin, Iron, Zinc, and B Vitamins for improving hair health. It also mentions a combination of Tocotrienols, Pycnogenol, Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Stinging Nettle, and Myricetin for stabilizing hair, with Saw Palmetto, Pygeum, and Stinging Nettle noted for thickening hair despite side effects.

      community 22M loosing ground - 1MG fin + 2% Keto Shampoo

      in Is this regrowth?  40 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old using finasteride and 2% ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss sees mixed results after three months, with some improvement at the crown but worsening at the temples. Suggestions include waiting 6-12 months, considering dutasteride, adding minoxidil, microneedling, caffeine tonic, and retinol.

      community dutasteride 9 months, nonstop hair loss

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  31 upvotes 3 years ago
      Experiencing continual nonstop hair loss despite using dutasteride for 9 months, and the possible causes behind it being discussed such as nutritional deficiencies, elevated cortisol, vitamin D deficiency or other problems. Other solutions such as minoxidil and finasteride have been suggested.

      community find a cure for this shit already

      in Chat  208 upvotes 5 years ago
      Treatments used to prevent and treat male pattern baldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure for hair loss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.

      community Dutasteride has been nuking me

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  156 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair loss after 9 months of using 0.5mg dutasteride and oral minoxidil, possibly due to alopecia areata. It is advised to consult a doctor for accurate diagnosis and treatment, as dutasteride and finasteride may not be effective.

      community Diffuse thinning is the worst possible balding experience

      in Chat  76 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the struggle with diffuse hair thinning and the effectiveness of treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. Users share experiences of hair thickening and shedding stopping with these treatments, but results vary and some are skeptical.

      community New & Improved Hair Growth Stack for Maximum Results

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared a hair growth stack using minoxidil sulfate, valproic acid, bimatoprost, blue copper peptide, and other ingredients, emphasizing a gel-based formula for better skin tolerance. Another user suggested adding a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor like finasteride or dutasteride for more effective long-term results.

      community My personal experience/observations fighting AGA seriously for 5 years

      in Treatment  47 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil with alcohol and propylene glycol was more effective than non-alcohol versions, and RU58841 worked best in a non-water-based solution. Oral finasteride showed better results than topical, despite side effects; microneedling and tretinoin worsened hair loss, and PRP was only helpful when younger.

      community Does finasteride/dutasteride reverse aging?

      in Chat  45 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride and dutasteride can improve skin texture and reduce acne by lowering DHT but do not reverse aging. They may enhance skin and hair health for some, but can also cause side effects like dry skin and sexual dysfunction.

      community How uninformed the general public is about hair loss

      in Chat  319 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hair loss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.

      community Fin fuckbois to ascended masters

      in Satire  272 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, red light therapy, and biotin pills. The most proven treatments are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling, while other methods are considered less effective or satirical.

      community Why only the top of the head?!

      in Chat 3 years ago
      Why the top of the head is affected by hair loss more than other areas, and treatments such as surgery, medications like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 to treat it.

      community Comprehensive Microneedling Guide

      in Microneedling  290 upvotes 3 years ago
      Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.

      community Hair Remedies that Don't Work for Anybody Seeking Hair Regrowth

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Salon products and supplements generally don't work for hair regrowth unless there's a severe nutritional deficiency, while hormonal treatments like estrogen and spironolactone can be effective.

      community Is DHT actually the cause of male pattern hair loss or just a correlating factor? Why I think the research is more complicated than we're told and why I've been looking into GHK-Cu

      in Research/Science  78 upvotes 1 month ago
      DHT is not the only cause of male pattern hair loss; genetic sensitivity, inflammation, and fibrosis also contribute. GHK-Cu, a copper peptide, is being explored as an alternative treatment to finasteride and minoxidil, showing potential in improving follicle health.

      community Hair and plants analogy and dht (serious)

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 1 month ago
      Hair loss may be linked to DHT, which can both suppress and increase inflammation, potentially as a defense mechanism. Treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841 are discussed, but the exact cause of hair loss remains unclear.