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      community Potential Cure?! Verteporfin- unlimited HT

      in Research/Science  42 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses verteporfin as a potential treatment for hair regeneration, which could lead to unlimited hair transplants by healing the donor area. Some users are considering using verteporfin now, while others are hopeful it will be available for future hair transplants.

      community My Last Post on this Subreddit: Nuclear Option

      in Chat  27 upvotes 3 years ago
      User starts final hair loss regimen with various treatments and plans to leave subreddit for mental health. Others believe user's hair is fine and the regimen is unnecessary and potentially harmful.

      community How to cope with starting fin/dut too late

      in Chat  9 upvotes 8 months ago
      Regret over not starting hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil earlier, leading to significant hair loss. Users discuss coping strategies, including buzzing hair, staying on medications, and considering future treatments.

      community IGE Hair Loss and Miniaturization

      in Chat  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male is experiencing diffuse hair loss and miniaturization, possibly due to high IGE levels after using tofacitinib. He seeks advice and has not yet consulted a dermatologist.

      community Losing on Dut 0.5 mg + Minox 2.5 mg daily - end of the road?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 32-year-old male is experiencing hair loss despite using 0.5 mg Dutasteride and 2.5 mg Minoxidil daily, along with previous hair transplants and Finasteride use. He is considering increasing Dutasteride dosage and exploring other treatments like RU58841, but remains skeptical about their effectiveness and concerned about costs.

      community Crown recovery update - Nov 2024 to now

      in Progress Pictures  1120 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old shares progress on hair recovery using a daily liposomal topical mix of finasteride and minoxidil, iRestore device, and several vitamins. They report no side effects from the topical treatment, unlike previous issues with oral finasteride.

      community One for the long term OG’s fin

      in Update  8 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for nearly three years, maintaining and possibly regrowing hair despite noticing shedding and miniaturized hairs. They are considering adding another treatment due to concerns about ongoing hair loss.

      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 Thinking of Giving Up - Fin And Dut not working

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 20-year-old male experiencing hair loss is using topical finasteride and recently added dutasteride but is still losing hair and considering giving up. Suggestions include being patient, giving dutasteride more time, trying oral finasteride, adding minoxidil, and considering other treatments like low-level laser therapy.

      community I hate how my hair loss changed me.

      in Chat  169 upvotes 5 years ago
      A man's experience with hair loss, which has caused him to lose an important part of his identity, and the treatments he is using to try and combat it. Others have joined in the conversation to share their own experiences and offer support.
      What should i do? ideas? stressed-ish

      community What should i do? ideas? stressed-ish

      in General  106 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 44-year-old is experiencing rapid hair thinning after weight loss, despite using finasteride for two years. They have added minoxidil, vitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, derma stamping, and are considering PRP treatment while slowly introducing dutasteride.

      community 11 Years into Hair loss battle: ALMOST LOST

      in Update  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared their 11-year journey battling hair loss, highlighting the importance of consistent treatment and avoiding common mistakes. Treatments included minoxidil, finasteride, derma rolling, ketoconazole, multivitamins, and a hair transplant.

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

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 11 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 What I would tell my younger self when I started losing hair

      in Chat  197 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss is emotionally challenging, but acceptance and focusing on other life aspects are important. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 are discussed, with emphasis on the emotional impact over physical changes.

      community 18 years ago.. not a good look I guess

      in Satire  39 upvotes 3 months ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. The conversation humorously reflects on past hair loss solutions and the potential of hair cloning.

      community Ru58841 long term users efficacy

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 2 months ago
      RU58841 is effective for long-term hair loss treatment, often used with finasteride or dutasteride for better results. Users report varying experiences with side effects and effectiveness, with some noting improvements and others experiencing shedding or needing to adjust dosages.

      community maybe some of you need to hear this

      in Chat  326 upvotes 4 years ago
      Coping with hair loss, the effects of finasteride and minoxidil, and strategies for maintaining self-esteem while experiencing hair loss.

      community Could Finasteride theoretically induce chronic telogen effluvium?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced continuous hair shedding for 13 months after starting finasteride, suspecting it might cause chronic telogen effluvium, and considered switching to dutasteride or stopping medication. Other users suggested that finasteride doesn't cause hair loss, recommending dutasteride for more aggressive hair loss, while some advised against stopping medication.

      community WHEN does regrowth even happen?

      in Chat  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user changed their hair loss treatment in October/November, experienced increased shedding, and now sees no new hair growth, with a worsening condition and a possible bald spot. They also have severe seborrheic dermatitis, which may be affecting their scalp and hair loss.

      community Why you shouldn’t trust “progress” pictures.

      in Chat  388 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss progress pictures can be misleading due to differences in lighting, hair length, and wetness, making it hard to accurately assess changes. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil and finasteride, with some users expressing skepticism about their effectiveness.

      community [Theory] Big Bald is deliberately delaying the cure indefinitely

      in Satire  343 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation humorously suggests that the hair loss industry, referred to as "Big Bald," deliberately delays a cure to profit from ongoing treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Participants debate whether a cure would be more profitable than current treatments, with some suggesting that the industry prefers continuous treatments for sustained profit.

      community Using the nuclear stack and still losing hair... Is this the end for my hair?

      in Update  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using a comprehensive treatment regimen including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, cyproterone acetate, transdermal estradiol, and topical bicalutamide. They suspect cyproterone acetate may be worsening their hair loss and are considering switching to injection monotherapy.