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      community Is it ok to supplement spearmint?

      in Treatment 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential effects of spearmint on acne and male pattern baldness (MPB). Concerns are raised about spearmint's androgen-suppressing effects and its suitability for men.

      community Is this regrowth? Minox, lumigan, needles, keto

      in Is this regrowth? 2 years ago
      The user is asking if they are experiencing hair regrowth while using a treatment regimen that includes hair regrowth gel with castor oil, minoxidil 5% with latanoprost, dermastamping once a week, ketoconazole shampoo, and nizoral cream. They have shared photos after applying these treatments.

      community Black Cumin Seed Oil

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      Black cumin seed oil may stimulate hair regrowth due to thymoquinone. It can be consumed or applied topically.

      community Hot weather causing hair shedding?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      Hot weather can increase hair shedding, possibly due to dehydration and active sebaceous glands. Using shampoos with salicylic acid or zinc pyrithione may help; daily anti-inflammatory use is not recommended.

      community 7 months progress nuclear stack

      in Update  129 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 7-month progress report of using finasteride and minoxidil, as well as keto dieting and derma stamping; the discussion also touched on RU58841 and its potential side effects.
      M30. thoughts onswitching from oral to topical

      community M30. thoughts onswitching from oral to topical

      in General  67 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is considering switching from oral to topical treatments for hair loss due to side effects like watery semen and erectile dysfunction. They are currently using oral finasteride and minoxidil and are concerned about potential sexual side effects with topical use.

      community Steroid injections helped my hair loss but I have AGA?

      in Female  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A woman with AGA and CTE has been taking multiple hair loss treatments including spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, bicalutamide, birth control, and minoxidil without success. Steroid injections, however, dramatically and immediately stopped her hair loss, though the effect lasts less than a month.

      community Tropical Dut 0.5 and Scalp Psoriasis

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user reports that using topical Dutasteride has stopped their hair loss, and they are curious about potential side effects and regrowth. They also mention having scalp psoriasis and past SSRI use affecting libido.

      community Hair and plants analogy and dht (serious)

      in Research/Science  1 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.

      community 7.5 Months on Min + Fin — Progress Pics + Questions (Crown, Temples, Folliculitis)

      in Is this regrowth?  76 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil and finasteride for 7.5 months to address hair thinning, particularly at the crown and temples, and is considering additional treatments like tretinoin and dermastamping despite having chronic scalp folliculitis. They are experiencing progress but are concerned about side effects and the effectiveness of treatments on temple regrowth.

      community Hang in there buds! Showing my progress

      in Progress Pictures  508 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress using oral finasteride, biotin, topical minoxidil, and DS thickening shampoo over five months, reporting significant improvements in hair texture and growth. They experienced minor side effects like a slight headache from switching minoxidil forms but noted no issues with finasteride.

      community Dutasteride (Avodart) – 5 month update

      in Is this regrowth?  44 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      The user reports improved crown hair regrowth after 5 months of using Dutasteride and Minoxidil, but minimal change in the front/temples. Others suggest waiting 12-18 months for full results and note that temple regrowth is typically slower.

      community 23M on 0.25mg Finasteride 40 Days: Temporary Watery Semen?

      in General  50 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 23-year-old male taking 0.25 mg finasteride for 40 days noticed reduced hair shedding and improved hair texture but experienced watery semen, which might be temporary. Overejaculation and finasteride can cause this, and it usually resolves, but consulting a healthcare provider is advised if it persists.

      community topical minoxidil (5%) & kx826 (.5%) update.

      in Progress Pictures 8 months ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil (5%) for two years and kx826/pyrilutamide for one year, after experiencing side effects from finasteride. They report positive results from the combination of minoxidil and kx826 in combating hair loss.

      community The "DHT" itch myth - it's more complicated

      in Product  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user found that scalp itch might be linked to inflammation rather than DHT alone and noticed hair improvement with certain cancer drugs. They also discovered that black seed oil relieved their scalp itch and are experimenting with a mix of essential oils for dry scalp, questioning if oils affect minoxidil absorption.

      community Extreme caution: my experience using Ru58841 only once

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old experienced severe side effects, including heart palpitations and high blood pressure, after using RU58841 once, leading to a referral to cardiology for suspected left ventricular hypertrophy. The user regrets using RU58841 and seeks advice on recovery, while others suggest preexisting conditions or genetic predispositions may be factors.