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      community 3month progress Oral Fin. Topical Min

      in Is this regrowth?  37 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing hair regrowth after using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, biotin, multivitamins, vitamin D, and dutasteride. They also use ketoconazole shampoo and Revita density shampoo to manage flakes and improve hair thickness.

      community Journey and recommendation for Bay Area doctor

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has tried various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and others, experiencing side effects and is seeking recommendations for a knowledgeable doctor in the California Bay Area. They had a negative experience with one doctor and are considering a hair transplant but want to avoid further side effects.

      community High testosterone and diffuse hairloss

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse hair loss due to high testosterone levels and has tried various treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, nanoxidil, keto/caffeine shampoo, dermarolling, and RU-58841 with limited success. They are seeking advice on safely lowering testosterone levels to manage hair loss.

      community Journey Continues

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 6 years ago
      A journey to treat hair loss with Minoxidil and Finasteride, as well as dermarolling and low level laser cap treatments. They have been documenting the progress over 7 months since the start of their journey.

      community A Different Take on Curing MBP

       17 upvotes 7 years ago
      Addressing hair loss by focusing on posture, blood flow, and craniofacial development. Methods include improving posture, cardiovascular activity, scalp massages, healthy diet, meditation, using minoxidil, and addressing craniofacial issues.

      community NW5.5 testing stack of most common "alternative" treatments and methods

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 43-year-old male with advanced hair loss is experimenting with alternative treatments, including red light therapy, microneedling, scalp massages, an oil mix, and ketoconazole shampoo, after previously experiencing side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. He noticed some minor changes with red light therapy but remains skeptical about significant improvement.

      community Do all roads lead back to Turkey?

      in Chat  40 upvotes 3 months ago
      Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride can stabilize hair loss and sometimes regrow hair, but many people still opt for hair transplants, often in Turkey, due to cost and convenience. However, transplants require ongoing medication to maintain results, and not all clinics offer high-quality outcomes.

      community Both photos are 10 months apart

      in Progress Pictures  193 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using finasteride and minoxidil over 8 months, with noticeable improvements starting in June. They reported side effects like erectile dysfunction and flakes but continued treatment as the effects were not permanent.

      community Wondering if this is a good sign? 33m

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with the original poster using microneedling, rosemary oil, pumpkin seed oil, and Nizoral shampoo, and experiencing increased shedding. Responses suggest that shedding is typically a good sign only with medical treatments like minoxidil or finasteride, and recommend considering DHT blockers or medical treatments for effective results.

      community Scalp massages: where's the community consensus on this ?

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 10 months ago
      Scalp massages have mixed reviews for hair loss; some users report reduced shedding and healthier hair, while others see no benefit or worsening conditions. Many prefer proven treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride over massages.

      community Microneedling and minoxidil alone

      in Microneedling  39 upvotes 1 year ago
      A physician experienced hair thickening and new growth using microneedling and minoxidil, but stopped using topical finasteride due to side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. The physician plans to continue with microneedling and minoxidil, considering finasteride nonessential for cosmetic purposes.

      community Dutasteride 1mg or RU58841 8% or topical Dutasteride

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The discussion focuses on hair loss treatments, with suggestions to increase oral Dutasteride to 1 mg or more, as topical Dutasteride is less effective. Other treatments mentioned include RU58841, Minoxidil, and dermastamping, with some users recommending injectable mesotherapy and topical Finasteride.

      community Reflex Hyperandrogenicty: How I recovered from it

      in Treatment 2 years ago
      The user experienced severe hair shedding from RU58841 and recovered by stopping its use and starting treatments including Minoxidil, Rosemary Verbenone, Stemoxydine, Aminexil, copper peptide serum, and specific shampoos. They also consistently used oral Finasteride and plan to try Minoxidil 10%.

      community Treatment does not seem to be working

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 22-year-old male has been treating hair loss for over three years with various methods including minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and other treatments, but continues to experience hair thinning. Despite trying multiple treatments and consulting with dermatologists and hair surgeons, the individual is frustrated with the ongoing hair loss and lack of progress.

      community Anti Fibrosis and Calcification regimen?

      in Question  10 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user experienced no improvement in hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil but had side effects. They plan to add wounding, scalp massage, vitamin K, and taurine supplements to their regimen and seek feedback on these additions.

      community Does Scalp tension = rise of DHT?

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Scalp tension may contribute to hair loss by increasing DHT levels, with potential solutions like scalp massages and Botox. Concerns about finasteride's side effects were discussed, and some users shared personal experiences with alternative treatments like scalp massaging and Botox.

      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 Don’t Get Too Hyped About PP405. We've Seen This Movie Before.

      in Research/Science  218 upvotes 11 months ago
      PP405 is a new hair loss treatment showing early promise with a 20% hair density increase, but skepticism exists due to past failures of similar treatments like Pyrilutamide, RU58841, and Bimatoprost. Users debate its potential effectiveness, with some hopeful due to Google's involvement, while others urge caution without more evidence.

      community 10+ long year fin users share your story

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  63 upvotes 1 year ago
      Long-term finasteride users report maintaining or regrowing hair, often using additional treatments like minoxidil, low-level laser therapy, and ketoconazole shampoo. Most experience minimal side effects, though some report issues like erectile dysfunction.

      community Killing the Norwood Reaper, a Journey

      in Progress Pictures  370 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is treating hair loss with a regimen including Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, microneedling, and various supplements for overall health. They are considering adding tretinoin, stemoxydine/RU, DIM, Boron, and Fadogia Agretis to their routine.