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      community Am I balding? Should I just shave it off?(M86)

      in Satire  116 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user humorously questions if they should shave their head due to hair loss, mentioning Ronald Reagan's impressive hair genetics. Replies include jokes and comments about jealousy and distrust towards older individuals with full heads of hair.

      community 6 months on minoxidil shedding again

      in Update  265 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user experienced hair shedding after six months of using topical minoxidil and is considering adding finasteride to their routine. Many suggest that minoxidil alone is insufficient for stopping hair loss and recommend combining it with finasteride or dutasteride for better results.

      community My nuclear skitzo hairloss stack

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen involving high doses of dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil, with concerns about safety and potential side effects. Users advise against the excessive use of these medications, suggesting more moderate approaches and consulting a doctor.

      community Feeling hopeless even on nuclear stack

      in Update  25 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user feels hopeless about hair loss despite using finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, and having a hair transplant. They are advised to maintain consistency in treatment, consider increasing dutasteride dosage, and explore topical solutions for better results.

      community DNA test result is incredible !

      in Technology  31 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses a personalized hair loss treatment plan based on DNA test results, recommending Minoxidil, Dutasteride, 17-alpha Estradiol, Cetirizine, and PRP sessions. The test identifies a high risk of hair loss due to DHT but a good response to Minoxidil, suggesting a tailored approach to treatment.

      community Are fruit seeds more effective than fin/Dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 months ago
      The user experienced reduced hair loss after switching from finasteride and dutasteride to consuming fruit seeds like pumpkin and flaxseed, but others suggest the improvement is likely due to the delayed effects of the medications. There is skepticism about the seeds' effectiveness in blocking DHT compared to the medications.

      community What do we currently know about clascoterone?

      in Chat  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      Clascoterone is seen as a promising topical treatment for hair loss, similar to finasteride but without side effects, though concerns exist about its long-term effectiveness. Other treatments discussed include topical minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and oral options like dutasteride and minoxidil.

      community I had claude create a protocol only using fda approved drugs.

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      A new hair loss protocol using FDA-approved topical treatments targets eight pathways, potentially improving results by 60-75% compared to the standard 40-50% from oral minoxidil and finasteride. The protocol includes minoxidil, finasteride, tacrolimus, cetirizine, bimatoprost, lithium gluconate, losartan, melatonin, NAC, caffeine, and tretinoin, with a monthly cost of $35-50 in Mexico and $80-150 in the US.

      community My experience taking two months off fin

      in Research/Science  184 upvotes 5 months ago
      Stopping finasteride increased sex drive and improved mood but caused hair shedding and scalp irritation. Users discussed balancing hair preservation with side effects, considering alternatives like topical finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Turkey? Fin? Min? Fin+Min? Biotin? Keto? Saw? Dut? Nut?

      in Satire  1350 upvotes 6 months ago
      Hair loss treatments and celebrity hair maintenance, mentioning finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, biotin, ketoconazole, saw palmetto, dutasteride, and Nutrafol. The tone is satirical, speculating on celebrities' use of hairpieces and transplants.

      community Fluridil (Eucapil) seems like a great option?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user stopped using finasteride due to side effects and is considering Fluridil (Eucapil) as an alternative for hair loss treatment. They are exploring other options like RU58841 and are interested in the experiences of others with Fluridil, noting its good safety profile despite the cost.
      Thinning in Hairline and Vertex - What do I do?

      community Thinning in Hairline and Vertex - What do I do?

      in General  345 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 25-year-old male is experiencing hair thinning at the hairline and vertex, considering using a dermapen or dermastamp, and seeking advice on whether to continue with natural remedies like onion juice and rosemary oil or start using minoxidil or finasteride. He is also looking for recommendations on microneedling devices.

      community 18 M on fin 0.25 mg for 4months

      in General  256 upvotes 6 months ago
      An 18-year-old male has been taking oral finasteride 0.25 mg daily for almost four months to address hairline recession, experiencing mild sexual side effects like softer erections and lower libido. He also uses Tugain 5%, ketoconazole, and vitamins, noticing slowed shedding but no major regrowth, and seeks advice on managing side effects and hair loss.
      Last Attempt at Fighting The Curse

      community Last Attempt at Fighting The Curse

      in General  210 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is using minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and clobetasol, along with needling, to combat hair loss. They are considering stopping treatment if no improvement is seen.

      community Results after 11 months of 2.5 Mg Oral Minoxidil and 0.5 Mg Dutasteride

      in Progress Pictures  304 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user shared progress after 11 months of using 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil and 0.5 mg Dutasteride for hair loss, expressing satisfaction but considering a future hair transplant. Other users suggested additional treatments like Latanoprost and debated the effectiveness of hair systems versus medication, with some recommending a buzz cut or hair transplant for better results.

      community Hair loss research is a money grab

      in Chat  227 upvotes 7 months ago
      Hair loss is linked to DHT, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being common but not definitive. Economic interests influence research, and there is potential for new treatments like PP405 and RU58841.

      community Fin working well but dull orgasm

      in Update  21 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 31-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth after switching to oral Finasteride but reported dull orgasms as a side effect. Users suggested waiting for the body to adjust, reducing the dosage, or switching to topical Finasteride to manage side effects.

      community The mechanism of androgenic alopecia

      in Research/Science  34 upvotes 8 months ago
      DHT may inhibit hair growth by affecting mitochondrial function, leading to hair follicle miniaturization. Treatments like minoxidil and PP405 may promote hair growth by altering metabolic pathways, potentially counteracting DHT's effects.