community 5 month Min/Fin Update! Progress pics below 🤩
The post and conversation are about a user's positive progress with hair loss using minoxidil and finasteride. No noticeable side effects were reported.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity 5 months post op in 5 days 4500 graphs - hair is starting to fill out nicely 🥹 low dosage RU .25ml on native hairs daily ( avoiding transplant hair ) prp once a month. No other medications and ALL hair loss has halted - Next update will post up between 6-8 months.
The user "Curious_Conflict_959" shared a progress picture of their hair transplant after 5 months. They used a low dosage of RU on native hairs and had PRP treatments. All hair loss has stopped.
community Anyone actually stuck with Dutasteride after switching from Finasteride?
The conversation discusses switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment, with mixed experiences regarding shedding and effectiveness. Some users also mention using minoxidil and RU58841 alongside these treatments.
community 5% Minoxidil after 4 months - started with twice a day but went down to once because I kept forgetting in the morning. Really happy with how it is going!
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user started using 5% Minoxidil for hair loss and is happy with the progress. They also mentioned being trans and coming off testosterone, which they believe will help prevent further hair loss. Some users suggested using finasteride as well.
community Is it okay if I try ashwagandha?
The conversation discusses the potential effects of ashwagandha on hair loss and anxiety, with users sharing mixed experiences. Some users caution against ashwagandha due to its potential to increase testosterone and DHT, which could counteract finasteride's benefits, while others suggest alternative methods like exercise, cold showers, or different supplements for managing anxiety.
community Got my bloodwork done today, I have been on fin for 7+ months. 21m
A user on finasteride for 7+ months shared bloodwork results, questioning if high DHT levels and testosterone could affect cholesterol. Replies suggest consulting a doctor and question the high testosterone levels.
community I lost the fight against MPB at age 22 despite being on treatments.
The user "ajsr8" shared their story of hair loss despite being on treatments. They started using finasteride in 2019 and later tried topical minoxidil, but it didn't seem to work. They also experienced side effects from other treatments. They are considering cutting off their hair and stopping the medications if there is no improvement in three months. Other users suggested trying different treatments and getting a blood test to check for underlying conditions.
community 90days progress so far on 5% topical minoxidil 2x/day, 1.5mm dermaroll 1x/week, 1mg oral finasteride 1x/day
The conclusion of this conversation is that after 90 days of using 5% topical minoxidil, dermarolling once a week, and taking 1mg of oral finasteride daily, the user "M3ga_Shniz" has experienced a complete stop in hair loss thanks to finasteride. They are hopeful that their temples will continue to grow more as they continue with the treatment.
community How do we only have two treatments to combat hair loss at this point in time?
The post discusses frustration over the limited and not always effective treatments for hair loss, mainly Minoxidil and Finasteride. The conversation includes mentions of potential new treatments like GT20029, HMI-115, CosmeRNA, KX-826, and microneedling, but also highlights the challenges of funding and prioritizing research in this area.
community Proposed new pathogenesis model for androgenetic alopecia (AGA)
The conversation discusses a new model for understanding androgenetic alopecia (AGA), linking it to dietary and lifestyle factors similar to PCOS, and highlighting the role of DHT, vascular damage, and inflammation. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.