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community Shedding a lot (including smaller hairs) while on topical min and dut

in Treatment 12 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using topical minoxidil and dutasteride but is experiencing significant hair shedding, including smaller hairs. They are concerned if this shedding indicates the treatment is working.

community Why I really believe the tension theory is the cause of MPB

in Research/Science 70 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses the tension theory as a cause of male pattern baldness (MPB), suggesting that scalp tension and reduced subcutaneous fat layer contribute to hair loss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and Botox.

community Tretinoin vs. micro-needling: what increases sulfotransferase activity more?

in Research/Science 1 upvotes 9 months ago

Tretinoin and microneedling both enhance hair growth through different mechanisms, with microneedling being considered safe for long-term use. Optimal microneedling needle length varies, but 0.8 mm is suggested for hair growth, and a Dermastamp is recommended to avoid skin damage.

community here is why isotretinoin might cause hair loss and maybe why dupa happens.

in Research/Science 7 upvotes 2 years ago

Isotretinoin may cause hair loss by increasing DHT through a precursor androgen, DHEAS. Treatments like topical antiandrogens (RU58841, pyrilutamide) and drugs increasing PPAR-y expression (pioglitazone) might prevent this hair loss.

community Struggling to see progress dutasteride mesotherapy and minoxydil

in Is this regrowth? 2 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The user is experiencing hair thinning and has been using minoxidil, dutasteride mesotherapy, and red light therapy for 4.5 months without seeing results. They are considering changing their treatment due to lack of progress.

community When someone posts a scalp tension theory

in Satire 264 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss theories discussed include poor blood flow, scalp tension, inflammation, and DHT. Treatments mentioned are massaging scalp, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Min/Fin topical prescription also contains Latanoprost?

in Treatment 3 upvotes 1 year ago

A user discusses a topical prescription for hair regrowth containing Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Latanoprost, noting Latanoprost's side effect of promoting eyelash and eyebrow growth. Others share experiences and information about Latanoprost, highlighting its origins as a glaucoma drug and potential side effects.

community Shaved at 21, time for me to move on after very little improvement from meds.

in Shaved/buzzed 54 upvotes 2 years ago

The user has been experiencing hair loss since the age of 16 and has tried various treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and keto 2%. Despite these efforts, there has been little improvement in hair growth. The user is considering other options such as dutasteride, perilutimide, or a hair transplant in the future, but for now, they are accepting the shaved look and focusing on personal growth and school.

community 0-5 months and losing hope. all oral. 5mg min, 1.1mg fin, 1mg biotin daily

in Is this regrowth? 8 upvotes 4 months ago

The user is experiencing hair loss and is using oral treatments including 5mg minoxidil, 1.1mg finasteride, and 1mg biotin daily. They are considering adding dutasteride and possibly a hair system, while others suggest patience and additional treatments like microneedling.

community If you had to abandon DHT blockers, what’s next?

in Treatment 60 upvotes 3 months ago

Users discuss alternatives to DHT blockers for hair loss, suggesting minoxidil, microneedling, natural DHT blockers, and scalp massages. Some explore RU58841, ketoconazole, hair transplants, and hair systems due to side effects from finasteride and dutasteride.

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