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      community How to cope with starting fin/dut too late

      in Chat  9 upvotes 8 months ago
      Regret over not starting hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil earlier, leading to significant hair loss. Users discuss coping strategies, including buzzing hair, staying on medications, and considering future treatments.

      community Keep your heads up bros, don't let balding affect your mental

      in Chat  62 upvotes 4 months ago
      Hair loss can cause psychological distress, but maintaining optimism and self-improvement is crucial. Treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and potential new options like clascoterone offer hope, though side effects can occur.

      community Are there actual risks with oral minoxidil? How can they be mitigated

      in Minoxidil  20 upvotes 2 months ago
      Oral minoxidil can cause side effects like heart issues, increased body hair, and facial puffiness, but these are often dose-dependent and temporary. Users report varying experiences, with some combining it with finasteride or RU58841 for better results, while others experience minimal or no side effects.

      community Took a month break from oral minox, wondering the logistics

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 20-year-old stopped oral minoxidil (3mg) for a month due to health concerns and lack of significant results, while continuing topical minoxidil (7%) with tretinoin and finasteride (1mg). They experienced placebo side effects and are considering resuming oral minoxidil, seeking advice on potential setbacks.

      community Handle the itch from Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      Minoxidil can cause scalp itchiness, often due to propylene glycol, and users suggest alternatives like foam formulations without PG, using moisturizing oils, or reducing application frequency. Some recommend ketoconazole or zinc pyrithione shampoos to help with inflammation and itchiness.

      community Can Pyrilutamide make hair loss worse?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      Pyrilutamide is being considered as an additional treatment to Minoxidil and Dutasteride for hair loss. Users report mixed results, with no evidence of it worsening hair loss.

      community Stemoxydine- lifelong use? curious.

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses whether stemoxydine needs to be used for life for hair loss treatment. One user suggests that stemoxydine does not require lifelong use and can make hair exit the resting phase faster, but the benefits may be temporary.

      community Just a rule of thumb regarding "the cure™"

      in Chat  8 upvotes 4 months ago
      Be skeptical of claims about new baldness cures; current treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil remain the best options. New products like Breezula and PP405 lack compelling evidence and may not be available soon.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  416 upvotes 1 year ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community is mixing finasteride in 2% minoxidil solution a good idea?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experiences severe headaches from 5% minoxidil and is considering mixing finasteride with a 2% minoxidil solution or diluting a 5% minoxidil + 0.1% finasteride solution. They seek advice on the appropriate method and dilutant composition.

      community After 7 years on minoxidil 5% foam how bad is it? (28 year old male)

      in Is this regrowth? 2 months ago
      A 28-year-old male, who has been using minoxidil for 7 years, is concerned about hair miniaturization and is considering adding pyrilutamide, alfatradiol, and nizoral to his regimen after experiencing side effects from finasteride. Despite concerns, others reassure him that his hairline appears normal for his age, and he is likely around a Norwood 1.5.

      community Thoughts on a previous stack m

      in Product  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses past and current hair loss treatments, with the user reflecting on expensive peptide treatments like topical Dutasteride, Latanoprost, and others, which were ultimately deemed less effective than oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil. The user now prefers the latter due to their cost-effectiveness and efficacy.

      community Is it safe to use topical 5% Min and 3mg Min together?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 36-year-old man is using topical 5% Minoxidil for hair thinning and is considering adding 3mg Minoxidil pills as recommended by a dermatologist. He is concerned about potential side effects and increased shedding but cannot access Finasteride due to strict regulations.

      community Switching from topical min to oral min. Is it the right choice?

      in General  97 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is considering switching from topical minoxidil to a combined oral treatment of finasteride and minoxidil for better consistency but is concerned about potential side effects like shedding, dizziness, and swelling. Another user advises that oral minoxidil should only be used under medical supervision with regular health checks and suggests using reputable brands like Pfizer's Loniten.

      community Melatonin options for Europe??? *Retrograde Alopecia*

      in Product  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is considering using melatonin for hair recovery on the side and neck area but is unsure about the best options in Europe and whether a dietary supplement form can be applied to the scalp. They found a product but are hesitant and seeking opinions on its use for alopecia.

      community What Hinders the Absorption of Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Silicone and dimethicone in shampoos may hinder Minoxidil absorption, while Tretinoin and microneedling can enhance its efficacy. Users discuss applying Tretinoin before Minoxidil, waiting for it to dry first.

      community Shall I trust my dermatologist? Kindly guide me

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss and is unsure whether to trust their dermatologist's prescription of minoxidil, fearing potential hormonal effects. Other users suggest using finasteride to block DHT and recommend a blood test to check for underlying issues, while advising against relying solely on shampoos for hair loss treatment.

      community Any long term users of pyrilutamide here?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation is about using pyrilutamide for hair loss, with the original poster also using minoxidil and nizoral for maintenance. The poster experienced side effects from finasteride and is seeking feedback from long-term pyrilutamide users.

      community Second opinion on my dermatologist’s advice?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is considering switching from finasteride and oral minoxidil to dutasteride and a higher dose of oral minoxidil, taken intermittently, based on their dermatologist's advice. They are unsure about claims that finasteride loses effectiveness after a year and that minoxidil doesn't need daily dosing, and they are seeking community input on these points.

      community Considering Quitting Topical Min

      in Treatment 8 months ago
      The user is considering stopping topical minoxidil due to lack of improvement in hair growth and is exploring alternatives like oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and tretinoin. They are hesitant about oral finasteride and dutasteride, and are open to trying oral minoxidil if available, despite concerns about potential heart-related side effects.

      community Finasteride user thinking of going on Minoxidil: custom version vs. generic?

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      A man in his 50s, who has been on Finasteride for 15 years, is considering adding a custom topical Minoxidil blend to his treatment due to recent hairline recession. He questions whether the custom blend is more effective than generic Minoxidil, expresses concerns about shedding and body hair growth, and seeks advice on application timing with styling products and whether to pursue other treatments like PRP or laser.