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      community PSA: If you're prone to MPB dont take creatine

      in Update  109 upvotes 3 years ago
      Creatine might speed up hair loss in those prone to male pattern baldness, possibly due to increased DHT levels. Some users experience no issues when using creatine with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, or dutasteride.

      community Can MPB come and go?

      in Advice  5 upvotes 8 years ago
      Hair loss can stabilize at a certain level and may not be permanent, especially if hormonal. The user experienced hair regrowth after using fish oil and derma rolling, but is hesitant to use Minoxidil or finasteride.

      community I am RESTLESS and not STRESSLESS due to my issues of TRESSLESS :(

      in Female  15 upvotes 5 years ago
      A female user is experiencing severe hair loss, especially at the crown and front, with broken and dull hair despite using Moroccan oil, shea moisture shampoo, and coconut oil. She seeks recommendations for a clinic or doctor as previous doctors attributed the issue to stress but offered no solutions.

      community Musely s Exosome formulation looks interesting

      in Chat  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      Exosomes, cetirizine, melatonin, latanoprost, and caffeine are discussed as potential hair loss treatments. There is skepticism about the effectiveness of exosomes, especially in topical form, but some users report positive results.

      community Giving up on ever feeling comfortable in my body

      in Update  81 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss without success and feels extremely uncomfortable with their appearance, including being bald and short. They express deep unhappiness and social isolation. Suggestions from others include adopting stoicism, focusing on personal development, considering a hair system, improving fashion, working out, and seeking therapy for mental health.

      community A reminder that Telogen Effluvium could look like MPB; my progress

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 19-year-old male experienced significant hair loss, initially thought to be male pattern baldness (MPB), and used minoxidil and briefly finasteride. After realizing the issue was telogen effluvium (TE), he improved his diet and supplemented with vitamins, which led to substantial hair regrowth.

      community 18M- doctor surprised to see how I am still able to move

      in Treatment  27 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair thinning and the potential role of vitamin D deficiency in hair loss, with suggestions to take vitamin D3 supplements. The user also mentions having diffuse thinning and a slightly receding hairline.

      community Creatine supplement while having mpb

      in Product 2 months ago
      Some users believe creatine may accelerate hair loss, while others see no effect. Opinions are mixed, with some suggesting using treatments like finasteride to counter potential effects.

      community Clascoterone is the way to go if you cannot use DHT blockers

      in Chat  11 upvotes 1 month ago
      Clascoterone is suggested as an alternative for those who experience side effects from finasteride and dutasteride. It is not widely available yet, but some users are obtaining it from compounding pharmacies or suppliers like Echemi.

      community Y'all ever watch older movies?

      in Chat  63 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation reflects on how hair loss was portrayed in older movies as a natural part of aging, contrasting with today's media where balding is less visible due to treatments like finasteride and hair transplants. Participants also discuss the difference in societal attitudes towards hair loss and appearance in past generations compared to the present.

      community Growing and losing hair at the same time (24M) . Extremely confused!

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 24-year-old male experienced hair loss despite using minoxidil and finasteride, later switching to dutasteride, higher-dose minoxidil, iron supplements, and derma stamping, which initially improved his condition. However, after moving to a stressful environment and undergoing minor surgery, his hair loss rapidly increased, particularly on one side of his temple.

      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 Trestolone (MENT) as a nuclear treatment

      in Treatment  99 upvotes 3 years ago
      Experimenting with trestolone as a treatment for hair loss in an attempt to avoid DHT-related treatments such as finasteride and dutasteride, and discussing the potential effects of its receptor selectivity on the androgen receptors in the scalp.
      M30. thoughts onswitching from oral to topical

      community M30. thoughts onswitching from oral to topical

      in General  67 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is considering switching from oral to topical treatments for hair loss due to side effects like watery semen and erectile dysfunction. They are currently using oral finasteride and minoxidil and are concerned about potential sexual side effects with topical use.

      community Question about medications ...

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments like spironolactone often require lifelong use to maintain results. Stopping the medication can lead to increased testosterone levels and potential hair loss.

      community 25 years on finasteride - my experience

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  947 upvotes 1 year ago
      A long-term finasteride user experienced side effects like sexual dysfunction, dry eyes, muscle weakness, and brain fog, which improved when they stopped the medication. They decided to stop finasteride again, questioning if maintaining hair was worth the negative impact on their well-being.

      community Epidemic of brand names working wildly different, if at all.

       6 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses the variability in effectiveness of medications, including finasteride, and questions whether different manufacturers impact results. The user suggests sharing successful brands to help others identify effective options.

      community Targeting multiple AGA mechanisms with commonly available substances

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses using a multimodal approach to treat androgenic alopecia, including substances like gamma-linolenic acid, DHA, sulforaphane, melatonin, cetirizine, astaxanthin, fisetin, apigenin, curcumin, limonene, genistein, and berberine. Users also mention using ketoconazole, minoxidil, and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) as part of their hair loss treatment regimens.

      community Androgen degraders for hair loss

      in Research/Science  61 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses androgen receptor degraders for hair loss, highlighting their potential advantages over traditional AR blockers like RU58841 and pyrilutamide. Concerns about the safety and cost of these treatments are also mentioned.

      community Clascoterone phase 3 results are out!

      in Treatment  83 upvotes 6 months ago
      Clascoterone phase 3 results show promising improvements in hair count, but concerns about high costs and lack of detailed data remain. Users compare it to existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, expressing skepticism about its accessibility and effectiveness.