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      community What to do when dut and min fail you?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using minoxidil and dutasteride consistently since October, with no significant improvement. Suggestions include trying microneedling, switching dutasteride brands, or adding finasteride.

      community NW5.5 testing stack of most common "alternative" treatments and methods

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 43-year-old male with advanced hair loss is experimenting with alternative treatments, including red light therapy, microneedling, scalp massages, an oil mix, and ketoconazole shampoo, after previously experiencing side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. He noticed some minor changes with red light therapy but remains skeptical about significant improvement.

      community [25M] Advanced Hair Loss - Oral Minoxidil + Topical Finastride

      in Is this regrowth?  15 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 25-year-old male is experiencing advanced hair loss and is using topical and oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and vitamin D3, but has not seen significant regrowth. He is considering switching treatments, including oral dutasteride, topical spironolactone, and possibly a scalp biopsy to better understand his condition.

      community Any Microneedling non-responders figure it out by experimenting?

      in Microneedling  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses experimenting with microneedling for hair loss, specifically addressing non-responsiveness and the use of topical treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin. The user seeks advice on effective frequency and depth combinations for better results.

      community Rate my non common stack(meso and mixing dut with fin)

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male is using a hair loss treatment regimen including topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, dermarolling, ketoconazole shampoo, and mesotherapy with dutasteride and vitamins. He is considering switching to oral dutasteride as recommended by his doctor and questions the necessity and cost of mesotherapy.

      community Min/Dut/Fin Update (Plateaued)

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user reports that their hair loss treatment with oral minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling has plateaued, with no significant additional regrowth. They have stopped using creatine to simplify their regimen and are relieved with the current state compared to before treatment.

      community pictures before I started pyrilutamide (repost)

      in Progress Pictures  124 upvotes 3 years ago
      Automatic-Law-3612's progress with hair loss treatments, including topical finasteride, topical dutasteride, minoxidil and pyrilutamide. They have been using these products for two weeks and noticed baby hairs in their temples getting longer.

      community About microneedling for hair.For AGA,Is dermastamp better?

      in Microneedling  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old female with AGA due to PCOS is using 5% minoxidil foam and 2mg finasteride daily, and is seeking advice on microneedling frequency and safety. Concerns about finasteride dosage and its effects on PCOS were discussed, with emphasis on trusting the prescribed treatment plan.

      community Dut/Minox/Needling to Dut/Oral Minox/Tretinoin/Needling

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user had been using Minoxidil and Dutasteride with micro-needling but experienced hair loss after switching Minoxidil brands. Their doctor prescribed oral Minoxidil and Tretinoin, but the pharmacist suggested isotretinoin might be a more cost-effective alternative.

      community can someone help me identify these pls

      in Treatment 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.
      Minoxidl for a 17 year old boy?

      community Minoxidl for a 17 year old boy?

      in General  62 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 17-year-old is experiencing genetic hair loss and is considering treatments like Minoxidil, Rosemary oil, or Finasteride. They have a vitamin D deficiency but believe it is not the cause of their hair loss.

      community Any New Findings or Interesting Research?

      in Research/Science  24 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about seeking new research on hair loss treatments beyond the commonly known ones like Minoxidil and Finasteride. Additions to the list of treatments include topical caffeine, alfatradiol, fluridil, stemoxydine, and upcoming treatments like TDM-105795 and verteporfin.

      community Anyone immediately lose hope for gt20029 when they realised it’s developed by kintor

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, pyrilutamide, alfatrodial, and nizoral, with a focus on the potential of new treatments like gt20029 and breezula. There is optimism about novel treatments that don't have systemic effects, although skepticism remains about the effectiveness of some new drugs.

      community Update about Hair Follicle Glucose Metabolism: New Clinical Data Collection with Ex-President Of American Board Of Hair Restoration Surgery.

      in Research/Science  41 upvotes 1 year ago
      David Barreto shared that a London-based research group is conducting a 12-month trial for a new nutraceutical treatment for pattern hair loss, designed with Dr. Carlos Puig. The trial aims to provide robust data, with results expected in 1-2 years, potentially representing a significant advancement since finasteride’s introduction in 1997.

      community Waiting to start treatment until Kintor KX-826 Phase 2 data is published?

      in Chat  17 upvotes 4 years ago
      People are waiting for KX-826 (Pyrilutamide) Phase 2 data to decide on hair loss treatments, with some considering finasteride or minoxidil in the meantime. Pyrilutamide is seen as a potentially stronger and safer alternative to finasteride, but concerns about side effects and availability remain.

      community My somewhat nuclear Hair loss prevention procotocol

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21-year-old male shared his extensive hair loss treatment protocol, which includes Dutasteride, RU58841, Ketoconazole shampoo, oral Minoxidil, pyrilutamide, MK677, dermastamping, and castor oil, and reported improved hair regrowth and overall well-being. He has experienced no side effects and has also improved his diet and lifestyle.

      community 2nd day on pyrilutamide - what I noticed so far

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user started using a hair loss treatment called pyrilutamide and experienced mild chest discomfort and tightness, similar to previous side effects from RU58841. They plan to reduce the dosage due to these side effects and will provide an update on the results in 1-2 months.

      community Best carrier for pyrilutamide?

      in Update  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about adding a low dose of pyrilutamide to a hair loss treatment regimen. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Microneedling without any meds - A few worries

      in Microneedling  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has seen great results from microneedling but is worried it might lead to faster balding without medication. They are considering adding Finasteride or Dutasteride to their routine to address underlying DHT issues.

      community Before and after pics with Microneedling + possible confounds

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user experienced hairline improvement using microneedling once a month with a 12-pin set at 1.5-2.0mm and taking Tru Niagen, alongside a heavily modified diet. They attribute the slow hairline improvement to environmental factors, particularly diet, rather than solely genetic factors.

      community How to increase graft survivability after HT?

      in Transplants  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is seeking advice on increasing graft survivability after a hair transplant, mentioning PRP, Mesotherapy, Stem Cell injections, and considering L-Arginine before starting Minoxidil. They are looking for ways to support blood flow before applying Minoxidil.

      community A rare case? Or a blind spot? Hair loss caused by low T + e2

      in Chat  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      Low testosterone and estradiol may contribute to hair loss, and blocking DHT without sufficient hormone levels might hinder regrowth. The discussion highlights the importance of hormone balance, with some considering supplements and lifestyle changes to support hair health.

      community Tazarotene better than Tretinoin with minoxidil?

      in Chat  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from tretinoin to tazarotene with minoxidil led to new hair regrowth after years of maintenance. Tazarotene's selectivity and higher concentration might be more effective for hair growth.
      (M24) Anything before min/fin? time to start?

      community (M24) Anything before min/fin? time to start?

      in General  63 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and shedding despite no family history of male pattern baldness. They are considering starting treatments like Minoxidil or finasteride.