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      community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone

      in Research/Science  58 upvotes 2 months ago
      Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.

      community Proposed new pathogenesis model for androgenetic alopecia (AGA)

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      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.

      community Questions about Topical Finasteride and more

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using topical finasteride (0.25% gel) and minoxidil (5% foam) for hair loss, with users sharing experiences about application methods, microneedling, and results. Some users have switched to oral finasteride for convenience and cost-effectiveness, while others discuss the greasy nature of the topical solution.

      community Upcoming and current hair growth stimulants (2026)

      in Research/Science  94 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses various hair growth treatments, including topical and oral minoxidil, microneedling, LLLT, PRP, exosomes, latanoprost, copper peptides, and upcoming treatments like PP405 and Vdphl01. It also covers managing side effects of minoxidil, such as dry scalp, and mentions the use of dutasteride and finasteride for hair loss.

      community My Experience and a Discourse on "DUPA"

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.

      community Minoxidil + Tretinoin + Fexofenadine?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses using Minoxidil with Tretinoin and Fexofenadine for hair loss. Some users doubt its effectiveness, noting Fexofenadine's unproven results for androgenetic alopecia.

      community Questions regarding starting Dermarolling, Rogaine foam, retinal/retinol

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses using Rogaine (minoxidil foam) for hair loss, with questions about enhancing its effectiveness with tretinoin or retinol and incorporating dermarolling. The user has been using finasteride for 7 years and is considering starting minoxidil despite concerns about shedding.

      community 3 months later: topical min/fin + MN is working

      in Update  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is seeing positive results in hair growth using a combination of topical minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and keto shampoo. They also use a red light panel for collagen rebuilding and are happy with the progress.

      community 2 Months oral Min/Fin/dermarolling

      in Is this regrowth?  28 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dermarolling for two months to address hair loss and is considering continuing the treatment until December before possibly switching to Dutasteride. They are hesitant about getting a hair transplant and are exploring other options like SMP, while receiving encouragement and advice from others to continue the current regimen for a longer period to see more results.

      community M30, 6 months of oral dut and toplical min

      in Progress Pictures  92 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their 6-month progress using oral dutasteride (0.5mg daily), topical minoxidil (5% once daily), and ketoconazole shampoo (2% weekly) for hair loss, reporting increased libido and no side effects. They chose dutasteride over finasteride due to availability and convenience.

      community M30, month 2 of dutasteride and minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  275 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared their two-month progress using dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and tretinoin cream for hair loss, reporting no side effects and increased sex drive. Other users discussed their experiences with similar treatments, including finasteride and oral minoxidil, and debated the effectiveness of microneedling.

      community Still thinning on dut + oral min

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 26-year-old is experiencing worsening hair thinning despite using dutasteride 0.5 mg and oral minoxidil 5 mg, alongside ketoconazole for seborrheic dermatitis. Users suggest patience, as results may take 12–18 months, and consider increasing the dutasteride dosage or consulting a dermatologist.

      community Low-dose oral minoxidil and skin aging

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss and its potential effects on skin aging. Users shared experiences, with some noting side effects like puffy eyelids and dark circles, but no conclusive evidence of significant collagen depletion or increased wrinkles.

      community Questions about DUPA and figuring out what my hairloss is (NEED INPUT BADLY)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses severe hair shedding and thinning, with the original poster using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and other supplements without improvement. The discussion highlights the possibility of telogen effluvium and the importance of addressing potential underlying health issues, such as stress and gut health, rather than assuming diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA).

      community Help convince me to switch to oral min

      in Minoxidil  145 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is considering switching from topical to oral minoxidil for convenience and better hair regrowth, despite concerns about side effects. They are also tapering off finasteride while starting dutasteride.

      community Do we have to be junkies? That's funny

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, cialis, and metformin to protect hair and health. Some users caution against self-prescribing these drugs due to potential risks and complications.

      community Scalp micropigmentation (smp) after 1 year

      in SMP  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their experience with scalp micropigmentation (SMP) after one year. They discussed using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 as treatments for hair loss.