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      community Will we ever hear about HMI -115

      in Update  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss discussion includes treatments Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Update on HMI-115 clinical trial expected in July or August.

      community Fin is killing my eyes. Alternatives?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced severe dry eyes as a side effect of using topical and oral Finasteride for hair loss and is seeking alternative treatments. They are considering other anti-androgens like Dutasteride, RU58841, Pyrilytamide, and Fluridil, despite mixed results and potential side effects.

      community 19F, hair loss. How to cope? [x-post /r/Haircarescience]

       10 upvotes 11 years ago
      A 19-year-old female is experiencing significant hair loss, with symptoms including alternating hair colors and thinning body hair. She seeks advice on coping and potential treatments, with suggestions to consult a dermatologist and check thyroid and hormone levels.

      community How likely do you think it is for PP405 to come out?

      in Research/Science  21 upvotes 6 months ago
      PP405 is a potential new hair loss treatment that works through metabolic pathways rather than hormonal ones, with an estimated market release between late 2027 and 2029. Current alternatives to finasteride include minoxidil, pyralutamide, fluridil, and RU58841, with hair transplants also being a viable option.

      community I’m an outlier, very sensitive to Saw Palmetto/Fin

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced sensitivity and side effects from finasteride and Saw Palmetto, leading to swollen and sensitive breasts, and decided to stop finasteride after two weeks. They are now trying Saw Palmetto, Biotin, and Ashwagandha, while others in the conversation discuss their own experiences with hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

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

      in Chat  63 upvotes 2 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 10 Month Nuclear Stack Progress Update

      in Progress Pictures  151 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a treatment regimen including finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, RU58841, red light therapy, microneedling, and various supplements. They switched from dutasteride to finasteride due to side effects and reported improved results and well-being.

      community Finasteride for top elite athletes?

      in Chat  8 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Finasteride does not negatively impact athletic performance and may slightly increase testosterone levels. It is banned in some sports like the NBA due to its potential to mask steroid use.

      community Let's talk about natural options and last resorts.

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user discusses their long struggle with hair loss, considering various treatments like hair transplants, hair systems, and natural methods such as micro-needling, vitamin supplements, and a healthy lifestyle. They express concerns about side effects from drugs like finasteride and ultimately lean towards using a hair system for better appearance and confidence.

      community Beating gyno symptoms on fin: my recent success

      in Update  19 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user successfully managed finasteride-induced gyno symptoms by making lifestyle changes, including fasting, avoiding soy, and increasing cardio. They resumed finasteride with a lower dose combined with minoxidil and P7 vitamins without recurrence of symptoms.

      community My mum is mad annoying about Fin.

      in Chat  245 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old man discusses his struggles with his mother's opposition to his use of Finasteride for hair loss treatment, despite it improving his condition and self-control after a hair transplant. He expresses frustration over her blaming the medication for various issues and the stress caused by her insistence to stop taking it.

      community Minoxidil and the GUT conexion

      in Minoxidil  48 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride may affect digestion, potentially causing issues like GERD, constipation, and inflammation. The user plans to stop minoxidil for a month and consult a nutritionist about diet changes.

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

      in Progress Pictures  2 upvotes 1 week 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 Alternative Approach to Hair Loss: an n=1 Experiment in Bioenergetics

       7 upvotes 6 years ago
      The post discusses a holistic, bioenergetic approach to hair loss, focusing on diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes rather than traditional treatments like finasteride or minoxidil. Key dietary recommendations include fruits, milk, potatoes, butter, coconut oil, eggs, oysters, liver, and gelatin, along with moderate exercise and lifestyle adjustments to reduce stress.

      community We Need A Solution For The Inflammatory Response related To AGA

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about finding a solution for scalp inflammation related to AGA, with the user expressing frustration that Minoxidil and Finasteride do not address inflammation. The user has researched glucocorticoids and topical NSAIDs for reducing inflammation and seeks advice from specialists.

      community M Thirties. Can gym gains cause hair loss?

      in Treatment 2 months ago
      A male in his thirties with a Norwood 2 hairline questions if gym gains and supplements like creatine cause hair loss. Responses suggest that while exercise can slightly increase testosterone and DHT, genetics primarily determine hair loss, and treatments like finasteride are recommended for DHT control.

      community Am I missing something with pp405?

      in Research/Science  32 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is discussed as a potential hair growth stimulant, possibly more effective than minoxidil, but not a cure for hair loss. There is skepticism about its ability to regrow "deadzones," and concerns about its impact on those with hair transplants.

      community First year progress: oral fin/topical min

      in Progress Pictures  408 upvotes 3 years ago
      Progress in hair loss recovery over the course of one year, using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. Suggestions were made to try topical finasteride and minoxidil with microneedling, and other factors such as stress, iron, nutrition discussed.