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      community An unusual case (progress or not?)

      in Is this regrowth?  25 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 43-year-old with a history of hair transplants and long-term finasteride use reports seeing hair regrowth after adding oral minoxidil, micro-needling, and resuming topical minoxidil. Users agree that the hair appears thicker and denser.

      community Shampoo recommendations for daily hair wash? (Not ketoconazole)

      in Product  7 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about finding a suitable daily shampoo for thin, low-volume hair while using treatments like oral finasteride and minoxidil with caffeine and tretinoin. Recommendations include L’Oréal Ever Pure, baby shampoo, and Waterman’s Grow Me, with some users suggesting ketoconazole for scalp health.

      community KX-826 1% Phase II Results from China Just Dropped

      in Research/Science  36 upvotes 8 months ago
      KX-826 (Pyrilutamide) 0.5% and 1.0% solutions showed promising results in increasing hair count for male androgenetic alopecia, with the 0.5% dose slightly outperforming the 1% dose. The treatment was well-tolerated with no sexual side effects, but skepticism remains due to past inconsistencies in trial results.

      community The perfect reverse reverse hair-loss nuclear stack for those who feel left out

      in Satire  415 upvotes 8 months ago
      A satirical discussion on intentionally inducing hair loss using harmful habits and substances like cigarettes, junk food, anabolic steroids, and stress. The conversation humorously suggests extreme measures like chemotherapy and hydrofluoric acid, while also mentioning the ineffectiveness of sulfates and pumpkin seed oil in hair loss prevention.

      community Rant: How to stop hating myself for delaying treatment?

      in Chat  11 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses regret over delaying hair loss treatment, specifically with finasteride, and the emotional impact of hair loss. The user eventually stabilized their hair using oral finasteride after trying other treatments like topical finasteride, Fluridil, and Alfatradiol, and is considering future options like a hair transplant.

      community Nothing seems to stop my receding hairline and thinning

      in Update  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has tried various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, Pyrilutamide, and several topical growth factors, but continues to experience a receding hairline and thinning. Despite maintaining a healthy lifestyle, the user is unsure why these treatments are ineffective and seeks advice on the underlying cause.

      community What can be the real reason of Finasteride SE ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  18 upvotes 9 months ago
      Finasteride can cause side effects like erectile dysfunction and decreased libido, possibly due to increased estradiol from testosterone aromatization, especially in those with higher body fat. Side effects vary widely and may also be influenced by genetic factors or neurosteroid inhibition.

      community What to dilute Finasteride with?

      in Treatments  65 upvotes 9 months ago
      Diluting finasteride in a Hims spray can be done using ethanol or propylene glycol to maintain the desired concentration without increasing minoxidil levels. This approach ensures the finasteride concentration is reduced to 0.025% without affecting the minoxidil strength.

      community Help convince me to switch to oral min

      in Minoxidil  145 upvotes 9 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 Minoxidil with Tretinoin together

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 9 months ago
      Combining tretinoin with minoxidil may improve absorption by exfoliating the scalp, but results vary. Users suggest starting with low frequency to avoid irritation, and some recommend additional treatments like finasteride or microneedling.

      community This is all I’ll use to beat the Norwood reaper

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen including 5% minoxidil, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, tretinoin cream, derma stamping, derma rolling, scalp massagers, and a mix of vitamins and minerals. The user also considers using maca and adapalene, with advice on potential scalp irritation and the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community Don’t Get Too Hyped About PP405. We've Seen This Movie Before.

      in Research/Science  218 upvotes 9 months ago
      PP405 is a new hair loss treatment showing early promise with a 20% hair density increase, but skepticism exists due to past failures of similar treatments like Pyrilutamide, RU58841, and Bimatoprost. Users debate its potential effectiveness, with some hopeful due to Google's involvement, while others urge caution without more evidence.

      community 1 year daily dut progress 0.5mg

      in Progress Pictures  43 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been using 0.5mg daily dutasteride for a year without seeing progress and previously used oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering a hair transplant and discussing various treatments like scalp massages, derma rolling, and different medication dosages.

      community Why I am not balding unlike my family?

      in General  71 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is questioning why they are not experiencing hair loss like their family members. They are considering whether genetics or preventive treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 might be influencing their hair retention.

      community One month on Cécred, Microneedling, and Finasteride

      in Microneedling  56 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user reported significant hair regrowth after one month using Cécred edge drops, microneedling, and finasteride, despite skepticism from others. They had previously tried minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and other treatments with limited success.

      community Is this due to a Minoxidil Shed? Or should I consider switching to Dutasteride

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is experiencing increased thinning around the crown after starting topical Minoxidil and is considering switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride. Responses suggest the thinning might be a temporary shedding phase due to the new treatment, and it's advised to continue the current regimen and monitor progress.

      community 6 months and a half on topical min and fin

      in Treatment  128 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 6.5 months using topical minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and keto shampoo, despite initial shedding. They plan to switch to oral dutasteride for further improvement.

      community 6 months fin 1mg ED + 6 months 1.5mg dut ED

      in Progress Pictures  89 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 25-year-old shared progress pictures after using finasteride 1mg daily for 6 months and dutasteride 1.5mg daily for another 6 months, noting significant hair regrowth, especially in the temporal peaks, with no side effects. The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for more effective treatment.

      community Anyone had anemia + AGA/thinning ?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 11 months ago
      OP experienced significant hair regrowth after recovering from iron deficiency anemia and starting minoxidil. They suspect anemia contributed more to their hair loss than androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

      community Forgotten 'Total Revival' Stack

      in Research/Science  42 upvotes 11 months ago
      Cyclosporine A is discussed as a powerful hair growth stimulant, potentially more effective than minoxidil, but concerns about safety and side effects, including cancer risk, limit its use. The conversation highlights the need for further research and experimentation with topical application, despite its risks.