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      community IS this thinning or my hair swirl/parting?

      in General  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair thinning and treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. The user is concerned about distinguishing between natural hair parting and actual thinning.

      community after several weeks of research, here's the stack I've decided on

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old experiencing diffuse hair thinning has chosen a treatment stack including topical finasteride, a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and pumpkin seed oils, procyanidine B2 spray, ketoconazole shampoo, and scalp massages. They avoid minoxidil due to family history of side effects and oral finasteride due to high estrogen levels.

      community Second shed and more abnormalities

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride for 15 months and oral minoxidil for 6 months, and developed alopecia areata, for which a dermatologist prescribed calcipotriol/betamethasone. The treatment is helping, but the user is experiencing another shedding phase and is concerned about the effects of the steroid cream and the cause of hair loss.

      community Why isn’t scalp micropigmentation (SMP) more popular?

      in SMP  43 upvotes 9 months ago
      Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) is a debated hair loss solution, with some praising its natural look and low maintenance, while others criticize it for looking unnatural and being a temporary fix. Many prefer traditional hair restoration methods like hair transplants or medications such as finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Hair feels like hay/brittle and slow growing some areas

      in General  138 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and brittleness, possibly due to Telogen Effluvium, which affects body hair and may be linked to stress or nutrition. They are considering using finasteride for treatment but are unsure if it will address their symptoms.

      community The best stack that doesn't include a 5ARI

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about finding effective hair loss treatments without using finasteride or dutasteride. Suggested treatments include topical minoxidil, oral minoxidil, microneedling, PRP, and RU58841.

      community Hairline thinning 9 after months on finasteride

      in Update  5 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with some regrowth at the temples but continued hairline thinning. The dermatologist suggested possible telogen effluvium due to stress and deficiencies, prescribed oral minoxidil, and may consider dutasteride if the condition doesn't improve by January 2026.

      community 10 months on Fin plus other treatments (for more time)

      in Is this regrowth?  3 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, and microneedling for hair regrowth, noticing some improvement with baby hairs and a fuller front hairline. They are considering adding rosemary oil and a dermastamp to enhance results, particularly around the thinning temple areas.

      community 22F. Should I even bother getting a biopsy? Is there any point?

       4 upvotes 10 years ago
      A woman who has been experiencing hair loss for several years, and her question of whether there is any benefit to getting a biopsy to check if it's AGA or diffuse alopecia areata when no cure or very effective treatment exists. Treatments such as spironolactone and Minoxidil/finasteride/RU58841 have previously been discussed.

      community Hairline vs Crown regrowth results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including microneedling, Nizoral, LLLT, Minoxidil, and Finasteride. The user experienced initial shedding reduction with Nizoral and LLLT, but shedding resumed with Minoxidil and Finasteride, which is considered a normal part of the treatment process.

      community How essential is scalp biopsy when dealing with hair loss?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss despite using Fin and Min for 12 years and switched to Dutasteride, RU58841, and Keto scalp serum, but shedding and itch persist. They are considering increasing Dutasteride to 2.5mg and questioning the necessity of a scalp biopsy, with mixed opinions on its usefulness.

      community How come some guys are half bald yet their hair is so healthy?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  62 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning and frizzy hair has been using finasteride for nine months and is seeking advice on improving hair quality. Suggestions include using conditioners, biotin, rosemary oil, and addressing scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, while finasteride may help reverse miniaturization and improve hair health.

      community Has anyone tried scalp massages?

      in Scalp Massage  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about scalp massages for hair loss, with skepticism from users who suggest using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil instead. Users report no success with scalp massages and consider it a scam.

      community Terminal hairs growing in, but derm still says I’m going to go bald in the years to come??

      in Chat  5 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.

      community Scalp Biopsy Results - Almost 2 Years Dutasteride, Still Worsening

      in Update  24 upvotes 8 months ago
      Dutasteride and finasteride are not effectively stopping hair loss for some users, despite long-term use. Some are considering or using RU58841, pyrilutamide, and other treatments like microneedling, while also managing seborrheic dermatitis with diet and topical solutions.

      community Can you see a difference in thinning or I may be hallucinating

      in Is this regrowth?  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth efforts using minoxidil, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and saw palmetto shampoo, with suggestions to add finasteride or dutasteride for better results. Some users notice slight improvement, but many recommend starting finasteride or considering a hair transplant for significant progress.

      community blood flow and scalp tension - put up or shut up

      in Chat  31 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses skepticism about the effectiveness of scalp tension theory and scalp massagers for hair regrowth, contrasting it with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, which have more user-reported results. Participants question the belief in scalp tension theory, suggesting it may be a marketing tactic, while others argue for a multifactorial approach to hair loss.

      community A Short Recap on PP405 and AAD 2026

      in Update 4 weeks ago
      PP405 is a promising experimental topical treatment for alopecia that reactivates dormant hair follicles by targeting cellular energy, with large-scale trials planned for 2026. While it shows potential, it cannot regenerate permanently destroyed follicles, making hair transplants the only guaranteed solution for advanced baldness currently.