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      community L. reuteri (probiotic for Androgenic Alopecia)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  34 upvotes 2 months ago
      L. reuteri, a probiotic, is being explored for its potential benefits in treating androgenic alopecia, possibly enhancing finasteride's effects and reducing inflammation. The user combines this with finasteride, oral minoxidil, and other supplements, noting some improvement in hair loss.

      community Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss?

      in Research/Science  140 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.

      community what are the best multivitamins for hairloss?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  53 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses which vitamins to take alongside 0.5mg finasteride for hair loss, with suggestions including a multivitamin, iron, zinc, B12, vitamin D, Nutrafol, collagen, vitamin C, saw palmetto, and magnesium. Nutrafol is noted for its benefits but also criticized for containing too much biotin.

      community Fin fuckbois to ascended masters

      in Satire  272 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, red light therapy, and biotin pills. The most proven treatments are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling, while other methods are considered less effective or satirical.

      community Shedding from Red Light Therapy ( LLLT )

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 31-year-old uses Minoxidil, RU58841, Reviv Hair Serum, and Ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss but avoids finasteride. They plan to reintroduce red light therapy (LLLT) and Eucapil despite previous shedding concerns.

      community Hot weather causing hair shedding?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      Hot weather can increase hair shedding, possibly due to dehydration and active sebaceous glands. Using shampoos with salicylic acid or zinc pyrithione may help; daily anti-inflammatory use is not recommended.

      community My story - 27 years old - tried every one of the big 3

      in Update  15 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 27-year-old shared his success story of managing hair loss and improving his life. He used finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, Nizoral, and aloe vera, while also adopting a healthy lifestyle and regular gym routine.

      community Hair regrowth without drugs (99% natural) 25M

      in Progress Pictures  423 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their experience with hair regrowth using supplements like NAC and DIM, and briefly using minoxidil with microneedling. They reported some improvement in hair density, but the community questioned the effectiveness compared to traditional treatments like finasteride.

      community Highly experimental stack! Self Study Coming!

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 19-year-old plans to use an experimental hair loss treatment stack including micro-needling, Minoxidil, Pyrilutamide, Ketoconazole shampoo, and other unreleased compounds like PP405. Users advise against using unverified treatments and suggest sticking to proven options like Finasteride, with some recommending topical application to avoid side effects.

      community Vasodilators, Min, L-arginine, Niacin, Lisinoprol, etc.

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of vasodilators like Minoxidil, L-arginine, and Niacin for hair regrowth, with Minoxidil causing intolerable side effects for the original poster. It also highlights that certain medications, including Lisinopril, antidepressants, and statins, can cause hair loss.

      community Huge hair shedding on Astaxanthin.

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      Astaxanthin may cause increased hair shedding, affecting even transplanted hair and eyebrows. The user has tried various treatments for androgenic alopecia, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Don’t do like me. Don’t take a long break from Fin and Min

      in Chat  124 upvotes 7 months ago
      Stopping finasteride and minoxidil can cause significant hair shedding, so they should be continued indefinitely. Concerns about finasteride affecting fertility or causing birth defects are mostly unfounded, but some stop for personal reasons.

      community 1.5 years on finasteride/rogaine/nizoral

      in Finasteride  4 upvotes 8 years ago
      A 24-year-old experienced initial success with finasteride, Rogaine, and Nizoral for hair loss but noticed a decline after 1.5 years. Despite concerns about side effects, they decided to try dutasteride after consulting with a dermatologist.

      community Has anyone ever had success with just micro-needling?

      in Microneedling  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      People are discussing if microneedling alone can improve hair loss without using treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841. Some users report moderate success with microneedling and natural remedies, but most suggest that results are better when combined with medical treatments.

      community My strong recommendation for those shedding hair

      in Treatment  93 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found that topical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed some thickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, but topical melatonin showed immediate results in reducing hair loss.

      community 5 months Finasteride (.5mg) and Minoxidil (2.5mg)

      in Progress Pictures  223 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and improved hair health after 5 months of using 0.5mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil daily, with only minor side effects like reduced libido. The user is optimistic about achieving over 90% regrowth and may not need a hair transplant.

      community Has Anyone used deoxyribose sugar (gel) and seen notable results?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 11 months ago
      Deoxyribose sugar gel is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, but it lacks human trials and credible evidence. Users express skepticism and humor about its effectiveness compared to established treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

      community 2 months apart, Are these bumps follicles?

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a mix of supplements, including Minoxidil, to address androgenetic alopecia and is concerned about zinc dosage potentially causing issues. They plan to discuss their treatment and supplement regimen with a dermatologist.

      community Before vs 3 months on minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  107 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is pleased with hair regrowth after three months of using minoxidil and plans to start finasteride for further improvement. They experienced initial shedding but no significant side effects and are considering finasteride despite some medical hesitations.

      community Is this the best current Stack that doesnt involve FIN/DUT?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about a hair loss treatment stack without finasteride or dutasteride. The suggested treatments include Alfatradiol, Koshine826, Ketoconazole lotion, Minoxidil, microneedling, Tretinoin, and Stemoxydine.

      community M22 Shedding recovery fin 1mg min 1ml

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  142 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (1ml), noting significant shedding phases but hoping for improvement. Shedding is a common synchronized effect of the treatment, which may desynchronize over time, potentially taking over 5 years.

      community Treating my DUPA via controlling inflammation

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has DUPA and suspects autoimmune activity as a cause. They have tried various treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, pyrilutamide, estrogel, hydrocortisone, and clobetasol, and are now seeking a long-term immunosuppressant.