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      community DHT Isn't (Directly) Important

      in Research/Science  103 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride's potential side effects, especially sexual dysfunction, are discussed, with emphasis on hormonal balance between testosterone and estradiol. Users share experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, highlighting the variability in side effects and the influence of mindset and lifestyle.

      community Is it ok to use minoxidil and other topicals simultaneously?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about whether it's safe to use minoxidil with a mix of stemoxydine, RU58841, alfatradiol, and tretinoin at the same time for hair loss treatment. Concerns were raised about the absorption and effectiveness when these treatments are applied together.

      community New vellus all over — just 9 days into once-daily 5% minoxidil.

      in Minoxidil  159 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using 1 mg finasteride for three months and recently started using 5% minoxidil once daily, resulting in new vellus hair growth. The user is hopeful that minoxidil will positively impact terminal hairs and is considering adding a derma stamp to the routine.
      Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens

      community Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens

      in Research  413 upvotes 1 year ago
      Treating androgenic alopecia with minoxidil, finasteride, and antiandrogens, alongside exercise, cryotherapy, and natural substances to stimulate cold receptors for better hair growth. The method focuses on enhancing treatment effectiveness by considering environmental and behavioral factors and the role of cold receptors and muscle stress.

      community 5-year Minoxidil user quitting after minor heart attack

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user experienced a minor heart attack after combining minoxidil with dermarolling and is considering stopping minoxidil use. They are concerned about hair loss after quitting and are exploring if finasteride or essential oils can maintain hair growth.

      community Tropoelastin injections + verteporfin?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The use of tropoelastin injections and verteporfin for hair transplant recipients to help regrow donor area hairs, as well as research done on tropoelastin injections restoring elastin in scarred heart tissue and skin. There are discussions about why it is taking so long to get cosmetic mass produced tropoelastin injectables on the market.

      community from fin to dut; from oral to topical minoxidil

      in Is this regrowth?  118 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and from oral to topical minoxidil, noticing better hair regrowth with the new regimen. They experienced no side effects from dutasteride and found topical minoxidil more effective than oral.

      community DUPA, Non Responders and Connective Tissue Disorders

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male with diffuse hair loss, including the donor area, did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, or minoxidil. He suspects his hair loss may be linked to a mild connective tissue disorder, possibly affecting the structural support of hair follicles, rather than being purely hormonal.

      community Oral 1mg Finesteride 2mg Minoxidil

      in Chat  363 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride and 2mg minoxidil daily, along with Nizoral shampoo and rosemary oil. They are curious about further improving hair density and whether increasing the minoxidil dose would help.

      community 2 month difference, not missing a single dose.

      in Progress Pictures  491 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth over two months using a regimen of daily minoxidil, daily finasteride, and weekly microneedling. They reported no major side effects, except for temporary watery loads, and emphasized the importance of consistency.

      community 2 months in… is this progress?

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth after using 0.5mg dutasteride daily, 8% topical minoxidil twice daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, a 1.5mm derma stamp weekly, and keto shampoo 2-3 times weekly for two months. The progress is considered good, though there is a concern about scalp inflammation.

      community Laser Diode Cap, I already use Oral Fin, Topical Min 5%, Nizoral and Microneedling

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is seeking advice on maximizing hair growth while using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral, and microneedling, and is considering adding a laser diode cap, topical finasteride, retinol, and caffeine. Suggestions include using tretinoin with minoxidil for better absorption, switching to dutasteride, and considering RU58841 or pyrilutamide.

      community 2 month min + Rosemary + dermaroller 0,5

      in Is this regrowth?  32 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user noticed baby hair growth and thicker hair after using minoxidil, rosemary, and a dermaroller for two months and plans to start finasteride soon. Another user suggests cutting hair to the same length for better comparison.

      community Duality of (diffuse thinning) man

      in Chat  67 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for over two years with mixed results and is considering starting dutasteride and oral minoxidil, though both are hard to obtain. They are also contemplating a hair transplant in the future due to diffuse thinning.

      community 2nd HT FOR CROWN AND MID SCALP.

      in Transplants  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user underwent a second hair transplant for the crown and mid-scalp, achieving good density. They are using minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin, and considering PRP treatments to enhance growth.

      community What time do you all take oral minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      People take oral minoxidil at different times, with some experiencing side effects like sleep disturbances or water retention. Many combine it with other treatments like finasteride or dutasteride, reporting varying levels of hair regrowth and side effects.

      community My experience and hair transformation journey

      in Update  68 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user improved their hair density and reduced scalp visibility by using 1% ketoconazole shampoo, 1mg finasteride, and 5% minoxidil, which increased their confidence. Replies discuss the effects of these treatments, with one clarifying that minoxidil does not affect hormones but finasteride does.