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non-digestible fibers that nourish beneficial gut bacteria

Prebiotics are non-digestible food components, typically fibers, that promote the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria in the gut. They serve as food for probiotics, the good bacteria, and help maintain a healthy digestive system, which can indirectly support overall health, including skin and hair health.

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community Trialing the probiotics BB536, PTA 6475 so you don’t have to

in Research/Science 73 upvotes 11 months ago

Probiotics like L. reuteri ATCC PTA 6475 and B. longum BB536 may improve hair growth and density by reducing inflammation and reversing DHT damage. The user is trialing these probiotics personally, ordering them from the U.S. to Canada, and plans to continue if no adverse effects occur.

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 Male Pattern Baldness Routine

in Ketoconazole 7 upvotes 5 years ago

An 18-year-old diagnosed with male pattern baldness is using probiotics, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, soy isoflavones, biotin, fish oil, quercetin, a multivitamin, and ketoconazole shampoo. Replies suggest these methods are ineffective and recommend finasteride, minoxidil, and a derma roller.

community On fin and min for 8 years and always still feel like I have "ghost hair"

in Chat 16 upvotes 1 month ago

The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 8 years and recently started dutasteride, but still experiences thin, see-through hair. Suggestions include adding probiotics, changing hairstyle, checking hormones, supplementing vitamin D3, trying laser therapy, and improving gut health.

community My stack and 9 months progress (Nov, 2024 to July, 2025)

in Is this regrowth? 33 upvotes 10 months ago

The user shared their hair regrowth progress using a regimen including omega-3, flaxseed, EGCG, green tea, zinc, copper, probiotics, microneedling, topical finasteride, and minoxidil. Other users expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of the regimen, suggesting more proven treatments or considering a hair transplant.

community Study: There is 70x Higher Unconjugated DHT in Feces Compared To Blood Levels in Young Adults - Gut Microbiota Manages DHT Recycling and Metabolism

in Research/Science 194 upvotes 11 months ago

Gut microbiota significantly influences androgen metabolism, impacting hair loss treatments like finasteride. Probiotics, dietary changes, and fecal microbiota transplants may help manage DHT levels and improve hair health.

community Is it a normal shed or is it fin not working (or making things worse)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 3 years ago

The user experienced hair shedding after switching from minoxidil to finasteride and is considering switching to dutasteride or stopping pills altogether. They also stopped using a specific shampoo with probiotics, enzymatic exfoliator, zinc, and panthenol.

community Has anybody ever found out, what these hardened, tight spots on the scalp (where most balding takes place) are and how they appear and how to make the disappear?

in Research/Science 9 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses hair loss and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Users suggest scalp massages, warm showers, and other methods to address scalp tension and tight spots, with some mentioning the potential effects of medications like escitalopram and probiotics.

community My progress with various products and without oral fin or oral dut on 17 months

in Progress Pictures 62 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared their hair loss treatment progress using topical products like exosomes, fluridil, Kx826, and topical dutasteride, avoiding oral finasteride and dutasteride due to side effects. They found exosomes from Creative Biolabs most effective and also used topical probiotics, noting improvements without significant side effects.

community What supplements or extra dtuff do you guys do for your hair?

in Product 2 upvotes 1 year ago

OP uses multivitamins, collagen, biotin, keratin, omega-3, satin bonnet, dandruff shampoo, oil moisturizer, and sun exposure for hair care. Users suggest adding antioxidants, probiotics, pumpkin seed oil, vitamin D, iron, and dermastamping.

community Serious question, is there nothing that can be done if Dutasteride doesn’t help to stop my hair loss?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 61 upvotes 3 years ago

A 25 year old male who has been using finasteride and dutasteride for two years to treat his hair loss, with no success. Other treatments such as oral minoxidil, topical anti-androgens, RU58841, latanoprost, topical estrogen, CB 03 01, microneedling, keto 2% shampoo, vitamin D, Omega 3, B vitamins and probiotics were discussed.

community Dutasteride and Ashwagandha Interactions?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses concerns about using Ashwagandha with Dutasteride for hair loss, as Ashwagandha may increase testosterone and potentially affect DHT levels. Users generally agree that the increase in DHT is minimal and unlikely to impact the effectiveness of Dutasteride significantly.

community Ik I’ll get hate but I’ll say it anyway

in Chat 111 upvotes 1 year ago

A clean diet, including cutting sugar, gluten, and dairy, improved hair health and reduced shedding for a user on oral minoxidil and finasteride, but reverting to an old diet worsened hair condition. While diet impacts hair health, genetic factors and treatments like topical ketoconazole and hydrocortisone are also important for managing hair loss.

community Post TCA pic and two month in, just posting baseline and an update.

in Progress Pictures 6 upvotes 3 months ago

The conversation is about a user's hair loss treatment regimen, which includes Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, topical Dutasteride, Minoxidil sulfate, antioxidants, and various supplements. The user is also using a derma stamp and has paused Tretinoin due to a TCA peel recovery.

community Best science-backed supplements for androgenetic alopecia? Looking for real evidence

in Research/Science 2 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation discusses treatments for androgenetic alopecia, focusing on evidence-based supplements to complement finasteride. Suggestions include oral minoxidil, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, tocotrienols, and various other supplements, while emphasizing the importance of scientific backing and cautioning against saw palmetto if already using finasteride.

community Dut, min, ru for 2 years with no slow down in shedding. Has the scalp tends

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 10 months ago

The user has been using dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 for two years but continues to experience excessive hair shedding, despite also taking various supplements and trying other treatments like red light therapy. They are seeking advice and sharing experiences with others facing similar hair loss challenges.

community What are some other causes of hair loss?

in Chat 8 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses hair loss causes beyond male pattern baldness, mentioning treatments like ketoconazole, zinc shampoo, and finasteride. Stress-related hair loss (telogen effluvium) is also suggested.

community Medications that cause extra hair growth

in Research/Science 123 upvotes 2 years ago

The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.

community Scalp, eyebrow, eyelash and pubic hair loss.

7 upvotes 8 years ago

The user experienced significant hair loss on the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and pubic area, along with itchy, flaky skin and red patches. They have a history of eczema and dermatitis and suspect that stopping shampoo use and taking Ritalin may have contributed to the issue.

community Someone on Twitter is promoting a product by cecred, but it doesn't actually work right?

in Product 70 upvotes 1 year ago

The product being promoted is likely ineffective for hair regrowth, as it lacks key ingredients like minoxidil and finasteride, and may rely on deceptive marketing tactics such as lighting tricks. Users suggest that proven treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are more reliable for hair loss.

community Those using fin/min, is there anything else you’ve tried that you think improved your hair loss situation?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 1 year ago

People discussed using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and mentioned additional treatments like microneedling, Nizoral, oils, vitamins, shampoos, natural treatments, and laser helmets. They shared their experiences with these treatments in combination with finasteride and minoxidil.

community Increasing GH and IGF-1 for Increased Growth/Reduced Hair Loss?

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 2 years ago

Increasing IGF-1 may help hair growth, but it could also increase hair loss in people with high testosterone. Treatments discussed include l-arginine, glutamine, vanadium, Deer Antler Velvet, ATP, Cocarboxylase, l-carnitine, and Mk677.

community Started my treatment 2 months ago, wanted to share some progress pictures and regime. What do you guys think?

in Progress Pictures 44 upvotes 3 years ago

PreparationAbject378 has been following a comprehensive regime of medications and lifestyle changes for the past two months to help with hair loss, including Dut, Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, Keto shampoo, Derma pen, a running routine, diet modifications and supplements.

community On a super stack, but still miniaturizationg going strong???

in Update 8 upvotes 3 years ago

User "Number_Worried00" is using a treatment stack for hair loss, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, Estradiol, Cetirizine, and Pyrilutamide. Another user suggests that if the cause is vitamin deficiency or inflammation, the stack may not be effective.

community Best thing you can do for your hair, MCT Oil

in Treatment 1 upvotes 2 weeks ago

MCT oil helps reduce dandruff, flaking, and itching, and may slow hair loss progression. Eliminating sugar and dairy also stabilizes hair loss, while zinc, sugar, and dairy can worsen scalp conditions.

community Scalp barrier support while using min foam? +Seb derm

in Minoxidil 1 upvotes 1 month ago

The user started using minoxidil foam daily after two years on finasteride and is managing seborrheic dermatitis with antifungal shampoo. They seek advice on moisturizing products that won't worsen their condition, with suggestions including gentle shampoos and light ceramide serums.

community Gut health and hairloss are they linked!

in Chat 7 upvotes 1 month ago

Poor gut health may contribute to hair loss and scalp inflammation, with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral being used. Improving gut health and addressing inflammation might help alleviate symptoms.

community MSM Supplementation is helping my hairs

in Update 4 upvotes 2 months ago

The user reports that MSM supplementation has thickened their hair strands while using finasteride and topical minoxidil. They also take zinc, copper, B-complex, vitamin C, vitamin D3, and K2, and plan to add omega-3, magnesium, astaxanthin, and pterostilbene.

community 2026 Hairloss Nuclear Stack Update

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 80 upvotes 3 months ago

A user shared an extensive hair loss treatment regimen including dutasteride, minoxidil, tadalafil, RU58841, microneedling, and various topical and oral supplements. Responses varied, with some suggesting the regimen is excessive and others offering additional advice or expressing skepticism about its practicality and effectiveness.

community How to improve my stack. I‘m on dut fin and ru

in Treatment 3 upvotes 4 months ago

The user is using dutasteride, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss but is allergic to minoxidil. Suggestions include dropping finasteride, increasing dutasteride dosage, and considering alternatives like microneedling, laser treatments, scalp massage, and supplements.