Search
for

    Sort by

    Community Join

    90-120 / 1000+ results

      community Minoxidl 5% and finasteride 1.25mg daily 11 months

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  101 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses using minoxidil 5% and finasteride 1.25mg daily for hair loss, with the user experiencing monthly shedding and a slight decrease in sex drive as a side effect. The user also mentions using a shampoo with piroctone olamine for seborrheic dermatitis and considers oral minoxidil to reduce scalp irritation.

      community Using a 2-deoxy-d-ribose gel. My experience 2 weeks in.

      in Treatment  38 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user switched from minoxidil to a homemade 2-deoxy-d-ribose gel and noticed no hair fall after two weeks, despite stopping minoxidil. The gel includes water, 2-deoxy-d-ribose, vegetable glycerine, 2-phenoxyethanol, sodium alginate, and rosemary oil, and the user reports healthier-feeling hair.

      community Guys, we finally have an alternative to finasteride

      in Research/Science  263 upvotes 1 year ago
      A combination of pyrilutamide, minoxidil, and alfatradiol is proposed as an effective alternative to finasteride for treating mild to moderate hair loss, claiming to stabilize hair loss and improve thickness without finasteride's side effects. Some users are skeptical about the effectiveness and approval of these treatments, while others are interested in trying them due to finasteride's side effects.

      community Breezula(CB)Phase3Results Date

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Breezula's phase 3 results are expected in July or August, with commercialization possibly in two years. There are concerns about delays and effectiveness, and the cost may be high.

      community Am I missing something with pp405?

      in Research/Science  32 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is discussed as a potential hair growth stimulant, possibly more effective than minoxidil, but not a cure for hair loss. There is skepticism about its ability to regrow "deadzones," and concerns about its impact on those with hair transplants.

      community Rob English's scalp massages, why aren't more people aren't talking about this?

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      Rob English's scalp massages are discussed as a method to reduce DHT and stop hair loss, but many users criticize it as ineffective compared to treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Some users argue that alternative treatments like scalp massages and microneedling can work for some, but the community largely favors the "big three" medications.

      community People Using Tretinoin and Minoxidil - How Are You Doing It?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      People are discussing using tretinoin with minoxidil for hair loss treatment, focusing on application methods and results. Microneedling is mentioned as a separate method to promote hair growth, with some debate on its effectiveness in enhancing minoxidil absorption.

      community Coegin Pharma to release Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Q2 2025

      in Treatment  120 upvotes 1 year ago
      Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Coegin Pharma will launch as a cosmetic hair growth treatment by Q2 2025, showing similar efficacy to finasteride. Users discuss the benefits and skepticism of releasing hair loss treatments as cosmetics rather than drugs.

      community Rosemary out here changing lives for the better

      in Treatment  90 upvotes 2 years ago
      Rosemary oil is being used as an addition to minoxidil and finasteride for hair health, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Some users report positive results, while others see no benefit or experience adverse effects.

      community Taurine supplements work for hair growth?

      in Product  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses taurine supplements for hair growth, highlighting their potential to reduce DHT and improve hair health. A user comments that people often try alternatives to finasteride.

      community Almost 4 Months dutasteride, min and derma stamp

      in Progress Pictures  390 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user's nearly 4-month hair loss treatment regimen, which includes dutasteride every other day, 0.25ml minoxidil on the hairline once a day, and using a 1.5 mm derma stamp every two weeks. Some responses question the need to start multiple treatments simultaneously, while others comment on the visible improvement and the necessity to continue treatment for sustained results.

      community 4 month progress (23M) on the Big 3. [NW7 when I started, I think]

      in Progress Pictures  164 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 23-year-old man shared his 4-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil with finasteride topical twice a day, multivitamins, microneedling, head massages, and ketoconazole shampoo. He's unsure of his current Norwood scale classification and is asking for help to determine it, with suggestions ranging from NW4 to NW4.5.

      community Am I the chosen one? Minoxidil experience.

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user applied Minoxidil foam to their face to grow a beard and experienced increased hair density and darker hair as unintended benefits, despite initially using it for diffuse thinning on the scalp. Another person suggested that the user's heart rate increase might indicate a high conversion rate of Minoxidil to its active form, similar to taking oral Minoxidil.

      community Most hair transplants are obvious

      in Transplants  260 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about hair transplants and the perception that they often look unnatural, especially in the first few rows of hair. There is a debate about whether it's better to choose a cheaper clinic in Turkey or a more expensive one in the USA, with some arguing that experience and skill matter more than cost.

      community The "DHT" itch myth - it's more complicated

      in Product  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user found that scalp itch might be linked to inflammation rather than DHT alone and noticed hair improvement with certain cancer drugs. They also discovered that black seed oil relieved their scalp itch and are experimenting with a mix of essential oils for dry scalp, questioning if oils affect minoxidil absorption.

      community Organic Self Tanner on bald Scalp?

      in Shaved/buzzed  1 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is using topical minoxidil and finasteride, along with daily derma rolling, and is considering using an organic self-tanner on their shaved scalp. They seek advice on whether the self-tanner's ingredients could harm hair regrowth.

      community Im on 2.5 mg dutasteride, RU, 15 mg Oral Minoxidil, 300 mg Isoflavones, 1800mg NAC, 1000mg Pumpkin Seed Oil, NAD+ and Vipelin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user improved their hair loss from a Norwood scale 2.5/3 to 1.5/2 using treatments including 2.5 mg dutasteride, RU58841, 15 mg oral minoxidil, isoflavones, NAC, pumpkin seed oil, NAD+, and Vipelin, but still experiences temple recession. Other users expressed concern over the high dosages of oral minoxidil and dutasteride.

      community 4 months Oral Minoxidil 1.25 mg Daily (33 M)

      in Progress Pictures  520 upvotes 3 years ago
      This user, "ediblediety", has been taking oral minoxidil (1.25 mg daily), keto shampoo and occasional derm-rolling for 4 months to treat their hair loss, and they have experienced a shedding phase after the first few weeks of use. They report improvements in the thickness of their facial and body hair, but note that this may be daunting to women.

      community My experience and a discourse on “DUPA”

      in Chat  46 upvotes 3 years ago
      How diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) is not an invitation to self-diagnose oneself with aggressive AGA and that seeking a specialized dermatologist may help people experiencing hair loss. Treatment options discussed include topical clobetasol propionate, oral minoxidil, and discontinuing finasteride.

      community Pyrilutamide real life results?

      in Research/Science  15 upvotes 3 years ago
      The results of using Pyrilutamide, a hair loss treatment available on the gray market, and other treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841.

      community Hair routine (all info listed)

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user shares a hair loss routine involving finasteride, B-Complex vitamins with biotin, pumpkin seed oil, apple cider vinegar, aloe vera, honey water, olive oil, and tea tree oil. They emphasize avoiding shampoo and using natural rinses to maintain scalp health and promote hair growth.