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      community Extreme shedding after ~1 year on 5% topical minoxidil — normal or problem?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 17-year-old using 5% topical minoxidil experienced significant hair shedding after a year, possibly due to a "synchronization shed" and deficiencies in vitamin D and iron. Recommendations include continuing minoxidil, optimizing vitamin D and iron levels, and reducing tretinoin use if scalp irritation occurs.

      community Reducing Scalp Inflammation

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses treatments for scalp inflammation, suggesting options like scalp massage, changing shampoos, using aloe vera, Tgel, nizoral shampoo, topical cetirizine, and consulting a dermatologist. Finasteride was mentioned as helpful for reducing inflammation, but with side effects.

      community Two Shedding Cycles? Telogen effluvium or not?

      in Question  4 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user experienced significant hair loss after extended fasting, initially thought to be Telogen Effluvium, but later suspected male pattern baldness. They tried finasteride briefly but stopped due to concerns about side effects, and are unsure if the hair loss is due to Telogen Effluvium or another cause.

      community pyrilutamide solution progress log

      in Product  20 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 28 year old using a hair loss prevention protocol to restore thinning hair, which includes finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, alopecin, nizoral shampoo and microneedling; the user is now adding pyrilutamide solution to the regimen with the hope of improving their results. RU58841 was also ordered but not yet used.

      community Is this regrowth 7 months in fin

      in Is this regrowth?  22 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 7 months and is experiencing some regrowth but struggles with an oily scalp despite trying ketoconazole and salicylic acid. They are seeking advice on managing the oily scalp and are reassured by others that regrowth is visible.

      community Switching from oral to topical dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      Switching from oral to topical dutasteride can cause shedding due to changes in DHT levels, and it's recommended to overlap both treatments to minimize this effect. Topical dutasteride may cause scalp irritation, and the user is considering dutasteride mesotherapy as an alternative.

      community How strong is topical spiro? Close to God tier stack.

      in Product  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      Topical spiro's effectiveness on androgens is discussed. User tried oral DUT, oral Min, keto/nizoral, and RU but experienced worsening hair loss and chest pains. Suggestion given to increase dutasteride and oral minoxidil dosage before considering spironolactone.

      community Head itch even though I use keto shampoo

      in Ketoconazole  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experiences scalp itchiness despite using ketoconazole shampoo and is also taking oral finasteride and minoxidil. Suggestions include trying different shampoos like Head & Shoulders, using salicylic acid products, considering allergies, and consulting a dermatologist for alternatives like Ciclopirox.
      Is my hair loss from itching/shampoo or am I just balding?

      community Is my hair loss from itching/shampoo or am I just balding?

      in General  84 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 28-year-old male is experiencing hair loss, possibly due to seborrheic dermatitis, itchiness, or shampoo use, and is considering treatments other than minoxidil or finasteride. He plans to consult a doctor for further advice.

      community Pelage Announces Positive Results of Phase 2a Trials for PP405

      in Update  300 upvotes 9 months ago
      PP405 shows promise in treating severe hair loss, with 31% of users experiencing over 20% hair density increase in four weeks, faster than minoxidil and finasteride. Some users are skeptical about the results' significance and long-term efficacy.

      community antihistamine for scalp inflammation??

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Cetirizine 10mg daily reduced hair shedding by 50% and lessened scalp itchiness. The user is considering long-term use for scalp inflammation and hair loss.

      community Question about topical part of treatment

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a combination of oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil, and a topical formula with Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Hydrocortisone, along with rosemary oil, coconut oil, ginseng, and a derma roller. They are also using LLLT therapy and are questioning the timing of the laser cap session in relation to the topical application.

      community An *insane* RU58841 success story

      in Progress Pictures  97 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841, oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo led to significant hair regrowth, though some suspect a hair transplant. Concerns about RU58841's side effects, like anxiety and heart issues, were discussed.

      community Anyone have multi week sheds from ru?

      in Chat  2 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced increased hair shedding after using RU58841, despite initial improvements in scalp condition and appearance. They are considering stopping RU58841 to see if shedding decreases.

      community questions regarding topical finasteride

      in Finasteride  5 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential effectiveness and risks of using topical finasteride for hair loss, with considerations about using DMSO as a vehicle for application. Concerns are raised about DMSO's safety, absorption issues, and the systemic effects of topical finasteride.

      community 1 year 1 month into fin, new regrowth

      in Chat  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user increased finasteride to 1mg daily, stopped using ketoconazole and pyrithione zinc shampoos, and started using regular pH balanced shampoo with tea tree oil, rosemary/peppermint oil, and microneedling. They are now seeing new hair regrowth at the hairline and temples.

      community Weird response to microneedling

      in Microneedling  40 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling can cause sneezing and eye tearing due to nerve stimulation, particularly near the temples and forehead. Some users find it lessens over time, while others prefer using finasteride and minoxidil for hair growth.

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

      in Update  24 upvotes 7 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.