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      community WHEN does regrowth even happen?

      in Chat  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user changed their hair loss treatment in October/November, experienced increased shedding, and now sees no new hair growth, with a worsening condition and a possible bald spot. They also have severe seborrheic dermatitis, which may be affecting their scalp and hair loss.

      community Suggestions?

       5 upvotes 12 years ago
      The user is experiencing chronic folliculitis with scalp sores and is concerned about a receding hairline. They have tried various treatments including antibiotics, Nizoral 2% shampoo, and lifestyle changes, but are seeking further advice.

      community Switching from oral to topical dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 4 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 Sebum production even on dutasteride, and its relation to MPB.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses managing hair loss and scalp issues, with users sharing experiences using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, ketoconazole, sulfur soap, and topical anti-androgens. Suggestions include trying sulfur soap, scalp massages, spironolactone, and dietary changes to reduce sebum production and dandruff.

      community 2000 beard graft extracted with no visible scar

      in Progress Pictures  217 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with a beard-to-scalp hair transplant, noting no visible scars and improved hair density using finasteride and minoxidil. The conversation discusses the differences between beard and scalp hair, potential changes in hair texture, and the use of beard hair for increased scalp coverage.

      community Minoxidil (topical) facial bloat

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil can cause facial bloat, which some users manage by adjusting sodium intake or using it only on the scalp. Alternatives like finasteride or dutasteride are suggested for those concerned about facial changes.

      community Why are low finasteride doses seen as highly ineffective, when studies show 0.05 mg/day to work?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  38 upvotes 3 years ago
      The efficacy of low doses of finasteride to reduce scalp DHT, and whether studies showing a 61% reduction are reflected in actual results. Replies discussed hair growth as an unintended consequence of minoxidil and finasteride use, as well as self-selective bias, potential side effects, and that studies measure effectiveness by hair count changes rather than DHT inhibition.

      community Seborrheic dermatitis - can it cause long-term shedding (or telogen effluvium)?

      in Advice  5 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user is experiencing significant hair loss and scalp issues despite using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 since 2017. They switched to oral Minoxidil and are now on isotretinoin and topical corticosteroids for seborrheic dermatitis but continue to lose hair and seek advice on whether inflammation or treatment changes are the cause.

      community Back in February, I had a snowboarding injury: one broken rib and a crushed right pectoral. That led to almost 3 months of complete inactivity. After that period, I decided it was time to start training again. I’m 44 years old, turning 45 soon. I’m a for

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  362 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 44-year-old experienced hair regrowth after a snowboarding injury using detox, diet changes, vitamins, collagen, krill oil, and scalp massages, without Minoxidil or finasteride. Another person was skeptical, suggesting these methods may not work for everyone.

      community How I started reversing Male Pattern Baldness naturally ?

      in Question  7 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user reversed male pattern baldness using a pro-thyroid diet, lifestyle changes, and scalp stimulation exercises, without Minoxidil or Finasteride. They reported reduced dandruff, itchiness, oiliness, and experienced hair regrowth and thickening over 15 months.

      community Ru58841 completely got rid of my seb derm

      in Chat  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      RU58841 cured seborrheic dermatitis, oily scalp, dandruff, and scalp pain, improving hair health when combined with Minoxidil. Another user noted diet impacts their seborrheic dermatitis and that finasteride hasn't changed their condition.

      community 1.5 Months on Finasteride and Oral minoxidil

      in Is this regrowth?  60 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using 1.25mg Finasteride, 5mg Oral Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and dermastamping for 1.5 months, noticing thicker hair and less scalp visibility, though changes are more noticeable in photos than in real life. They experienced no side effects from Finasteride but had initial chest discomfort with Oral Minoxidil, which resolved, and they plan to continue updating on their progress.

      community Slow progress is better than no progress?

      in Is this regrowth?  122 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Users note positive changes and suggest dutasteride for oily scalp issues.

      community 6 month 0.5 fin and nanoxidil update

      in Is this regrowth?  1582 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user reported positive hair regrowth results after six months of using 0.5 mg finasteride and nanoxidil, despite experiencing initial side effects like testicular pain and changes in libido. They noted that nanoxidil was chosen over minoxidil due to less scalp irritation.

      community March 30 first photo yesterday other 2 pics 19 year old

      in Is this regrowth?  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss treatment six months ago, with some improvement in mental health and manageable side effects. They are considering switching minoxidil brands due to dissatisfaction and are focusing on stress management and lifestyle changes to improve scalp health.

      community Five Month Progress

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 33-year-old male shared his hair regrowth journey, using minoxidil, dermarolling, hair brushing, scalp oils, dietary changes, and supplements. After five months, he started finasteride to improve hair thickness.

      community Start of a natural progress journey! Wanna follow?

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses a natural approach to hair loss treatment, including using natural shampoo, daily scalp massages, derma rolling, and dietary changes, with the goal of improving hair health. Some users express skepticism about natural methods, advocating for finasteride or minoxidil, while others share positive experiences with natural treatments like essential oils and derma rolling.

      community Female Hair loss

      in Female  16 upvotes 6 years ago
      Women also experience hair loss, especially post-menopause, often requiring lifestyle changes. Treatments include Scalp Micropigmentation, hair transplants, and sometimes finasteride, with underlying causes needing medical evaluation.

      community Losing topical minoxidil progress

      in General  71 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced dryness and shedding with topical minoxidil and switched to oral minoxidil 2.5mg, seeking advice on what to expect. They are concerned about scalp health and looking for others' experiences with this change.

      community NW5.5 testing stack of most common "alternative" treatments and methods

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 43-year-old male with advanced hair loss is experimenting with alternative treatments, including red light therapy, microneedling, scalp massages, an oil mix, and ketoconazole shampoo, after previously experiencing side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. He noticed some minor changes with red light therapy but remains skeptical about significant improvement.

      community Is it possible for diffuse thinning to stop or retard?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 2 months ago
      Diffuse thinning is unpredictable, and while some suggest treatments like finasteride or dutasteride, others emphasize acceptance as hair loss may continue. Some users share personal experiences with treatments like nizoral, scalp massage, and lifestyle changes, but results vary.

      community 4 months progress using 2.5mg min, 1mg fin and 10mg biotin.

      in Progress Pictures  42 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their 4-month progress using 2.5mg minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, and 10mg biotin, noting slight testicular discomfort initially but no significant hairline changes yet. Another user reported similar treatment results, with hair darkening at the scalp center and small temple hairs.

      community On Dutasteride 0.5mg ED for almost 2 years. Increasingly shedding hair for more than 5 months.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced increased hair shedding after switching from finasteride to dutasteride, despite lifestyle improvements and additional treatments like oral minoxidil and PRP. They are concerned about persistent shedding, changes in hormone levels, and potential chronic telogen effluvium, and are considering a scalp biopsy for further investigation.

      community Hairloss Treatment - General health and efficacy-conscious stack overview

      in Treatment 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses managing hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and saw palmetto, emphasizing the importance of scalp health and DHT reduction. The user shares personal experiences and suggests a balanced approach, combining topical treatments and lifestyle changes for effective hair regrowth.

      community Creatine's effect on Hair Loss and DHT

      in Research/Science  101 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21-year-old male managed to control his hair loss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, but experienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hair loss, with some reporting negative effects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.

      community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

      in Research/Science  93 upvotes 4 years ago
      The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.