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      community Who won’t respond to minoxidil? (Studies)

      in Research/Science  33 upvotes 2 months ago
      Minoxidil's effectiveness varies due to differences in sulfotransferase enzyme levels in the scalp, affecting people with conditions like ASD, liver disease, and androgenic alopecia. Treatments like topical tretinoin, microneedling, and using minoxidil sulfate instead of regular minoxidil can improve results for those with low enzyme levels.

      community I (23M) want to stop my hair loss and I have a couple questions

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 23-year-old male is experiencing aggressive hair loss and is considering using finasteride and minoxidil. He is seeking advice on whether to consult a dermatologist for seborrheic dermatitis, the necessity of various medical tests, and the cost of the treatment.

      community M18, On tropical minox 5% for 2 months now

      in Minoxidil  27 upvotes 5 months ago
      An 18-year-old has been using 5% topical minoxidil for 2 months for hair loss, with a history of vitamin D deficiency and thyroid imbalance. Users suggest starting finasteride and blocking DHT for androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

      community Father has decent amount of hair but im balding ?

      in Chat  15 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is concerned about male pattern baldness despite their father having hair. Replies suggest visiting a dermatologist and considering finasteride or dutasteride, as natural methods are ineffective.

      community I'm becoming non-responder to minoxidil. What's going on?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced reduced effectiveness of minoxidil after consistent use, despite using dutasteride to maintain hair. They are considering alternatives like microneedling and exploring options like hair transplants due to dissatisfaction with current hair density.

      community Does low HGH leading to hairloss?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experiencing diffuse hair loss is using various treatments including RU58841, finasteride, minoxidil with tretinoin, anti-hair loss shampoo, and microneedling, and is considering adding peptides TB500, BPC157, and GHK-Cu. They have low growth hormone levels and are questioning its impact on hair loss, while another user suggests androgenic alopecia and androgens are likely the main cause of hair loss.

      community Why does it seem like everyone has a full head of hair when out?

      in Chat  61 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about individuals noticing others with full hair while experiencing their own hair loss. Some use treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, while others joke about noticing receding hairlines or suggest that hats and wigs are used to hide baldness.

      community Lets do this!!! My current Stack

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen using Alfatradiol, Pyrilutamide, and Minoxidil. The user shares their current stack of these treatments.

      community Is this regrowth? My doctor took these photos and said I looked better.

      in Satire  142 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation humorously discusses an extensive and exaggerated hair loss treatment regimen, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, pyrilutamide, RU58841, and various other therapies. Despite the numerous treatments, the effectiveness is questioned, and the user humorously considers adding more minoxidil.

      community Finasteride solution changing colors

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user noticed a color change in their hair loss solution containing minoxidil, finasteride, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone after storing it for several months. They are concerned about the effectiveness of the solution due to potential oxidation.

      community Why balding gets worse in every generation?

      in Chat  81 upvotes 1 year ago
      Balding seems to worsen with each generation, possibly due to stress, diet, and environmental factors. The user started treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Coffee and androgenetic alopecia

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a claim that avoiding coffee can lead to significant hair regrowth in individuals with androgenetic alopecia. Participants are skeptical, with some sharing personal anecdotes that contradict the claim, and others discussing the potential role of caffeine in hair loss and the effectiveness of other treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Finasteride, minoxidil and pyrilutamide

      in Progress Pictures  79 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user tried minoxidil 5% for 3 years with little improvement, then switched to a 15% minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride solution once daily and started using pyrilutamide, resulting in significant hair regrowth over time. They are considering a hair transplant but are continuing with topical treatments to maximize hair growth first.

      community If you gentlemen are balding like myself, I encourage you to try shaving.

      in Shaved/buzzed  1608 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user encouraged others experiencing hair loss to try shaving their heads, sharing their own positive experience despite briefly using finasteride and natural methods. Responses were mixed, with some supporting the decision and others suggesting treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while many commented on the appearance changes.

      community Min/Dut/Fin Update (Plateaued)

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user reports that their hair loss treatment with oral minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling has plateaued, with no significant additional regrowth. They have stopped using creatine to simplify their regimen and are relieved with the current state compared to before treatment.

      community How is this serum for hair regrowth at bald spots?

      in Treatment 5 months ago
      The conversation concludes that the serum for hair regrowth is likely ineffective and possibly a scam. Effective treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with rosemary as a natural option.

      community What kind of pill should i choose?

      in Female  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      Treating alopecia androgenetica with limited options, such as spironolacton, dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil 5%, Rogaine foam for men, a shampoo with ketoconazol, iron supplement and dermarolling.

      community The "I just want hair until im 30" cope.

      in Chat  220 upvotes 1 year ago
      Participants want to maintain hair until at least age 30, using treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Hair loss remains a concern, with some considering hair transplants.

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

      in Research/Science  91 upvotes 3 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.