community Topical spironolactone question
User started using topical spironolactone on scalp and face, experienced fever feeling and sluggishness. Asks if side effects are normal or systemic.
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60-90 / 1000+ resultscommunity HRT temple regrowth - 0 months, 3 months, 6 months
community Miniaturization(?) after 12 months on oral fin/min compound
community Diffuse thinner- 2 months progress. Oral Fin,Min, topical RU
community Yet another hrt update (4 months estradiol and spiro + > 4 years of fin and min) (you should absolutely not take estradiol and spiro if you look manly and want to continue to look manly)
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, estradiol, and spironolactone, with a focus on their effects on hair regrowth and gender transition. The original poster shares their personal experience with these treatments, emphasizing that estradiol and spironolactone should not be used by those who want to maintain a masculine appearance.
community Im shedding more short hairs??
A 16-year-old experiencing hair thinning noticed a shift from shedding long hairs to shorter hairs, while using Vitamin D, biotin supplements, ketoconazole shampoo, and improving diet. They are questioning if the short hairs indicate regrowth or androgenetic alopecia (AGA).
community A new study by Deng and colleagues set out to explore differences between balding and non balding scalps...
Balding scalps have more androgen receptors, leading to increased TGF-beta, which causes blood vessel loss and hair follicle miniaturization. Blocking androgen signaling and TGF-beta may help prevent hair loss.
community 6 year update on finasteride only
community Terminal hairs growing in, but derm still says I’m going to go bald in the years to come??
A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.
community 3 month progress on Fina + Mino + some lifestyle changes
community Finasteride, Neurosteroids, and Neuroplasticity - have you noticed cognitive shifts or have you continued growing?
The conversation discusses concerns about potential cognitive and emotional effects of finasteride, with the original poster planning to monitor their cognitive performance while using the treatment. A user responds that most people do not experience cognitive shifts, though some report subtle changes.
community 10 Years of Thinning/2 Years of Meds
community 2.5 Month Update - Topical Min/Fin, Derma Rolling, and Diet Supplementation - How am I doing? What could I add to boost results?
community My progress from October of last year. My routine below ⬇️
The user started using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, GHK-CU, and HGH in October, resulting in thicker hair and improved overall health. They experienced minor side effects like dehydration from HGH but reported benefits like clearer skin, better recovery, and muscle gain.
community (30M) 6 months in and seeing some progress.
community 14 month progress on Oral Min/dutasteride
community Check your vitamin d3 levels!!!
community Seeking Analysis: Receded Temple Closeups for Scarring or AGA Signs
The conversation is about analyzing receded temple closeups for signs of fibrosis, scarring, or androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 are not mentioned in the conversation.
community 8-9 Month Update. 24M Korean Diffuse Thinner
The conversation discusses a 24-year-old Korean man's progress with hair loss treatments over 8-9 months, with specific treatments not mentioned due to redacted information. Users are commenting on the effectiveness and inquiring if Asians have better results with hair loss treatments.
community Gonna start fin- will new keto diet and weight lifting be affected?
The conversation is about someone starting finasteride (fin) and wondering if it will affect their new ketogenic diet and weightlifting routine, with the goal of not disrupting weight loss or muscle gain while regrowing hair.
community Oral Min and Fin saving my life (23yrs old diffuse thinner)
community 3/9/26 to 7/5/26 results - Oral Min + Fin + GHK-Cu (SubQ)
community WHEN does regrowth even happen?
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 Am I shedding? Cooked? Progress seems to be regressing
The user started taking 1 mg finasteride daily in September 2024 and began derma stamping twice a week, noticing progress initially but now experiencing increased scalp visibility. They are considering adding oral or topical minoxidil to their routine for further improvement.
community Vitamin D slight temple regrowth
Vitamin D supplementation may have led to slight hair regrowth and density improvement. Other treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and maintaining optimal vitamin D levels.
community 1 month progress taking zinc -
The user started taking zinc for a deficiency and is discussing one month of progress. They are inquiring if the observed changes indicate hair regrowth.
community 2 month progress shots topical min/fin
community 2 month update. Fin+minox+ketoconazole+dermarolling+mk677+zink&d3
A user reports significant hair density increase and new growth at the temples after two months of using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, dermarolling, MK-677, zinc, and vitamin D3, with shedding stopping a week ago. They recently added MK-677 to their regimen.
community This tells you if you're shedding or losing hair (along with other things like fibrosis)
High frequency ultrasonography and HR-MRI can help identify hair shedding causes like inflammation and fibrosis. The conversation discusses the potential of using these technologies to evaluate treatments like Verteporfin for hair regeneration.
community 2 months fin, min, dermarolling, thoughts?
User shares 2-month progress with fin, min, dermarolling. Others discuss consistency, regrowth, shedding, and potential side effects.