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      community A little update.

      in Update  10 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user who is on a hair loss treatment regimen with Fin, Minoxidil/morning, Stemoxydine/evening, Nizoral 1-2 times per week and Dermarolling once per week. They have experienced some shedding but also think they may be seeing some regrowth around the hairline.

      community Exploring all options - Scalp tension theory

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the scalp tension theory as a potential factor in hair loss, alongside DHT, inflammation, and other mechanisms. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and botox injections, with some users exploring additional methods due to varying effectiveness.

      community Can someone explain the Dutasteride hysteria in this community?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  58 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the double standard in the hair loss community regarding shedding when using different treatments. The conclusion is that shedding is considered normal when starting finasteride or minoxidil, but not when starting dutasteride, despite the fact that dutasteride is more effective at reducing DHT.

      community No side effects on pyrilutamide / KX-826 so far

      in Research/Science  207 upvotes 4 years ago
      User TopBack56 and friends tried pyrilutamide (KX-826) for hair loss without experiencing negative side effects. They observed fine vellus hairs but no thick hair growth yet, and plan to add GT20029 to their regime after safety trials.

      community Proof that scrolling endlessly can pay off.

      in Satire  186 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation humorously discusses the journey of deciding to use finasteride for hair loss, with a focus on a funny Facebook post. It also touches on the idea of promoting finasteride use to future generations.

      community Homemade topical dutasteride/finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses making homemade topical solutions of dutasteride or finasteride using tablets, with suggestions to use alternatives like MinoxidilMax or stemoxydine due to difficulties in formulation. Some users recommend sticking to oral pills for effectiveness and ease.

      community I LOVE YOU AND OWE YOU GUYS EVWRYTHING

      in Progress Pictures  115 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a person who started using finasteride, minoxidil, and a dermaroller for hair loss in September 2023 and has seen significant improvement after 3 and a half months. Other users are expressing happiness and support for the progress made.

      community Lets get this SHED baby - Buzzed and started fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user started using a hair loss treatment regimen including 5% minoxidil spray twice daily, 1% finasteride spray once daily, microneedling weekly, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, experiencing significant hair shedding. The shedding is seen as a positive sign, indicating hair follicles are entering a new growth phase.

      community Any experiences with/thoughts on Zeuss sublinguals?

      in Product  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Zeuss sublingual products for hair loss, including finasteride and a finasteride-free option, are discussed for their potential to reduce side effects through sublingual delivery. The inclusion of copper peptides is noted, but the high price is a concern without more user feedback.

      community Min+fin+Keto+Oil progress pictures

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone's progress with hair loss treatment using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Ketoconazole, and oils. They shared progress pictures to show the results.

      community Homemade finasteride foam similar to minoxidil foam

      in Product 1 year ago
      A user is seeking advice on creating a homemade finasteride foam similar to over-the-counter Minoxidil foam, due to issues with glycerin and propylene glycol in their current solutions. They are considering using a mixture of ethanol/alcohol and water for the foam.

      community cant use minoxidil, is there anything else that can mimic the results?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about alternatives to minoxidil for hair growth, as the original poster experienced chest tightness from using it. They are currently using finasteride and considering options like rosemary oil, pumpkin seed oil, and other topical treatments, but acknowledge that minoxidil and finasteride are the most scientifically supported treatments.

      community Roomate found my meds and made fun of me

      in Chat  351 upvotes 1 year ago
      A college student is embarrassed after their roommate found and mocked their hair loss medications, including Minoxidil and finasteride. The student is advised to report the privacy violation and consider finding a new roommate.

      community ISO a topical without minoxidil

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user seeks a topical hair loss treatment without minoxidil, considering options like finasteride, dutasteride, caffeine, tretinoin, or prostaglandin analogues. Recommendations include products like Strut, Maximus, Zeuss, and custom formulas from compounding pharmacies.

      community Are we underestimating systemic absorption with homemade/generic Topical Fin? (HPCH vs. PG/Ethanol formulations)

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 4 months ago
      Topical finasteride may have higher systemic absorption and lower efficacy when using a Propylene Glycol/Ethanol formulation compared to the hydroxypropyl chitosan (HPCH) formulation. The safety profile of topical finasteride relies heavily on the HPCH formulation, and using standard solutions might lead to different pharmacokinetics.

      community Could Serum Ferritin Explain my Crazy Shedding?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair shedding and suspects it may be due to low serum ferritin levels rather than worsening androgenetic alopecia. They have resumed iron supplementation and are seeking additional solutions to address the shedding.

      community Botox for Hair loss

       8 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user tried various treatments for hair loss, including Metanx, Nizoral, hair transplants, and scalp massages, with limited success. They recently experimented with Botox injections in the scalp, which significantly reduced scalp itch and shedding, though it's too early to see regrowth.

      community Musely Classic Formula vs other options

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses using Musely's classic formula for hair loss, which includes minoxidil, dutasteride, tretinoin, ketoconazole, and hydrocortisone. Concerns are raised about hydrocortisone and the high concentration of dutasteride, with a preference for using research-backed concentrations without hydrocortisone.

      community Rate my treatment stack from 1-10

      in Chat 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments, with a focus on pyrilutamide, minoxidil, and alternatives to finasteride due to intolerance. Users suggest adding a DHT blocker like finasteride or dutasteride, and some recommend trying topical versions to reduce side effects.

      community 2 month on fin, looks terrible

      in Progress Pictures  21 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is using finasteride for hair loss and is frustrated with shedding but plans to add oral minoxidil for convenience and safety. There are concerns about using topical minoxidil around pets.