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      community Is sustained Finasteride use safe?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 28-year-old experienced hair loss and found success with daily 1mg Finasteride, noticing thicker hair without side effects. Despite this, their dermatologist suggested switching to expensive peptide serums, prompting the individual to seek a second opinion on long-term Finasteride and oral Minoxidil use.

      community SOS – The cure for women = PREGNANCY

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      Pregnancy can temporarily reverse hair loss in women, but attempts to mimic pregnancy hormones with treatments like contraceptive pills, spironolactone, estradiol, progesterone, finasteride, and minoxidil have been ineffective. The discussion highlights the need for research into the hormonal mechanisms of pregnancy that affect hair regrowth.
      What now, friends? is it over?

      community What now, friends? is it over?

      in General  159 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has tried various hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole, biotin spray, oral medications, and a Revian cap, but has not seen lasting improvement. They are considering stopping treatments and are frustrated with the lack of progress and the financial and emotional toll.

      community Failed HT or expected result? 4505 grafts, Eugenix, New Delhi.

      in Transplants  36 upvotes 1 year ago
      The hair transplant at Eugenix in New Delhi resulted in poor density and texture, with only about 2,500 grafts surviving out of 4,500. The user is considering holding the clinic accountable and exploring options like shaving, using hair fibers, or seeking another transplant.

      community Regrowth on Dutasteride pill 2025

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reports significant hair regrowth using Dutasteride pills twice a month, combined with Minoxidil and Tretinoin, and emphasizes the importance of keeping the scalp dry and clean. They noticed hair thickening and reduced hair loss without using derma rolling.

      community 1 year of min+fin+ketoconazole

      in Progress Pictures  1058 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using minoxidil daily, finasteride three times a week, and ketoconazole 1-3 times a week for a year to treat hair loss, resulting in noticeable hair regrowth at the hairline and temples, with minor side effects like itching and dandruff. They started with minoxidil a month before the other treatments and experienced an initial shedding phase for about six weeks.

      community The Big Fat Layer / Remedies: Cetirizine

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      Treating hair loss with various remedies, such as Cetirizine and the Big3 complex (minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841), which have properties like adipogenic, anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory. References to research studies are also included.

      community 18 months progress. Dut 0.5 and Topic minox 5% twice a day

      in Progress Pictures  65 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using Dutasteride 0.5 mg and topical Minoxidil 5% twice daily, with users sharing experiences and advice on using Finasteride and Minoxidil. Some users consider hair transplants, while others suggest giving medications more time to work.

      community Why do some people (specially those with diffuse balding) experience more regrowth just with DHT blockers?

      in Chat  41 upvotes 9 months ago
      Diffuse thinners often experience more hair regrowth with DHT blockers like finasteride, possibly due to less DHT sensitivity and the presence of miniaturized, not completely bald, follicles. However, regrowth varies widely among individuals, influenced by factors like genetics, the stage of hair loss, and treatment methods such as minoxidil, microneedling, and dermarolling.

      community IGF-1 and Peptides? Miracle molecule waiting to be found

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses potential hair loss treatments focusing on stimulating IGF-1 at the follicle level using growth-factor cocktails and engineered peptides, such as Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-20, Thymosin-β4, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7. It suggests that device-assisted delivery methods like microneedling may enhance effectiveness.

      community Upcoming treatment ideas in the future

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Exploring future hair loss treatments, including immunosuppressants for hair transplants and hair cloning, with a focus on leveraging research from other medical fields. Current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are effective for most, but there's a call for more funding and innovation in the hair loss industry.

      community TresslessGPT is available to ChatGPT Plus users

      in 📣 Announcement  107 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation introduces a specialized chatbot for ChatGPT Plus users that provides advice on hair loss treatments, drawing from research and community insights. It mentions treatments like RU58841, the "big 4" (likely minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole, and tretinoin), dutasteride mesotherapy, topical melatonin, microneedling, and rapamycin.

      community Study: Peppermint oil more effective than minoxidil, thoughts?

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses a claim that peppermint oil is more effective than minoxidil for hair loss, with one user mentioning using a mix of peppermint and rosemary oils as a treatment. Some users are skeptical, while others show interest in the potential of peppermint oil.

      community PRP for male pattern baldness?

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss discussion involves PRP (platelet rich plasma) treatment. PRP doesn't stop hair loss, only promotes regrowth; minoxidil is suggested as a better alternative.

      community “Just shave it” is bullshit

       137 upvotes 6 years ago
      Accepting hair loss and not taking drastic measures like shaving your head if you are only mildly balding, and encouraging people to fight it with treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral and microneedling. Additionally, it discusses the importance of being realistic when trying to restore hair and addressing the misconception that one must look a certain way in order to be attractive.

      community Is Vitamin D the cause of my baldness or slow regrowth?

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling, and the potential impact of Vitamin D and folic acid deficiencies on hair regrowth. It suggests that while male pattern baldness is the primary cause, addressing vitamin deficiencies may aid in improving regrowth.

      community 2 year progress with Dut after a decade of Fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  150 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their hair loss journey, using finasteride since age 18 and adding dutasteride at 30, which halted hair loss and promoted regrowth. They take finasteride daily and dutasteride three times a week, experiencing reduced libido and drier skin as side effects.

      community 8 monts progress 1mg fin 5mg min

      in Progress Pictures  20 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced increased hair density and improved hairline definition after 8 months of using 1mg finasteride and 5mg minoxidil (both oral and topical) daily, though the hairline recession hasn't reversed. They noticed fuller eyelashes and increased shedding, but overall hair growth is outpacing the loss.

      community Fin advice please - losing ground!!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced hair loss issues after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and back, with stress and seborrheic dermatitis affecting hair quality. They plan to continue finasteride, treat seborrheic dermatitis, and monitor nutrient levels, considering low-dose oral minoxidil if safe.