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      community Progress pics April 30 to Aug 9

      in Progress Pictures  300 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user "mspamnamem" shares their progress with a hair loss treatment stack consisting of finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and microneedling. They express satisfaction with their progress and hope for continued improvement. Other users in the conversation provide encouragement and share their own experiences.

      community Clascoterone (Winlevi) now approved in Canada

      in Product  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the approval of Clascoterone (Winlevi) in Canada for hair loss treatment. One user expressed skepticism about its effectiveness due to low concentration.

      community I’m just Going to let Nature take its Course

      in Chat  213 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post and conversation are about a 23-year-old deciding to stop using finasteride for hair loss due to potential erectile dysfunction risks, sparking a debate about the benefits and side effects of hair loss treatments.

      community 2 months of Fin/Min/Derma/Biotin/Niz

      in Update  426 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses a user's hair regrowth after two months using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, biotin, and ketoconazole shampoo. Some users express skepticism, while others are impressed with the results.

      community The no BS guide to saving your hair without finasteride (improvement in 90% of patients in the study) with a low side effect profile or improvement in 100% of patients but a higher side effect profile and increased dosage. The future is here?

      in Minoxidil  92 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of oral minoxidil in combination with micro-needling. Oral minoxidil has been found to improve hair density in 90% of patients with a low side effect profile, but using 5mg per day can result in higher side effects including hypertrichosis and edema. Other treatments mentioned include finasteride and RU58841.

      community Finasteride sides succes story (AMA)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user shared their experience with finasteride, reporting severe side effects like erectile dysfunction and watery semen, which improved after stopping the medication. They emphasized the risks of finasteride and decided not to resume its use despite hair loss stabilization.

      community Dutasteride (Avodart) – 5 month update

      in Is this regrowth?  44 upvotes 2 days ago
      The user reports improved crown hair regrowth after 5 months of using Dutasteride and Minoxidil, but minimal change in the front/temples. Others suggest waiting 12-18 months for full results and note that temple regrowth is typically slower.

      community 5 year progress on fin/dut and topical/oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  70 upvotes 3 days ago
      The user shared their 5-year hair regrowth journey using oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, and a hair transplant. They experienced significant hair improvement without major side effects, although RU58841 was not effective for them.

      community 3 months on finasteride and hair density IS decreasing

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  44 upvotes 4 days ago
      Finasteride can cause initial hair shedding as part of the treatment process, which is normal and often leads to regrowth of healthier hair. Users discuss experiencing multiple shedding phases and emphasize patience, as results can take several months to become noticeable.

      community Clascoterone 12 months phase 3 result out

      in Treatment  38 upvotes 4 days ago
      Clascoterone is promising for hair loss, showing 24.5% improvement in satisfaction compared to placebo. Users consider it an alternative to finasteride, with concerns about absorption and side effects.

      community Creatine and hair loss while on finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 1 week ago
      Finasteride users discuss the impact of creatine on hair loss, with mixed personal experiences and no definitive evidence linking creatine to increased hair loss. Some report shedding, while others see no change, and a new study suggests creatine does not increase DHT or cause hair loss.

      community 1.5 years of 0.5mg finasteride daily.

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user has been taking 0.5mg finasteride daily for 1.5 years, which has helped maintain and regrow some hair without side effects. They chose this dosage to reduce the risk of side effects and have not added minoxidil due to family heart issues and having a cat.

      community Has anyone actually seen good results on KX-826?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      KX-826 is discussed as a hair loss treatment, with comparisons to finasteride. It is noted to be more expensive, harder to source, and generally used for stabilization rather than growth.

      community Do drugs actually work for diffuse thinning?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user is treating diffuse thinning with finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil but hasn't seen significant improvement. Others suggest that results vary, with some maintaining hair and others considering transplants or future treatments.

      community Saw an opinion on PP405 and sharing

      in Technology 2 weeks ago
      PP405 is discussed as a potential adjunct therapy for hair loss, with skepticism about its effectiveness and trial results. Users mention combining it with finasteride and minoxidil for better results, while others debate the root causes of hair loss and the limitations of current treatments.

      community How to minimize hair loss while waiting to start finasteride (17M)

      in Technology  6 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 17-year-old is using topical minoxidil for hair loss and is considering other treatments like ketoconazole shampoo and saw palmetto while waiting to start finasteride at 19. Suggestions include using oral minoxidil, topical antiandrogens like RU58841, and CB-03-01, with a focus on minimizing systemic DHT impact.

      community 21 M - 6 months on 1mg Finasteride every day

      in Progress Pictures  120 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 21-year-old male shared progress pictures after 6 months of using 1mg finasteride daily, reporting no side effects and noticeable improvement. The user got finasteride prescribed and did not mention using it in combination with minoxidil.

      community Dear tressless, i have a question for you.

      in Technology  452 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride are discussed for hair loss, with concerns about minoxidil's heart-related side effects. New treatments like PP405 are met with skepticism, often humorously noted as always being "five years away."

      community Found a slide summary for PP405

      in Research/Science  35 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      PP405 shows promise in stimulating new terminal hair growth by activating dormant follicles, with no systemic adverse effects observed in a short-term trial. However, long-term efficacy remains unproven, and further trials are needed to confirm its potential as a hair loss treatment.

      community VDPHL01 works really quickly .. apparently?

      in Research/Science  47 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      VDPHL01 shows faster and stronger hair growth compared to standard minoxidil, with no major side effects reported. Users discuss combining it with other treatments like dutasteride and finasteride for better results, while expressing skepticism about the effectiveness of PP405.

      community What Are the Technicalities of Curved Hair Transplantation?

      in Transplants  4 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Curved hair transplantation requires specialized tools and techniques to avoid damaging hair follicles, with modified FUE being the preferred method. Proper extraction and implantation angles are crucial to prevent complications like keloids and sterile folliculitis.