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      community Losing the genetic lottery - venting

      in Chat  67 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and has tried various treatments including topical and oral finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and ketoconazole, but continues to lose hair. They are considering alternative solutions like hair systems due to the lack of improvement and a scalp condition called CVG.

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

      in Technology  6 upvotes 3 months 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 One year progress pictures! What do yall think?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth treatments using finasteride, minoxidil pills, and topical minoxidil, with a focus on the use of a 1.5mm derma roller. Users advise caution with derma rolling, suggesting smaller needle sizes and longer intervals between sessions to avoid skin damage and systemic absorption of minoxidil.

      community Has anyone tried "The Hair Pill" from Musely?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user ordered a compounded medication from Musely containing Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and other vitamins, expressing concerns about its contents and effectiveness. Another user shared their experience with side effects but noted hair regrowth, while adjusting the dosage to reduce symptoms.

      community Regrew my hair - 18 month update

      in Progress Pictures  2313 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user claimed significant hair regrowth over 18 months using minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, dermastamping, and supplements without a transplant. Commenters were skeptical, suspecting a hair system might be involved.

      community 3 surgery total 7600 Grafts surgery journey

      in Progress Pictures  726 upvotes 5 months ago
      A person had three hair transplant surgeries using 7,600 grafts from scalp, beard, and chest, along with finasteride and minoxidil. Reactions are mixed, with suggestions for alternatives like hair systems or scalp micropigmentation.

      community If you had to abandon DHT blockers, what’s next?

      in Treatment  60 upvotes 6 months ago
      Users discuss alternatives to DHT blockers for hair loss, suggesting minoxidil, microneedling, natural DHT blockers, and scalp massages. Some explore RU58841, ketoconazole, hair transplants, and hair systems due to side effects from finasteride and dutasteride.

      community Anyone immediately lose hope for gt20029 when they realised it’s developed by kintor

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, pyrilutamide, alfatrodial, and nizoral, with a focus on the potential of new treatments like gt20029 and breezula. There is optimism about novel treatments that don't have systemic effects, although skepticism remains about the effectiveness of some new drugs.

      community How accurate is this picture ??

      in Chat  3073 upvotes 7 months ago
      People discussed using finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride for hair loss, with mixed results and side effects. Some had positive outcomes, while others experienced issues like libido changes and chose alternatives like hair systems.

      community 0.25 % fin and 0.25% dut together topically

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is dissatisfied with the results of using 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil for hair thinning and is considering a topical treatment combining finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, melatonin, caffeine, and latanoprost. Another user suggests that high topical concentrations can lead to systemic exposure and recommends using oral dutasteride and microdosing topical finasteride.

      community Breezula 6 Month Topline Phase III Results Released

      in Research/Science  173 upvotes 7 months ago
      Breezula shows promising hair growth results, with up to 539% increase in hair count compared to placebo, and regulatory submissions are planned in the US and EU. Users are cautiously optimistic, noting the potential for Breezula to replace finasteride by targeting DHT without systemic effects.

      community I quit Oral Finasterise over a year ago and here's what I've found

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  52 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user quit oral finasteride over a year ago, experienced improvements in brain fog and erectile dysfunction after quitting smoking and porn, and plans to try dutasteride. Another user shared their experience with finasteride, mentioning panic attacks and anxiety, and managed symptoms through lifestyle changes like meditation and exercise.

      community Iron deficiency, couple of months on iron supplements

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss and regrowth, with the original poster discussing iron deficiency and using iron supplements. Other users mention treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and hair care products for managing symptoms.

      community Natural methods only. Gains or Nah?

      in Is this regrowth? 8 months ago
      The user is attempting to regrow hair using natural methods like microneedling, rosemary oil, and capsaicin tincture, avoiding medications like finasteride and minoxidil due to past health issues. Feedback suggests these methods are ineffective, with many recommending shaving or considering a hair system instead.

      community Topical Dutasteride Seems to Work

      in Research/Science  22 upvotes 8 months ago
      Topical dutasteride, particularly at 0.05%, shows greater hair density improvement than oral finasteride over 24 weeks, though hair thickness gains are similar. Some users report side effects with topical treatments, but others find them effective for maintaining hair without significant systemic absorption.

      community Any advice/ alternatives after stopping Fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 25-year-old male experienced side effects from finasteride and stopped using it, continuing with minoxidil, vitamin D, and considering microneedling or laser therapy. He is exploring alternatives like topical dutasteride, RU58841, and possibly hair transplants or hair systems.

      community 2250 graft transplant 1.5 month ago.

      in Is this regrowth?  151 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user had a 2250 graft hair transplant using both FUT and FUE methods, and is currently using finasteride, minoxidil, multivitamins, and biotin. Opinions vary on the effectiveness and appearance of the procedure, with some suggesting additional treatments or considering alternative options like shaving or using a hair system.

      community Formulation for .025 topical solution/ maybe switching- 4 months

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including oral and topical finasteride, minoxidil, and Nutrafol, experiencing side effects like erectile dysfunction and reduced libido. They are considering adjusting their treatment plan and exploring other options like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, or a hair system.

      community How do you actually "apply" topical minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  29 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses various methods for applying topical minoxidil to the scalp, including using fingers, a shoe polish bottle, a dropper, a toothbrush, a q-tip, a makeup brush, and a syringe. Users emphasize the importance of massaging the product into the scalp for better absorption.

      community One Year Progress (Topical Fin/Min)

      in Progress Pictures  154 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth over a year using topical finasteride (0.1%) and minoxidil (7%), along with Ketoconazole shampoo, and recently switched to dutasteride and plans to add oral minoxidil. They managed side effects like oily skin and itchiness with a corticosteroid and chose topical treatments initially to limit systemic exposure.

      community 5 months topical spiro + minox + micro

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 35-year-old male uses topical minoxidil, spironolactone, and microneedling for hair loss, with spironolactone prescribed based on a DNA test indicating poor response to finasteride and dutasteride. Despite concerns about the test's validity and spironolactone's side effects, he reports stable or improved hair condition and no low testosterone symptoms.

      community Methods Of Staying Safe On Ru58841 - My 2 Cents

      in Research/Science  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 is used topically to prevent hair loss by blocking DHT, with suggestions to drink grapefruit juice, take breaks, avoid microneedling, and use lower concentrations to reduce side effects. Users discuss applying it at night to minimize systemic absorption.

      community Oral min vs topical comparison

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil is claimed to be more effective and easier to use than topical minoxidil, with a 100% response rate, but it may cause unwanted body hair growth and has potential heart-related side effects. Topical minoxidil is less effective for many due to enzyme limitations, can cause scalp issues, and is more challenging to apply, but it avoids systemic side effects.