community No hair, don't care! [24/F] :)
A woman with alopecia universalis shares her positive experience of being bald, finding it freeing and less worrisome. She also discusses her skincare routine using Korean products.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Any thoughts on real world experiences of people who donate plasma and can’t take dutasteride or finasteride *and are like saving for a hair transplant by donating plasma consistently without any breaks?
The user wants to donate plasma to save for a hair transplant but can't take finasteride or dutasteride due to plasma center restrictions. They are considering using minoxidil and biotin instead and are seeking advice on alternative treatments.
community 14 months on Fin, Total T 899, serum DHT 276 — high total T may still drive scalp DHT even when blood levels look controlled
A 23-year-old male has been using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 14 months with slight improvement, but recent shedding led him to switch to a new minoxidil formulation without success. He is considering using topical RU58841 or dutasteride to better address scalp DHT, as his bloodwork shows high total testosterone and mid-range DHT levels.
community MAKE SURE YOUR MINOXIDIL ISN’T FAKE BEFORE YOU BUY: Found out I’ve been using fake minoxidil for like 5 months
The user discovered they had been using fake minoxidil for months, leading to hair thinning, and decided to switch to a trusted brand from Walmart. Another user suggested seeing a dermatologist for prescription minoxidil and recommended Kirkland brand minoxidil and finasteride for effective hair loss treatment.
community How is this hairline? Doesn't look natural to me (8 months)
The user is unhappy with their hair transplant results, feeling the hairline looks unnatural, but most commenters reassure them it looks good and natural. Some suggest styling changes or focusing on hair care routines.
community Roughly 1.5 years of treatment, don't give up!
The user shared their hair regrowth journey using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dutasteride over 1.5 years, showing significant improvement. They experienced no side effects and noted increased body hair growth with oral minoxidil.
community Bryan Johnson's email regarding hair loss and his protocol (including why he doesn't take Fin or Dut).
Hair loss treatments include topical and oral minoxidil, low-level laser light therapy, and peptide serums. Bryan Johnson avoids finasteride and dutasteride due to potential side effects, focusing instead on his own protocol with these treatments.
community Poor man's PP405? Can't help but keep on thinking about this...
Lactic acid is not effective for hair growth when applied topically. JXL069, finasteride, and minoxidil are suggested as alternative treatments.
community Someone told me it is the increase in estradiol and estrogen from more free t that makes dht blockers work?
Finasteride and its effects on hair loss, with discussions on the role of estradiol and estrogen. Users debate whether increased estrogen from DHT blockers contributes to hair regrowth, with concerns about potential side effects like chemical castration.
community TCA 35% chemical peel, don't try this shit at home.
The conversation discusses using a TCA 35% chemical peel on the scalp to potentially improve hair growth by addressing fibrosis and enhancing the effectiveness of topical treatments. The user also mentions trying microneedling and other methods like topical metformin and dutasteride for hair regrowth.