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      community My experience with Hair Fibers

      in Styling  26 upvotes 7 months ago
      Hair fibers effectively cover thin hair areas, boosting confidence and reducing stress about hair appearance. Users discuss combining hair fibers with other products like hair spray, dermmatch, and Boldify, noting challenges like blocking minoxidil absorption and the importance of color matching.

      community Fin is working; I’m just now noticing

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  109 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user reports significant hair density improvement after 8.5 months of using finasteride, with no side effects except for initially watery semen. They also mention increased sex drive, which they attribute to finasteride, and regret not starting the treatment earlier due to fear of side effects.

      community Fin 0.025% 1ml Daily. Now Rapidly Thinning My Third Month

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced initial success with topical finasteride 0.025% and melatonin but noticed rapid hair thinning after three months. They are considering switching to a higher dose of topical finasteride or oral finasteride, as advised by others, while being cautious about potential side effects.

      community ashwagandha while taking finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is considering taking ashwagandha while on finasteride to manage side effects, noting it reduces stress but may cause hair thinning. They are unsure if the thinning is due to ashwagandha or normal shedding from finasteride.

      community 20 M, NW2, Took my first Fin today

      in Finasteride  8 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user began treating hair loss with dermastamping, castor oil, peppermint oil, biotin, and nizoral, and has started taking finasteride (generic proscar) with plans to include DIM and zinc supplements. The user aims to maintain current hair and regrow hair at the temples, and will avoid hair loss forums for a month to minimize stress.

      community Fin is killing my eyes. Alternatives?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced severe dry eyes as a side effect of using topical and oral Finasteride for hair loss and is seeking alternative treatments. They are considering other anti-androgens like Dutasteride, RU58841, Pyrilytamide, and Fluridil, despite mixed results and potential side effects.

      community Federal Grant Cuts have impacted PP405 related research

      in Technology  457 upvotes 7 months ago
      Federal funding cuts have delayed PP405 research, affecting hair loss treatment progress, though clinical trials will continue. The discussion highlights PP405's potential compared to minoxidil and finasteride and stresses the importance of government-funded research.

      community My fin experience over 13+ years

      in Chat  150 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user's experience and success with taking finasteride to treat hair loss, which is confirmed by other users who have taken it without side effects. The user also advises that consulting a doctor before starting any kind of treatment for hair loss is important, as opposed to relying on self-made remedies available online.

      community Anyone having success with .025% topical fin?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user is not seeing success with 0.025% topical finasteride for hair loss after four months and is experiencing less side effects compared to 1mg oral finasteride. Another user suggests that it might be too soon to see results and recommends trying it for a year before making a decision.

      community How to BECOME a RESPONDER to Fin/Dut if you are not responding

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  306 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conclusion of this conversation is that the user "DuckSeasonCamelSeasn" found that consuming grapefruit juice prior to taking finasteride or dutasteride helped them become a responder to the medications and regain hair growth. However, there are warnings about potential risks and interactions with other medications, so caution should be exercised.

      community Written 10 Month report on Fin

      in Update  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      User shared a 10-month update on using finasteride for hair loss, experiencing initial shedding but now seeing signs of regrowth. They expect further improvement over the next 8 months.

      community Any good experiences with Alfatradiol ?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Alfatradiol is discussed as a weak 5ARI and estrogen, not as effective as minoxidil, RU58841, or CB-03-01, but a safe alternative for those who can't use finasteride. Users express frustration over the lack of strong FDA-approved topical antiandrogens for hair loss.

      community HairCafe was right about trolls on dutasteride

      in Chat  232 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user falsely claimed to use 2.5mg of dutasteride by using someone else's photo, which actually showed results from finasteride. The conversation discusses the challenges and skepticism around hair loss treatments like dutasteride and finasteride.

      community Ok keep it real, is Fin not for me? Tried it 10 years ago

      in General  172 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is considering trying finasteride again for hair loss despite past side effects like tender nipples and concerns about mental health impacts. They are advised to consult a doctor and consider topical or low-dose finasteride.

      community Tropoelastin injections + verteporfin?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The use of tropoelastin injections and verteporfin for hair transplant recipients to help regrow donor area hairs, as well as research done on tropoelastin injections restoring elastin in scarred heart tissue and skin. There are discussions about why it is taking so long to get cosmetic mass produced tropoelastin injectables on the market.

      community Where are GT20029 phase II results?

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the anticipation of results for a hair loss treatment study, specifically for GT20029, with expectations for the results to be released in the first quarter of 2024. No specific treatments were discussed.

      community Only 10 more days until cassiopea releases their 12 month results for CB-03-01 our best hope of an alternative to finasteride

      in Finasteride  150 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses anticipation for CB-03-01, a potential new hair loss treatment that may be more effective and have a cleaner safety profile than finasteride. Users are hopeful but cautious, discussing current treatments like minoxidil, nizoral, and dermarolling, and the possibility of combining them with CB-03-01 for better results.

      community The ANSM is trying to ban Finasteride

      in Research/Science  110 upvotes 10 months ago
      France is considering reviewing finasteride and dutasteride due to concerns about their safety, but a ban in the EU is unlikely due to regulatory hurdles. Many users express frustration over the potential ban, emphasizing the effectiveness of finasteride for hair loss and criticizing the influence of anecdotal evidence on public health policy.