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      community 22 year old, losing hair for 1 year

      in General  192 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing hair loss suspects androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and possibly telogen effluvium (TE), with a noted improvement in scalp itch after adopting a gluten-free diet. He is advised to consider treatments like finasteride or minoxidil and to check iron and ferritin levels.

      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 Is fin not working for me? Burning sensation

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is experiencing a burning sensation on their scalp despite using finasteride and nizoral for hair loss, and is unsure if they should switch to dutasteride. They have reduced their testosterone dose but the burning persists, and a trichologist suggested it might be telogen effluvium.

      community Alfatradiol causing shedding ?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced a sudden decrease in hair density after starting alfatradiol while already using finasteride. Another user mentioned that initial shedding can occur with hair loss treatments, but it may not last long.

      community Positive Hair Result in Patient using Tirzepatide

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 57-year-old man with male pattern hair loss and insulin resistance experienced hair regrowth and weight loss after using tirzepatide, without other hair treatments. Dysregulated glucose metabolism is linked to hair loss, with tirzepatide potentially improving hair density by normalizing insulin resistance.

      community C’est terrible - at my wits end

      in Female  450 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.

      community initial thinning on dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started oral minoxidil, finasteride, and later switched to dutasteride, also using Nutrafol, dermastamp, and ketoconazole shampoo, but experienced increased thinning with little regrowth. Others advised patience, suggesting it takes 6-18 months to see results, and noted that initial thinning is normal when switching treatments.

      community Clascoterone study going on right now

      in Research/Science  355 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is participating in a phase 3 trial for Clascoterone, a topical acne medication that may stimulate hair growth, and will share results after 6 months. They will have a section of their hair shaved and marked with a tattoo for the study.

      community Can't help but feel somethings wrong (MtF 18)

      in Transgender  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and is using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hormone replacement therapy (estradiol enanthate injections) to address it. They are advised to be patient with the treatments and consider using a dermapen for microneedling.

      community Tretinoin and minoxidil. How do you guys use this combo

      in Minoxidil  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      Tretinoin is used with minoxidil to enhance hair growth, with some users applying tretinoin before minoxidil to improve results. Some users report success with this combination, while others experience irritation or dryness.

      community If dutesteride and oral minoxidil doesn’t work that’s it right?

      in Treatment  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is experiencing continued hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil, and is seeking advice on why the treatments aren't working and how to address potential androgen receptor sensitivity. Replies suggest getting tested and considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP).

      community Help! Minoxidil or Duta to avoid Shed of long hair.

      in Female  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering using Tacrolimus Solution and topical Dutasteride to avoid shedding caused by Minoxidil, which they fear may lead to facial side effects. They are also concerned about scalp sensitivity and are exploring different treatment bases to manage seborrheic dermatitis.

      community 6 MONTHS PROGRESS (HAIR TRANSPLANT)

      in Update  24 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared a 6-month update on their hair transplant progress, noting they still use oral minoxidil and dutasteride daily. They are pleased with the results but observe increased hair shedding during showers.

      community Help with Routine for 50 year old Black Woman

      in Female 5 years ago
      A 50-year-old Black woman with alopecia areata and traction alopecia is seeking a science-based hair loss routine. Current treatments include spearmint tea for DHT levels and considering PRP.

      community The ultimate Regimen for density and thick ess

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The regimen for hair loss includes topical finasteride, clascoterone, tretinoin, minoxidil, oral saw palmetto, beta-sitosterol, vitamin D, microneedling, and anti-fungal shampoo. Expected benefits are increased hair growth and density, with considerations for potential skin irritation and interactions between treatments.

      community CRISPR treatment for AGA on the horizon after approval for blood disorders

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      CRISPR treatments for blood disorders have been approved, leading to discussions about its potential for treating hair loss (AGA). A study showed that editing a gene related to DHT sensitivity could lead to hair regrowth, suggesting CRISPR may eventually be used for AGA, but it's expected to be expensive and not soon available.

      community Thoughts of this sub on Melatonin?

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Melatonin, gingko biloba, and biotin are effective for treating hair loss with good tolerability. Alternatives like dutasteride, minoxidil, and other peptides are also discussed.