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      18M: Thinning and Hair Loss at Temples - Advice Needed

      community 18M: Thinning and Hair Loss at Temples - Advice Needed

      in General  51 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and loss at the temples, likely due to androgenetic alopecia. Suggested treatments include finasteride and minoxidil to slow hair loss and promote regrowth, with buzzing hair short as a styling option.

      community Is there a possibility it's only because of the SD

      in Ketoconazole 4 years ago
      A user is experiencing severe hair loss, diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis, and is using Ketoconazole and beclomethasone. They are concerned about potential female pattern baldness and are seeking reassurance and advice.

      community How much DHT causes hair loss ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is taking 2.5 mg dutasteride and 5% minoxidil but is not seeing hair regrowth, and is considering adding RU58841. They are experiencing fatigue and low MCV/MCH, possibly related to dutasteride, and are advised to be patient, consider microneedling, and check for iron deficiency.

      community Is it a lot of free testosterone?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss and the impact of testosterone and DHT levels, with suggestions to monitor these levels and consider vitamin D supplementation. Treatments mentioned include finasteride and possibly minoxidil.

      community Bloodwork after 8 months on finasteride, is this normal?

      in Update  27 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user on finasteride for 8 months shared bloodwork results showing increased testosterone and estradiol levels, with concerns about high LH. Responses advised monitoring for symptoms but noted levels are within reference ranges.

      community opinions on my progress and thickening and regrowth pls

      in Is this regrowth?  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been experiencing hair loss since having COVID and has low vitamin D levels; they are seeing some improvement in their crown and hairline after starting vitamin D supplements. Commenters suggest the hair loss pattern is consistent with male pattern baldness (MPD) and varies by individual.

      community PYRILUTAMIDE VS RU58841 users which is superior

      in Update  27 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, with users discussing their experiences with both RU58841 and Pyrilutamide, noting that the latter has only recently become available but may yield better results in the long term.

      community Pyrilutamide Update Number Two

      in Update  39 upvotes 3 years ago
      How Pyrilutamide, a hair loss treatment, has improved texture and regrowth of hair without any side effects for users, who are encouraged to post progress photos.

      community Hair feels like hay/brittle and slow growing some areas

      in General  138 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and brittleness, possibly due to Telogen Effluvium, which affects body hair and may be linked to stress or nutrition. They are considering using finasteride for treatment but are unsure if it will address their symptoms.

      community Pyrilutamide update number 1 - 1 week use

      in Update  55 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user who is using Pyrilutamide, Finasteride, and a homemade topical solution to treat their hair loss. Replies mentioned the potential of Pyrilutamide being a "cure" for hair loss and a reminder that results may not be credited solely to it.

      community Hair and plants analogy and dht (serious)

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      Hair loss may be linked to DHT, which can both suppress and increase inflammation, potentially as a defense mechanism. Treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841 are discussed, but the exact cause of hair loss remains unclear.

      community Just a tad bit swollen but anything for hair right babe?

      in Transplants  516 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user experienced significant swelling after a hair and beard transplant, possibly due to an allergic reaction or improper post-surgery care. Despite dissatisfaction with the clinic's handling of grafts and customer service, the user appreciates the clinic's skill in achieving natural hairline density.

      community Does girlfriend ASMR overpower finasteride?

      in Satire  227 upvotes 1 year ago
      A humorous discussion on hair loss, suggesting girlfriend ASMR might counteract finasteride's effects, with a proposed experiment involving finasteride, ASMR, and control groups. Participants joke about evolutionary theories, ASMR, and the effects of DHT on balding.
      17m Seeking Second Opinion on Hair Thinning and Receding Temples

      community 17m Seeking Second Opinion on Hair Thinning and Receding Temples

      in General  78 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 17-year-old is frustrated with hair thinning and receding temples, seeking advice after a dermatologist dismissed concerns. Suggestions include starting Minoxidil for regrowth and considering Finasteride if androgenetic alopecia is suspected.

      community abusing caffeine boosts DHT levels!

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Caffeine intake may increase DHT levels, but its impact on hair loss is minimal compared to genetic factors. Excessive caffeine can cause health issues, and its effects on hair loss are not directly applicable to humans based on rat studies.

      community Insane MTF recovery 18 months blocking androgens

      in Progress Pictures  145 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss recovery using estrogen and anti-androgen treatment for 18 months showed significant improvement. However, results vary and alternative treatments like RU58841 and Dutasteride may work without systemic feminization.

      community Anyone else experiencing scalp inflammation? Get in here!

       5 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user found that taking Zyrtec (Cetirizine) and Advil helped reduce their scalp inflammation and pain, potentially creating a better environment for hair growth. They have not used any other medication for hair loss or scalp issues.

      community Hydrocortisone cream

       7 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 30-year-old male with thinning hair and an itchy, oily scalp found that hydrocortisone cream eliminated dandruff and itching and seemed to thicken his hair. He avoided minoxidil and finasteride due to potential side effects and noted that Nizoral and Head & Shoulders worsened his symptoms.

      community 17M biotin and minoxidil hair regrowth progress

      in Progress Pictures  83 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's hair regrowth journey using biotin and minoxidil after initial treatments with Nizoral shampoo and Ketoconazole serum didn't work. The comments suggest the hair loss might not be male pattern baldness (MPB), but possibly Alopecia Areata, an autoimmune disorder, and recommend getting a second opinion and considering other treatments like corticosteroids.

      community Testosterone and Androgenetic Alopecia

      in Chat  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      How androgens, including testosterone, can cause hair follicles to miniaturize in people with sensitivity to androgens, and treatments such as finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, or fluridil may be used in combination for long-term treatment.

      community Anybody else lost a lot of gains on pyrilutamide?

      in Update  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss and the ineffectiveness of a treatment called pyrilutamide, with one user experiencing negative results and questioning the product's authenticity.