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community 1000's of new tiny white hairs

in Is this regrowth? 273 upvotes 2 months ago

The user observed new tiny white hairs after 12 days of using minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and biotin, hoping they will become terminal hairs. Others advise that while some hairs may not fully grow, consistent treatment, patience, and scalp massages could enhance results.

community Why isn’t Topical Dutasteride the “Gold Standard”?

in Research/Science 146 upvotes 2 months ago

Topical dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss but lacks FDA approval and research, leading to less use. Users report varying effectiveness and side effects, with some preferring oral treatments.

community 5 months of topical Minoxidil. Don’t give up hope

in Progress Pictures 311 upvotes 2 months ago

A user shared their positive experience with topical Minoxidil for hair regrowth, noting thicker and fuller hair without using Finasteride due to concerns about side effects. Many commenters advised adding Finasteride to maintain gains, warning that Minoxidil alone might not prevent future hair loss.

community Phase II topical dut study - outperforms oral fin with a minor DHT reduction

in Research/Science 61 upvotes 2 months ago

Topical dutasteride 0.05% is more effective for hair growth than oral finasteride 1mg, with minimal DHT reduction. The formulation uses castor oil and MCTs for better absorption but is not widely available until 2028.

community Keep your heads up bros, don't let balding affect your mental

in Chat 63 upvotes 2 months ago

Hair loss can cause psychological distress, but maintaining optimism and self-improvement is crucial. Treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and potential new options like clascoterone offer hope, though side effects can occur.

community How is there zero improvement with finding the cure?

in Research/Science 245 upvotes 2 months ago

Hair loss treatments have not advanced since 2018, with finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 still being the main options. A permanent cure is unlikely due to the profitability of ongoing treatments.

community How is dht not beneficial to you?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 111 upvotes 2 months ago

DHT is important for sexual function and mood, but finasteride and dutasteride can reduce DHT, causing side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. These treatments are effective for hair loss, but their impact on DHT leads to debate.

community Progress 1.5 years into my hair loss journey. Dut 0.5 every other day.

in Progress Pictures 116 upvotes 2 months ago

The user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using dutasteride, initially combined with minoxidil, noting significant improvement in hair thickness and hairline over 1.5 years. They stopped minoxidil due to its greasiness but continued with dutasteride every other day, experiencing manageable shedding and no serious side effects.

community Am I seeing progress or is it just longer hair? Do I switch to Dut?

in Progress Pictures 49 upvotes 2 months ago

The user is considering switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride for better hair regrowth while using Oral Minoxidil. They are unsure about their progress and are contemplating increasing the Minoxidil dosage or trying Dutasteride.

community Is this the nuclear stack? Wanna go from NW3 to NW1 at the age of 23

in Treatment 20 upvotes 2 months ago

A user is considering an extensive hair loss treatment regimen including oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, tretinoin, microneedling, keto shampoo, laser comb, and PRP injections. Suggestions include simplifying the routine, possibly increasing minoxidil dosage, and considering alternatives like RU58841, while cautioning against using estrogen due to potential side effects.

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