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      community Why creatine and gym cause MPD

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 years ago
      Gym and creatine can cause hair loss by increasing testosterone and androgenic activity. DHT blockers may help some, while others need androgen suppression with topical AA like RU or Pyri.
      8 Months on Dutasreride and Hair Loss Progressively Worse

      community 8 Months on Dutasreride and Hair Loss Progressively Worse

      in Treatments  80 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride eight months ago due to worsening hair loss but continues to experience hair thinning and seeks advice on additional treatments. They are asking for suggestions on medications, topical therapies, lifestyle changes, or professional treatments.
      Struggling with Chronic Hair Loss Despite Treatments at 20

      community Struggling with Chronic Hair Loss Despite Treatments at 20

      in Basic Questions  180 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss since age 16 and has tried various treatments including topical minoxidil, topical and oral finasteride, and oral dutasteride with minoxidil, but has not seen significant improvement. He is currently using 1.5mg dutasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil daily, along with derma penning, and is seeking advice on regrowing hair to avoid using hair fibers.

      community ~3 year update on my singular DHT immune hair for you guys

      in Update  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post is an update on the user's hair loss journey. They have a strong hair follicle that has remained unaffected by hair loss for almost 3 years. The user is starting finasteride and using ketoconazole, alfatradiol, and oral castor oil for hair maintenance.

      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 Scalp tension/pain = Hair loss?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      Hair loss was triggered by a testosterone and Masteron cycle, causing scalp tension and shedding. Topical finasteride, RU58841, and oral minoxidil were used to stop shedding and improve scalp condition.

      community Itchy/Sore scalp with hair loss M(28).

       3 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 28-year-old male is experiencing hair loss, itching, soreness, and numbness on the scalp, with symptoms including dry, brittle hair and scalp irritation. Treatments tried include Nizoral, salt water, various oils, and antihistamines, with limited success; a chemist suggested a possible fungal infection, while a doctor suspected male pattern baldness.

      community What do you think about this galenic lotion by my trichologist?

      in Hair Systems  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user discusses a galenic hair lotion containing progesterone, estradiol, cyproterone, hydrocortisone butyrate, and cetirizine pheniramine, which has effectively stopped their hair loss over two years. They are curious about the compatibility of finasteride with the lotion's components and note that their trichologist has successfully used minoxidil and finasteride in similar treatments for others.

      community Attacking DHT synergistically both locally at the scalp and systemically = Greater Success??

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using oral Dutasteride, RU58841, and Minoxidil for three years without success and is considering adding topical Finasteride or Dutasteride to target DHT both locally and systemically. Other users suggest sticking to a consistent treatment plan, exploring different combinations, and considering other factors like potential misdiagnosis or inconsistent medication use.

      community Hairline regrowth but massive diffuse shedding

      in Chat  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse shedding but also hairline regrowth after starting finasteride, switching to dutasteride, and using oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and RU58841. Other users advise patience, suggesting that the treatments need more time to show results and caution against using too many medications simultaneously.

      community I wish I were a man so bad. Life is cruel

      in Female  225 upvotes 3 months ago
      A woman with androgenetic alopecia uses Dutasteride and Bicalutamide but feels devastated due to increased sensitivity to DHT. She considers wigs, Minoxidil, and seeks advice on options like spironolactone, hair transplants, and therapy.

      community Pyrilutamide: hairloss continues

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about someone experiencing continued hair loss despite using Pyrilutamide and considering the need for more time or better quality control for the treatment. Another person suggests waiting for the drug to be officially approved due to potential quality issues with current products.

      community Clascoterone - what we have right now

      in Research/Science  23 upvotes 3 months ago
      Clascoterone is a topical treatment for androgenetic alopecia, showing modest to moderate hair regrowth, and may be available by 2027-2028. It is considered safer than finasteride, with discussions on its effectiveness compared to RU58841 and pyrilutamide.

      community 2 years of treatment with fin, dut and oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced chronic telogen effluvium and mild male pattern baldness, treated with finasteride, oral minoxidil, and later switched to dutasteride, which stopped excessive hair shedding. Other treatments like low-level laser therapy, hair loss shampoos (except ketoconazole), and supplements were ineffective.

      community Riken develops new method for culturing hair follicles

       41 upvotes 8 years ago
      A new stem cell method for culturing hair follicles is being developed as an alternative to Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. There are concerns about its cost and accessibility despite plans for commercialization.

      community Finally Scalp Folliculitis-Free after 2 Decades of Suffering

      in Treatment  62 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 37-year-old male resolved scalp folliculitis by adopting a low-histamine diet and taking Vitamin A, Zinc, and Fish Oil, leading to better skin health and thicker hair. He warns about the potential toxicity of excessive Vitamin A intake.

      community Has fin cured your itchy scalp?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      Finasteride users often experience itchy scalps, which may improve over time, but many rely on ketoconazole shampoo to manage symptoms. Some users find that finasteride helps with hair shedding, but not with scalp irritation, which may require additional treatment.

      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

      in Will treatment work for me? 3 years ago
      In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.