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community DHT Oily Scalp Dangers: Theory of an Oily Scalp and PPAR-GAMMA Dysregulation

in Research/Science 32 upvotes 1 year ago

Excessive scalp sebum, worsened by DHT, can lead to inflammation and hair loss, with clascoterone mentioned as a treatment. Diet changes seem ineffective for scalp sebum, and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are suggested.

community Recent discovered thinning hair, taking steps to diagnose.

in Chat 2 upvotes 5 months ago

A 43-year-old noticed significant hair thinning and is using topical minoxidil, dermarolling, Alpecin, biotin, zinc, copper, vitamin D, and rosemary oil. They plan to see an endocrinologist and have blood tests scheduled to investigate further.

community Most available topical DHT blocker other than Fin

in Treatment 8 upvotes 3 years ago

User taking 1mg finasteride daily for 2 years, wants to block more scalp DHT. Seeks reference for additional topical DHT blockers like alfatradiol and fluridil.

community 2 months on Hims Topical Fin-Min + Keto Shampoo, Dermaroller and Biotin Hair Supplement

in Progress Pictures 23 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses a 2-month hair loss treatment regimen that includes a topical combination of finasteride and minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, a dermaroller, and biotin supplements. Progress pictures are shared to show the effects of the treatments.

community 4 months (topical min, .5 dermastamp once a week, ketoconazole shampoo)

in Progress Pictures 726 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their positive hair regrowth results after 4 months using topical minoxidil, a 0.5 dermastamp once a week, and ketoconazole shampoo. Some responses suggest adding finasteride to maintain results, while others praise the effectiveness of the treatments used.

community 3 Months Topical Fin/Min/Tret Spray

in Is this regrowth? 47 upvotes 1 year ago

A 28-year-old male experienced hair regrowth using a topical spray containing minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin, along with occasional microneedling, after stopping oral finasteride due to side effects. He is pleased with the progress after three months and plans to continue using the spray.

community Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance

in Research/Science 82 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hair loss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hair loss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hair loss.

community What should I do?

in General 55 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is considering starting minoxidil or getting their scalp checked for permanent scarring due to noticing thinner hair after bleaching. They are seeking advice on hair loss remedies.

community Questions about a year of hairloss

in Treatment 1 upvotes 1 year ago

A 38-year-old man experiencing rapid hair loss plans to try minoxidil and a derma roller, and may consider finasteride if there's no improvement in six months. He seeks advice on genetic hair loss, baseline baldness, dandruff shampoo, and alternative treatments like tea tree oil and rosemary oil.

community Interested about what other adjunct therapies people are trying & whats working?

in Treatment 8 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses alternative hair loss treatments beyond the commonly used Minoxidil and Finasteride. One user is trying diclofenac gel, caffeine + antioxidant serum, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and has stopped using Minoxidil due to ineffectiveness, while another user has adopted lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, stress reduction, and topical caffeine, along with scalp massages and microneedling.

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