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      community Strategies for Treatment Resistant Androgenic Alopecia

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation is about a person experiencing treatment-resistant androgenic alopecia despite using high doses of dutasteride and minoxidil, along with other treatments like microneedling and purilutamide. Suggestions include considering a hair transplant, checking medication authenticity, and exploring other treatments like RU58841 or topical estradiol.

      community A vehicle for powdered melatonin

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about using topical melatonin for hair loss and seeking advice on a safe mixing solution or pre-mixed product. Specific treatments mentioned are minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community One full year of treatment before and after

      in Progress Pictures  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their one-year progress with hair loss treatment, using topical minoxidil, 2% keto shampoo, microneedling, and finasteride. They plan to start dutasteride and are considering switching to oral minoxidil.

      community started RU58841 today and am panicing

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user started using RU58841 for hair loss and experienced anxiety and physical discomfort. Other users suggested avoiding the treatment due to similar side effects and recommended alternative treatments like pyri.

      community Finally got hold of 0.1% latanoprost

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation is about a user obtaining a compounded treatment for hair loss, including 0.1% latanoprost, 0.2% melatonin, and 1% cetirizine. The user also uses 2.5 mg dutasteride, 5 mg minoxidil, and RU58841 daily, and is at Norwood 2.

      community Dermal incision with verteporfin

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 7 months ago
      Dermal incision with verteporfin is being explored as a potential hair loss treatment by dermatologist Melissa Toyos, with promising before-and-after photos shared on social media. The conversation discusses its potential effectiveness compared to other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Reducing DHT levels naturally. Anyone getting good results?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      Natural alternatives like omega-3, green tea, and pumpkin seeds are suggested for reducing DHT levels, but their effectiveness is questioned. Topical minoxidil and ketoconazole shampoo are recommended, with some users also considering low-dose finasteride and saw palmetto.
      [33M] Should I proceed with MIN + DUT treatment?

      community [33M] Should I proceed with MIN + DUT treatment?

      in General  130 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 33-year-old is considering using Minoxidil and Dutasteride for hair loss but is hesitant due to concerns about long-term commitment and side effects. They are advised to consider starting with topical treatments to assess their response.

      community Dutasteride 1mg or RU58841 8% or topical Dutasteride

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The discussion focuses on hair loss treatments, with suggestions to increase oral Dutasteride to 1 mg or more, as topical Dutasteride is less effective. Other treatments mentioned include RU58841, Minoxidil, and dermastamping, with some users recommending injectable mesotherapy and topical Finasteride.

      community My Minox Before/After & Restarting Treatment

       9 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user initially had success with Minoxidil for hair loss but stopped due to life changes, resulting in hair loss returning. They plan to restart treatment with Minoxidil, add Nizoral, dermarolling, and supplements like saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol, while avoiding pharmaceutical drugs.

      community Iโ€™m taking Veradermics VDPHL01 - AMA

      in Treatment  174 upvotes 2 months ago
      A participant using Veradermics VDPHL01, an extended-release oral minoxidil, experienced significant hair regrowth from Norwood 6 to Norwood 3V without side effects. They plan to use dutasteride after the treatment to maintain results.

      community We need to keep these snake oil companies accountable.

      in Treatment  120 upvotes 2 years ago
      Biotin is being misleadingly marketed as a primary treatment for androgenic alopecia, overshadowing more effective treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. There is a call for increased awareness and accountability to prevent misinformation.

      community Treatment prognosis, 22M

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 22-year-old male with hair loss is considering treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling after being diagnosed with MPB, vitamin D deficiency, and dandruff. He seeks advice on whether these treatments can realistically improve his hair density and achieve a healthier NW2.

      community 4 months of restarting treatment. M36

      in Progress Pictures  58 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 36-year-old man restarted hair loss treatment after a break, using topical Minoxidil 5% twice daily, topical Finasteride 0.01% daily, and Ketoconazole 2% three times a week, along with supplements like Vitamin B12, D3, C, Biotin, Omega-3, zinc, and copper. He avoids oral Finasteride due to side effects and plans to evaluate progress after a year.

      community Oral minoxidyl and topical minoxidyl

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Using both oral and topical minoxidil is likely safe, but be cautious of increased systemic absorption. The best tretinoin dosage to enhance minoxidil effectiveness is not specified.

      community Potential way to differentiate good and bad sheds?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      User discusses hair loss treatments, including fluridil, minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, stemoxydine, ketoconazole, and piroctone olamine. They suggest that shedding healthy terminal hairs may be bad, while shedding weaker hairs could indicate a beneficial treatment effect.

      community Did anyone try dutasteride mesotherapy? scared of oral side effects (high DHT male here)

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user is considering dutasteride mesotherapy for hair loss due to concerns about oral side effects from high DHT levels. They have been using topical finasteride with minoxidil but are exploring mesotherapy as an alternative, while another user shares their experience with mesotherapy sessions using dutasteride and minoxidil without side effects.

      community My nuclear protocol (scary but very effective)

      in Treatment  80 upvotes 4 years ago
      A hair loss treatment protocol involving topical and oral medications such as Minoxidil, RU58841, Finasteride, Dutasteride, Melatonin, Zinc, Vitamin B6, NAC, Caffeine, Biotin, Ginseng, and Semen; other treatments including Microneedling, Laser Helmet, Nizoral shampoo, Scalp Massage and supplements like Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Fish Oil, and Biotin; and the potential side effects of using this protocol.

      community KX-826 , a small change in the pipeline

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      KX-826 is undergoing trials for hair loss treatment, showing similar effectiveness between 0.5% and 1.0% dosages, with mild side effects compared to finasteride. Users discuss combining KX-826 with other treatments like minoxidil and clascoterone for better results.

      community Treatment effectiveness for oral vs topical

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 8 months ago
      Oral treatments for hair loss, like Dutasteride and Minoxidil, may be more effective than topical ones, though topical formulations can be similarly effective except for Minoxidil. Topical treatments can be a chore to apply and are often used as supplements to oral treatments.