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      community the "its so over / we're so back" pendulum

      in Chat  180 upvotes 1 year ago
      People with hair loss experience emotional struggles and body dysmorphia. Treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are used, but results vary and can take time.

      community Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 4 months ago
      Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.

      community 18M- doctor surprised to see how I am still able to move

      in Treatment  27 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair thinning and the potential role of vitamin D deficiency in hair loss, with suggestions to take vitamin D3 supplements. The user also mentions having diffuse thinning and a slightly receding hairline.

      community Week 10 Update – No Fin, No Problem?

      in Update  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reports promising hair regrowth without using finasteride, focusing instead on microneedling, dermarolling, minoxidil, tretinoin, scalp massages, and red light therapy. They emphasize consistency and a healthier, side-effect-free approach.

      community Is it possible for diffuse thinning to stop or retard?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 2 months ago
      Diffuse thinning is unpredictable, and while some suggest treatments like finasteride or dutasteride, others emphasize acceptance as hair loss may continue. Some users share personal experiences with treatments like nizoral, scalp massage, and lifestyle changes, but results vary.

      community the post about vitamin c and pH levels is legit.

      in Update  12 upvotes 4 years ago
      Using vitamin C in shampoo to adjust pH levels can improve hair health and reduce oiliness and dandruff. The user mixed vitamin C powder with conditioner, achieving positive results.

      community 1 Year on fin/dut + ketoconazole shampoo

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using dutasteride, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, recently adding minoxidil and tretinoin, and plans to start microneedling. They advise starting treatments early to maintain hair, as regrowth is more challenging.

      community Update and new paper from Dr tsuji

      in Update  25 upvotes 7 years ago
      Hair follicle regenerative therapy is being developed, with clinical trials planned in Japan, potentially allowing for hair cloning and eliminating the need for treatments like finasteride. If successful, the treatment could be available in Japan by 2025, but widespread access and affordability may take longer.

      community 1year progress, just need honest response from you

      in Is this regrowth?  57 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user is considering changing their hair loss treatment from topical minoxidil and oral finasteride to oral minoxidil and oral dutasteride, with suggestions to add microneedling and possibly red light therapy. They are also exploring the addition of a caffeine and adenosine mix to their regimen.

      community What happens if you combine dutasteride and a aromataze inhibitor?

      in Question  4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Combining dutasteride and an aromatase inhibitor may increase testosterone levels significantly, potentially enhancing athletic performance but also posing health risks like elevated blood pressure and worsened cholesterol. The user is experimenting with dutasteride, anastrozole, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo to manage hair loss and estradiol levels, while monitoring side effects and hormone levels.

      community Progress finally (?) 4 months left & right temple

      in Is this regrowth?  38 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for two years without results and recently started a new routine involving derma stamping, retinol, and minoxidil, which seems to show progress. The user microneedles about half the week and uses L’Oréal night serum for retinol.

      community topical cetirizine to control scalp inflammation

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user applies a topical solution containing minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone to address scalp inflammation and is considering adding cetirizine to the mix. They are calculating the correct amount of cetirizine to add to their formula and have paused this approach to retry oral minoxidil.

      community Seeking Advice: Stem Cell Therapy vs. PRP for Hair Loss

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone seeking advice on choosing between stem cell therapy and PRP for treating hair loss, asking for personal results, side effects, overall satisfaction, and recommendations from others.

      community blood flow and scalp tension - put up or shut up

      in Chat  31 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses skepticism about the effectiveness of scalp tension theory and scalp massagers for hair regrowth, contrasting it with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, which have more user-reported results. Participants question the belief in scalp tension theory, suggesting it may be a marketing tactic, while others argue for a multifactorial approach to hair loss.

      community Dermastamp only with carrier/essential oil blend

      in Microneedling  16 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user is documenting their natural approach to treating a receding hairline using a dermastamp, essential oils (rosemary oil at 3% dilution with pumpkin seed oil), a multivitamin with vitamin D, and daily collagen shakes. They acknowledge the common recommendations of minoxidil and finasteride but prefer to test natural methods and share their results.

      community Perfect dermaroller routine

      in Advice  5 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation is about using a 1mm derma roller for hair loss treatment, including cleaning the scalp with isopropyl alcohol and using castor oil mixed with coconut or olive oil afterward. The user seeks advice on the routine and mentions expected gains.

      community Can rosemary oil cause gynaecomastia?

      in Microneedling 1 year ago
      A user is concerned that using rosemary oil after microneedling might cause gynaecomastia due to increased absorption and potential DHT blocking. Other users believe rosemary oil is unlikely to affect hormones or cause gynaecomastia.

      community Fin fuckbois to ascended masters

      in Satire  272 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, red light therapy, and biotin pills. The most proven treatments are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling, while other methods are considered less effective or satirical.

      community Steroid injections helped my hair loss but I have AGA?

      in Female  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A woman with AGA and CTE has been taking multiple hair loss treatments including spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, bicalutamide, birth control, and minoxidil without success. Steroid injections, however, dramatically and immediately stopped her hair loss, though the effect lasts less than a month.

      community 1 Month oral castor oil progress

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 6 years ago
      OP used castor oil, ketoconazole shampoo, and biotin tablets for hair growth, reporting significant beard growth and faster hair growth on the scalp, but with stomach issues from castor oil. OP also used finasteride and recommended starting with 1ml of castor oil, noting that while hair grew faster, density did not significantly increase.