the "its so over / we're so back" pendulum Chat 1/24/2025
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.
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity Can someone explain the Dutasteride hysteria in this community?
The conversation is about the double standard in the hair loss community regarding shedding when using different treatments. The conclusion is that shedding is considered normal when starting finasteride or minoxidil, but not when starting dutasteride, despite the fact that dutasteride is more effective at reducing DHT.
community Progress o regress? 2 Years only dermaroller (and RU for only 2 month)
The conversation discusses hair loss and treatments, with users suggesting the original poster's hair has receded despite using a dermaroller and RU58841 for two months. Many recommend starting finasteride and minoxidil for better results.
community Progress: From June 2022 (7 months of min + fin) to now (1 year) — I’ve lost so much density in this period and I have no idea why. I was getting pretty good resultup until that point. Is there anything else I can try? I’ve tried min, fin, tretinoin, micro needling, and castor oil. I feel hopeless.
The user lost hair density after 7 months of using minoxidil and finasteride and is seeking advice on other treatments after trying tretinoin, microneedling, and castor oil. Suggestions include checking for scalp conditions like eczema or psoriasis, changing minoxidil brands, and questioning hair dryer use and finasteride dosage.
community 5 years Dutasteride and Derma Pen only (19-24 y/o)
The conclusion of this conversation is that the user experienced hair regrowth and increased overall hair thickness after using dutasteride and derma pen treatments for 5 years. They did not experience any side effects.
community 1 month Pyrilutamide. A non responders story to everything.
My hairline, I am only 23.
This conversation is about a user's experience with treatments for androgenic alopecia, including finasteride, dutasteride, RU, minoxidil, progesterone, melatonin, LLLT, oral minoxidil, and Pyrilutamide. They have tried many treatments over the course of two years without seeing much success, and they are considering getting a hair system as a last resort.
community I find it crazy how some people like this bloke have 0 DHT sensitivity. He is on grams of anabolic steroids and has a full, thick head of hair. I wish all of on here had this guys hair genes lol
The conversation is about hair loss and the possibility of maintaining a full head of hair while using anabolic steroids. Some users believe that having good hair genes and taking hair loss protocols can help prevent hair loss while on steroids.
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