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Blood stasis is the main cause of spot baldness, and treatments should focus on improving blood circulation.
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Professor Ma Shuanquan treats hair loss by using Chinese medicine to improve liver, spleen, and kidney health.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 6 month update of 1 mg fin only
A user shared a 6-month hair loss progress update using 1 mg finasteride, plans to start minoxidil and RU58841 due to severe shedding, and seeks advice. Others suggest maintaining treatment, switching to different medications, and considering more aggressive treatments due to strong genetic predisposition to baldness.
community After 11 Years On Finasteride, Unfortunately, Hair Is Starting To Thin Again. Does Hair Simply Get More Sensitive To DHT As You Age?
After 11 years on Finasteride, a user's hair is thinning again, suggesting hair may become more sensitive to DHT with age. They plan to introduce Dutasteride once a week, as they cannot tolerate Minoxidil.
community Four years on finasteride (1 mg daily) and minoxidil (two years topical, two years oral) from age 24 (top) to 28 (bottom). Looks like I lost a bit of ground
The user shared progress pictures after using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss over four years. Responses vary, with some seeing stabilization or slight improvement, and others noticing a small amount of hair loss.
community What should I include in my blood test?
The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil without success and is considering a comprehensive blood test to explore other causes of hair loss. They are unsure about the necessity and cost of the extensive tests and are seeking advice on whether to proceed with the full panel or focus on specific tests.
community PYRILUTAMIDE PHASE 3 RESULTS : No statistical significance
The phase 3 trial results for Pyrilutamide showed no significant difference from the control treatment in increasing hair count, leading to the company halting its development. Users discussed their disappointment and skepticism about hair loss treatments, with some mentioning other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.