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      community I Get Side-Effects from Anti-Androgens

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      Someone looking for solutions to their hair loss, who has tried and failed to tolerate anti-androgen treatments such as finasteride, CB-03-01, RU58841, and Eucapil. The user is seeking advice and understanding of their extreme sensitivity to these treatments.
      Topical Dutasteride - Non-Hormonal, Side Effect Free 5ARI?

      community Topical Dutasteride - Non-Hormonal, Side Effect Free 5ARI?

      in Treatments  372 upvotes 1 month ago
      Topical dutasteride is suggested as a low side-effect treatment for hair loss, with a proposed dose of 0.025% 1ml/day. It is considered better than finasteride due to its even inhibition of DHT isoforms and lower systemic absorption.

      community I'm about to order some retinol and azelaic acid from the ordinary

      in Product  44 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses using retinol to enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for hair loss, with a user considering The Ordinary's 0.5% retinol and seeking advice on azelaic acid concentration. Other users suggest using tretinoin instead and consider pre-formulated products combining minoxidil, tretinoin, and azelaic acid, but the original poster has not seen improvement from dermarolling.

      community Best way to apply tretinoin?

      in Minoxidil  14 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about using tretinoin to enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for hair loss, discussing whether to mix tretinoin with minoxidil or apply it separately, and considering the concentration of tretinoin to use.

      community Current regimens of folks and discussions.

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      30 y/o male started balding at 22, began treatment at 29 using oral dut, oral min, derma rolling, nizoral shampoo, and considering low level light therapy. Plans to monitor progress for 1-2 years and may get hair transplant or use hair system if needed.

      community March 21st vs July 9th! Topical fin, minox, latanoprost, and biotin

      in Progress Pictures  118 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "cooler1082" shared their progress pictures for hair loss after using topical finasteride, minoxidil, latanoprost, and biotin. Other users commented on the positive results and asked about the specific dosages used. One user mentioned that latanoprost is an eye medication that has shown some potential for treating hair loss.

      community Tretinoin for better Minoxidil response

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about using tretinoin to improve the response to Minoxidil for hair loss treatment. No specific protocol for tretinoin application is provided.

      community Topical melatonin/cetirizine instructions

      in Treatment  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      User shares a topical hair loss solution using melatonin and cetirizine to help reduce shedding and itching. Instructions provided for creating and using the mixture, with additional lifestyle tips for overall hair health.

      community Latanoprost from the gray market?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses sourcing pure latanoprost from the gray market for research and making a homemade solution. Concerns about potential dangers and experiences with this method are raised.

      community What's the deal with Zinc and DHT?

      in Chat  47 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses the conflicting information about Zinc's effect on DHT and its role in hair loss. It mentions that Zinc can act as a 5AR inhibitor at high doses but may increase DHT if taken to correct a deficiency, and highlights the importance of nutritional balance for hair health.

      community Adding topical dutasteride to my stack

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 38-year-old woman has been using oral Dutasteride for a year without improvement and is now adding a topical solution containing Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Tretinoin, Ketoconazole, and Hydrocortisone. She is seeking advice on whether switching from oral to topical Dutasteride could prevent hair shedding.

      community Is 2.5 mg dut really more effective than .5?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user on .5 mg of dutasteride for hair loss saw no improvement and is considering increasing to 2.5 mg but is unsure of its effectiveness. Another user mentioned that 2.5 mg reduces scalp DHT more and increases hair count more than .5 mg, but the cost and side effects should be considered.

      community 8 month progress, slowly but surely. Topical Min/Fin, Microneedle, Niz, etc....

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user reports hair regrowth after 8 months using treatments including topical Minoxidil/Finasteride, microneedling, Nizoral shampoo, Pyrilutamide, GHK-Cu/Min topical, and supplements like fish collagen peptides, zinc, and vitamin D3. They've seen progress but slower regrowth in the midsection of the scalp and are seeking advice to improve it.

      community Anybody use both oral & topical minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  339 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "macroburstmedia" is asking if adding topical minoxidil to their current treatment of oral minoxidil and finasteride can improve hair growth. Some users have shared their experiences with using both oral and topical minoxidil, while others suggest increasing the oral minoxidil dose instead.

      community Give me courage, friends! / Is finasteride response correlated with aggressiveness of hair loss?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using topical finasteride for seven months and minoxidil for three years, with added tretinoin gel for ten months, and is experiencing continuous shedding without signs of regrowth. They are questioning if the amount of shedding is normal at this stage of treatment and if there's a correlation between finasteride response and the rate of hair loss.

      community Bryan johnson mail about his routine

      in Chat  61 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their successful hair loss and gray hair reversal routine, which includes Minoxidil, Cetirizine HCl, Latanoprost, Dutasteride, Melatonin, Caffeine, Tretinoin, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin E. They also use a red light cap, oral Minoxidil, and are developing new treatments.

      community 33 M, no improvement on topical min+fin

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 33-year-old man has seen no improvement in hair loss after using topical Minoxidil and Finasteride for 5-6 months, despite also derma rolling and using keto shampoo. He experienced severe side effects from oral Finasteride and is seeking advice on alternative treatments.

      community Tretinoin, any good, what’s your experience

      in Research/Science  20 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses using tretinoin for hair loss and skincare. Users share experiences, noting tretinoin's effectiveness in combination with minoxidil for hair and its proven benefits for anti-aging skincare.

      community Just started my journey, wish me luck

      in Product  98 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's journey to treat hair loss with a combination of oral medication, topical treatments, microneedling and different shampoos and supplements. It includes warnings about an OGX biotin shampoo potentially causing further hair loss.