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      community 6 months aggressive treatment for hair loss

      in Progress Pictures  116 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user shared a 6-month aggressive hair loss treatment progress, using oral minoxidil, finasteride/minoxidil topical, dutasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral, and daily Cialis, which notably improved regrowth. Commenters observed significant improvement, with one noting a change from a Norwood 5 to a Norwood 1 in hair loss classification.

      community 21m, curious about what's going on with my hair

       6 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 21-year-old male with a thyroid condition noticed his hair thinning uniformly without a receding hairline. He is considering using a 5ARI to prevent further baldness if he starts TRT.

      community Low dose spiro with 5ARI inhibitor

      in Chat  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      Spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride are discussed for hair maintenance, with concerns about testosterone and side effects like gynecomastia. Spironolactone is noted for use in both bodybuilding and hormone therapy, with low doses considered for minimizing side effects.

      community Helicobacter's concocted serum v1

       8 upvotes 6 years ago
      A custom-made serum based on double-blind studies for AGA, which includes natural ingredients such as rosemary oil, procyanidin B-2, saw palmetto extract, curcuma aeruginosa, pumpkin seed oil and castor oil. The user has updated their recipe to include apple poly procyanidin B-2 4% concentration and other ingredients before topping it off with Pura d'or serum.

      community The best stack that doesn't include a 5ARI

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about finding effective hair loss treatments without using finasteride or dutasteride. Suggested treatments include topical minoxidil, oral minoxidil, microneedling, PRP, and RU58841.

      community Well here I am 3-4 years later.

      in Update  56 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hair loss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.

      community Dutasteride + oral min progress

      in Progress Pictures  534 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 20-year-old used finasteride for 5 months, then switched to dutasteride for 7 months, and added oral minoxidil for 2.5 months, finding the combination of dutasteride and oral minoxidil most effective. The user experienced significant hair improvement and confidence boost, with no blood tests but an ECG to monitor heart health.

      community PP405 - hair stem cell stimulation

      in Research/Science  51 upvotes 11 months ago
      PP405, a topical LDH inhibitor, has shown to stimulate hair follicle stem cell proliferation in humans with moderate hair loss. They are advancing to more detailed trials this year.

      community Comparing the effect of T suppression and DHT suppression

      by swishyliv in Transgender  89 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss in transgender women, particularly in relation to testosterone suppression. The original poster has been using dutasteride and is considering stopping it due to undetectable testosterone levels.

      community Winlevi coming out in 2019

       15 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential release of Winlevi in 2019 by Cassiopeia for hair loss treatment. It suggests a regimen combining minoxidil, Winlevi, Nizoral, and possibly dermarolling, with a comment mentioning Breezula as an alternative to finasteride without side effects.

      community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

      in Research/Science  62 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

      community Anyone who used RU58841 without fin/dut?

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      RU58841 was used by some for hair loss, but concerns about side effects like gynecomastia and safety were raised. Alternatives like finasteride, minoxidil, pyrilutamide, and alfatradiol were discussed, with some users reporting better experiences with these treatments.

      community Opinions on LLLT? Is it useless after stopping it?

      in Treatment 2 months ago
      Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is considered expensive and may not provide significant benefits, with some users suggesting alternatives like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Many users report limited success with LLLT and similar treatments, recommending more proven options instead.

      community Wtf have we been doing for the last 30 years

      in Treatment  548 upvotes 2 months ago
      Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride work but have side effects. A permanent cure is still not available due to the complexity of hair loss and limited investment.

      community Getting Ed from 1mg of fin not sure what to do

      by Dammark in Finasteride  190 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced erectile dysfunction from 1mg finasteride and sought advice on whether to continue, reduce dosage, or switch treatments. Suggestions included switching to topical finasteride, adding minoxidil, or trying dutasteride.

      community First time post, 60 days on Fin

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their first progress picture after 60 days on finasteride for hair loss, having previously used minoxidil and other treatments. They thanked the community for discussions that encouraged them to try finasteride.

      community What was added to your routine that sparked the most growth?

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 2 months ago
      Dutasteride, RU58841, and topical minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, with oral minoxidil showing mixed results. Some users report significant improvement with dutasteride and topical minoxidil, while others find oral minoxidil less effective.

      community Improve my stack (without Minoxidil)

      in Product  37 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses improving a hair loss treatment stack without using Minoxidil. Microneedling is suggested, Alpecin is deemed ineffective, and there are concerns about the safety of Minoxidil compared to finasteride.

      community Hair transplant, 3 month progress

      in Is this regrowth?  213 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced hair loss after a hair transplant and stopped using finasteride and minoxidil temporarily, as advised by their medical team. They resumed the treatments and are hopeful for regrowth, attributing the current hair loss to shock loss and shedding.