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      community The 6 Best Hair Loss Treatments of 2024, Tested by People with Thinning Hair

      in Product 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments, highlighting Advanced Trichology Topical Melatonin Hair Growth Serum, hers Minoxidil Foam, Keranique Hair Regrowth Treatment, Nioxin 5% Minoxidil, Virtue Minoxidil 5%, and Rogaine Women's 2% Minoxidil. One user suggests that the list may be influenced by sponsorship and emphasizes that minoxidil is commonly recommended but doesn't address the root cause of hair loss like finasteride or dutasteride.

      community Opinions on current hair loss stack and recommendations for HT?

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old man is seeking advice on his current hair loss treatment, which includes 0.5mg Dutasteride daily, 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil daily, and daily low-level light laser therapy, as he's not seen improvement recently. He's also considering a hair transplant in South Korea at age 25 and is asking for opinions on this plan.

      community Nizoral ketaconazole any good for dht reduction

      in Ketoconazole  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 17-year-old is looking for alternatives to finasteride for DHT control to preserve hair, considering ketoconazole shampoo for its potential to inhibit 5AR and also thinking about using caffeine-containing shampoos like alpecin or watermans.

      community No, Finasteride as a treatment for MPB was not an "accident"

      in Research/Science  105 upvotes 3 years ago
      Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.

      community Pyrilutamide ,the molecule’s true nature

      in Research  302 upvotes 2 months ago
      Pyrilutamide is a selective AR antagonist with a high binding affinity, making it effective in competing with DHT for androgen receptors. The 1% concentration is more effective than the 0.5%, but the latter may suffice for mild hair loss; the drug is considered a good option for those avoiding 5AR blockers due to side effects.

      community Progress 14 months, male 22, dut oral min, then fin

      in Progress Pictures  378 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male's 14-month hair loss treatment journey, starting with daily doses of dutasteride and minoxidil, then reducing dutasteride frequency, and finally switching to finasteride while maintaining daily minoxidil. Despite reduced libido, he's satisfied with his hair progress, started seeing results after 2 months, and believes finasteride is effective for maintenance.

      community I hate it when people write off your hairloss info because “you’re not a doctor.”

      in Treatment  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their frustration about their cousin's refusal to take their advice on using finasteride for aggressive hair loss, despite the cousin's desperation and current use of minoxidil and consideration of PRP injections. The user, who has done extensive research, suggested the cousin needs a 5ar inhibitor, but the cousin dismisses the advice because the user isn't a doctor.

      community "DHT Itch" and onset Seborrheic Dermatitis

      in Research/Science  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation discuss the link between DHT (a hormone), scalp itchiness, and hair loss. Some users share their experiences and treatments, including the use of fluconazole, corticosteroids, and ketoconazole shampoo, with one user suspecting minoxidil as a potential cause of their symptoms.

      community Spironolactone, what do you think?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user is considering Spironolactone for hair loss but is advised against it due to its effects on testosterone. Instead, they are recommended to try finasteride at 18 and consider dutasteride if needed.

      community How much do you pay a Month for your Medication?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user spends around 200€ monthly on hair loss treatments, including Kx826, Alfatradiol, Minoxidil, Nizoral Shampoo, Stemoxydine, Tretinoin, and a Dermastamp. The total cost is approximately 220$.

      community Finasteride + Cialis together long term?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been on 1mg finasteride for a year, experiencing low libido and moderate erectile issues. They are considering using Cialis daily with finasteride long term to address these side effects.

      community 4 Month Update on Topical Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user achieved significant hair regrowth using Regaine 5% topical minoxidil, dermarolling, rosemary, and pumpkin seed oil. They are considering adding finasteride or dutasteride to their regimen for further improvement.

      community What is everyone's stack and why?

      in Treatment  21 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      People are using various treatments for hair loss, including dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil (both oral and topical), RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo. Some also use additional methods like microneedling, vitamins, and oils, with mixed results and personal preferences influencing their choices.

      community I’m on a crazy hairloss stack and I’m still losing hair and not experiencing any regrowth. What is going on?

      in Treatment  31 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including finasteride, stemoxydine, oral minoxidil, RU58841, dermastamping, ketoconazole shampoo, collagen, Viviscal, and biotin, and has improved their diet. Despite these efforts, they are still experiencing hair shedding and scalp itchiness, and are considering increasing their minoxidil dosage or starting dutasteride.

      community High Estrogen causing hair loss?

      in Treatment  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old male using topical finasteride for hair loss is experiencing thinning despite treatment and has high estrogen levels. He is seeking advice on whether high estrogen could be causing hair loss and how others with high estrogen levels have addressed it.

      community Stopped minoxidil for a year after a year of using it. Starting again.

      in Minoxidil  158 upvotes 2 years ago
      ? This post by PastelDeUva discusses their experience with Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss treatments, which they stopped using for a year before resuming due to family's negative opinion. After restarting, they posted photos of the progression/regression of their hairline and are now planning on adding finasteride and dermarolling in order to get good results.

      community Is the Ru58841 hype justified?

      in Treatment  17 upvotes 1 week ago
      RU58841 is debated for hair regrowth, with some users reporting no benefits and potential side effects, while others claim success when combined with dutasteride. Many suggest safer, well-researched treatments like finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss management.