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      community Almost 2 years on Finasteride: update

      in Update  8 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 24-year-old has been using finasteride for almost two years, along with ketoconazole shampoo, fish oil, saw palmetto, emu oil, and minoxidil for a period. They report positive results and invite questions about their experience.

      community Six month (and six days) update

      in Update  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 59-year-old man with significant hair loss has seen some improvement, including reversal of Retrograde Alopecia and darkening of hair, after switching to RU58841 and a new minoxidil base solution with additional ingredients. He also changed from a derma roller to a derma stamp for application.

      community Have you used Castor Oil?

       8 upvotes 8 years ago
      A user added Castor Oil to their hair loss regimen, already using finasteride but not minoxidil. They seek feedback on Castor Oil's effectiveness and any potential negative experiences.

      community Hair loss continues after 1mg fin daily

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil once daily, and various oils but continues to experience hair loss. They are considering whether to increase the finasteride dosage or maintain the current regimen until a hair transplant.

      community My story/timeline/positive experience with Finasteride

       8 upvotes 11 years ago
      A 26-year-old male experienced positive results using 1mg Finasteride daily and 2% ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, with reduced shedding and scalp itch. He reported no significant side effects and recommends early treatment for those in the initial stages of hair loss.

      community Should I try to get anything back?

       8 upvotes 10 years ago
      A young woman, 23, is experiencing all-over hair thinning and has been using Minoxidil 5% foam, iron supplements, and vitamin D with no improvement. She feels depressed and is seeking support and advice on what to try next.

      community Regrowth from just fin after high stress and SSRI side effects?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 22-year-old experienced significant hair loss due to high stress, SSRI side effects, and Androgenic Alopecia, and has seen some regrowth after starting finasteride and using ketoconazole shampoo. They are inquiring if continued use of finasteride and stress reduction alone can lead to further hair regrowth.

      community Hormonal panel after 1 year of treatment - DHT levels doubled!!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old man shared his hormonal panel results after one year of taking finasteride 1mg/day for hair loss, showing his DHT levels nearly doubled. He reported stabilized hair loss with mild side effects that resolved, and he is considering a hair transplant but is concerned about the increased DHT levels and potential treatment options.

      community What makes breezula different than formula 82f?

      in Question  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      Breezula (clascoterone) and Formula 82F (topical finasteride) are treatments for hair loss that block DHT differently; Breezula competes with DHT at the hormone receptor site without systemic effects, while 82F inhibits the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT. Breezula may work for those who don't respond to finasteride and vice versa.

      community hair loss treatment myths that perplex me

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 4 months ago
      Grapefruit juice doesn't significantly affect finasteride or dutasteride. Drinking topical minoxidil is risky; saw palmetto is less effective than finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss.

      community Does ru really work guys ? I’m not sure. ??

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 1 month ago
      RU58841 has mixed reviews for hair loss, with some users reporting success and others experiencing no benefits or side effects. Alternatives like finasteride and minoxidil are preferred by some due to safety concerns with RU58841.

      community Verterporfin combined with hairline lowering?

      in Technology  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      Verteporfin might be a potential cure for hair loss and could heal scars, which may lead to natural-looking results when combined with hairline lowering surgery. One person suggests waiting to see if verteporfin actually works as claimed.

      community 1 Year Progress: Rogaine + Finasteride

       8 upvotes 10 years ago
      A user shared their one-year progress using Rogaine (Minoxidil) and Finasteride for hair loss, noting some regrowth and a reduction in hair loss progression. They apply Rogaine twice daily, take a quarter tablet of Finasteride nightly, occasionally use Ketoconazole shampoo, and have not experienced severe side effects.

      community Does melatonin dissolve in isopropyl alcohol

      in Technology  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses making a topical melatonin solution for hair loss treatment, questioning if isopropyl alcohol can dissolve melatonin. Melatonin is soluble in lipids and alcohol, but it's unstable and should be mixed fresh regularly; it may help hair growth by affecting certain cellular signaling pathways and has anti-androgenic effects.

      community Help Me I used too much essential oils.

      in Product  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user mixed peppermint, rosemary, and castor oil and applied it to their scalp, causing excessive hair shedding. They're concerned about permanent hair loss, while another user shared their experience of using undiluted rosemary oil without any major issues.

      community First update - Minox - LL RLT - micro needling

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 33-year-old male is documenting his hair regrowth progress using minoxidil, red light therapy, copper peptides, and micro-needling, with noticeable improvement in hair thickness and coverage. He plans to add a topical finasteride/minoxidil spray and aims for a shadow on his scalp rather than a full head of hair.

      community Extreme caution: my experience using Ru58841 only once

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      An 18-year-old experienced severe side effects, including heart palpitations and high blood pressure, after using RU58841 once, leading to a referral to cardiology for suspected left ventricular hypertrophy. The user regrets using RU58841 and seeks advice on recovery, while others suggest preexisting conditions or genetic predispositions may be factors.

      community Anyone used Topical Calcipotriol (cream) or VPA ( Valproic Acid)

      in Chat  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses using topical Calcipotriol and Valproic Acid for hair loss, focusing on their mechanisms involving the VDR receptor and Wnt/beta-catenin pathway. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.