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      community Question about topical part of treatment

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is using a combination of oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil, and a topical formula with Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Hydrocortisone, along with rosemary oil, coconut oil, ginseng, and a derma roller. They are also using LLLT therapy and are questioning the timing of the laser cap session in relation to the topical application.

      community Progress or worsening from Dutasteride addition?

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user is concerned about hair loss and has been using finasteride since May 2022, recently adding dutasteride. They are seeking advice on whether to continue both medications, switch to only dutasteride, or add RU58841, and are unsure if their hair quality issues are due to medication, stress, or other factors.

      community 7 years progress against hair loss

      in Progress Pictures  265 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 27-year-old shares his 7-year journey using finasteride and 4 years with minoxidil to combat hair loss, experiencing cycles of shedding and regrowth. Despite emotional challenges, he finds the treatments worthwhile, though he still faces insecurities and uncertainties about shedding phases.

      community Update 1 year and 4 months into medication

      in Progress Pictures  271 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using 1 mg of finasteride since February 2023 and started 2.5 mg of minoxidil at the beginning of the year, and is happy with the improvement in hair loss after 1 year and 4 months of treatment. They are 36 years old and noticed their hair thinning one year ago.

      community Retinol from the ordinary for minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      Retinol or tretinoin may improve minoxidil absorption and effectiveness. The user is considering using The Ordinary's 1% retinol as tretinoin is hard to get in their country.

      community I enjoy taking finasteride every day

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  241 upvotes 5 months ago
      Users discuss their positive experiences with finasteride for hair loss, mentioning halted hair loss, hair regrowth, and improved self-esteem. Some express satisfaction in taking action against baldness, while others note increased libido and energy.

      community Taurine supplements work for hair growth?

      in Product  8 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses taurine supplements for hair growth, highlighting their potential to reduce DHT and improve hair health. A user comments that people often try alternatives to finasteride.

      community Kinda freaking out because my hair loss is getting worse again (on fin)

      in Chat  7 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user started taking finasteride 1.5 years ago with some success in stopping hair loss but no regrowth, and is now experiencing increased hair loss after a recent operation, questioning if the medication stopped working or if the hair loss is temporary. They are considering switching to a different treatment and seeking advice.

      community Second Shed recovery Motivation

      in Progress Pictures  150 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their experience with hair recovery after a second shedding phase while using Finasteride. They advise staying consistent with treatment, as it can take 1-2 years or more to see results, and also mention using Ketoconazole but are unsure of its effectiveness.

      community Treating traction alopecia for over a year

      in Progress Pictures  57 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user treated traction alopecia for over a year using Nutrafol, rosemary oil, topical and oral Minoxidil, dermarolling, biotin, collagen, and vitamin D, and shared progress photos to inspire others on their hair growth journey. They also acknowledged the community and a specific person for support and encouragement.

      community Scalp is constantly uncomfortable and irritated with lots of hair loss

      in Chat  7 upvotes 6 months ago
      The individual has experienced a sore, stiff, and itchy scalp with hair loss for 4.5 years, and has noticed increased thinning and miniaturized hairs, especially at the temples. They have tried ketoconazole shampoo without success and are considering finasteride for treatment.

      community Treating my DUPA via controlling inflammation

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has DUPA and suspects autoimmune activity as a cause. They have tried various treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, pyrilutamide, estrogel, hydrocortisone, and clobetasol, and are now seeking a long-term immunosuppressant.

      community Is there a consensus on a "best conditioner" to use?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about finding the best conditioner for hair loss, with a mention that Ketoconazole shampoo is recommended for reversing hair loss. Users suggest that most "hair growth" conditioners are ineffective and discuss using anti-dandruff conditioners with piroctone olamine.

      community Verteporfin Update with Dr Blake Bloxham

      in Research/Science  24 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses Dr. Blake Bloxham's experiment with Verteporfin for hair loss, with one person suggesting more doctors should try it as it seems beneficial. Another comment notes that results at 4-5 months were not very impressive.

      community I just got back from the animal hospital and lost my cat

      in Minoxidil  475 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared a tragic experience where their cat died after being exposed to Minoxidil, warning others of its toxicity to pets. Some users discussed switching to oral hair loss treatments, while others expressed condolences and shared their own concerns and experiences with topical treatments around pets.

      community Almost 4 months of oral fin, topical min and microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  752 upvotes 9 months ago
      User "Mostuls" shared their 4-month hair loss treatment routine, which includes daily oral finasteride, twice-daily topical minoxidil, and microneedling twice a week with no side effects. Other users discussed the specifics of the treatment and expressed positive reactions to the results.

      community KX-826 Phase 3 Failed. Sorry guys...

      in Research/Science  49 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses the failure of Phase 3 trials for the hair loss treatment KX-826, with no significant difference found between the drug and placebo. Some users express disappointment and skepticism, while others discuss alternative treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Bloodwork reports just came in

      in Update  23 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 21-year-old male suffering from male pattern baldness is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, and oral minoxidil. His bloodwork shows normal DHT levels and slightly high testosterone, leading to discussions about the role of DHT sensitivity in hair loss, the potential impact of finasteride on his DHT levels, and the suggestion to proceed with oral finasteride due to his high testosterone.

      community 36m Is there any hope left? Fin hasn’t been working

      in Satire  368 upvotes 11 months ago
      The post discusses a user's struggle with hair loss and the ineffectiveness of finasteride. Suggestions from the conversation include trying oral minoxidil and considering a 3200 graft hair transplant.

      community Debunking Androgenetic Theory (Hair Transplants)

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 11 months ago
      The post discusses a theory that hair regrowth after transplant is due to the angiogenesis process (new blood vessels forming), not because the transplanted hair is unaffected by DHT. The responses highlight the established belief in 'donor dominance' (the importance of the hair's origin in transplantation) and skepticism about the new theory.

      community PRP after 1 months next month Exosome and PRP

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is one month into their FUE treatment and has just undergone PRP treatment at American Mane in Miami. They plan to start using minoxidil and LLT, take xpecia with saw palmetto, and try Exosome from ExoScrt and PRP for better hair growth results.

      community Today I started Finasteride. I have questions.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user started taking finasteride for hair loss and asked about its effects, the use of Tretinoin for hair growth, the right time to start minoxidil, and the effectiveness of microneedling. The responses advised patience with finasteride, suggested minoxidil as a last resort, doubted microneedling's help with finasteride, and stated no need for microneedling with Tretinoin.