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      community Genetics are so weird and unpredictable

      in Minoxidil  114 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user experienced male pattern baldness starting at 18, tried finasteride with no success, and switched to dutasteride, which halted hair loss. Minoxidil had no effect for them, while their brother, who didn't use AR inhibitors, maintained a juvenile hairline and successfully grew a beard with minoxidil, highlighting the unpredictable nature of genetics in hair loss and treatment response.

      community How do we only have two treatments to combat hair loss at this point in time?

      in Chat  211 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses frustration over the limited and not always effective treatments for hair loss, mainly Minoxidil and Finasteride. The conversation includes mentions of potential new treatments like GT20029, HMI-115, CosmeRNA, KX-826, and microneedling, but also highlights the challenges of funding and prioritizing research in this area.

      community 7 months progress. fin 1.25 mg, oral min 2.5 mg, keto shampoo, micro-needling once per month. M/32

      in Progress Pictures  82 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared a 7-month hair loss treatment progress using finasteride 1.25 mg, oral minoxidil 2.5 mg, ketoconazole shampoo, and monthly micro-needling, noting denser hair and improved quality but no significant regrowth. They experienced mild testicular discomfort and heart palpitations, considering switching to topical minoxidil to avoid side effects.

      community Why I Will be Accepting Baldness

      in Chat  204 upvotes 1 year ago
      User decides to accept baldness due to mental health issues with finasteride. Others suggest considering hair systems, topical finasteride, or RU58841 as alternatives.

      community Anyone excited for CosmeRNA coming this month?

      in Product  171 upvotes 1 year ago
      CosmeRNA, a new hair loss treatment, is expected to release soon and may become part of the "big three" treatments alongside finasteride and minoxidil. It works differently from finasteride by targeting androgen receptors in hair follicles, potentially offering fewer side effects.

      community A Complete Guide to Hair Loss for Beginners

      in Research/Science  526 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is a guide on treating hair loss, discussing finasteride and dutasteride to lower DHT, minoxidil for growth, ketoconazole shampoo for scalp health, and dermarolling for regeneration. RU58841 is mentioned as a DHT blocker but not recommended due to safety concerns.

      community Is anyone buying this comb over?

      in Styling  310 upvotes 1 year ago
      User has diffuse thinning crown and uses combover with hair spray. Oral minoxidil showed amazing results for another user.

      community Finasteride is one of the best decisions I ever made

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  306 upvotes 1 year ago
      This conversation is about the effectiveness of Finasteride and Minoxidil as treatments for hair loss, with SnooBooks5080 claiming positive results from using both medications. However, other participants in the conversation caution that there are potential side effects to be aware of when taking Finasteride and advise people to do their research before making a decision.

      community Reaction to High Dose Minoxidil After Year of Use

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe side effects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.

      community FINASTRIDE and switch to DUTASTRIDE, my experience

      in Progress Pictures  137 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shared their experience with Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They initially had success with Finasteride but switched to Dutasteride after experiencing shedding, which continued, and are now considering a hair transplant.

      community Creatine's effect on Hair Loss and DHT

      in Research/Science  100 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 21-year-old male managed to control his hair loss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, but experienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hair loss, with some reporting negative effects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.

      community How essential is scalp biopsy when dealing with hair loss?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced hair loss despite using Fin and Min for 12 years and switched to Dutasteride, RU58841, and Keto scalp serum, but shedding and itch persist. They are considering increasing Dutasteride to 2.5mg and questioning the necessity of a scalp biopsy, with mixed opinions on its usefulness.

      community Well… I Did It. Estrogen Saved My Hairline

      in Transgender  718 upvotes 2 months ago
      OP transitioned and used Spironolactone, Estradiol Valerate, Minoxidil, and dermarolling, resulting in significant hair regrowth. They advise this method may not be suitable for cis men.

      community Balding absolutely ruined my life at 17.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  210 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user is struggling with hair loss at 17 and has been using finasteride for 5 months and minoxidil for 11 months without seeing regrowth. Other users encourage continuing treatment, sharing their own experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, and emphasizing patience and acceptance.

      community Rosemary oil's potency as a dht blocker

      in Research/Science  65 upvotes 11 months ago
      Rosemary extract showed high inhibitory activity against DHT, similar to finasteride and dutasteride, but the conversation includes skepticism about its effectiveness in humans since the study was done on mice and rosemary oil is often considered ineffective based on personal experiences. Some suggest trying rosemary oil alongside other treatments, while others emphasize the difference between the extract used in the study and the oil.

      community Atherosclerosis as cause of balding and treatment

      in Treatment  61 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss may be caused by calcification of capillaries in the scalp, restricting blood flow to hair follicles. A daily treatment regimen including high doses of Vitamins D and K, Magnesium, and Nattokinase could potentially decalcify these capillaries, improving blood flow and hair growth. However, some users warn against excessive Vitamin D intake and emphasize the need for medical consultation.

      community This sub is very toxic towards people who don’t blindly follow the fin mafia

      in Treatment  226 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation criticizes the negative attitude towards those concerned about side effects from hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, or who prefer natural remedies. Specific treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and RU58841, with an agreement that finasteride and minoxidil are proven effective.

      community Quick rant for those on the fence.

      in Chat  179 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user regrets not starting finasteride earlier to treat their hair loss. They are currently using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and RU58841. Other users in the conversation express frustration with fearmongering about finasteride and emphasize the benefits of starting treatment early.