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      community My Progress - 56 y/o with NW7 hairloss

      in Progress Pictures  70 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 57-year-old man with severe hair loss since age 14 tried various hair loss treatments over two years, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, with some minor regrowth. He also experimented with topical treatments and microneedling, but results were not cosmetically significant.

      community My strong recommendation for those shedding hair

      in Treatment  96 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found that topical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed some thickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, but topical melatonin showed immediate results in reducing hair loss.

      community Melatonin a possible tool to help fight AGA hair loss.

      in Research/Science  46 upvotes 3 years ago
      Topical melatonin may help reduce hair loss and increase hair thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), with some studies showing positive results. It can be mixed with minoxidil for application, and its effectiveness might be enhanced when used with micro-needling, but results may vary among individuals.

      community Hair Remedies that Don't Work for Anybody Seeking Hair Regrowth

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Salon products and supplements generally don't work for hair regrowth unless there's a severe nutritional deficiency, while hormonal treatments like estrogen and spironolactone can be effective.

      community 9months progress fin/derma pen/minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  997 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user's 9 month progress using Finasteride, Derma Pen/Roller and Minoxidil to treat hair loss. Replies in the conversation include advice on topical application of Minoxidil and Dutasteride for regrowth and hair thickness.

      community Does finasteride/dutasteride reverse aging?

      in Chat  45 upvotes 2 months ago
      Finasteride and dutasteride can improve skin texture and reduce acne by lowering DHT but do not reverse aging. They may enhance skin and hair health for some, but can also cause side effects like dry skin and sexual dysfunction.

      community Is Sulforaphane really an option?

      in Chat  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of Sulforaphane for hair growth, with a suggestion to grow broccoli sprouts for the best results. One user doubts its effectiveness for hair loss but notes its anti-cancer and hormetic benefits.

      community Considering adding oral min. I’ve been on fin for 8 years. First picture is from when I was 20, second 30. The rest are now. I’m 32

      in Progress Pictures  1122 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "PowerfulAide6677" shared progress pictures of their hair loss journey, mentioning that they have been on finasteride for 8 years and are considering adding oral minoxidil to fill in their hairline. Some users advised against adding oral minoxidil, suggesting that the user's current maintenance with finasteride is sufficient.

      community Why are more people not using RU58841

      in Product  14 upvotes 9 months ago
      People are not using RU58841 for hair loss because it's not FDA approved, lacks long-term safety data, and is difficult to obtain and verify. They prefer FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling.

      community My Research Compilation on Nutrafol

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      Nutrafol, a hair loss supplement, has limited and potentially biased research, with one study showing a 10% increase in hair count for women after 6 months but no significant results for men. The user concludes that cheaper, well-studied options like minoxidil may be more effective, especially for men, given the lack of evidence supporting Nutrafol.

      community Wtf have we been doing for the last 30 years

      in Treatment  548 upvotes 3 weeks 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 Does dutasteride stop hair loss forever?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  38 upvotes 2 months ago
      Dutasteride and finasteride can significantly slow or halt hair loss, with some users experiencing regrowth, but results vary. Lifestyle factors and individual genetic predispositions also play a role in hair loss outcomes.

      community Bryan Johnson used a customized formula by Roots byGA to restore his hair

      in Treatment  25 upvotes 2 months ago
      Bryan Johnson used a customized hair restoration formula from Roots byGA, which includes Minoxidil, Cetirizine HCl, Latanoprost, Dutasteride, Melatonin, Caffeine, Tretinoin, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin E. Many users are skeptical of the effectiveness and uniqueness of the treatment, suggesting that standard treatments like Minoxidil and Dutasteride are more reliable.

      community Huberman tweet about finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  278 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the side effects of finasteride, including Post Finasteride Syndrome, with varied personal experiences and differing views on the credibility of information sources. Some participants also discuss using minoxidil as a hair loss treatment.

      community I lost the fight against MPB at age 22 despite being on treatments.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  72 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "ajsr8" shared their story of hair loss despite being on treatments. They started using finasteride in 2019 and later tried topical minoxidil, but it didn't seem to work. They also experienced side effects from other treatments. They are considering cutting off their hair and stopping the medications if there is no improvement in three months. Other users suggested trying different treatments and getting a blood test to check for underlying conditions.

      community Pyrilutamide 5 months results (before, after pics)

      in Progress Pictures  196 upvotes 1 year ago
      Tae147 has shared results of using pyrilutamide, a 5% concentration topical solution applied twice daily, in combination with minoxidil, to reduce scalp itchiness and hair shedding. Other users have shared their experiences with the treatment, as well as questions about its availability on the market.

      community To all the young non-responders out there

      in Update  120 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21 year old who has been taking various treatments for hair loss such as dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil and finasteride with no results. Other users share their experiences of dealing with hair loss at an early age and offer advice on how to cope.

      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

      in Will treatment work for me? 2 years ago
      In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.

      community 3 months on minoxidil and microneedling alone

      in Progress Pictures  638 upvotes 2 years ago
      This conversation was about a user's progress pictures from using minoxidil and microneedling to treat hair loss. Other users suggested finasteride as an additional treatment, while cautioning that the drug could have permanent side effects.