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GlossaryAnti-inflammatory drugs

reduce inflammation by inhibiting specific chemical processes in the body

Anti-inflammatory drugs, also known as anti-inflammatories or anti-inflammatory medications, are substances designed to reduce inflammation in the body. They work by inhibiting the production of certain chemicals, such as prostaglandins, that trigger inflammation, pain, and swelling. Common examples include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and corticosteroids like prednisone. These medications are often used to treat conditions like arthritis, allergies, and autoimmune diseases, and can also be beneficial in managing inflammation-related hair loss conditions such as alopecia areata.

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community Anyone here going the “natural” route?

SprawlWino in Scalp Massage 48 upvotes 2 years ago

People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.

community Lost density 60% all over scalp in 120 days (4months)

Informal_Row6844 in Update 10 upvotes 8 months ago

A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.

community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

nkrata in Research 830 upvotes 6 months ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community Fin fuckbois to ascended masters

Aerpolrua in Satire 272 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, red light therapy, and biotin pills. The most proven treatments are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling, while other methods are considered less effective or satirical.

community Reducing tension on the back, sides and top of head causes hair growth in MPB sufferers. Studies inside

jimii 15 upvotes 7 years ago

Reducing scalp tension can help reverse male pattern baldness (MPB). Firm scalp massages and scalp stretching exercises are beneficial.

community dunno if it's growing anything but it's making my scalp red

manbearpot in Technology 182 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss and potential treatments, primarily focusing on Finasteride and Minoxidil. Other solutions discussed include PRP, dermarolling, LLP, and scalp tension relief.

community Keto 2% halted my insane shed immediately

GibFreeStuffPlz in Ketoconazole 56 upvotes 10 months ago

Ketoconazole 2% shampoo stopped a user's severe hair shedding after just two uses, a result not achieved by finasteride or oral minoxidil. Some users suggest the shampoo's anti-androgenic properties may help with hair loss, while others think the shedding might have stopped naturally or due to the end of a shedding phase.

community Has anyone tried PRP therapy? Experience?

TheBrownKnight2 in Technology 4 upvotes 1 year ago

User visited derma doctor, suggested finasteride, minoxidil, multivitamins, and PRP therapy. Another user advised against PRP due to cost and ineffectiveness.

community 8 months on 5mg fin daily, 5% min twice daily, and hrt(mtf). Thought my hair was unrecoverable before but now I’m so happy.

LordGeek101 in Transgender 1904 upvotes 1 year ago

A user named "LordGeek101" shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after using 5mg of finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for 8 months. The user is transgender (MTF) and mentioned that the larger dose of finasteride was recommended by their doctor for better chances of hair revival.

community Scalp Inflammation is eating my hair!

Huge_Strain_5105 in Chat 26 upvotes 10 months ago

A user with seborrheic dermatitis is experiencing bald spots and hair thinning despite changing their diet and taking oral minoxidil. Another user suggests using ketoconazole shampoo properly, using a scalp massager, applying rosemary/peppermint oil, keeping hair short, and taking fish oil to improve scalp health.

community Protac degradation of the androgen receptor in mice shows good efficacy and no systemic drug could be found

Additional_Rough_968 in Research/Science 47 upvotes 2 years ago

The efficacy of degrading the androgen receptor through dermal application in DP cells, a delivery system for topical drugs that involves dissolving microneedles, and rosemary oil as an alternative anti-androgen.

community Hairloss is mentally exhausting

mozambiquehear in Chat 25 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation is about the mental toll of hair loss and seeking alternatives to finasteride. Suggestions include using minoxidil, considering pumpkin seed oil, and possibly seeking counseling for body dysmorphic disorder.

community 2 year progress on fin and minox

whacko_akko in Progress Pictures 1147 upvotes 4 years ago

A user's 2-year experience with Minoxidil and Finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, including the costs involved and potential side effects. Other users shared their experiences and asked questions about their own use of these treatments.

community This community was super helpful to me a while ago, but it feels so good to be off finasteride

FaithlessnessOne5129 in Shaved/buzzed 766 upvotes 1 year ago

The post is about a user who stopped using finasteride for hair loss and shaved his head, receiving positive feedback. The conversation includes discussions on side effects of finasteride, including potential fertility issues, and alternatives like minoxidil, dermarolling, and hair systems.

community Huberman tweet about finasteride

Rinkmaster1 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 A New Therapeutic Channel to Come Soon: Hair Follicle Sugar Metabolism and Aldose Reductase

DSBarreto in Research/Science 133 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss therapies focusing on hair follicle sugar metabolism and aldose reductase. Potential treatments include magnesium supplements, avoiding high glycemic index foods, and antioxidants.

community Anyone here in the 0% like me?

Silent-OCN in Finasteride/Dutasteride 45 upvotes 10 months ago

The user has tried topical minoxidil, oral minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and dermapen for over a year without seeing hair regrowth and has now switched to dutasteride, planning to continue until summer. Some responses suggest that no further hair loss could be considered progress, question the visibility of hair loss, and recommend trying vitamin D.

community Anything stronger than DUT out there?

I_gofast in Finasteride/Dutasteride 14 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation discusses seeking a stronger treatment than Dutasteride (DUT) for hair loss. Suggestions include combining DUT with RU58841, increasing DUT dosage, and using transgender hormone replacement therapy or testosterone blockers, though some options may have feminizing side effects.

community An updated, simple guide to the most effective hair loss treatments

Leopatraa 193 upvotes 5 years ago

Effective treatments for hair loss, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, LLLT, PRP, Ketoconazole, and Scalp Massage. In addition, anti-inflammatory diets and stress management are recommended to maintain or regrow hair.

community Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance

throwaway1003333 in Research/Science 79 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hair loss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hair loss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hair loss.

community 0.5mg Dutasteride promotes more “regrowth” than 5mg oral Minoxidil

Villanellat in Research/Science 117 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride promotes more hair regrowth than Minoxidil. Users discuss combining treatments for better results and share personal experiences with side effects.

community DHT/Testosterone levels in scalp Fin VS Dut.

Glad-Conference-3323 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 66 upvotes 6 months ago

Dutasteride raises scalp testosterone by 99%, which may not be ideal for those sensitive to all androgens. Some argue finasteride's balancing act might be better, while others believe dutasteride is superior for hair regrowth.

community People need to start accepting that only medical therapy (Fin/Dut) can save your hair in the long run.

Mirrormaster85 in Treatment 112 upvotes 1 year ago

Minoxidil can regrow hair but doesn't address the underlying issue of DHT, leading to continued hair loss. Users discuss their experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, mentioning side effects, personal outcomes, and alternatives like microdosing topical finasteride.

community Sunlight: Does it Stimulate Hair Growth or Hair Loss?

Fit_Chemical4554 in Research/Science 64 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation discusses whether sunlight exposure affects hair growth or loss, with mixed anecdotes and theories but no clear consensus. Some suggest moderate sunlight can benefit hair by providing vitamin D, while others doubt its effectiveness compared to treatments like Minoxidil or finasteride.

community Treatments to maintain alternative to finasteride/dutasteride

Sad_Poet2048 in Treatment 6 upvotes 3 years ago

A 29-year-old male experiencing hair loss due to TRT is using minoxidil and dermarolling but is hesitant to use finasteride or dutasteride due to potential side effects. He is considering low level laser therapy (LLLT), PRP, ketoconazole shampoo, and oral minoxidil as additional treatments. A reply suggests that without a DHT blocker like finasteride or dutasteride, other treatments may not be effective long-term.

community I will have it cured by morning

Guilty_Pineapple_646 in Research/Science 370 upvotes 1 year ago

Researching the cause of hair loss and treating it by preventing DHT in the scalp with medication such as finasteride or dutasteride, estrogen, minoxidil, dermarolling, and possible topical antiandrogens.

community Peptides that Stop Hair Loss? | In-depth Literature Review Video

noeyys in Research/Science 72 upvotes 7 months ago

Peptides like TB500, KPV, GHK-CU, and BPC-157 are overhyped for hair growth with limited proven effectiveness in humans. Combining peptides with delivery methods like iontophoresis and sonophoresis shows promise, but many claims remain unproven.

community Well here I am 3-4 years later.

Horror-Ad-938 in Update 56 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hair loss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.

community I'm about to order some retinol and azelaic acid from the ordinary

parmerino in Product 44 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses using retinol to enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for hair loss, with a user considering The Ordinary's 0.5% retinol and seeking advice on azelaic acid concentration. Other users suggest using tretinoin instead and consider pre-formulated products combining minoxidil, tretinoin, and azelaic acid, but the original poster has not seen improvement from dermarolling.

community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP

noeyys in Research/Science 43 upvotes 5 months ago

Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.