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GlossaryBulimia Nervosa (BN)

eating disorder involving binge eating followed by purging behaviors

Bulimia Nervosa, often referred to as Bulimia or BN, is an eating disorder characterized by a cycle of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, excessive exercise, or the use of laxatives to prevent weight gain. This condition can lead to severe physical and psychological complications, including electrolyte imbalances, gastrointestinal issues, and mental health disorders like anxiety and depression.

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community UPDATE 8 months on Fin 1.2mg ED, Topical min 1ml ED, (2 months) tretinoin + topical min 1ml EOD. derma roller 1.5mm once every 2 weeks

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 18 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using finasteride 1.2mg daily, topical minoxidil 1ml daily, tretinoin with topical minoxidil 1ml every other day, and a 1.5mm derma roller every two weeks for 8 months to treat hair loss. The user has posted progress pictures over time.

community Mixing minoxidil with oil to prevent dry scalp

in Minoxidil 5 months ago

Mixing minoxidil with castor oil (and possibly rosemary oil) to prevent dry scalp. Concerns about whether this affects the potency or absorption of minoxidil.

community 2020 Hair and Scalp Treatments: A Clinical Guide (in Depth 350 Page Guide)

in Treatment 62 upvotes 4 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, including topical immunotherapy, regenerative treatments, laser and light-based therapies, oral supplements, intralesional steroids, and new drugs like finasteride and minoxidil.

community I feel so 🤡 right now, any advice?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 3 weeks ago

A user is seeking advice on using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss after being unhappy with their dermatologist's advice. They are considering getting finasteride on their own due to prescription challenges.

community Is it working? 44m fin/min/dermastamp weekly

in Is this regrowth? 38 upvotes 3 months ago

A user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and a dermastamp for hair regrowth. They report itchy scalp but see positive results.

community Physio-metabolic method (antiandrogen, minoxidil, leg training and cold)

in Treatments 309 upvotes 5 months ago

The method combines finasteride, minoxidil, intense leg exercises, and cold exposure to treat androgenetic alopecia. It aims to boost metabolism and reduce androgenic effects, enhancing hair growth.

community It's amazing how much younger you look with intact hair. Picture on the right was taken 3 years after picture on the left. I used the regular finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral combo.

in Progress Pictures 171 upvotes 1 year ago

User regrew hair using finasteride, minoxidil, and nizoral. Another user saw results with dutasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling.

community I'll defeat the norwood reaper with kitchen sink light

in Treatment 26 upvotes 2 years ago

A user who is using a combination of oral and topical treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, pyrilutamide, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo in order to combat hair loss. Another user gave the original poster a word of warning about overusing the ketoconazole shampoo.

community 25M, 1 year mark on 1mg Finasteride ,1ml Min one time a day before sleep

in Progress Pictures 142 upvotes 10 months ago

A 25-year-old man shared his one-year progress pictures showing hair regrowth after using 1mg of finasteride and 1ml of minoxidil daily before sleep. Commenters are impressed and hopeful, asking about the timeline of his improvements.

community 8 months of 1mg fin EOD and 1ml of topical min ED

in Progress Pictures 185 upvotes 1 month ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride every other day and 1ml topical minoxidil daily, with initial shedding but improvement by three months. Microneedling was also used, with adjustments to frequency and needle length for better results.

community How does dutasteride regrowth work?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 6 months ago

A 25-year-old man with hair loss from bleach damage is using oral minoxidil and considering adding Dutasteride for better regrowth and prevention. He seeks advice on Dutasteride's effectiveness and potential benefits over finasteride, and is also curious about RU58841.

community Stop expecting results in 2 months!

in Treatment 125 upvotes 6 months ago

People discussing hair loss treatments emphasize the need for patience, as results from using finasteride and minoxidil can take 8-12 months or longer. Some users report early signs of improvement, while others experience continued shedding or slower progress.

community Does CosmeRNA target the root cause of MPB?

in Chat 1 year ago

. CumsOnYourFeet69 has been discussing a new treatment called CosmeRNA which claims to target the root cause of male pattern baldness, and is considering using it in conjunction with Minoxidil instead of Finasteride due to possible side effects. Replies have highlighted that the efficacy of this treatment is still unknown, but it could be used as an effective maintenance option if successful.

community The theory that explains everything. Please help me make this big!

in Research/Science 2447 upvotes 3 years ago

The post and conversation are about the role of the enzyme 3alpha-hydroxysteroid reductase in hair loss and the potential of compounds like procyanidin B2 and sulforaphane to boost its activity for hair regrowth. Further research is needed to develop effective treatments based on this theory.