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painful, pus-filled skin abscesses caused by infected hair follicles

Boils, also known as furuncles, are painful, pus-filled bumps that form under the skin when bacteria infect and inflame one or more hair follicles. They often start as red, tender areas and gradually become firm and more painful as they fill with pus. Boils can occur anywhere on the body but are most common on the face, neck, armpits, shoulders, and buttocks.

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community Is minoxidil a must for diffuse thinners. Would it be stupid not to uses minox all over the head if I'm a diffuse thinner?

in Minoxidil 24 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. The user is considering adding minoxidil to their regimen after using finasteride and dutasteride without significant results, while others suggest minoxidil is essential for diffuse thinning.

community How does some people revive their scalps with minoxidil only?

in Minoxidil 26 upvotes 2 months ago

Some people respond better to minoxidil due to higher enzyme levels converting it to its active form. Minoxidil helps with hair regrowth but doesn't prevent hair loss; finasteride and other DHT inhibitors are needed for that.

community Is Finasteride’s efficacy way overstated?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 35 upvotes 4 months ago

A user is concerned that finasteride isn't working after 4 months and is considering switching to dutasteride due to severe hair loss. Others suggest continuing finasteride, adding minoxidil, and being patient.

community Please, if you are thinking about starting meds, do it as early as possible

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 134 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Start hair loss treatments early for best results. Finasteride, Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and microneedling are commonly used, with some users experiencing side effects but often regretting delayed treatment.

community We need more people trying 2.5 mg dutasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 4 weeks ago

Increasing the dutasteride dose to 2.5 mg may significantly reduce DHT and promote hair regrowth, with similar side effects to lower doses. Some users combine dutasteride with minoxidil and finasteride for better results, but there are concerns about long-term effectiveness and availability.

community Why are wigs normalized for women and not men? Shouldn't it be the other way around?

in Chat 268 upvotes 2 months ago

Men wearing wigs should be normalized as it is for women. Treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are mentioned, but societal norms need to change to accept wigs for men.

community NBC News: Finasteride is increasingly being prescribed even before baldness begins

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 360 upvotes 5 months ago

Finasteride is increasingly prescribed to young men to prevent hair loss, with many users expressing regret for not starting sooner. The conversation highlights the preference for Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil over other treatments.

community 7 years minoxidil user. Is this the Time for HT ?

in Progress Pictures 46 upvotes 8 months ago

A 25-year-old has used minoxidil for 7 years, finasteride for 2 years, oral minoxidil and dutasteride for 3 months, and also tried microneedling and nizoral. They are considering a hair transplant but are concerned about being a good candidate due to potential retrograde alopecia.

community Minoxidil seems logistically impossible and impractical to use

in Minoxidil 136 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses concerns about the practicality of using Minoxidil foam for hair loss, including the frequency of application, preparation, coverage area, and drying time. Responses suggest that missing a dose isn't detrimental, it can be applied once a day, it works on all hair areas, and it doesn't need to be perfectly dry before application.

community Why is no one pointing out dandruff as the number 1 evidence/symptom of MPB?

in Chat 55 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses the theory that persistent dandruff in areas prone to hair loss could be a sign of hair follicles dying due to DHT, indicating balding. The responses vary, with some users noting improvements in dandruff and hair loss with treatments like Dutasteride, while others experienced hair loss without dandruff.

community I find it funny a bunch of us on here are on drugs for hairloss and maintain clean/healthy lives and then there’s these mf’s in the 90’s juiced to the gills with steroids and have better hair than all of us lol

in Satire 353 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about the effects of steroids on hair loss. Some users believe that steroids can cause hair loss, while others argue that it depends on individual sensitivity to DHT. There is also discussion about the appearance of balding individuals who use steroids.

community 4 years of dutasteride monotherapy

in Progress Pictures 191 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user experienced noticeable regrowth of hair after using dutasteride as a single treatment for about 1.5 years. No before photos were available.

community This sub in a nutshell when it comes to medicine. Oral Minoxidil isn’t that bad

in Chat 446 upvotes 1 year ago

The post and conversation are about the use of oral Minoxidil (Min), Finasteride (Fin), and RU58841 for hair loss treatment, with mixed opinions on their safety and effectiveness.

community Average tressless user after taking oral minoxidil

in Satire 1446 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about hair loss and the use of minoxidil (Minoxidil) and finasteride (Fin) as treatments. The conclusion is that some users have seen success in maintaining their hair with minoxidil, but there are varying opinions on the effectiveness of the treatments.

community Shaving is NOT accepting baldness

in Shaved/buzzed 52 upvotes 1 year ago

Accepting baldness and the various ways people try to cope with it, such as shaving, using medications like minoxidil and finasteride, or getting a hair transplant. Participants discussed how true acceptance of hair loss involves confronting difficult emotions such as grief for one's former appearance and identity, as opposed to simply superficially hiding it with a shaved head.

community Looks like a real cure to the root of baldness (DHT-induced senescence) was proven earlier this year

in Research/Science 732 upvotes 2 years ago

A study that outlines the full model for androgenic alopecia (AGA) which links DHT to cellular senescence in dermal papilla cells, and suggests black chokeberry as a source of cyanidin 3-O-arabinoside polyphenol with potential anti-oxidant properties that could reverse this process. The post encourages reaching out to experts in anti-aging and longevity to research treatments involving the polyphenol.

community Comprehensive Microneedling Guide

in Microneedling 295 upvotes 2 years ago

Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.

community Loosing your hair (young) feels like loosing your identity. Ain’t it right?

in Satire 2 years ago

The emotional and psychological impact of hair loss in young people, how to cope with it, and potential treatments such as finasteride, RU58841, Minoxidil, SMP, and hair transplants.

community Topical Dutasteride is Here.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 153 upvotes 3 years ago

The availability of Topical Dutasteride, a potential treatment for hair loss, which can be purchased without prescription from MinoxidilMax. Other treatments discussed include Topical Finasteride and PRP injections, with discussion around dosage, efficacy, side-effects and safety.

community Maintaining hair until Breezula without Fin

in Treatment 6 upvotes 4 years ago

A 21-year-old male experienced side effects from topical finasteride and is seeking alternative treatments to maintain hair until Breezula is available. He is considering using minoxidil, Nizoral, micro-needling, and vitamin D supplementation, and may try CB or RU58841 if necessary.

community Finasteride and Its Effects on Cognition: Where's the Science?

in Research/Science 29 upvotes 4 years ago

The user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including low-dose minoxidil, finasteride, and essential oils, and expressed concerns about the cognitive side effects of finasteride. They are seeking more information on how finasteride may affect cognition and are considering whether to continue or stop the treatment.

community 3 month progress dut

in Progress 312 upvotes 4 years ago

User experienced rapid thinning on crown, used dutasteride for 3 months with significant improvement. Microneedling and ketoconazole were also used, but no minoxidil or finasteride.

community Norwood 1 to 3 is normal, and NOT balding

6 upvotes 6 years ago

Norwood 1-3 hair loss is considered normal in Russia and not balding. Using finasteride for Norwood 1-3 is seen as unnecessary and risky.

community If you’re sitting there wondering, “I’m losing my hair, what do I do?” then read my advice here. I’ve been fighting the fight for 7 years, with great success. (pictures included)

in Question 106 upvotes 11 years ago

Fighting hair loss with "The Big 3" treatments of Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo, as well as specific advice on how to use these products. People have shared their long-term success stories and some have discussed the side effects of finasteride. Other suggestions included Lipogaine and Pura D'or Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner.

community Minoxidil, boil em mash em stick em in the scalp

in Satire 107 upvotes 2 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. The first user asked for proof of the effectiveness of these treatments, and the second user responded with a humorous reply.

community Binding affinity of pyrilutamide!

in Update 168 upvotes 2 years ago

Pyrilutamide, a nonsteroidal antiandrogen drug under development for the potential treatment of androgenic alopecia. The conversation discusses its binding affinity to the androgen receptor and the timeline for possible availability after trials are completed in the United States and China.

community Anything you use without scientific backing, just trusting your gut?

in Research/Science 13 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses using peppermint oil for hair loss, with one user applying it undiluted to the scalp and another combining it with finasteride and microneedling. Some believe in its effectiveness despite limited scientific evidence, and also mention rosemary oil as potentially beneficial.

community Topical bicalutamide vs ru58841

in Female 1 upvotes 2 months ago

A user is seeking advice on making a topical bicalutamide solution as an alternative to RU58841 for hair loss, while already using dutasteride and minoxidil. They are considering crushing bicalutamide pills and adding them to their minoxidil.

community Black seed oil having gunk in it

in Product 2 upvotes 3 months ago

User noticed gunk in their black seed oil for hair growth and is concerned it might be bacteria. They are considering whether to throw it away.

community Essential Oils shampoo - My 1st experiment

in Treatment 1 upvotes 4 months ago

A user shared their experience with a homemade essential oils shampoo for hair loss after stopping finasteride due to side effects. They reported healthier, shinier hair and new body hair growth but no scalp regrowth yet.