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      community What would hair loss treatment be like in the 2030s?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses future hair loss treatments, with mentions of dutasteride potentially gaining FDA approval and increased popularity. Skepticism remains about significant advancements due to limited funding and reliance on cosmetic companies.

      community How soon is hair clone? Next five years?!

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 2 months ago
      Hair cloning is humorously discussed as always being 5-7 years away, with skepticism about its near-term availability. Gene editing to reactivate dormant follicles is suggested as a more likely solution within the next ten years.

      community Why balding gets worse in every generation?

      in Chat  81 upvotes 2 months ago
      Balding seems to worsen with each generation, possibly due to stress, diet, and environmental factors. The user started treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Approximately 1 month on oral dut+ oral min

      in Progress Pictures  103 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after one month on oral dutasteride and minoxidil, noting some improvement despite initial shedding. They previously used finasteride for a year without noticeable change and emphasized the importance of photo comparisons.

      community Kevin if you can see this now, please don’t go.

      in Chat  549 upvotes 3 months ago
      Kevin, a YouTuber known for his channel "haircafe," helped many with hair loss through treatments like finasteride. He recently took down his channel and checked into a psych ward due to mental health issues and backlash over old posts.

      community blood DHT levels shot up after doubling dutasteride dosage

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user increased their dutasteride dosage from 0.5mg to 1mg daily, resulting in a rise in DHT levels from 148 pg/mL to 281 pg/mL, and is considering switching back to finasteride due to continued hair loss. Replies suggest retesting and emphasize the importance of bloodwork before starting treatments.

      community F the big 3, it's just big me!

      in Satire  668 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with users mentioning dutasteride (Dut) as effective and wishing for more accessible dosages. They also debate the components of the "big 3" treatments, which now include Dut, RU58841, and oral minoxidil, with finasteride and minoxidil being consistently mentioned.

      community I’m over it. So glad to not worry about hair anymore.

      in Shaved/buzzed  569 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with shaving their head, feeling liberated from worrying about hair loss. Some discussed their own hair loss treatments, including finasteride, oral minoxidil, and Rogaine, while others expressed support for the shaved look.

      community Let's talk about natural options and last resorts.

      in Chat  7 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user discusses their long struggle with hair loss, considering various treatments like hair transplants, hair systems, and natural methods such as micro-needling, vitamin supplements, and a healthy lifestyle. They express concerns about side effects from drugs like finasteride and ultimately lean towards using a hair system for better appearance and confidence.

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

      in Research/Science  61 upvotes 4 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 Fin is working; I’m just now noticing

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  110 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user reports significant hair density improvement after 8.5 months of using finasteride, with no side effects except for initially watery semen. They also mention increased sex drive, which they attribute to finasteride, and regret not starting the treatment earlier due to fear of side effects.

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

      in Progress Pictures  45 upvotes 5 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 3 month fin,min and derma rolling once per week

      in Progress Pictures  130 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about a user sharing their 3-month progress with finasteride, minoxidil, and weekly derma rolling for hair loss. Some suggest buzzing the hair off to better apply treatments and consider a hair transplant in the future.

      community The second shed: finasteride+minox+tretinoin

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for almost a year, starting at age 18, and added tretinoin and 5% topical minoxidil 1-2 months ago. They are concerned about hair receding again despite the treatments.

      community Does lowering serum prolactin lower prolactin in the scalp?

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether not masturbating (semen retention) affects hair loss, with opinions varying but generally dismissing the idea. Some participants mention using hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841, but the effectiveness and relation to prolactin levels in the scalp are debated.

      community Wild claims from a snake oil manufacturer

      in Product  3 upvotes 7 months ago
      The post criticizes a company falsely claiming finasteride and minoxidil are ineffective after 6-8 months to sell their expensive, ineffective shampoo. The recommended treatments for hair loss are finasteride, minoxidil, low dose oral minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo.

      community Further prolactin research....

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 7 months ago
      HMI 115 did not work as expected for hair regrowth in humans, unlike in macaque monkeys. There is anticipation for further research on prolactin's role in hair loss, with expectations that pharmaceutical companies will likely solve this before universities.

      community Have you tried Biotin supplements for your hair?

      in Product  25 upvotes 8 months ago
      People shared that Biotin supplements did not improve their hair loss and some experienced stronger nails or more pimples. They suggested trying finasteride or minoxidil instead for hair loss treatment.

      community 4 months on fin, min and micro. 20M

      in Progress Pictures  64 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 20-year-old has seen positive results for hair loss after 4 months using 1 mg finasteride daily, minoxidil twice daily, and weekly dermastamping with a 1.5 mm needle. They also used ketoconazole shampoo initially and recommend starting treatment early.

      community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.

      in Female  55 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.

      community why hair restoration has not been progressed for last 20 years?

      in Chat  33 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses the lack of significant advancements in hair loss treatments beyond finasteride and minoxidil, questioning if hair restoration technology has reached a dead end. Hair transplant technology has improved, but new medications face challenges with market entry, cost, accessibility, and long-term effectiveness.

      community More before and after treatment pics. (Min,Fin, & Dut)

      in Progress Pictures  28 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about a person sharing before and after pictures of their hair loss treatment, which includes Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride. They discuss their own hair loss, particularly the recession of their temporal points.