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      community Anyone tried topical melatonin?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about using topical melatonin for hair retention and its potential effectiveness alongside minoxidil. The user explicitly does not want advice about finasteride.
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      community Is a topical serum as effective as a topical spray?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 5 months ago
      The post discusses whether a topical serum with 0.3% finasteride, 6% minoxidil, and essential oils is as effective as a spray with the same concentrations but different ingredients for scalp absorption. The user is seeking advice on which formulation absorbs better into the scalp.

      community DHT/Testosterone levels in scalp Fin VS Dut.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  65 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.
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      community Best supplements whilst using fin?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 6 months ago
      For hair loss, recommendations include using finasteride along with supplements like saw palmetto and zinc. Other treatments mentioned are Minoxidil and RU58841.

      community Concerned about my child’s lack of density. Microneedling help?

      in Satire  1016 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user humorously discusses their 10-month-old's hair loss, suggesting treatments like microneedling, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Replies include various satirical and exaggerated suggestions, emphasizing the post's satirical nature.

      community We need to keep these snake oil companies accountable.

      in Treatment  118 upvotes 7 months ago
      Biotin is being misleadingly marketed as a primary treatment for androgenic alopecia, overshadowing more effective treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. There is a call for increased awareness and accountability to prevent misinformation.

      community Best Shampoo Recommendations!!

      in Product  12 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user is seeking shampoo recommendations for thinning hair that doesn't cause dryness or brittleness. Another user suggests Pura D'or, noting it makes their hair feel better despite thinning, but mentions no shampoo will help with hair loss.

      community Why you should wait for Min (Keto + Fin only)

      in Ketoconazole  24 upvotes 7 months ago
      The post discusses using ketoconazole and finasteride for hair loss, suggesting waiting to use minoxidil. The user also mentions microneedling and emphasizes confidence over hair appearance.

      community Latanoprost from the gray market?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses sourcing pure latanoprost from the gray market for research and making a homemade solution. Concerns about potential dangers and experiences with this method are raised.

      community Carrier for homemade topical Finasteride

      in Chat  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about making topical finasteride using stemoxydine as a carrier. The user is considering buying Redken Cerafill Hair Re-Densifying Treatment (Stemoxydine) 90ml for this purpose.

      community What is the correlation between hair loss and vaping?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user suspects vaping has contributed to their hair loss and plans to quit while using Minoxidil and finasteride. They are unsure if hair regrowth will be due to quitting vaping or the medications.

      community Before /after 3 month finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  69 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 3 months and minoxidil for over 4 years to treat hair loss, experiencing initial anxiety and a possible nocebo effect but now reports no significant side effects. They also tried micro-needling briefly but stopped, and other users have mixed reactions to their results.

      community Chances of GT20029 hitting the black market?

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about the potential availability of GT20029 on the black market and whether users would try it. Participants advise waiting for phase 3 trial results to ensure safety and efficacy.

      community Question for all the good Minoxidil responders

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user discusses their experience with minoxidil for hair loss, noting that drinking coffee may reduce its effectiveness. They observed better results with the liquid solution and no coffee compared to using the foam solution and drinking coffee.

      community Is it possible that dutasteride won’t make you depressedd if finasteride did?

      in Chat  16 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether dutasteride might cause less depression than finasteride for hair loss treatment, with some users suggesting it could due to different mechanisms of action or molecular size, while others express skepticism or share personal experiences with these medications.

      community Why is it that low testosterone causes hair loss as well? How can I be balding?

      in Chat  158 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses the confusion over low testosterone potentially causing hair loss, with users sharing personal experiences and knowledge about hair loss treatments like Finasteride. Some users suggest that hair follicle sensitivity to DHT, not testosterone levels, is the key factor in balding, and others discuss the side effects of hair loss medications.

      community Hims topical min/fin spray vs serum

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about someone switching from a hair loss treatment spray with alcohol and propylene glycol to a serum with essential oils, questioning the absorption and effectiveness of the new product. The spray and serum both contain 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil.

      community Spironolactone for 11 years, finasteride for almost 5 years, started oral minoxidil in November 😢 ended oral contraceptive in Dec.

      in Progress Pictures  224 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.

      community How to make topical melatonin?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about creating a topical melatonin treatment for hair loss. Specific treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Dutasteride .5mg Results Timeline

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  14 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 21-year-old male switched from finasteride to 0.5mg dutasteride daily due to ongoing hair loss but has not seen improvement after 14 months, experiencing further thinning and recession. He is seeking feedback from other dutasteride users on their results after a similar duration.

      community Is this broscience? From More Plates, More Dates

      in Research/Science  20 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether finasteride's reduction of DHT and increase in scalp testosterone contribute to hair follicle miniaturization. Some participants argue testosterone does not cause miniaturization, while others suggest that even with reduced DHT, other androgens like testosterone may still contribute to hair loss.

      community Reasons why Topical worked but Oral Minoxidil didn’t?

      in Minoxidil  16 upvotes 11 months ago
      Some people find topical minoxidil effective for hair loss, but oral minoxidil doesn't work for them, possibly due to absorption issues. Others have had better results with oral minoxidil, suggesting individual responses vary.