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community Cigarette smokers had increased serum levels of DHT 14% higher than non smokers.

in Chat 82 upvotes 2 years ago

The effects of smoking cigarettes on DHT levels and its potential effect on hair loss, with some people sharing experiences in relation to their own hair loss. Various treatments for reducing or reversing hair loss were discussed, such as quitting smoking, minoxidil, finasteride and RU58841.

community Oxytocin, empathy, hair, and cinnamon

in General 138 upvotes 4 months ago

Low oxytocin levels in hair are linked to reduced empathy and may affect hair growth. Cinnamic acid can promote hair growth by activating oxytocin receptors.

community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss

in Research/Science 235 upvotes 8 months ago

Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.

community Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens.

in Research/Science 1 upvotes 2 weeks ago

A method for treating androgenic alopecia using minoxidil, antiandrogens, exercise, and cold exposure to promote hair growth. Environmental factors and lifestyle changes, like diet and exercise, can improve treatment effectiveness.

Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens

community Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens

in Research 413 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Treating androgenic alopecia with minoxidil, finasteride, and antiandrogens, alongside exercise, cryotherapy, and natural substances to stimulate cold receptors for better hair growth. The method focuses on enhancing treatment effectiveness by considering environmental and behavioral factors and the role of cold receptors and muscle stress.

community How much does diet affect hair loss?

in Chat 45 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation suggests that changing diet and lifestyle has little to no effect on male pattern baldness (MPB), which is largely determined by genetics. Some individuals noted personal improvements in hair condition with healthier diets, but the consensus is that diet alone cannot prevent or reverse MPB.

community Hair progress over 7 years (Oral fin 1mg + oral min 2.5mg + topical min 5% + micro-needling)

in Progress Pictures 194 upvotes 8 months ago

The user shared a 7-year hair progress journey, starting with occasional minoxidil use and later including a finasteride prescription, online prescriptions, and microneedling. Significant hair growth was achieved, but side effects led to a reduction in medication dosage.

community Nearing 7 months of 1mg fin - are there any positive signs?

in Is this regrowth? 232 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation discusses hair regrowth after nearly 7 months of using 1mg finasteride and dermarolling, with some users noticing thicker hair and improved density. Minoxidil was suggested but ruled out due to the user's cats, and a hair transplant was mentioned as a potential solution for completely bald areas.

community 1.5 Year - Bad Results (HT, FIN, MINO, PRP, etc)

in Progress Pictures 64 upvotes 4 months ago

A user shared their disappointing results after 1.5 years of hair treatments, including a hair transplant, finasteride, minoxidil, PRP, vegan shampoo, and more. They are considering switching to dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and improving their microneedling routine.

community 3 months. Dut, Min, Keto, Vitamin D, exercise

in Progress Pictures 353 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's experience using dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, vitamin D, scalp massage, exercise, and avoiding vaping and 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner to treat hair loss; they also discussed the side effects of finasteride.

community 5 month Min/Fin Update! Progress pics below 🤩

in Progress Pictures 512 upvotes 1 year ago

The post and conversation are about a user's positive progress with hair loss using minoxidil and finasteride. No noticeable side effects were reported.

community How likely is it that my hair loss is due to vitamin D deficiency and stress?

in Treatment 7 upvotes 2 years ago

A 19-year-old male suspects his hair loss is due to vitamin D deficiency and stress rather than genetics. Recommendations include taking finasteride, minoxidil, vitamin D, exercising, reducing stress, and consulting a doctor if needed.

community Fin 16 month shedding questions

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 upvotes 1 year ago

User took Finasteride for 16 months, stabilized hair loss but no regrowth. Improved lifestyle, started microneedling, and used Nizoral; hair thickened but then began shedding again.

community Nov 2023-Nov 2024, 1 Year on Oral Fin (1mg/day)+ Oral Min (1.25mg/day), I’m 23 and I’ve got my life back

in Progress Pictures 916 upvotes 3 weeks ago

A 23-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth and regained confidence after one year of using oral finasteride (1mg/day) and oral minoxidil (1.25mg/day) without side effects. The user felt the treatment was life-changing, allowing them to be more social and active.

community 4 months progress Nov 23 - Feb 24

in Progress Pictures 63 upvotes 7 months ago

The user shared their 4-month hair loss progress, noting initial hair loss followed by improvement. They used a dermaroller twice a week with varying needle sizes.

community Nine Month Progress: Bless The Person Who Developed Finasteride And Minoxidil (20M)

in Progress Pictures 592 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared a nine-month hair regrowth progress using 5mg oral Minoxidil and 1.25mg oral Finasteride daily, with noticeable improvement and no side effects, despite a high-protein diet, occasional smoking, and regular exercise. They also mentioned using keto shampoo and having naturally increased body hair by about 10%.

community No longer need a hat to leave the house. Praise Jesus. 12 months progress. 24 years old.

in Progress Pictures 1219 upvotes 5 months ago

A 24-year-old shared his 12-month hair loss progress, using 1mg oral finasteride daily, Minoxidil spray twice daily, weekly derma stamping, daily Biotin, Saw Palmetto Shampoo, and occasional Ketoconazole shampoo. He experienced minimal side effects and significant hair density improvement, no longer needing a hat.

community NW5 at 19. How many grafts do I need?

in Transplants 140 upvotes 1 year ago

A 19-year-old with rapid hair loss since 16 is considering a hair transplant but refuses to take finasteride or any 5α-Reductase inhibitors. They are currently using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling with a Derminator 2, and only want hair until age 27.

community [28M] 10 months on fin/min, 3 months using nizoral regularly

in Progress Pictures 125 upvotes 1 year ago

The user "DaysonDadum" shared their progress pictures after using finasteride and minoxidil for 10 months, along with regularly using Nizoral. They experienced positive results with no noticeable shedding and no side effects. Other users in the conversation asked about dosages and brands of the treatments.

community Diagnosed with MPB. Started with finastride 1mg

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 18 upvotes 1 year ago

A 28-year-old male diagnosed with Male Pattern Baldness is using finasteride 1mg and asking if it's sufficient without minoxidil, PRP, or multivitamins. The advice given is to continue with finasteride and assess results after a year before considering additional treatments.

community Today I didn’t go to my cousin marriage because of my hair. I feel really depressed, I just want to disaper, i can’t take this anymore. I tried everything for the past 3 years, and I’m just 21 years. I’m isolating myself from othesrs.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 284 upvotes 1 year ago

A 21 year-old feeling depressed about hair loss and how to cope with it, discussing various treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, hair pieces, and scalp micropigmentation. There is also discussion of accepting oneself and redefining self-worth in order to not base one's entire identity on their hair.

community 10 Months of Fin 1mg Daily, Nizoral Shampoo twice a week. 26 Male. Ask any questions!

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 186 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss treatment using 1mg Fin daily and Nizoral shampoo twice a week for 10 months showed improvement after 6-10 months. No significant side effects experienced, except slightly watery semen.

community Y'all ever watch older movies?

in Chat 63 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation reflects on how hair loss was portrayed in older movies as a natural part of aging, contrasting with today's media where balding is less visible due to treatments like finasteride and hair transplants. Participants also discuss the difference in societal attitudes towards hair loss and appearance in past generations compared to the present.

community Are a lot of men already losing their hair at 25?

in Chat 153 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the perception of increased hair loss among young men, with some attributing it to heightened awareness or environmental factors. Various treatments are mentioned, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and future hair transplant methods.

community 6 months on the sauce- Min,Fin,DR

in Progress Pictures 633 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's successful 6-month journey with Minoxidil, Finasteride and 0.05 Derma Rolling to regain their hairline, eyebrows, facial hair and overall youthful look. They also discussed the use of topical minoxidil for eyebrow thickening, as well as other skincare routines and healthy lifestyle habits.

community Anyone else find it funny all of us on here stress about hair loss daily and take pills for it and take time everyday to apply minoxidil or RU meanwhile we all have friends who don’t even think about hairloss rocking their perfect NW0 hairlines and thick hair?

in Chat 259 upvotes 3 years ago

People on a forum are discussing the irony of stressing over hair loss and using treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, while others have naturally perfect hair without any effort. They share personal experiences and acknowledge that everyone has insecurities, with some accepting their situation and others finding it frustrating.

community Smoking – Why Dutasteride may not be working

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 30 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride works for most men, but some may experience worsening due to reasons like shedding, paranoia, non-androgenic alopecia, genetic variations, or smoking. Smoking can increase scalp DHT levels and damage follicles.

community High Nicotine use and Hair Loss

in Chat 82 upvotes 4 months ago

Heavy nicotine use can lead to hair thinning and loss, but quitting can reverse these effects. The user noticed significant hair regrowth after quitting vaping.

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

in Research/Science 61 upvotes 8 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 Am I taking out too much foam for a dose? Rogaine Minoxidil

in Minoxidil 1 year ago

This conversation discusses the topical application of Minoxidil, with various users providing advice on how to accurately measure a dose and keep it from melting too quickly. Others have shared their experiences using oral finasteride for hair loss treatments.