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GlossaryOral Contraceptives (Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills)

medications taken orally to prevent pregnancy

Oral contraceptives, commonly known as "the pill," are medications taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy. They typically contain synthetic forms of the hormones estrogen and progestin, which work by inhibiting ovulation, thickening cervical mucus to block sperm, and altering the uterine lining to prevent implantation.

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community My Theory Regarding a Cause and Cure for Androgenetic Alopecia

in Treatment 97 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss theory suggests imbalance between Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.

community C’est terrible - at my wits end

in Female 449 upvotes 1 year ago

A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.

community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 191 upvotes 2 years ago

Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.

community Started Finasteride almost three months ago and I'm upset

in Update 153 upvotes 9 months ago

A user started taking finasteride three months ago to treat hair loss and unexpectedly cleared their acne, which they had been struggling with since age 12. The conversation includes others sharing their experiences with finasteride, its effects on acne and hair loss, and mentions a related treatment, clascoterone, for acne and hair loss.

community AGA responded to steroid shots? Biopsy wrong? Please help!

in Female 2 upvotes 7 months ago

A woman with AGA is using spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, oral minoxidil, bicalutamide, and anti-androgenic birth control but still experiences worsening hair loss. Steroid shots temporarily stop her hair shedding, leading her to question her biopsy results.

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

in Treatments 309 upvotes 6 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 I’m already DOING EVERYTHING!!!

in Female 27 upvotes 3 years ago

A 26 year old female dealing with hair loss who is considering treatments such as Spiro, minoxidil and finasteride. Other potential solutions mentioned are PRP treatment, a wig, and bio-identical estrogen combined with bica.

community How much longer should I wait before using topical minoxidil after starting oral finasteride/minoxidil?

in Treatment 3 upvotes 8 months ago

The user has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil with vitamins for 5 months and seen improvements. They are asking if adding topical minoxidil would be beneficial or if they should continue with the oral treatment alone.

community Thought this was worth sharing. About 18 months.

in Progress Pictures 145 upvotes 3 months ago

A 41-year-old shared progress on hair loss treatment using Dutasteride and oral and topical Minoxidil, noting improvement when hair is kept short. Replies were supportive, complimenting the new growth.

community What 3 months without fin& min does😔

in Progress Pictures 261 upvotes 1 month ago

Stopping minoxidil and finasteride for three months caused significant hair loss. The user resumed treatment with 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 0.6mg finasteride and plans to update on progress in three months.

community A meta analysis of 18 popular hair loss treatments. An 2022 guide on efficacy. From finasteride and minoxidil to caffeine shampoo, saw palmetto and biotin. 96 Scientific References included.

in Research/Science 101 upvotes 2 years ago

Most hair loss treatments are ineffective; only finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil show effectiveness.

community Will be transition to dutasteride shortly.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 12 upvotes 1 year ago

A user who had good results with finasteride and minoxidil for three years experienced sudden hair thinning and is switching to dutasteride combined with oral minoxidil and vitamin D3, and starting caffeine topicals. Some responses suggest the hair loss could be a synchronized shedding and advise patience, while others share their own positive experiences with dutasteride.

community 7 months - 7 months oral dutasteride 0.5mg, 5 months oral minoxidil 12.5mg - 34 year old male

in Progress Pictures 82 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss progress and treatments, specifically oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil.

community Started taking 2.5mg Dut about a month ago

in Technology 17 upvotes 5 months ago

A user started taking 2.5mg Dutasteride for hair loss, along with oral Minoxidil, and is concerned about liver impact. Other users warn about the high dosage and potential health risks.

community 3 Month Progress Photos: 26 years old

in Progress Pictures 89 upvotes 8 months ago

A 26-year-old shared their 3-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, a mane solution with various oils and extracts, and microneedling. They plan to add curcumin topically and are open to suggestions for their aggressive treatment protocol.

community August last year vs today......

in Is this regrowth? 33 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been treating hair loss for 5 years and currently uses 0.5mg dutasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, and 10,000mcg biotin daily, experiencing the best growth in years without the side effects they had on finasteride. Suggestions from others include starting microneedling, with one comment noting minimal visible hair regrowth.

community Melatonin a possible tool to help fight AGA hair loss.

in Research/Science 50 upvotes 3 years ago

Topical melatonin may help reduce hair loss and increase hair thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), with some studies showing positive results. It can be mixed with minoxidil for application, and its effectiveness might be enhanced when used with micro-needling, but results may vary among individuals.

community 4 months worth of progress! Seeing some results!

in Progress Pictures 57 upvotes 5 months ago

User shared 4 months of hair loss progress using finasteride and minoxidil, noting improved scalp health with the right shampoo. Encouragement from others includes success stories with similar treatments.

community Thoughts on Dutasteride mesotherapy

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride mesotherapy involves micro injections every 3 months to reduce side effects compared to regular finasteride. The discussion focuses on its effectiveness and safety for hair loss treatment.

community Actually so sick of people saying they have no results after a month. What do you expect ?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 101 upvotes 4 weeks ago

Hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil need time to work, often taking months. Patience and realistic expectations are crucial for success.

community My first time coming to a balding related forum, I have some questions

in Chat 37 upvotes 3 years ago

19-year-old experiencing hair loss seeks advice on treatments. Suggestions include Finasteride, Minoxidil, microneedling, hair systems, and consulting a dermatologist.

community Oral Biotin and Topical Minoxidil have a synergy effect in increasing hair growth, the study was only done in healthy subjects and it was only 14 days but it does prove that biotin can play a significant role as an adjunct treatment.

in Research/Science 166 upvotes 2 months ago

Oral biotin combined with topical minoxidil may increase hair growth rate, though the study was limited to healthy subjects and did not measure hair density. Some users report personal benefits from biotin, such as faster nail growth and healthier hair, but concerns about acne and study quality were also mentioned.

community Oral min and Isotretinoin (accutane) to respond

in Chat 4 months ago

Oral minoxidil combined with isotretinoin may improve hair loss treatment effectiveness. Tretinoin is known to increase the absorption of topical minoxidil.

community What are some trending treatments these days?

in Treatment 2 upvotes 8 months ago

The user has tried RU58841, pyrilutamide, oral minoxidil combined with finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss. They are asking for new and exciting treatments.

community New Latanoprost-Based Formula Used by Hollywood Celebrities

in Treatment 26 upvotes 1 year ago

A new Latanoprost-based formula used by Hollywood celebrities to treat hair loss, with the formula containing minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, azelaic acid, zinc thymulin, vitamin B6, sandalore and methyl vanillate. It also mentions the potential of offering a combined sublingual minoxidil/oral dutasteride option in the future.

community 15ish months results. Fin plus Min

in Progress Pictures 481 upvotes 1 year ago

CraigMeyerShirtPants used oral finasteride for 15 months and topical minoxidil for 6 months, seeing significant hair growth after cutting hair 4 months ago. Users congratulated and asked about age, brand, and side effects.

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

in Treatment 64 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 20yo, dutasteride and minoxidil aren’t working

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 117 upvotes 3 months ago

A 20-year-old reports worsening hair loss despite using dutasteride and minoxidil, and considers a hair transplant. Users suggest continuing treatments, trying microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, switching to finasteride, or adding tretinoin.

community 2 months Fin/min update. 1mg fin a day, 5%min-0.1%fin topical twice a day, Vitamin D3 50,000 IU once a week.

in Progress Pictures 23 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their 2-month progress using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride topically twice a day, and Vitamin D3 weekly. They experienced initial side effects like weaker erections and mood swings, which resolved after one month.

community Platelet rich plasma treatment

in Treatment 4 upvotes 8 months ago

A 27-year-old male experienced rapid hair loss after dengue fever, which activated a balding gene. The doctor suggested platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair regrowth.