community 5 month Min/Fin Update! Progress pics below 🤩
The post and conversation are about a user's positive progress with hair loss using minoxidil and finasteride. No noticeable side effects were reported.
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510-540 / 1000+ resultscommunity Red light therapy - research says they work, reviews say they don't - Turns out commercial device are severely under-powered, so could this actually work?
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of commercial Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) devices for hair growth, suggesting they are underpowered compared to the ideal energy output shown in medical research. A user plans to build a custom helmet that meets the required specifications for effective treatment.
community 137 years old and still far more hair than the average r/tressless user
The post and conversation are about a user claiming to be 137 years old with a full head of hair. Specific treatments mentioned include dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil.
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
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 I destroyed my scalp so you wouldn't have to: here's what happens when you quit topical minoxidil
Quitting minoxidil can lead to significant hair loss, even in areas that were not thinning before, as hair becomes reliant on the treatment. Some users also report losing hair gains when stopping minoxidil despite taking finasteride.
community The best stack that doesn't include a 5ARI
The conversation is about finding effective hair loss treatments without using finasteride or dutasteride. Suggested treatments include topical minoxidil, oral minoxidil, microneedling, PRP, and RU58841.
community here is why isotretinoin might cause hair loss and maybe why dupa happens.
Isotretinoin may cause hair loss by increasing DHT through a precursor androgen, DHEAS. Treatments like topical antiandrogens (RU58841, pyrilutamide) and drugs increasing PPAR-y expression (pioglitazone) might prevent this hair loss.
community Theoretically won't this be better than finasteride? Azelaic acid + zinc
The conversation discusses using zinc sulphate and azelaic acid to inhibit 5 alpha-reductase activity, which could potentially treat androgen-related skin conditions like hair loss. Combining these with vitamin B6 could enhance the effect, potentially offering an alternative to finasteride.
community Why is there more "fear" around on finasteride than around dutasteride
The conversation is about the comparison between finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss treatment. The conclusion is that there is more fear around finasteride due to its higher prevalence and being the first line of defense, while dutasteride is less commonly prescribed and used by those who have already tried finasteride without side effects.
community Proposed new pathogenesis model for androgenetic alopecia (AGA)
The conversation discusses a new model for understanding androgenetic alopecia (AGA), linking it to dietary and lifestyle factors similar to PCOS, and highlighting the role of DHT, vascular damage, and inflammation. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Do Platelet-rich plasma, PRP work?
Someone's brother tried Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for hair loss; it had minimal effect on hair but improved skin appearance. Microneedling at home was suggested as a more sustainable alternative.
community Update to fin 0.25 mg, 4x/week
User reported initial hair regrowth with 0.25 mg finasteride taken four times a week, experiencing a second shedding phase, and no side effects. They also mentioned using RU58841 without success and plan to stop after a year.
community What are the chances I do more harm than good with microneedling?
The user reported progress with hair regrowth using a topical solution combining finasteride and minoxidil, but experienced scalp irritation which improved after adjusting the treatment. They are considering microneedling but are concerned about the risk of scarring.
community 7 months - 7 months oral dutasteride 0.5mg, 5 months oral minoxidil 12.5mg - 34 year old male
Hair loss progress and treatments, specifically oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil.
community 4 months progress. Hims spray. 6% min, 0.3% fin. Also .25mm dermaroller 2x a week.
A user's successful 4-month hair growth progress using Hims spray with 6% Minoxidil, 0.3% Finasteride, and a .25mm dermaroller twice a week. The user applies the spray once a day and has not experienced any side effects.
community How insane is this oral min shed?
A user started taking 0.625mg oral minoxidil daily for hair loss, increased the dose to 1.25mg, and experienced a significant shed, losing 70% of scalp density. They cannot tolerate finasteride due to side effects but are hopeful for hair regrowth despite the shedding.
community Hair texture changed on fin/min
The post discusses how using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss resulted in the user's hair changing from straight to wavy. The responses suggest this change indicates healthier, thicker hair and share similar experiences, while also expressing concerns about potential side effects of the treatments.
community Love me some Dutasteride. 40 years old. March to now
The conclusion of this conversation about hair loss is that the user, "mynameisbogus," has been using Dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massaging, and keto shampoo to treat their hair loss. They have not experienced any side effects and have seen positive results.
community Ted Kaczynski had more hair than all you mfs before his death at 81
The conversation is about hair loss and the conclusion is that genetics play a significant role in hair loss, and lifestyle choices or being a well-adjusted person do not prevent male pattern baldness.
community Have you noticed any difference in mood or energy since being on fin/dut?
Users discuss effects of Finasteride/Dutasteride on mood and energy. Some experience depression, focus issues, and libido changes.
community people who said that it is okay to have 50 strands of hair falling everyday since it is below 100 and is considered normal and not a hairloss condition.
Hair loss discussion mentions losing 50 strands daily as normal, but varies for individuals. Some users joke about hair loss in other areas, while others emphasize individual differences and hair cycle length.
community Yearly Update (Kinda…..) Thank you r/tressless 🙏
User shared hair loss progress using 0.5 oral fin daily, 1ml liquid minox daily, Vitamin D, Biotin, and micro-needling. Regrowth improved from year 2 to year 3, showing medication needs time for full benefit.
community Has anyone seen this study before? It claims that B6+Zinc can inhibit 5ar activity
The conversation discusses using B6 and Zinc to inhibit 5ar activity, similar to Fin and Dut. Minoxidil is mentioned as a supplementary treatment.
community Topical Finasteride Doesn't Directly Reduce 5ar Enzyme on Scalp
Topical Finasteride doesn't directly reduce 5ar enzyme on scalp and has the same mechanism as oral, needing to go through the liver. Users debate the accuracy of this information and discuss various studies and experiences.
community (M22) Finasteride didn’t stop my hair loss. Looks like I’ve lost the fight against MPB.
User started finasteride at 18, added minoxidil later but stopped due to side effects. Hair loss continued despite treatments, considering dutasteride but hesitant. Others suggest trying dutasteride and discussing with a dermatologist.
community Mid Feb to now. Different lighting but you can see the difference. 40M.
User experienced hair regrowth using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and dermarolling. Others praised progress and discussed feeling stronger at 40 than in their 20s.
community Prolactin’s role in antitumor activity of the immune system – a safety concern for HMI-115?
Hair loss discussion includes treatments Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Prolactin's role in immune system's antitumor activity raises safety concerns for HMI-115.
community [34m] I've got AMAZING results with a daily 1/4 of a Finasteride pill, nothing else. 6 months' progress.
User OmniStrife experienced amazing hair regrowth using 1/4 of a Finasteride pill daily for 6 months. Others discussed their results, availability of pills, and side effects.
community There's hope right? Even if you're not a hyper-reactor, there's hope still, right?
A user experiencing aggressive hair loss is considering starting treatment with finasteride and minoxidil. Others suggest various treatments including dutasteride, topical minoxidil with finasteride, and microneedling, with mixed experiences and emphasis on not delaying treatment.
community Why HMI115 should work if it doesn’t affect dht?
Hair growth can be induced without stopping DHT, as seen with Minoxidil. HMI115 may work by promoting follicle growth, not targeting the root cause of hair loss (DHT).