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Glossarydiagnostic tool (diagnostic device)

instrument used to identify medical conditions

A diagnostic tool is an instrument or device used by healthcare professionals to identify the nature or cause of a medical condition. In the context of hair and alopecia, examples include dermatoscopes for examining the scalp and hair follicles, and blood tests to check for underlying conditions like thyroid disorders or nutritional deficiencies. These tools help in accurately diagnosing the issue so that appropriate treatment can be administered.

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community Ru58841 ruined my life. Here’s why.

Vegetable_Chair_3726 in Product 126 upvotes 2 years ago

User experienced shortness of breath, high blood pressure, red eyes, and eye floaters after using RU58841 for hair loss. They warn others to avoid RU58841 and stick to finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride.

community Have people with aggressive balding genetics genuinely had any results after applying any natural remedies ie:rosemary oil,coconut oil,Onion Juice etc

al-dreikh in Research/Science 42 upvotes 1 year ago

Natural remedies like rosemary oil, coconut oil, and onion juice are generally seen as less effective compared to medical treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Some users believe natural oils can help, but modern medicine is often more reliable.

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

TerpsandCaicos in Treatment 64 upvotes 5 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 3.5 month update! (Fin, Min, Microneedling)

BackToTheFutehair in Progress Pictures 321 upvotes 2 years ago

BackToTheFutehair's 3.5 month progress update on their hair loss treatment regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling which has led to a significant improvement in thickness and life to the hair. Others have provided encouragement and advice for future treatments.

community The no BS guide to saving your hair without finasteride (improvement in 90% of patients in the study) with a low side effect profile or improvement in 100% of patients but a higher side effect profile and increased dosage. The future is here?

Sunvmikey in Minoxidil 92 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of oral minoxidil in combination with micro-needling. Oral minoxidil has been found to improve hair density in 90% of patients with a low side effect profile, but using 5mg per day can result in higher side effects including hypertrichosis and edema. Other treatments mentioned include finasteride and RU58841.

community Comprehensive Microneedling Guide

throwoveraccount in Microneedling 294 upvotes 2 years ago

Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.

community Diffuse thinning is so brutal.

Primary_Chemical_208 in Styling 72 upvotes 1 year ago

A 25-year-old with AGA experienced hair thinning and dandruff, stabilized with topical finasteride and minoxidil but saw minimal regrowth. They seek advice on styling and consider oral minoxidil and microneedling for denser hair.

community Female, 27 years old, shedding/ balding despite being on what is considered to be a effective treatment plan for AGA. Considering Dut (oral) . Please help.

Dependent-Soup1635 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 26 upvotes 3 months ago

A 27-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is losing hair despite using oral minoxidil and spironolactone, and is considering dutasteride. She is exploring causes like stress and medication side effects, planning tests, and considering treatment changes.

community 9 months on topical fin/min spray

saguarocharles in Progress Pictures 864 upvotes 1 year ago

User experienced significant hair improvement after 9 months using topical fin/min spray. Noticed positive changes around 3-month mark and chose topical treatment due to fewer side effects.

community Am i too obsessed with hair loss prevention? And Is This obsession healty? Am i the only one? Look at my collection In This picture: Oral finasteride/ topical finasteride/ minoxidil 5% + tretinoin/ minoxidil 5%/ Alfatradiol 0.025%/Stemoxydine 5%/ dermapen/ketoconazole 1%/viviscal/procyanidin B2.

Alemadd98 in Chat 49 upvotes 3 years ago

User obsessed with hair loss prevention shares collection of treatments, including oral and topical finasteride, minoxidil, dermapen, and more. Others suggest adding RU58841, laser helmet, and PRP, while some advise dropping certain treatments for long-term manageability.

community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair

SnoogansByJay in Progress Pictures 492 upvotes 2 years ago

A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.

community M26 - 9 months after hair transplant! AMA

Bondoufle in Transplants 624 upvotes 5 years ago

A user who underwent a hair transplant in Istanbul to reduce balding, and the discussion of various treatments such as finasteride and growth hormone for preventing further hair loss.

community 9 months on Fin - no progress , should I get on Dutasteride?

xashujo in Chat 10 upvotes 3 months ago

The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and nizoral for hair loss but hasn't seen regrowth, only maintenance. They are considering switching to dutasteride, which is believed to be more effective, but are concerned about potential side effects.

community Most Recent Interesting Hairloss Studies: 10% Minox vs 5% Minox / Radio Rrequency Treatment for AA / Topical Ketoconazole / PRP+Minox vs Minox vs PRP / Alopecia as a systemic disease

TerpsandCaicos in Treatment 89 upvotes 5 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, such as topical minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without minoxidil, ketoconazole, non-abative radio frequency, natural products, finasteride and cortexolone 17 alpha propionate. The post evaluates the efficacy and safety of these treatments in various studies.

community 2 months progress. Hair is shorter in the first pic, same length in the second and third.

skulltattoo92 in Progress Pictures 294 upvotes 1 year ago

User reports 2 months progress using daily oral fin 1mg, twice daily topical min 5%, and intermittent dermapen. Others share their experiences, suggesting patience and additional treatments like alternating shampoos, using conditioner, tretinoin, and vitamins.

community Just found out I am Vitamin D deficient

throwawayyougetme in Treatment 58 upvotes 3 years ago

A user found out they are vitamin D deficient and was prescribed high-dose vitamin D supplements, asking if others had similar experiences and if it improved their hair. Some shared improved mood and testosterone levels after treatment, while another combined vitamin D supplements with finasteride due to family history of baldness.

community What was your “f*ck I’m balding” story?

Ireallydownknowhey in Chat 178 upvotes 1 year ago

User noticed thinning hair at 18-19, started finasteride at 22 and minoxidil at 24, with positive results. Others shared hair loss experiences and treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants.

community Estradiol blood test on fin. Doctor dont want to give me the test.

ThatLanguage2188 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been taking 0.5 finasteride for 10 months and wants to repeat blood tests, including estradiol. However, their doctor is reluctant to test estradiol, arguing it's typically low in men, and the user is considering seeking a second opinion.

community Pre Fin Bloodwork To Check Other Potential Issues

Cadmb9 in Chat 24 upvotes 3 years ago

A user preparing to start finasteride for hair loss wanted to check for any abnormal bloodwork related to hair loss. They shared their blood test results and learned from another user that their doctor prescribed finasteride without any preliminary tests.

community Extreme hair and beard growth from Stemoxydine. Big 3 + 1?

VonHilsenburgEverc in Product 23 upvotes 4 years ago

Using a combination of Stemoxydine, minoxidil, dutasteride, and keto shampoo to achieve extreme hair and beard growth. The user has experienced positive results with terminal hairs at the hairline and an increase in density to their stubble after several weeks of use.

community Why is nobody studying the difference between donor and balding hair?

Hairlssuf in Chat 89 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation discusses why the difference between donor and balding hair isn't studied more to find a cure for hair loss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Blood test showing major reduction in DHT on finasteride results

sjh1217 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 14 upvotes 3 years ago

A user reported a significant reduction in DHT levels after 3 months of taking 1mg/day oral finasteride, along with using minoxidil foam, microneedling, and Nutrafol vitamins. They hope this will lead to hair growth and less shedding.

community Reminder : Biotin is useless (expect if you are really deficient, and you're not)

EraldCoyleLawliet in Chat 102 upvotes 3 years ago

Biotin supplements are not effective for hair loss unless you are actually deficient, which is rare. Some users report improved hair quality with biotin, but there's no evidence supporting its use for hair loss in healthy individuals.

community The MPB itch aka DHT itch is very real.

SendMeKittyPorn in Chat 9 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss itch is caused by DHT attacking follicles and stimulating nerves. Finasteride users who respond well don't experience this itch.

community This is what Six years of DUT looks like

Otherwise-Big5910 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 791 upvotes 2 years ago

User had success with dutasteride for hair loss after finasteride didn't work. Some experienced increased cholesterol and debated its relation to DHT.

community What do these pictures say about my hair and scalp if anything? Miniaturization, inflammation, etc.?

D_JC in Research/Science 74 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss and scalp issues, with people discussing possible treatments such as Nizoral shampoo, Minoxidil, neem oil, and finasteride.

community How does hair loss and recovery work?

Throwaway_1606 in Chat 12 upvotes 5 months ago

Hair loss varies due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and other factors. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling.

community He used Dutasteride for 20 years. Interview

noeyys in Treatment 112 upvotes 2 months ago

Dutasteride has been used for 20 years with some hair thickness improvement but no dramatic regrowth. The user also experimented with minoxidil, tretinoin, and peptides like BPC 157 for potential benefits in hair density and quality.

community Comparison of options: topical vs medication

summerlovie in Female 1 upvotes 8 months ago

A user diagnosed with AGA is seeking advice on hair loss treatments, comparing topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride to oral medications and natural methods like dermastamping, PRP, and LED light. They are concerned about side effects and effectiveness, especially given their existing fatigue.

community [25, F] [RANT] Shedding since March 2020. This just isn’t fair.

missbloombastic in Female 42 upvotes 3 years ago

User "missbloombastic" has been experiencing hair loss since 2016 and tried min, fin, multivitamins, and spiro with mixed results. Another user shares their struggle with hair loss and its impact on self-esteem, while a third user suggests checking blood tests and confirming the cause of hair loss.