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      community 10 Days Post-Op: Hair Transplant Results and Experience

       508 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant at Dr. Resul Yaman Hair Clinic in Istanbul, including before and after photos. They are considering taking oral Minoxidil post-operation but are avoiding Finasteride due to side effects.

      community How does dutasteride regrowth work?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 25-year-old man with hair loss from bleach damage is using oral minoxidil and considering adding Dutasteride for better regrowth and prevention. He seeks advice on Dutasteride's effectiveness and potential benefits over finasteride, and is also curious about RU58841.

      community If dutesteride and oral minoxidil doesn’t work that’s it right?

      in Treatment  41 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for several years and is seeking advice. Suggestions include ensuring correct diagnosis, checking for other health issues, considering finasteride, trying topical antiandrogens, and consulting a dermatologist.

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

      in Research/Science  64 upvotes 2 years 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 Titanium Dioxide Free Finasteride

       24 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is seeking a titanium dioxide-free finasteride pill due to health concerns. They have not found a suitable supplier yet.

      community Are there ever going to be any oral DHT blocking treatments in the future?

       5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The discussion revolves around the need for future oral DHT blockers for hair loss treatment that don't have the side effects of current options like Finasteride and Dutasteride. One user suggests that the future of hair loss treatment will likely be topical anti-androgens, as they can target hair follicles without affecting the entire system.

      community Had a son while being on FIN, MUST READ

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  619 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared his experience of having two healthy children while continuously using finasteride (Fin) for hair loss, challenging fears about its potential impact on fetal development. The discussion that followed included various perspectives, with some users sharing similar experiences, others expressing concerns about potential risks, and some emphasizing the need for more substantial evidence before drawing conclusions.

      community Topical Dutasteride (Switching from Oral) Proven results

       23 upvotes 5 years ago
      Switching from oral to topical dutasteride may reduce side effects like anxiety and depression while maintaining hair health. Combining it with minoxidil, Nizoral, and dermarolling could be effective for hair preservation.

      community What if DHT is not the vilan.

       13 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss may be influenced more by inflammation, microbiome imbalances, and gut health than DHT. Treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, fecal microbiota transplants, and JAK inhibitors.

      community Trying to understand finasteride side effects and post finasteride syndrome

       70 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.

      community Why do people here trust Kevin Mann?

       36 upvotes 6 years ago
      Concerns about finasteride's side effects on neurosteroids and brain health, with skepticism towards Kevin Mann's advice. Users discuss using finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 for hair loss, with mixed opinions on their safety and effectiveness.

      community Is trichogram a good thing for testing genetic hair loss

       2 upvotes 6 months ago
      A dermatologist checked for hereditary hair loss using blood tests and plans to perform a trichogram. The user had slightly low Vitamin D3 levels, and the trichogram may help confirm androgenetic alopecia.

      community Any experiences with Ptd-dbm??

       8 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced reduced hair loss using an online serum but found it too expensive and is seeking a vendor for ptd-dbm. They are also interested in KY19382 but are unable to find it.

      community Pp405 trials question - 2a/2b,

       6 upvotes 10 months ago
      PP405 trials have completed phase 2a, showing promising results with a 31% stat for hair density increase, and are moving directly to phase 3. Detailed results will be presented at a medical conference in 2026.

      community Micronutrient testing, deficiencies, etc.

       4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Micronutrient testing and deficiencies related to hair loss, particularly androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Discussion includes the impact of iron, selenium, zinc, copper, folate, B12, vitamin E, vitamin D, amino acids, and fatty acids, alongside treatments like dutasteride or finasteride.

      community Blood work, is it worth to pay for it?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is considering getting blood work to investigate the cause of ongoing hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. Others suggest that while blood tests can provide useful health information, they may not change the hair treatment outcome.

      community Blood Test Recommendations & Brewers Yeast

       3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering blood tests to understand their receding hairline and is exploring brewer's yeast for its biotin content. They have been using topical Minoxidil, biotin, collagen, and microneedling, but are avoiding oral Finasteride and Dutasteride.

      community What should I include in my blood test?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil without success and is considering a comprehensive blood test to explore other causes of hair loss. They are unsure about the necessity and cost of the extensive tests and are seeking advice on whether to proceed with the full panel or focus on specific tests.

      community Why did this recent research paper from professor Tsuji lab in Japan largely go unnoticed by this sub? Isn't this discovery huge? (hair cloning)

       35 upvotes 4 months ago
      A recent discovery in hair cloning identified a previously unknown cell type essential for hair follicle growth, which could potentially make lab-grown hair viable if translated to humans. However, skepticism remains due to past delays and the challenges of replicating results in humans and making the process affordable.

      community My Idea for a possible new hairloss treatment

       53 upvotes 6 years ago
      Exploring a potential hair loss treatment using the enzyme AKR1C2 to locally reduce DHT levels. Challenges include enzyme delivery through the skin and high production costs, with gene therapy or stem cells suggested as future alternatives.