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      community 3 months hair transformation: From finasteride to dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling.

      in Progress Pictures  71 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of this conversation is that the user experienced hair shedding while taking finasteride for 2 years, but after switching to dutasteride, using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling, their hair has become thicker and hair loss has completely stopped. They also mentioned having no side effects from dutasteride.

      community Rant: Rejected request for fin YET AGAIN, guess DIY is my only option 🙃

      in Female  29 upvotes 1 year ago
      A woman has been struggling with hair loss for over 12 years and is frustrated with doctors refusing to prescribe finasteride due to potential birth defects and unproven breast cancer risk. She's considering self-treatment or permanent birth control, after being offered only minoxidil, PRP therapy, and weaker natural supplements like Saw Palmetto.

      community Losing hair as teenager Dont know what to do

      in Chat  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A teenager started balding at 13 and has been using minoxidil for 2 years, but the hair loss is returning. They are seeking advice on additional treatments. Another user suggests finasteride or shaving the head, and emphasizes the importance of not letting hair loss affect self-esteem and relationships.

      community Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance

      in Research/Science  79 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hair loss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hair loss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hair loss.

      community Dutasteride 6 months - Should I quit or wait more?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been on dutasteride for 6 months, experiencing initial hair health but then shedding and brittle hair, with no improvement. They use minoxidil, ketoconazole, dutasteride, and vitamin D, and are questioning whether to continue treatment despite no results.

      community How to BECOME a RESPONDER to Fin/Dut if you are not responding

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  308 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of this conversation is that the user "DuckSeasonCamelSeasn" found that consuming grapefruit juice prior to taking finasteride or dutasteride helped them become a responder to the medications and regain hair growth. However, there are warnings about potential risks and interactions with other medications, so caution should be exercised.

      community Surprisingly thorough study on He-Shou-Wu/Fo Ti

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hair growth phase, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (like finasteride), reduce androgen receptors, and increase growth factors, potentially outperforming minoxidil in recovering hair follicle size after DHT exposure. Two compounds, emodin and TSG, are identified as responsible for these effects and warrant further investigation.

      community What’s your nuclear protocol???

      in Chat  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      People discussed their intense hair loss treatments, including the use of dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, tretinoin, essential oils, microneedling, and various topical sprays. Some users reported success with these methods in preventing hair loss and stimulating hair growth.