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      community DUPA - 20 YO - Non responder to everything

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 20-year-old user experienced worsening hair loss despite using various treatments including topical and oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Other users suggested additional treatments like JAK inhibitors, RU58841, and lifestyle changes, but the user remains skeptical and frustrated.

      community DUPA hair loss - What's the real deal ?

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 25-year-old male with DUPA (diffuse thinning including the donor area) has not seen improvement after 14 months on finasteride. He's considering switching to dutasteride (DUT) after advice from a hair loss YouTuber and is also contemplating trying RU58841.

      community formula 82D for diffuse androgenic alopecia (DUPA)

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse androgenic alopecia and is trying various treatments, including 5mg finasteride, loniten, and Formula 82D, which contains dutasteride, a steroid, and tretinoin. They report potential regrowth with Formula 82D, despite previous treatments being ineffective.

      community The Truth About DUPA and Retrograde: My Research Summary

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses the importance of scalp biopsies for diagnosing hair loss conditions like DUPA and Retrograde, which may not be just AGA. It emphasizes that treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not work if the condition is autoimmune.

      community Treating my DUPA via controlling inflammation

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has DUPA and suspects autoimmune activity as a cause. They have tried various treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, pyrilutamide, estrogel, hydrocortisone, and clobetasol, and are now seeking a long-term immunosuppressant.

      community Depressed that DUPA rules me out of a transplant

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is upset about hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and DUPA, which prevents a hair transplant. They mention using jojoba oil and discuss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community any news about DUPA (Diffuse unpatterned alopecia)?

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) and its possible causes, including sensitivity to DHT, not being androgenic alopecia, being diffuse alopecia areata, or hormonal issues. Treatments mentioned include topical melatonin, Clobetasol Propionate for alopecia areata, and the lack of results from using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.

      community My experience and a discourse on “DUPA”

      in Chat  46 upvotes 2 years ago
      How diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) is not an invitation to self-diagnose oneself with aggressive AGA and that seeking a specialized dermatologist may help people experiencing hair loss. Treatment options discussed include topical clobetasol propionate, oral minoxidil, and discontinuing finasteride.

      community My Experience and a Discourse on "DUPA"

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.

      community Insane hair regrowth 5 weeks on zinc, Vitamin D, Biotin (PLEASE READ CAPTIONS AND POST) - My zinc deficiency caused a receding hairline as well as diffuse miniaturization similar to DUPA

      in Progress Pictures  47 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 weeks by taking zinc, vitamin D, and biotin supplements, correcting deficiencies that were contributing to hair loss and thinning. They report a decrease in hair shedding, faster hair growth, and a thickening of their hairline without using common hair loss medications like Minoxidil or Finasteride.

      community One+ year 1mg Fin, Ketoconazole, and 3.75 Oral Min. I have DUPA. Switched from Topical to Oral Min.

      in Progress Pictures  142 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's experience with hair loss treatments such as finasteride, ketoconazole, and oral minoxidil that have not yielded any results; other users suggest shaving the head or getting a wig, while others offer additional advice such as seeing a dermatologist, checking thyroid levels, switching to dutasteride and adding needling, and trying stemoxydine.

      community Follow up appointment with Donovan.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user was diagnosed with DUPA and initially treated with finasteride, then switched to dutasteride which worsened their hair loss. They are now returning to finasteride and adding treatments including oral minoxidil, Proscar, Viviscal, pumpkin seed oil, LLLT, and Nizoral shampoo, hoping for hair regrowth.
      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 4 months ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community 27/M closing in on a year of fin and min, feel like it’s only gotten worse.

      in Chat  62 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user reported no improvement in hair loss after nearly a year of using 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and weekly microneedling. Other users suggested the possibility of DUPA or retrograde alopecia and mentioned that treatments might only slow down hair loss rather than regrow hair.

      community Fuck hair loss; acquire beard.

      in Shaved/buzzed  932 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's transformation from an accountant to a spartan with a full beard, discussing the potential of DUPA and alopecia areata, as well as treatments like vitamins, topicals, and natural treatments for potential regrowth.

      community 8 months fin 3 months min update

      in Progress Pictures  49 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been on finasteride for 8 months and minoxidil for 3 months, experiencing minor regrowth at the temples but overall worse hair loss, with constant shedding and itching. They are concerned about thinning on the sides and nape, questioning if it's diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) and seeking advice on what to do next.

      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

      in Will treatment work for me? 2 years ago
      In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.

      community Finally progress! - 4 month on 1.25mg FIN (daily) + MIN + Dermarolling

      in Progress Pictures  198 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses a user's progress after 4 months of using 1.25mg finasteride daily, minoxidil, and dermarolling to treat hair thinning, particularly on the sides and crown. The user believes finasteride made the most difference, and they share tips on managing hair loss and tracking progress.

      community Best places to get clobetasol?

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is considering switching to oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, retinoic acid, and clobetasol for hair loss treatment, after limited regrowth with finasteride and other topicals. They are seeking a source for clobetasol, as they believe it may help with their condition.

      community Anti-Androgens causing hairline to recede?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      Anti-androgens like Finasteride, Dutasteride, Metformin, and Topical Spironolactone cause hairline recession and increased cholesterol levels. The hairline recovers after stopping the drugs.

      community 7 years minoxidil user. Is this the Time for HT ?

      in Progress Pictures  48 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 25-year-old has used minoxidil for 7 years, finasteride for 2 years, oral minoxidil and dutasteride for 3 months, and also tried microneedling and nizoral. They are considering a hair transplant but are concerned about being a good candidate due to potential retrograde alopecia.

      community Zero progress and hair slightly getting worse

      in Chat  7 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 21-year-old has been using 1 mg of finasteride and 1 mg of oral minoxidil for 10 months with no progress and worsening hair. They are considering switching to dutasteride and are seeking success stories and advice.

      community Update: Norwood 6 trying the bounce back

      in Progress Pictures  67 upvotes 11 months ago
      User achieved hair regrowth using 1 mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and occasional microneedling. They are happy with the progress despite still having thin hair on top.