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      community Does anyone here use coenzyme Q10 for hair loss?

      in Chat  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about using coenzyme Q10 for hair loss alongside dutasteride. The effectiveness of coenzyme Q10 for treating androgenetic alopecia is questioned due to a lack of evidence.

      community Finasteride changed my life for the better (Progress aug 2024-jan 2026)

       232 upvotes 6 months ago
      Finasteride improved the user's hair texture and growth, with some initial side effects like libido loss that eventually subsided. The user advises considering lifestyle factors alongside treatment and encourages others to start finasteride if hesitant.

      community On Fin / Min for 1 year plus... is this progress?

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over a year with little progress in hair regrowth and is considering switching to dutasteride. They are also using microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and considering red light therapy, but are frustrated with the lack of results.

      community 1 Year on FIN EOD and Topical MIN

      in Is this regrowth?  295 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using finasteride every other day and topical minoxidil but is currently going through a shedding phase. Despite the shedding, progress is evident, and users suggest patience and possibly adding microneedling to improve results.

      community 2.5MG Oral Minoxidil, Is This Regrowth?

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using 2.5mg oral Minoxidil, rosemary mint oil, scalp massaging, a derma roller, multivitamins, and hair vitamins for hair regrowth. They are considering adding pumpkin seed oil, a derma pen, and saw palmetto vitamins, and are advised to consider finasteride.

      community Why do we get bald from evolutionary perspective

      in Chat  213 upvotes 1 year ago
      Baldness is not an evolutionary disadvantage because it occurs after reproductive age. Treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are used for androgenetic alopecia but don't address the root cause.

      community 9 months in….back from the dead!

      in Progress Pictures  2044 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 9 months using 1mg finasteride and daily topical minoxidil, with dandruff as the only side effect. They stressed consulting a healthcare professional before starting treatment.

      community New warning by FDA on topical finasteride

      in Research/Science  194 upvotes 1 year ago
      The FDA warned that topical finasteride can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction and brain fog, similar to oral finasteride. Compounded topical formulations pose additional risks due to lack of regulation.

      community We should actually be hopeful for these recent new developments

       112 upvotes 1 year ago
      AI advancements, like AlphaFold, are speeding up drug discovery for hair loss, promising more effective treatments. Current options like minoxidil and finasteride have limitations, but new developments could improve solutions in 5-10 years.

      community If PP405 goes systemic this would be quite catastrophic

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Concerns about the potential systemic effects and safety of PP405 for hair loss, with discussions on its comparison to existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Users express skepticism about untested research chemicals and emphasize the importance of clinical trials to ensure safety and efficacy.

      community do any supplements actually work?

       6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user asked if collagen or hair growth supplements made their hair thicker. Another user suggested that Vitamin D might help if deficient.

      community How much caffeine to add to home solution

       4 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user is creating a home topical solution for hair loss using zinc, essential oils, and caffeine, aiming for a 0.001% caffeine concentration. They also use topical finasteride and are considering other treatments like low-level laser therapy, while discussing the effectiveness of various hair loss treatments with others.

      community Sugar and hairloss

       10 upvotes 5 years ago
      Cutting sugar may not significantly impact hair loss, as DHT and androgen receptors are the main issues. Effective treatments include finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil, often combined with microneedling.

      community Losing Hope, Not Sure if I should keep fighting

       5 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair thinning and is using multiple treatments including topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, latanoprost, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, saw palmetto, and derma wounding. They are considering adding RU58841 and are contemplating a hair transplant and exosomes due to frustration with current results.

      community Rice Water.. take it or leave it

       5 upvotes 5 years ago
      Rice water was used as a hair treatment and showed noticeable results in a week, more than finasteride used for seven months. The user plans to continue using rice water and might stop finasteride, while still using ketoconazole for dandruff.

      community Why I never used Fin, Min, Or Dut and Rebuilt My Scalp From the Ground Up (Real Results)

      in Treatment 3 weeks ago
      The conversation discusses a natural approach to hair loss treatment, emphasizing a diet rich in whole foods, supplements like Saw Palmetto, Zinc, and Pumpkin Seed, and mechanical scalp stimulation with microneedling, avoiding pharmaceuticals like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. The user claims success with this holistic method, reporting new hair growth and improved overall health.

      community 2 years or dutasteride and oral minoxidil results

       753 upvotes 4 months ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and oral minoxidil led to thicker hair and reduced hairline recession. Occasional flushing from minoxidil will be managed by lowering the dose.

      community DHT is NOT very important for adults, is it?

       124 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user experienced negative side effects, including low libido and lack of motivation, after using finasteride for hair loss and felt better after stopping it. Others shared similar experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, while some reported no side effects, showing varied individual responses.

      community Take the meds, but know that LIFESTYLE MATTERS

      in Research/Science  20 upvotes 5 months ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride aid hair regrowth, but a healthy lifestyle, including proper nutrition and maintaining a healthy weight, enhances their effectiveness. Being underweight can impede hair regrowth, while a balanced diet and addressing deficiencies can improve outcomes.

      community 2 years of dut, 1 year of loss 24m

       515 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth with dutasteride but later lost progress despite using minoxidil foam and dermastamping. Suggestions included reducing dermastamping frequency, conducting blood tests, and considering oral minoxidil or different brands of dutasteride.

      community Creatine and hair loss...you're not crazy.

       8 upvotes 7 months ago
      Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing hair loss in some people, though experiences vary. Treatments like finasteride or minoxidil are suggested to manage potential hair loss.