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      community "DHT Itch" and onset Seborrheic Dermatitis

      in Research/Science  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation discuss the link between DHT (a hormone), scalp itchiness, and hair loss. Some users share their experiences and treatments, including the use of fluconazole, corticosteroids, and ketoconazole shampoo, with one user suspecting minoxidil as a potential cause of their symptoms.
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      community 90days progress so far on 5% topical minoxidil 2x/day, 1.5mm dermaroll 1x/week, 1mg oral finasteride 1x/day

      in Progress Pictures  587 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of this conversation is that after 90 days of using 5% topical minoxidil, dermarolling once a week, and taking 1mg of oral finasteride daily, the user "M3ga_Shniz" has experienced a complete stop in hair loss thanks to finasteride. They are hopeful that their temples will continue to grow more as they continue with the treatment.

      community Check out this shed-topical finasteride/topical minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  253 upvotes 2 years ago
      This conversation is about a user who has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil to treat their hair loss, with the result being an intense shedding period. Other users have offered advice and encouragement for them to keep going with the treatment, suggesting they may see significant regrowth in 6 months time.

      community find a cure for this shit already

      in Chat  204 upvotes 4 years ago
      Treatments used to prevent and treat male pattern baldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure for hair loss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.

      community I bought 72 packages of Dutasteride

      in Chat  113 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user traveled to Turkey to buy 72 packages of Dutasteride for a year-long supply and successfully brought them back home. They plan to use 2.5mg of Dutasteride daily along with RU58841 for hair loss.

      community Proof that finasteride messes with neurosteroids

      in Research/Science  230 upvotes 6 months ago
      Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hair loss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.
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      community LOSING ground on 9months Fin/Dut/RU/Min+ stack

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about someone's 9-month experience using finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil for hair loss. Commenters suggest that there has been slight improvement in the person's hair condition.

      community 6 Month Progress Update (Min, Fin, Derma rolling (0.5 mm)

      in Progress Pictures  335 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user named KarensAnon who has been using minoxidil, finasteride, and derma rolling for hair loss treatments over the past 6 months with successful results in restoring their confidence. Other users have offered support and advice regarding similar treatment plans.

      community 21, female, diagnosed with MPB. What do I do?

      in Female  16 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 21-year-old woman diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) who is considering treatments such as spironolactone, minoxidil and finasteride to address her hair loss. The user also discusses potential solutions for concealing the appearance of her thinning hair, such as wigs or haircuts.

      community AGA evaluation and first steps - BEGINNER MEGAPOST

      in Chat  80 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses androgenic alopecia (AGA) and its treatments, focusing on finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Finasteride is recommended as essential for preventing further hair loss.

      community High DHT with finasteride. Help!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Despite using 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, and other treatments like microneedling, MK-677, and Cialis, hair loss continues with high testosterone and DHT levels. Considering oral dutasteride but concerned about further increasing testosterone levels.

      community 2 and a half years progress and update

      in Progress Pictures  315 upvotes 1 year ago
      After 2.5 years of using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil foam twice daily, and weekly micro-needling, the user reports thicker, healthier hair without further loss. They noticed initial regrowth at 3 months, with significant improvement up to 18 months, and no negative side effects from the treatment.

      community 5Months 0.5mg Fin + 2.5mg Oral Min | UPDATE #2

      in Progress Pictures  913 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user, Salty-Peace-577, shared their 5-month update on using 0.5mg oral finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss. They experienced significant hair growth, particularly in their eyebrows, and shared their regimen and tips for hair growth. Some users in the conversation also discussed the side effects they experienced with different dosages of the medications.

      community Shaving is NOT accepting baldness

      in Shaved/buzzed  52 upvotes 1 year ago
      Accepting baldness and the various ways people try to cope with it, such as shaving, using medications like minoxidil and finasteride, or getting a hair transplant. Participants discussed how true acceptance of hair loss involves confronting difficult emotions such as grief for one's former appearance and identity, as opposed to simply superficially hiding it with a shaved head.

      community 1MG Fin 14 Months Results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  160 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user's 14-month journey with finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral to treat hair loss. They experienced some side effects such as ball ache, needing to pee constantly, and less semen, but the results were generally positive.

      community 1 Year Finasteride Update (pictures in comments)

      in Finasteride  89 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user shared a 1-year update on using finasteride (0.25mg three times a week), biotin, ketoconazole shampoo, and vitamin D for hair loss, showing positive results with pictures and no side effects. Other users commented on the effectiveness and the user's good response to the treatment.

      community Dermatologist told me to quit fin after turning 40

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  194 upvotes 1 year ago
      A dermatologist advised a patient to stop taking finasteride (fin) after turning 40 due to potential risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The patient and others in the conversation debated this advice, discussing the relationship between finasteride, prostate cancer, and hair loss, and considering alternatives like topical finasteride.

      community Verteporfin day 119 update - donor hair regeneration human trial

      in Research/Science  144 upvotes 2 years ago
      A human trial of verteporfin, a drug that can inhibit wound healing by scarring and promote regeneration of original tissue and hair follicles to provide an unlimited source for hair transplants; people discussed the potential of this drug and how it could be rolled out in mainstream with more doctors getting on board.

      community Why Viagra promotes hair growth like oral minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  84 upvotes 2 years ago
      How oral minoxidil and topical sildenafil (similar to Viagra) are used for hair growth by increasing blood flow to the scalp, and potential side effects of combining these treatments with other drugs.