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      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 Atherosclerosis as cause of balding and treatment

      in Treatment  61 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss may be caused by calcification of capillaries in the scalp, restricting blood flow to hair follicles. A daily treatment regimen including high doses of Vitamins D and K, Magnesium, and Nattokinase could potentially decalcify these capillaries, improving blood flow and hair growth. However, some users warn against excessive Vitamin D intake and emphasize the need for medical consultation.

      community Female Hair Loss, Is there anything else I should be doing?

       11 upvotes 10 years ago
      A 20-year old female experiencing hair loss, who has had normal blood tests and is currently using minoxidil as recommended by her doctor. She is asking if there are any other treatments she should consider.

      community Hair loss treatment tier list by Dr Oscar Muñoz

      in Treatment  919 upvotes 4 months ago
      Dr. Oscar Muñoz's hair loss treatment tier list suggests oral minoxidil and finasteride are highly effective, while topical treatments like RU58841 and microneedling are less effective. Users discuss the effectiveness of various treatments, with some favoring oral options for their practicality and higher response rates.

      community 6 months aggressive treatment for hair loss

      in Progress Pictures  116 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user shared a 6-month aggressive hair loss treatment progress, using oral minoxidil, finasteride/minoxidil topical, dutasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral, and daily Cialis, which notably improved regrowth. Commenters observed significant improvement, with one noting a change from a Norwood 5 to a Norwood 1 in hair loss classification.

      community Will my liver get destroyed long term on this stack ??

      in Chat  15 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user is considering a long-term hair loss treatment stack including Dutasteride, Finasteride, and oral Minoxidil, and is concerned about potential liver damage. Some responses suggest the stack is excessive, while others believe it's not harmful to the liver, but recommend regular blood work to monitor health.

      community Would taking oral and topical Minoxidil be an overkill?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 40-year-old male with Norwood IV hair loss is considering adding 1.25mg oral Minoxidil in the morning to his current evening spray containing 7% Minoxidil, Finasteride, ketoconazole, and biotin. He questions if this combination would be excessive or unnecessary.

      community Creatine's effect on Hair Loss and DHT

      in Research/Science  102 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 21-year-old male managed to control his hair loss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, but experienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hair loss, with some reporting negative effects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.

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

      in Research/Science  61 upvotes 8 months 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 Can low level of vitamins cause hair loss?

      in Research/Science  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about whether low vitamin levels can cause hair loss. The consensus is that the user's vitamin levels are normal and unlikely to affect hair loss or the effectiveness of finasteride and minoxidil treatments.

      community Which vitamin deficiencies can lead to hair loss?

      in Chat  69 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses potential vitamin deficiencies leading to hair loss, with a focus on Vitamin D and iron. Some individuals are using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, while others consider vitamin supplementation due to deficiencies.

      community How uninformed the general public is about hair loss

      in Chat  318 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hair loss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.

      community Does whey protein and creatine aggravate hair loss?

      in Research/Science  82 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses whether whey protein and creatine worsen hair loss. Some users report hair loss with creatine use, while others do not; opinions on whey protein's effects are mixed. Treatments mentioned include PRP, minoxidil, and finasteride.

      community abusing caffeine boosts DHT levels!

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      Caffeine intake may increase DHT levels, but its impact on hair loss is minimal compared to genetic factors. Excessive caffeine can cause health issues, and its effects on hair loss are not directly applicable to humans based on rat studies.

      community Is microneedling supposed to be a blood bath? 1mm dermastamp

      in Microneedling  41 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about someone experiencing a lot of bleeding from using a 1.0mm microneedling device for hair loss treatment and asking if it's normal. Various users suggest that the bleeding is excessive and recommend using shorter needles or less pressure, while others share their own microneedling practices with different needle lengths and no bleeding.

      community One and a half year on meds (fin/dut, minox)

      in Progress Pictures  54 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride to prevent hair loss, despite not showing significant balding. Many commenters believe the treatment is excessive, while some support early prevention.

      community my Body hair has stopped working

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  44 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user on dutasteride for hair loss noticed hair regrowth on their head but a significant reduction in body hair growth. They plan to switch to finasteride and dutasteride and are considering testosterone replacement therapy but are concerned about its effects on hair growth.

      community Hair Remedies that Don't Work for Anybody Seeking Hair Regrowth

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Salon products and supplements generally don't work for hair regrowth unless there's a severe nutritional deficiency, while hormonal treatments like estrogen and spironolactone can be effective.

      community 14 months into fin + min and my hair is way worse than before

      in Chat  22 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Suggestions included reducing microneedling frequency, switching to oral minoxidil, adding tretinoin, and considering dutasteride.

      community Follow me on my laser hair growth journey.

      in Progress Pictures  36 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 34-year-old male documents his hair growth journey using the iRestore Elite laser cap, biotin, and Pure Synergy Organic Superfood Capsules, after unsuccessful hair transplant and previous treatments with minoxidil and finasteride. Replies suggest using finasteride or dutasteride instead and caution against excessive use of the laser cap.