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GlossaryExclamation Mark Hairs

short, broken hairs narrower at the base than the tip

Exclamation mark hairs are short, broken hairs that are narrower at the base than at the tip, resembling an exclamation mark. They are often seen in conditions like alopecia areata, where the immune system attacks hair follicles, leading to hair loss. These hairs are a key diagnostic feature for dermatologists when identifying this type of hair loss.

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community My experience and a discourse on “DUPA”

in Chat 46 upvotes 1 year 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 M23 on Hims Fin and Min solution for 4 months now progress

in Progress Pictures 149 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that some users have seen positive results with the use of finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, while others have not. It is mentioned that consistent use of these treatments is necessary to maintain results.

community Take multivitamins if you have sexual side effects! it's amazing

in Product 20 upvotes 3 years ago

A user shared that taking multivitamins, specifically Myprotein "Alpha Man," improved their sexual energy while on finasteride. They believe the benefits come from Zinc and Vitamin B6/12.

community Possible explanation of why Dutasteride seems to be worse for some people’s hair.

in Treatment 47 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that some individuals may experience a condition called reactionary hypergonadism when taking dutasteride for hair loss. This condition can lead to an increase in testosterone levels, which may worsen hair loss instead of improving it.

community Hope Medicine HMI-115 Phase 1 Success in Australia! 14 hairs/cm2 increase in hair growth.

in Update 34 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation discusses a new hair growth treatment that showed a 14 hairs/cm2 increase in a trial, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness and potential cost. Some users are hopeful about combining it with existing treatments like oral minoxidil for better results.

community The Golden Hair Regrowth/Loss Prevention Regimen With Results and Explanation

in Treatment 224 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss prevention and regrowth regimen includes finasteride, oral minoxidil, stemoxydine, hair growth serum, derma rolling, and ketocanazole shampoo. Users discuss efficacy, safety, and personal experiences with treatments.

community Dermarolling and Min are proven to be the absolute best way to get new hairs, there is no comparison.

in Microneedling 127 upvotes 2 years ago

Fin and minoxidil, in combination with dermarolling, as an effective path for hair growth. The post also provides advice about needle depth and frequency, as well as other treatments (foam and oral) which may be beneficial.

community 10 months on dutasteride. Lost about half of my hair density. Losing 150-250 hairsevery day

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 66 upvotes 4 months ago

User experienced significant hair loss after adding dutasteride to their finasteride and minoxidil regimen. They plan to revert to finasteride only due to lack of improvement.

community How long should you take fin/dut for, before getting a transplant?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 14 upvotes 1 year ago

The user started taking dutasteride a month ago and is seeking advice on whether to wait for a year before getting a hair transplant, as it could potentially strengthen the donor-zone and require fewer grafts, or to get a transplant immediately, extracting only the "strong hairs" not affected by dutasteride. The user is unsure which approach is correct.

community If Minoxidil Beards are permanent, why should Finasteride be unable to keep Minoxidil Gains on the scalp?

in Minoxidil 104 upvotes 1 year ago

Whether Finasteride can keep alive the hair gained by Minoxidil after quitting it, and why beard hairs are not as susceptible to miniaturization. It is suggested that scalp hair may be dependent on Minoxidil and that DHT could be countered with Finasteride to some extent, but there is no definitive data proving this.

community Winlevi just got FDA approval, projected to be available early 2021 in the US

in Treatment 42 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation is about creating a higher concentration of the newly FDA-approved hair loss treatment, Clascoterone (Winlevi), through compounding pharmacies and possibly organizing group purchases. Some users are unfamiliar with Winlevi and are asking for an explanation of the drug.

community Still lose a lot of hair 14 months into finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 38 upvotes 2 years ago

The user's experience with finasteride 14 months in, and advice on whether to add minoxidil or dutasteride for treatment of hair loss.

community Verteporfin (Visudyne) group buy 🌷

in Treatment 28 upvotes 2 years ago

User seeks participants for Verteporfin group buy. Verteporfin, FDA approved, may regenerate hair follicles and sweat glands through heavy microneedling.

community Shedding again after 6 months of great results.

in Minoxidil 15 upvotes 3 months ago

A user experienced shedding after 7 months on Fin/Min spray despite good results and no change in treatment. Other users noted similar experiences and mentioned that shedding periods can be normal.

community Stemoxydine- lifelong use? curious.

in Treatment 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses whether stemoxydine needs to be used for life for hair loss treatment. One user suggests that stemoxydine does not require lifelong use and can make hair exit the resting phase faster, but the benefits may be temporary.

community My scalp punch biopsy results🤔?

in Female 8 upvotes 1 year ago

Female using Rogaine foam for hair loss had scalp punch biopsy, diagnosed with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA). Doctor recommended starting Spironolactone 50mg.

community I'm looking for treatment non-responders

in Chat 7 upvotes 2 months ago

The user has been using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841 but continues to experience hair loss. They seek advice on why the treatments aren't working and if others have had similar experiences.

community For all those worried about a minoxidil break

in Minoxidil 342 upvotes 3 months ago

Stopping minoxidil can lead to significant hair loss, but resuming it along with finasteride can help regain lost hair over time. Consistency is key for maintaining hair health and regrowth.

community 20M NW6 diffuse —> NW1 Fin/Dut

in Progress Pictures 72 upvotes 4 months ago

A user shared progress pictures showing improvement from NW6 diffuse to NW1 after 5 months of finasteride and 2 months of dutasteride. Another user asked if these treatments affected beard or body hair thickness.

community 22m 3 Month Update Oral Min/Fin

in Progress Pictures 221 upvotes 4 months ago

A 22-year-old shared a 3-month update on using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, showing significant improvement. Users discussed dosages, previous use of topical treatments, and the importance of finasteride.

community 30m .5mg fin per day, 6 month progress. Just moved up to 1mg

in Progress Pictures 569 upvotes 10 months ago

A man shared his 6-month hair regrowth progress using 0.5mg of finasteride daily and recently increased the dose to 1mg. Users discussed the effectiveness of the treatment and shared their own experiences with hair loss treatments.

community Dutasteride 1 year regression. Depressing. (With pictures for proof)

in Progress Pictures 14 upvotes 11 months ago

A user shared their experience of hair loss progression after one year on dutasteride, expressing disappointment with no improvement and considering other treatments like RU58841. Other users offered mixed responses, some seeing no change, others suggesting the hair loss might have been worse without treatment, and discussing the role of testosterone and DHT in hair loss.

community I thought I was a non-responder to minoxidil when it was actually saving my hair

in Minoxidil 62 upvotes 1 year ago

The user started losing hair at 20 and began using minoxidil. After seeing further hair loss, they switched to finasteride, causing more hair shedding. They are now using minoxidil, finasteride (topical and oral), microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo for recovery.

community Pyrilutamide almost for 9 months

in Progress Pictures 62 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using pyrilutamide, topical finasteride, and 15% minoxidil for hair growth for almost 4 years. Despite mixed responses from others, the user reports seeing progress, especially with the addition of pyrilutamide, and plans to continue the regimen.

community people who said that it is okay to have 50 strands of hair falling everyday since it is below 100 and is considered normal and not a hairloss condition.

in Satire 167 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss discussion mentions losing 50 strands daily as normal, but varies for individuals. Some users joke about hair loss in other areas, while others emphasize individual differences and hair cycle length.

community Smoking – Why Dutasteride may not be working

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 30 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride works for most men, but some may experience worsening due to reasons like shedding, paranoia, non-androgenic alopecia, genetic variations, or smoking. Smoking can increase scalp DHT levels and damage follicles.

community Alfatradiol (Pantostin/Ell Cranell) - does anybody here use this as part of their stack? Does it help?

in Treatment 10 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss discussion includes alfatradiol (Pantostin/Ell Cranell) as a potential treatment. Users share opinions on its effectiveness in their regimen.

community [3 months progress] Dutas 0,5mg & Minox 5mg daily + Dutas mesotherapy each 4 months

in Progress Pictures 70 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared 3 months of progress using daily Dutasteride 0.5mg and Minoxidil 5mg, with Dutasteride mesotherapy every 4 months. They prefer not to use additional treatments for now.

community Looks like a real cure to the root of baldness (DHT-induced senescence) was proven earlier this year

in Research/Science 732 upvotes 2 years ago

A study that outlines the full model for androgenic alopecia (AGA) which links DHT to cellular senescence in dermal papilla cells, and suggests black chokeberry as a source of cyanidin 3-O-arabinoside polyphenol with potential anti-oxidant properties that could reverse this process. The post encourages reaching out to experts in anti-aging and longevity to research treatments involving the polyphenol.

community Fighting Hair loss AND Grey Hair

in Treatment 18 upvotes 2 years ago

The user is treating hair loss with topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and Ketoconazole. For grey hair, they use L-Cysteine, L-Methionine, and PABA, and have noticed some re-pigmentation.