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      community How to reduce cortisol (stress hormone) naturally?

      in Chat  37 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses natural ways to reduce cortisol, such as avoiding caffeine, getting proper sleep, syncing with the sun, walking in nature, breathing exercises, increasing calories, and not doing keto. Magnesium supplements are recommended for stress reduction.

      community My strong recommendation for those shedding hair

      in Treatment  94 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found that topical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed some thickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, but topical melatonin showed immediate results in reducing hair loss.

      community I wish we didn’t have to live with this….

       61 upvotes 5 years ago
      The struggles of hair loss at a young age and available treatments, such as medication (Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Derma Rolling) and potential options for hair systems or cloning in Japan. People discussed their own experiences with trying to cope with the emotional aspects of this condition.

      community Balding turned me into a Norwood mentalist

      in Chat  253 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation revolves around how balding has made the original poster and others hyper-aware of other men's hairlines, often judging the severity of their hair loss and whether they've had treatments like hair transplants, minoxidil, or finasteride. Some participants express a need for therapy due to their obsession, while others joke about their newfound "expertise" in assessing hair loss.

      community I talked to urologist about Finasteride and just wanted to share what he said

      in Finasteride  229 upvotes 6 years ago
      The effects of Finasteride, a drug used to treat hair loss, prostate problems and other conditions. The post by iaskedadoctor describes the conversations they had with a Urologist about the effects of the drug on DHT levels throughout the body, how lower doses are beneficial in reducing side effects, how erectile dysfunction can be psychological as well as physiological, how morning erections are not necessarily important, and how persistent side effects appear to be rare. People also shared their experiences with taking Finasteride for hair loss, including potential side effects such as reduced ejaculate force and development of man boobs.

      community Coconut oil and hair maintenance

      in Chat  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 28-year-old male on TRT with a family history of MPB reports that consuming 1-2 tbsp of virgin coconut oil daily reduces hair loss and improves hair condition. Stopping the oil leads to increased hair fall and dryness.

      community 3yr Fin/Dut/Niz NW3+ —> NW1.5 Pictures with Writeup

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user improved their hair loss from NW3+ to NW1.5 over three years using a regimen of dutasteride, finasteride, Nizoral, biotin, and collagen. They experienced some side effects and adjusted dosages over time, and noted additional benefits like better skin and muscle gain.

      community Why the fu*k do people behave like this?

      in Chat  385 upvotes 1 year ago
      People making comments on others' hair loss, and the different strategies used to deal with it. Treatments mentioned include finasteride and minoxidil.

      community I feel like people here shrug off nutritional issues too quickly. Particularly for Retrograde Alopecia.

      in Chat  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user believes Retrograde Alopecia may be linked to vitamin imbalances, specifically from taking too much Vitamin E, A, Zinc, and Selenium, and suggests it could be a middle ground between Androgenic Alopecia and Telogen Effluvium. Treatments for hair loss mentioned include Androgen inhibitors and improving lifestyle factors like nutrition and sleep, with topical melatonin also recommended for Retrograde Alopecia.

      community treatment of Bicalutamide low dose weekly?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about using bicalutamide, taken less frequently than daily, for hair loss treatment. The user is considering 50mg every 3 days or once a week and is asking for others' experiences.

      community Fighting Fin!

      in Finasteride  11 upvotes 6 years ago
      Datwagg63 started taking finasteride for hair loss and supplements it with omega 3, vitamins, and a low-carb diet while lifting weights. InternationalBerry suggested adding minoxidil, as it's considered the second most effective treatment after finasteride.

      community Tristan Tate stopped using fin i guess???

      in Satire  468 upvotes 1 month ago
      Tristan Tate's hair loss is discussed, with mentions of finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride as treatments. Users speculate on his hair styling, steroid use, and legal troubles.

      community My male pattern baldness journey from age 18 to 29

      in Shaved/buzzed  82 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their experience with male pattern baldness and accepting baldness after shaving their head at age 29. Some responses suggest treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while others discuss acceptance and personal experiences with hair loss.

      community Can aromatase inhibitors make dutasteride/finasteride useless?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses using aromatase inhibitors with dutasteride or finasteride for hair loss, which can prevent testosterone from turning into estrogen but may lead to increased DHT and potentially make finasteride less effective. There's concern about proper dosing and side effects like gynecomastia and emotional changes.

      community Embraced baldness. Time to leave this subreddit

      in Chat  867 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their positive experience of embracing baldness after years of trying treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. They found happiness and confidence by shaving their head, despite some social challenges, and encouraged others to focus on their attitude and seek therapy if needed.

      community Why we need to be more open as men

      in Chat 1 year ago
      The emotional difficulty of hair loss for men and how society can be more understanding; various methods to address hair loss, such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841; and why it is important to normalize caring about one's looks.

      community Connection between finasteride and nafld?

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      Finasteride may affect liver function and cortisol levels, potentially linking it to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). More research is needed to understand this connection fully.

      community 5months Oral Min (2.5mg) & Fin (1mg)

      in Progress Pictures  59 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 5 months of using oral Minoxidil (2.5mg) and Finasteride (1mg) for hair loss, reporting satisfaction with the results despite some light spots. Another user suggested increasing the Minoxidil dose if needed after a year.

      community I can't take care of myself because of hair loss.

      in Chat  163 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation is about a user feeling hopeless due to hair loss despite using finasteride, dutasteride, and OM for over a year. Responses suggest therapy, self-improvement, and changing perspectives on appearance.

      community Started my hair loss treatment last summer

      in Progress Pictures  155 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user started treating hair loss last summer with 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil from Costco, and weekly dermastamping. They plan to begin using dutasteride and oral 5mg minoxidil to further enhance hair growth.

      community Any other diffuse thinners hate swimming?

      in Chat  78 upvotes 2 years ago
      People who experience diffuse thinning of their hair and how they cope with going swimming. People discussed wearing a swimming cap, making jokes out of it and accepting that it's genetics.