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      community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss

      in Research/Science  235 upvotes 5 months ago
      Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.

      community Progress so far after a little over a year (23M)

      in Progress Pictures  2660 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 23-year-old shared his hair regrowth progress after using Minoxidil, finasteride, Dutasteride, and RU58841 for over a year. The post received supportive comments, with others sharing their own experiences and complimenting his transformation.

      community Found the solution tressbros - 1.5 years 2.5mg oral minox, 5mg finasteride, 8mg estradiol valerate (weekly)

      in Transgender  591 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses a transgender individual's successful hair loss treatment over 1.5 years using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 5mg finasteride, and 8mg weekly injectable estradiol valerate. Some users debate the appropriateness of this approach within the group's goals, while others support the individualized treatment and its additional benefits for transgender individuals.

      community Does whey protein and creatine aggravate hair loss?

      in Research/Science  82 upvotes 9 months 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 Pre Fin Bloodwork To Check Other Potential Issues

      in Chat  21 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user preparing to start finasteride for hair loss wanted to check for any abnormal bloodwork related to hair loss. They shared their blood test results and learned from another user that their doctor prescribed finasteride without any preliminary tests.

      community Zix + Topical Fin : Blood Test Before/After, AMA and suggestions

      in Treatment  46 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user's plan to use Zix and topical finasteride (5AR inhibitors) for hair loss, followed by blood testing before/after. The user has suggested creating a fund to cover part of the cost of their blood tests. Replies to their post discuss the effectiveness of the treatments.

      community Finasteride saved my life, 1.5y in (23M)

      in Progress Pictures  1174 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that some users have had positive results with finasteride for hair loss, while others have not. The effectiveness of finasteride varies from person to person.

      community How is there still no consensus on Topical Dutasteride in 2024?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  129 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation expresses frustration over the lack of clear evidence regarding the effectiveness and systemic impact of topical Dutasteride for hair loss treatment, despite years of discussion. People are criticized for not conducting proper research and for providing contradictory anecdotal claims.

      community discouraged about pyrilutamide

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      Discouragement regarding Pyrilutamide, a drug in development for hair loss, and the potential side effects of Finasteride. People discussed anecdotal experiences with Pyrilutamide as well as suggestions to wait out Phase 3 trials before making any conclusions.

      community Why I really believe the tension theory is the cause of MPB

      in Research/Science  70 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the tension theory as a cause of male pattern baldness (MPB), suggesting that scalp tension and reduced subcutaneous fat layer contribute to hair loss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and Botox.

      community New Treatments, and a Huge Group Buy with Lots of Research

      in Research/Science  109 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is organizing a group buy for various compounds aimed at reversing hair loss and gray hair, and improving brain health and fat loss. The user has developed a treatment plan based on extensive research and is inviting others to participate, with the option to choose only the compounds they need.

      community I'm gonna be bald by 20 and I'm not even exagerrating. Wtf do I even do?

      in Chat  77 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 16-year-old is experiencing early male pattern baldness and is considering using Minoxidil now and Finasteride after turning 18. Another user shared a positive experience with topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, noting improvement in hair thickness and no side effects.

      community Just quit nicotine and caffeine

      in Treatment  22 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss but hasn't seen improvement and is quitting nicotine and caffeine to see if it helps. Some believe quitting nicotine improved their hair health due to better blood flow, while others are skeptical about the impact of blood flow on hair loss.

      community Here are the results from my journey! I used saw palmetto tablets instead of Finasteride(I was afraid of using it), 5% Minoxidil spray and Derma Pen once a week 1.5mm.

      in Progress Pictures  306 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user shared their positive hair regrowth experience using saw palmetto tablets, 5% minoxidil spray, and a Derma Pen. The conversation debates the effectiveness of saw palmetto versus finasteride, with some advocating for natural treatments and others emphasizing the proven results of finasteride and minoxidil, often in combination with microneedling.

      community My Pyrilutamide Experience so far

      in Update  78 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user's experience with Pyrilutamide for hair loss, which has been successful in reversing receding hairline when part of their stack with other treatments such as Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Ketoconazole shampoo.

      community Minoxidil seems to not work anymore this sucks

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user reported that Minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, stopped working for them despite initial success. Other users suggested not taking breaks from the treatment, checking for fake products, trying microneedling, using oral Minoxidil, combining Minoxidil with tretinoin, and using finasteride.

      community 21m, curious about what's going on with my hair

       6 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 21-year-old male with a thyroid condition noticed his hair thinning uniformly without a receding hairline. He is considering using a 5ARI to prevent further baldness if he starts TRT.

      community Results so far on Finasteride and biotin

      in Progress Pictures  143 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone experiencing significant hair regrowth after 23 days on Finasteride and Biotin, with others suggesting additional treatments like Minoxidil and microneedling. Some doubt the speed of hair growth, while others believe Biotin isn't contributing to the results.

      community Huberman tweet about finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  278 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about the side effects of finasteride, including Post Finasteride Syndrome, with varied personal experiences and differing views on the credibility of information sources. Some participants also discuss using minoxidil as a hair loss treatment.

      community Fin raised my estrogen but also testosterone?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  18 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user experienced initial side effects from finasteride, including erectile dysfunction and emotional changes, but later noticed increased muscle mass and assertiveness. Hormonal tests showed elevated estrogen and prolactin levels, which slightly decreased over time; the user plans lifestyle changes to see if they help.

      community Dermarolling is a bit sad innit?

      in Microneedling  232 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include dermarolling, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Some users find dermarolling sad, while others mention the complexity of biological systems and limited research funding for hair loss.