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      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 Can't do Fin...Do DHT shampoos actually work?

      in Finasteride  3 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user stopped using finasteride due to reduced efficacy and health concerns, and is considering minoxidil and DHT-blocking shampoos for hair loss. Another user responded that DHT-blocking shampoos are ineffective.

      community I am actually regrowing my hairline without minoxidil or finasteride (mechanical stimulation)

       128 upvotes 6 years ago
      Regrowing hairline without the use of Minoxidil or Finasteride, and instead using mechanical stimulation such as Derma Roller, Nizoral, Zinc Pyrithione, Scalp Massage, Scalp Exercise, Fish Oil and other topical solutions. It is cautioned that there are risks associated with not using medically-prescribed treatments, but it is suggested to consider mechanical stimulation in addition to those prescribed treatments.

      community 1 Year update with a lot of pics (you have been warned)

      in Update  55 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user has been taking finasteride for a year, experiencing no major side effects except watery semen, and has noticed healthier, thicker hair with some regrowth but mostly maintenance. They also use Nizoral for dandruff, take supplements like D3 and fish oil, and plan to continue finasteride while waiting for new treatments.

      community A battle won?

       6 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user tried various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, vitamins, Saw Palmetto, beta sitosterol, pumpkin oil, borage oil, stinging nettle, and emu oil. They recently noticed tiny black hairs, suggesting some improvement.

      community Having androgen receptor density and sensitivity at wrong f*ing place

      in Satire  7 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on the use of topical minoxidil, microneedling, finasteride, and dutasteride, while debating the role of testosterone and DHT in hair loss. It also touches on the potential liver health impacts of these treatments and the genetic sensitivity of hair follicles to androgens.

      community Vegan Protein Powder Make Loss Worse?

      in Female  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user is experiencing genetic hair loss and is using spironolactone and minoxidil without success. They are considering switching to vegan protein powder due to digestive issues and are concerned if it will worsen hair loss.

      community Fin/Min/Keto/Biotin - New Spray Topical

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their hair loss treatment routine, which includes minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole, biotin, dutasteride, and RU58841. They recommend starting with topical sprays and mentioned using a new combo spray from Hims UK.

      community 8-months progress: dermarolling + supplements

      in Progress Pictures  260 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared an 8-month hair loss treatment progress using daily saw palmetto and biotin capsules, weekly dermarolling, and a scalp lotion mix of castor, jojoba, and rosemary oils, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects and cost. The user reported encouraging progress with slight hairline improvement and better crown area, attributing most success to dermarolling.

      community List of natural supplements I have tried which did not slow my MPB

      in Chat  32 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared a list of natural supplements they tried that did not stop their male pattern baldness (MPB), including vitamin D, biotin, and various oils. The conversation includes skepticism and jokes about one of the methods, injecting jellyfish mucus into testicles, and mixed opinions on the effectiveness of natural treatments.

      community HAHAHAHHAHA WTF DUDE I CAN’t even escape hairloss for like an hour , just hoped on league to witness this , btw “Finasteride 5mg”totally carried the game i hope the actual drug carries us too.😂

      in Chat  827 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation jokes about hair loss treatments, mentioning finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and rosemary oil as if they were players in a game. Some users also discuss the use of finasteride for prostate issues and the possibility of splitting the dose.

      community 23 year old male 1mg fin everyday

      in Progress Pictures  43 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 23-year-old male shared his 4-month progress using 1mg finasteride daily, along with B-12 and D3+K2 supplements, to address hair loss. He sought feedback on using generic finasteride and shared his journey to regain confidence.

      community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

      in Research/Science  62 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

      community Serenoa Repens (saw palmetto) + plus biotin

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is using minoxidil for hair loss and considering adding finasteride but their dermatologist advised waiting to see if minoxidil works alone. They are thinking about taking saw palmetto (serenoa repens) and biotin as alternatives and are asking for others' experiences and potential side effects.

      community 24 M diffuser, 3 months major progress

      in Update  7 upvotes 6 years ago
      A 24-year-old male saw major hair regrowth progress in 3 months using Nizoral, minoxidil, finasteride, vitamins, and dermarolling. After 7 months, he switched to liquid minoxidil, oral finasteride, and stopped dermarolling.

      community 5ARI (dutasteride) Associated with Adverse Metabolic Effects

       23 upvotes 6 years ago
      Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.
      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 3 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 Topical finasteride now the safest possible path?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  50 upvotes 3 months ago
      Topical finasteride is considered a safer option for hair regrowth with fewer systemic side effects compared to oral finasteride. Some users report similar efficacy and side effects between topical and oral treatments, while others prefer topical due to reduced systemic exposure.

      community about a year difference. i’m only 21 bruh

      in Progress Pictures  173 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 21-year-old user shared progress pictures showing hair loss treatment results after using finasteride for a year and minoxidil for 6-7 months. Despite some improvement, the user is unhappy with hair density and hairline.

      community Finasteride and minoxidil Dec 1st to may 10th

      in Is this regrowth?  392 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about someone's progress with hair regrowth using finasteride and minoxidil from December 1st to May 10th. They also mention using a topical treatment with a concentration of 0.004 per spray.

      community Is 2.5 mg dut really more effective than .5?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user on .5 mg of dutasteride for hair loss saw no improvement and is considering increasing to 2.5 mg but is unsure of its effectiveness. Another user mentioned that 2.5 mg reduces scalp DHT more and increases hair count more than .5 mg, but the cost and side effects should be considered.