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      community What's "wrong" with oral minoxidil, exactly?

      in Minoxidil  173 upvotes 1 month ago
      Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer side effects.

      community PSA: Caffeine and Hair Transplants

      in Transplants  29 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their experience with a hair transplant, emphasizing the importance of avoiding caffeine 7 days before the procedure. Ignoring this advice led to reduced effectiveness of the numbing agent, causing significant discomfort during the transplant.

      community My 1 year crown transformation (2nd hair transplant)

      in Progress Pictures  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their 1-year crown transformation after a second hair transplant with 4000 grafts, using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins. Another user commented that while the crown has filled in, they expected more coverage from 4000 grafts and suggested a possible shedding phase.

      community Making PG free solution at home

      in Product  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user wants to make a solution for RU58841 and finasteride powder using only glycerin and asks if ethanol is necessary. They are seeking advice on whether glycerin alone is sufficient.

      community high bloodpressure and crown thinning in early 20s

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user with kidney disease and high blood pressure experienced hair thinning, especially around the vertex. They are currently using finasteride and oral minoxidil but are considering whether to resume blood pressure medication despite managing symptoms with diet and exercise.

      community Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy (Exosome) Before & After

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user's father experienced hair regrowth and other health improvements after two IV exosome treatments. The user also had four rounds of exosome therapy, noting significant hair regrowth and relief from headaches, but no change in gray hair.

      community Ketoconazole stopped hair loss?

      in Ketoconazole  8 upvotes 7 months ago
      Using 2% ketoconazole shampoo reduced hair shedding significantly, while 1% did not. The user wonders if hair loss was due to seborrheic dermatitis and if stopping workouts also affected this.

      community Breezula will hit the market in 2026, Cosmo Pharmaceuticals statement!

      in Product  52 upvotes 8 months ago
      Breezula, a hair loss treatment, is expected to cost around $100 a month and is anticipated to be released in 2026. The effectiveness of Breezula is debated, with some suggesting it loses effectiveness over time and others arguing it maintains hair compared to baseline.

      community Just had this wild thought come into my head.

      in Satire  403 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about the debate over the existence of Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) and its symptoms, with some users skeptical about PFS and others discussing side effects like erectile dysfunction and gynecomastia from hair loss treatments like finasteride. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, viagra, and a joke about using a popsicle stick for erectile support.

      community Finasteride 1.25mg 10 month Progress

      in Progress Pictures  149 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user shared a 10-month hair loss treatment routine using Finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and Red Light Therapy, noting significant progress and considering adding Dutasteride. They experienced initial side effects and changes in libido, but overall reduced hair shedding and regrowth, especially at the temples.

      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 Min and retinol? Anyone tried it?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using minoxidil with retinol for hair loss treatment. Users share their experiences and opinions on the effectiveness of this combination.

      community It's not just about your hair, it's also about YOU!

      in Chat  73 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been on Finasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and experienced minimal side effects. They suggest that a healthy lifestyle, including good sleep, exercise, diet, skincare, and mental health care, may help reduce the perceived side effects of Finasteride, although another user disagrees, emphasizing that side effects can vary and may not be mitigated by lifestyle alone.

      community Proposed new pathogenesis model for androgenetic alopecia (AGA)

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a new model for understanding androgenetic alopecia (AGA), linking it to dietary and lifestyle factors similar to PCOS, and highlighting the role of DHT, vascular damage, and inflammation. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Clascoterone (Winlevi) Update for Canada

      in Treatment  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      Clascoterone cream was submitted for review to Health Canada in August 2022, with hopes of approval within 3-6 months. It may potentially enhance finasteride's effects for hair loss treatment.

      community Oral Castor Oil Experiment Day #1

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is experimenting with taking 1-1.5ml of pure castor oil orally daily as an alternative to minoxidil for hair growth. They aim to find a safer option that promotes overall body and head hair growth without the side effects of minoxidil.

      community POV: You Ask A Tressless User If It's Safe To Drink Minoxidil

      in Satire  769 upvotes 2 years ago
      This conversation is about how topical treatments for hair loss, such as Minoxidil and Finasteride, can be replaced by drinking oral versions of the same medications to achieve better results with less hassle. Some users have already been doing this with positive results.

      community For hair loss - zinc is your friend

      in Chat  43 upvotes 2 years ago
      Zinc supplements can make existing hair thicker and fuller but do not cure or slow hair loss. Long-term zinc use requires copper supplementation to avoid deficiencies.