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      community Almost one full year of progress pictures

      in Progress Pictures  225 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using high doses of dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride, but still considers a hair transplant due to thin hair and limited temple improvement. They face challenges accessing medication and are exploring additional treatments like microneedling.
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      community Anybody else have family in denial over your hair loss?

      in Chat  76 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 20-year-old discusses family denial about his hair loss, diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, and male pattern baldness. He is prescribed Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for treatment.

      community 3 months progress!! Fin + Min + Derma roller + Nizoral Shampoo.

      in Progress Pictures  562 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses a user's successful hair regrowth after 3 months using 1 mg oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, weekly 1.5mm derma rolling, and Nizoral shampoo every other day, with no side effects. The conversation includes various responses, questions about the user's ethnicity and previous scalp condition, and suggestions for topical treatments.

      community I want to sacrifice my hair in the name of science

      in Chat  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses various theories of hair loss, including DHT sensitivity and genetic factors, with the user willing to use themselves for research due to having a hair loss gene but different hair loss patterns compared to their brothers. Specific treatments were not mentioned in the provided text.
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      community Is GT20029 supposed to regrow hair as well?

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss. They are unsure if GT20029 can regrow hair, particularly on the temples. Another user mentions that regrowth on finasteride can take up to 2 years.

      community Genetics are so weird and unpredictable

      in Minoxidil  118 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced male pattern baldness starting at 18, tried finasteride with no success, and switched to dutasteride, which halted hair loss. Minoxidil had no effect for them, while their brother, who didn't use AR inhibitors, maintained a juvenile hairline and successfully grew a beard with minoxidil, highlighting the unpredictable nature of genetics in hair loss and treatment response.

      community abusing caffeine boosts DHT levels!

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      Caffeine intake may increase DHT levels, but its impact on hair loss is minimal compared to genetic factors. Excessive caffeine can cause health issues, and its effects on hair loss are not directly applicable to humans based on rat studies.

      community Age :-17 ,on topical fin and min

      in Is this regrowth?  194 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 17-year-old is using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair regrowth. The effectiveness of these treatments is discussed, with some users noting progress and others suggesting more time is needed for significant results.

      community Brutal... RU58841 , is that true ?

      in Update  162 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Concerns are raised about the lack of studies on RU58841 and its potential effects.

      community Stress make you more androgen sensitive

      in Chat  19 upvotes 8 months ago
      Stress can increase androgen sensitivity, potentially worsening hair loss. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Got my DHT levels checked. 38 year old female. Still losing hair.

      in Female  10 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 38-year-old female is experiencing hair loss despite having almost undetectable DHT levels after using dutasteride. Suggestions include checking for PCOS, thyroid issues, adjusting diet, considering the impact of birth control, and trying treatments like tretinoin, redensyl, retinol, and minoxidil with derma stamping.

      community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.

      in Female  55 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.

      community How much does diet affect hair loss?

      in Chat  45 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation suggests that changing diet and lifestyle has little to no effect on male pattern baldness (MPB), which is largely determined by genetics. Some individuals noted personal improvements in hair condition with healthier diets, but the consensus is that diet alone cannot prevent or reverse MPB.

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

      in Progress Pictures  1176 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 3 Month Diffuse Thinner Update. 23yo Korean.

      in Progress Pictures  736 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user Consistent-Gene1334 shared their positive results in regrowing hair by using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride. Other users in the conversation praised the results and discussed the effectiveness of these treatments for diffuse thinning.

      community My hair in my 20’s and 30’s…

      in Satire  330 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user's experience with hair loss in their twenties and thirties, how to fix a receding hairline, treatments such as DHT, stress, bad sleep, Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, and diet.

      community Is there any chance of improvement?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old experiencing severe hair loss since 16 is using a treatment regimen of 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride topical solution, 3% procapil hair serum, and 0.5 mg dutasteride daily. They are concerned about the effectiveness and potential shedding phase, with advice suggesting noticeable changes in 6 to 8 months.

      community I hate how my hair loss changed me.

      in Chat  169 upvotes 4 years ago
      A man's experience with hair loss, which has caused him to lose an important part of his identity, and the treatments he is using to try and combat it. Others have joined in the conversation to share their own experiences and offer support.

      community Finasteride and Its Effects on Cognition: Where's the Science?

      in Research/Science  30 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including low-dose minoxidil, finasteride, and essential oils, and expressed concerns about the cognitive side effects of finasteride. They are seeking more information on how finasteride may affect cognition and are considering whether to continue or stop the treatment.

      community Any luck with peppermint oil?

      in Question  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user stopped using minoxidil due to scalp irritation and is now using peppermint oil, noticing improved hair appearance but no growth yet. They are seeking a minoxidil brand that doesn't irritate the scalp and asking if others have had success with peppermint oil for hair loss.