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      community AGA evaluation and first steps - BEGINNER MEGAPOST

      in Chat  82 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses androgenic alopecia (AGA) and its treatments, focusing on finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Finasteride is recommended as essential for preventing further hair loss.

      community 1.5 Year - Bad Results (HT, FIN, MINO, PRP, etc)

      in Progress Pictures  64 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their disappointing results after 1.5 years of hair treatments, including a hair transplant, finasteride, minoxidil, PRP, vegan shampoo, and more. They are considering switching to dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and improving their microneedling routine.

      community Fin/min was honestly a miracle for me

      in Progress Pictures  436 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth after using finasteride and minoxidil for six months. Other users discussed their varied experiences with these treatments and offered additional advice.

      community Stress make you more androgen sensitive

      in Chat  19 upvotes 9 months ago
      Stress can increase androgen sensitivity, potentially worsening hair loss. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community How uninformed the general public is about hair loss

      in Chat  313 upvotes 1 year 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 Why do people who do hard drugs have great hair?

      in Chat  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses why some people who use hard drugs have great hair, with various opinions suggesting genetics and higher estrogen levels as possible reasons. Specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are not mentioned.

      community Male Pattern Baldness Routine

      in Ketoconazole  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      An 18-year-old diagnosed with male pattern baldness is using probiotics, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, soy isoflavones, biotin, fish oil, quercetin, a multivitamin, and ketoconazole shampoo. Replies suggest these methods are ineffective and recommend finasteride, minoxidil, and a derma roller.

      community Pattern hair loss could be due to gut bacteria

       48 upvotes 5 years ago
      Feeding bacteria-free mice with Lactobacillus murinus worsened hair loss, but a regular diet with biotin stopped it. The conversation suggests gut bacteria and diet may influence hair loss, with some skepticism and discussion about other factors like DHT and genetics.

      community Spironolactine Update: 2 months (34, Female)

      in Female  23 upvotes 8 years ago
      A female user's experience using Spironolactone to treat Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) and Androgenic Alopecia, as well as discussing the effectiveness of the drug at different dosages.

      community My personal thoughts on DHT. belive it or not

      in Research/Science 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses a personal theory on the role of DHT in stress and reproduction, suggesting it converts testosterone for reproductive traits. The discussion includes skepticism and mentions individual differences in physiology and neurochemistry.

      community Breaking hair loss news! GT20029 is a resounding success!

      in Product  132 upvotes 10 months ago
      GT20029, a new hair loss treatment, shows promising results but only a slight improvement over placebo. People are cautiously optimistic, discussing its potential and combining it with existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community 28M Hair Transplant in India, will update with results.

      in Transplants  211 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 28-year-old man had a hair transplant in India, choosing not to start finasteride due to past side effects with other medications but will use minoxidil for six months post-surgery. He researched and selected a clinic in Mumbai with a high reputation, underwent a 9-hour procedure for $965, and is optimistic about the results.

      community How effective is spironolactone?

      in Transgender  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21-year-old MTF individual is experiencing rapid hair thinning and is currently on estradiol valerate. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of spironolactone for hair loss, despite being aware of its serious side effects.

      community CB-03-01 supposed hair loss cure

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses why CB-03-01, a potential hair loss treatment, isn't widely discussed despite evidence of its effectiveness and safety. Some users mention other treatments like melatonin, procianidin b2, and RU58841, debating their effectiveness and safety.

      community The irony of balding while being hairy

      in Chat  104 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The conversation discusses the frustration of having excessive body hair while experiencing scalp hair loss, with mentions of treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants using body hair. Users share experiences and advice, noting the role of genetics and DHT in hair growth patterns.

      community 3 months of topical Fin 0.3% and Min 7% progress

      in Progress Pictures  517 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Significant hair regrowth and thickening were achieved in three months using topical finasteride 0.3% and minoxidil 7%, along with lifestyle changes like healthier eating, derma stamping, and rosemary oil. Additional treatments included a shampoo for thinning hair and supplements like biotin and vitamin D.

      community 18 months of oral Minoxidil, 5 months of Finasteride.

      in Progress Pictures  1156 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral Minoxidil (5mg daily) for 18 months and Finasteride (1mg daily) for 5 months, with minimal side effects. The combination stopped hair loss and improved hair thickness, although a hair transplant is still considered for a receded hairline.

      community 3 months and half month on fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  313 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after using oral and topical minoxidil and finasteride for over three months. They reported minimal side effects, such as facial hair growth and minor bloating, and are optimistic about continued progress.

      community 15yo with severe anxiety from Norwood 2.5 and thinning

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 15-year-old experiencing hair loss and anxiety is using minoxidil and microneedling but is advised against starting finasteride or dutasteride due to age. The discussion emphasizes consulting a doctor, considering hormonal evaluations, and exploring non-medication coping strategies.