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      community Topical melatonin/oral

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes   3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential positive effects of melatonin on hair growth. The original poster plans to try both oral and topical melatonin and is seeking recommendations for a good source.

      community I hate how my hair loss changed me.

      in Chat  171 upvotes   3 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 Zix + Topical Fin : Blood Test Before/After, AMA and suggestions

      in Treatment  47 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 Comeback is real from NW7?

      in Treatment  66 upvotes   4 years ago
      A 25-year-old who started losing hair at 16 and reached almost NW7 by 20 saw hair regrowth using a regimen including dutasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, and a dermaroller, along with supplements like biotin, zinc, and omega-3. After initial success, they experienced shedding, added more supplements and treatments, and sought advice on whether to continue; responses encouraged them to persist as shedding is often part of the hair regrowth cycle.

      community Pattern hair loss could be due to gut bacteria

       48 upvotes   4 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 New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

      in Treatment  43 upvotes   4 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

      community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta

      in Update  38 upvotes   5 years ago
      The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.

      community Shedding again after 6 months of great results.

      in Minoxidil  14 upvotes   1 week ago
      A user experienced shedding after 7 months on Fin/Min spray despite good results and no change in treatment. Other users noted similar experiences and mentioned that shedding periods can be normal.

      community after several weeks of research, here's the stack I've decided on

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  45 upvotes   1 week ago
      A 23-year-old experiencing diffuse hair thinning has chosen a treatment stack including topical finasteride, a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and pumpkin seed oils, procyanidine B2 spray, ketoconazole shampoo, and scalp massages. They avoid minoxidil due to family history of side effects and oral finasteride due to high estrogen levels.

      community How to prevent hair loss while taking creatine?

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes   2 weeks ago
      A user is concerned about hair loss from creatine and asks for precautions, mentioning treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo. Replies vary, with some users sharing personal experiences and others dismissing the concern.

      community What are these spots on my scalp

      in Treatment  51 upvotes   1 month ago
      A user noticed non-itchy, non-bleeding spots on their scalp while experiencing hair loss. Replies suggest the spots are likely sunspots or liver spots and recommend seeing a dermatologist; hair loss is attributed to male pattern baldness.

      community Refused to take pictures at my friends wedding because i’m balding

      in Chat  255 upvotes   1 month ago
      A user expressed deep frustration and embarrassment about balding, especially at a friend's wedding, and mentioned using finasteride and minoxidil. Others shared similar experiences and offered support, with some suggesting therapy and hair treatments.

      community 16 months finasteride & minoxidil progress

      in Progress Pictures  602 upvotes   1 month ago
      User shared 16-month progress using finasteride 1 mg/day and minoxidil 5% solution once/day, noting significant regrowth, especially in temporal peaks. Users discussed shedding, side effects, and positive feedback from others.

      community No gains after 4 years of min and fin

      in Progress Pictures  87 upvotes   1 month ago
      User has seen no improvement after 4 years of using minoxidil and finasteride, and recently started dutasteride. Suggestions include adding oral minoxidil, microneedling, and considering a hair transplant.

      community Why is it "not right" to start off with Dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  56 upvotes   1 month ago
      The conversation discusses whether it's better to start hair loss treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Opinions vary, but many suggest starting with finasteride due to its shorter half-life and easier management of side effects, while others argue dutasteride is more effective and has fewer side effects.

      community What would hair loss treatment be like in the 2030s?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes   1 month ago
      The conversation discusses future hair loss treatments, with mentions of dutasteride potentially gaining FDA approval and increased popularity. Skepticism remains about significant advancements due to limited funding and reliance on cosmetic companies.

      community Ronaldo and his Brothers Hairline (10 years difference)

      in Chat  498 upvotes   1 month ago
      Ronaldo's hairline remains sharp, while his brother's is receding. Opinions vary on whether Ronaldo uses treatments like finasteride or has had hair transplants, with some attributing his hairline to genetics and others to possible medical interventions.

      community Why balding gets worse in every generation?

      in Chat  81 upvotes   1 month ago
      Balding seems to worsen with each generation, possibly due to stress, diet, and environmental factors. The user started treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.