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      community Comeback is real from NW7?

      in Treatment  65 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  44 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  36 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 It’s crazy how it’s 2018 and the only hair loss treatments we have feature undesirable side effects and/or aren’t even effective for many people.

       136 upvotes 6 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible side effects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hair loss treatments despite decades of research.

      community 3-month progress with fin and min

      in Update  743 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 29-year-old male is experiencing positive hair regrowth after 3 months using oral finasteride (1mg) and topical minoxidil (1ml twice daily), despite side effects like scalp itchiness and dandruff. He plans to continue the treatment long-term and may switch to foam minoxidil to alleviate scalp issues.

      community Why is it so hard to select one

      in Satire  641 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Choosing hair loss treatments is challenging due to concerns about side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. Users suggest starting with topical treatments and gradually increasing dosage, while some recommend oral finasteride for its effectiveness despite potential side effects.

      community Creatine made all my high DHT symptoms return

      in Research/Science  78 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing symptoms like acne, oily hair, and hair shedding. Users report mixed experiences, with some avoiding creatine due to hair loss concerns and others seeing no impact.

      community Thoughts on platelet-rich plasma therapy

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for hair loss is expensive, painful, and often ineffective, with mixed reviews on its benefits. Alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants are suggested as more reliable options.

      community One and a half year on meds (fin/dut, minox)

      in Progress Pictures  54 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride to prevent hair loss, despite not showing significant balding. Many commenters believe the treatment is excessive, while some support early prevention.

      community 1ish year on fin and no improvement

      in Is this regrowth?  86 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using finasteride for over a year without improvement and recently started oral minoxidil. Suggestions include trying dutasteride and continuing minoxidil for potential regrowth.

      community Are they going to Ban Finasteride in the EU ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  68 upvotes 1 month ago
      There is concern about a potential ban on finasteride in the EU, but many believe it is unlikely unless serious side effects are found. Users rely on finasteride for hair loss and other health benefits, and a petition has been created to oppose any restrictions.

      community The ultimate Regimen for density and thick ess

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 month ago
      The regimen for hair loss includes topical finasteride, clascoterone, tretinoin, minoxidil, oral saw palmetto, beta-sitosterol, vitamin D, microneedling, and anti-fungal shampoo. Expected benefits are increased hair growth and density, with considerations for potential skin irritation and interactions between treatments.

      community The "I just want hair until im 30" cope.

      in Chat  222 upvotes 1 month ago
      Participants want to maintain hair until at least age 30, using treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Hair loss remains a concern, with some considering hair transplants.

      community Anyone else realize how many younger guys are balding?

      in Chat  262 upvotes 1 month ago
      Many younger men are experiencing hair loss due to genetics, diet, stress, and lifestyle changes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned, with some users noting improvements.

      community 18-year progress pics. Fin only.

      in Progress Pictures  419 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 18 years to manage hair loss and is considering starting minoxidil and possibly a hair transplant. Despite some regrowth, they are exploring additional treatments like dutasteride and oral minoxidil due to continued hair thinning.

      community Balding at the age of 17 years old

      in Chat  8 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 17-year-old experiencing hair loss is using Minoxidil but is hesitant about Finasteride due to potential side effects. Others recommend Finasteride for its effectiveness and suggest alternatives like vitamins and derma rollers.