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      community Discussion on Finasteride and life.

      in Chat  166 upvotes 3 months ago
      Finasteride can aid hair regrowth but may cause side effects like depression and sexual dysfunction. Users discuss experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, highlighting varied responses and the importance of informed treatment choices.

      community Seb derm is eating my hair?!?!

      in Chat  41 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 22-year-old male is experiencing hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis, not male pattern baldness, and is seeking advice. Suggestions include using Nizoral, sulfate-free and ketoconazole shampoos, cutting hair short, using cold water, avoiding picking scabs, and trying selenium sulfide shampoo or finasteride.
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      community 6 months progress (minox and keto only)

      in Female  195 upvotes 6 years ago
      A female user's six-month progress with only minoxidil and ketoconazole, including their experiences before and after using the treatments. They also discussed the differences between male and female hair loss and suggested that meds may offer more progress, though some results can be had without them.

      community One+ year 1mg Fin, Ketoconazole, and 3.75 Oral Min. I have DUPA. Switched from Topical to Oral Min.

      in Progress Pictures  142 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's experience with hair loss treatments such as finasteride, ketoconazole, and oral minoxidil that have not yielded any results; other users suggest shaving the head or getting a wig, while others offer additional advice such as seeing a dermatologist, checking thyroid levels, switching to dutasteride and adding needling, and trying stemoxydine.

      community Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss?

      in Research/Science  140 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.

      community How uninformed the general public is about hair loss

      in Chat  317 upvotes 11 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 Is this good improvement? 3-4 months in

      in Is this regrowth?  479 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced increased hair density and thickness after 3-4 months using finasteride, minoxidil, dermastamping, ketoconazole, and biotin. They apply minoxidil right after dermastamping without any side effects or shedding.

      community Finasteride two years results from horrible shed

      in Progress Pictures 2 years ago
      This user experienced severe hair loss, but was able to successfully treat it with finasteride over a two year period. Despite experiencing multiple shedding cycles while on the medication, Mission5896 reported that their hair continued to get thicker and stronger. Additionally, they tried both minoxidil orally and topically, but only found success with finasteride.

      community Why is no one pointing out dandruff as the number 1 evidence/symptom of MPB?

      in Chat  55 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the theory that persistent dandruff in areas prone to hair loss could be a sign of hair follicles dying due to DHT, indicating balding. The responses vary, with some users noting improvements in dandruff and hair loss with treatments like Dutasteride, while others experienced hair loss without dandruff.

      community 9 months on topical fin/min spray

      in Progress Pictures  864 upvotes 1 year ago
      User experienced significant hair improvement after 9 months using topical fin/min spray. Noticed positive changes around 3-month mark and chose topical treatment due to fewer side effects.

      community Why is Kevin Mann (Haircafe) Hated?

      in Chat  62 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments, including microneedling, minoxidil, finasteride and RU58841; the efficacy of these treatments; criticisms of Kevin Mann's content related to his selective data presentation and biases towards certain treatments; and other topics such as DHT being labeled a "trash hormone" and critiques of other hairloss YouTubers.

      community Ultimate Hairloss Flowchart (for beginners)

      in Treatment  247 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss flowchart for beginners, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, and vitamins.

      community 3-month update on the microneedling-only project

      in Microneedling  89 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 3-month update on a microneedling-only project to treat hair loss, which has not had significant results in terms of thicker hair but may have seen some acceleration in hair growth and an increase in vellus hairs. The user plans to continue the journey for 6 months before making any changes, such as adding minoxidil or finasteride.

      community PSA: Get your Vitamin D levels checked!

      in Treatment  114 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user improved their hair health by taking 50,000 IU of vitamin D3 weekly due to a deficiency. Others discussed the potential link between vitamin D and hair growth, with some sharing similar experiences and emphasizing the importance of monitoring vitamin D levels and consulting with doctors.

      community Check out this shed-topical finasteride/topical minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  253 upvotes 2 years ago
      This conversation is about a user who has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil to treat their hair loss, with the result being an intense shedding period. Other users have offered advice and encouragement for them to keep going with the treatment, suggesting they may see significant regrowth in 6 months time.
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      community Please stop looking for a natural way to stop your hairloss

      in Chat  247 upvotes 2 years ago
      There is no natural way to stop hair loss; pharmaceuticals like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are the only effective treatments. Some users report success with minoxidil and microneedling, while others discuss the side effects of finasteride.