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GlossaryBrittle Hair (Hair Brittleness)

hair that is dry, frizzy, and prone to breakage

Brittle hair, also known as fragile or weak hair, refers to hair that is dry, frizzy, and prone to breakage. This condition can result from various factors, including excessive heat styling, chemical treatments, environmental stressors, and nutritional deficiencies. Brittle hair lacks moisture and elasticity, making it more susceptible to damage and split ends.

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community 9 months of minoxidil , finasteride, spironolactone, estradiol

in Progress Pictures 58 upvotes 1 month ago

User shared progress pictures after 9 months of using minoxidil, finasteride, spironolactone, and estradiol for hair loss. Significant regrowth was noted, especially after starting estradiol.

community Best Shampoo Recommendations!!

in Product 9 upvotes 2 months ago

A user is seeking shampoo recommendations for thinning hair that doesn't cause dryness or brittleness. Another user suggests Pura D'or, noting it makes their hair feel better despite thinning, but mentions no shampoo will help with hair loss.

community Minoxidil (3 months) & Finasteride (2 months) Update. 23M

in Progress Pictures 534 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation is about a 23-year-old man's positive experience with hair regrowth using oral finasteride (1mg daily) and topical minoxidil (twice daily), with initial side effects including zero libido and watery semen that resolved except for the semen consistency. He also used dermarolling initially but stopped due to brittleness.

community Hair Remedies that Don’t Work for Anybody Seeking Hair Regrowth

in Treatment 8 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Salon products and supplements generally don't work for hair regrowth unless there's a severe nutritional deficiency, while hormonal treatments like estrogen and spironolactone can be effective.

community Redensyl (The Ordinary Serum)

in Treatment 20 upvotes 4 years ago

Redensyl, a hair loss treatment that has been claimed to be 80% more effective than minoxidil, but users have not experienced any results from using it.

community I don't have Ketoconazole in my country, is Nizoral a decent replacement?

in Ketoconazole 33 upvotes 1 month ago

Nizoral is a suitable replacement for Ketoconazole, but ensure it contains 2% Ketoconazole. The yellow bottle is recommended and should last 3-4 months if used twice a week.

community Hair regrowth? Been noticing these tiny dots on my head where I apply 0.5 dut and 8% minox

in Is this regrowth? 113 upvotes 2 days ago

User noticed tiny dots on their head after using 0.5% dutasteride and 8% minoxidil, which others identified as developing hair follicles. Encouragement was given to continue the treatment.

community Hair Cafe vid: low dose dutasteride ?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 upvotes 3 days ago

The user is considering using 0.5 mg dutasteride once every 5 or 7 days due to side effects from finasteride and is also looking into topical liposomal dutasteride and pyrilutamide to stop hair loss. The goal is to stop hair loss, not regrow hair.

community Hair feels like it’s getting worse

in Chat 10 upvotes 3 days ago

The user has been experiencing hair loss for years, tried ketoconazole shampoo without success, and has been on finasteride for 3 months but is unsure if it's working. A reply suggests waiting 6-12 months to properly assess finasteride's effectiveness.

community Hair regrowth? Oral fin 1mg daily for just over 2 months and oral min 2.5mg for just over a month

in Is this regrowth? 6 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The user has been taking 1mg finasteride daily for over 2 months and 2.5mg minoxidil daily for over a month, along with a multivitamin. They are asking if their hair shows improvement, noting possible slight length increase in the back.

community Do hair follicles ever really "die"? Or does all your front, mid, and crown hair just become vellus?

in Chat 139 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Hair follicles don't truly die but become severely miniaturized. Treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil can help restore hair by providing nutrients and reducing harmful effects on hair roots.

community Hair Transplant Journey - Before and After

in Transplants 268 upvotes 2 weeks ago

A user shared their hair transplant journey, showing progress from February 2021 to May/June 2024. They now use finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and Nizoral shampoo, and are happy with the results.

community Hair clinics' first priority is take your money and not to give you the facts straight.

in Research/Science 70 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Hair clinics prioritize making money over providing clear information. Effective treatments mentioned include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil.

community Hair loss products whilst trying to conceive

in Minoxidil 1 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The conversation is about the safety of using hair loss products like Minoxidil and finasteride while trying to conceive and after birth. The user is seeking advice on whether these products are safe for the baby and if any men in similar situations can share their experiences.

community Hair loss treatment tier list by Dr Oscar Muñoz

in Treatment 900 upvotes 4 weeks ago

Dr. Oscar Muñoz's hair loss treatment tier list suggests oral minoxidil and finasteride are highly effective, while topical treatments like RU58841 and microneedling are less effective. Users discuss the effectiveness of various treatments, with some favoring oral options for their practicality and higher response rates.

community Hair Regrowth with Novel Hemp Extract - anyone seen this??

in Research/Science 19 upvotes 1 month ago

A user discusses a novel hemp extract for hair regrowth, which showed superior results to finasteride and minoxidil. The formula includes CBD, CBDV, THCV, delta 9 THC, cannabigerol, and cannabinol, combined with menthol, peppermint oil, ethanol, Emu oil, HFA 134A propellant, and dimethicone.

community Hair Transplant journey. 6 month progress

in Progress Pictures 49 upvotes 1 month ago

A user shared their 6-month progress after a hair transplant, continuing to use 0.5mg dutasteride and minoxidil daily, along with red light laser therapy. They recommend hair transplants for those who haven't had success with medical treatments.

community How likely is it to reverse the hair count for each hair follicle?

in Chat 12 upvotes 1 month ago

Hair follicles can potentially produce more hair strands with treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. Notable improvements in hair density are possible, but achieving multiple strands per follicle is uncertain.

community Hair won't regrow (even outside of MPB areas)

in Treatment 7 upvotes 1 month ago

User experiences slow hair regrowth despite using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and supplements like biotin, zinc, and collagen. They seek advice on addressing overall slow hair regrowth.

community Hair started thinning in the front after 5 months on minoxidil plus finasteride

in Minoxidil 6 upvotes 1 month ago

User noticed hair thinning in the front after 5 months on minoxidil and finasteride. They are also using ketoconazole and microneedling to help with hair regrowth.

community Hair Loss transformation Min/Fin/DermaStamp Age 23 M.

in Progress Pictures 126 upvotes 1 month ago

A user shared their hair loss transformation using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and DermaStamp, showing significant improvement over time. They noted quitting DermaStamp due to laziness and attributed past poor results to heavy smoking.

community Hair growth and natural remedies? Are they worth of it ..

in Treatment 1 upvotes 1 month ago

The user discusses using Minoxidil and plans to start Finasteride for genetic hair loss. They also mention natural remedies like gold shilajit, moringa powder, a seed mixture, and cardio exercise, emphasizing that while these can help, Minoxidil and Finasteride are necessary.

community Hair shedding continuously for 6 months after being on topical 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finestride. M 23.

in Chat 1 upvotes 1 month ago

A user experienced continuous hair shedding for six months after using topical 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride. They switched to minoxidil gel and oral finasteride 1 mg due to scalp itchiness and are seeking advice on their situation.

community If people technically have hair follicles all over their body with baby hairs, why is regrowing hair so difficult to do?

in Chat 8 upvotes 1 month ago

Hair loss treatments are difficult because hair follicles react differently to hormones and have varying growth cycles. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Hair thinning on dutasteride vs fin? No shed phase

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 17 upvotes 1 month ago

A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride to combat hair thinning but noticed overall thinner hair without shedding. Another user suggested that hair can't thin without shedding and recommended adding finasteride pills for peace of mind.

community Before, and my last 3 hair styles over 2 years. (Hair system)

in Hair Systems 531 upvotes 1 month ago

A user shared their experience with hair loss, initially using finasteride and minoxidil without satisfactory results, and later switching to hair systems, which they plan to use indefinitely. The user and others discussed the positive reactions, maintenance, and normalization of hair systems for men.

community hair and miniaturization after 6 months of treatment

in Female 3 upvotes 2 months ago

A female user is experiencing minimal regrowth and miniaturized hair after 6 months of treatment with oral minoxidil, spironolactone, and topical minoxidil. She seeks advice on whether she can restore her remaining follicles.

community Hair seems to have improved a month or so in

in Is this regrowth? 1 upvotes 2 months ago

The user started taking multivitamins, derma rolling, using rosemary oil, and taking 0.5mg finasteride daily. They noticed slight hair improvement and are questioning if the changes are due to finasteride or the other treatments.

community How soon is hair clone? Next five years?!

in Research/Science 13 upvotes 2 months ago

Hair cloning is humorously discussed as always being 5-7 years away, with skepticism about its near-term availability. Gene editing to reactivate dormant follicles is suggested as a more likely solution within the next ten years.

community I have been wearing hair systems for the last year and a half, it has been life changing!! AMA

in Hair Systems 295 upvotes 2 months ago

Hair systems can be life-changing, providing a natural look and requiring maintenance every 7-14 days. They cost around $900-1000 annually and are generally comfortable and well-received by others.