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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 59 upvotes 4 months 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 12 upvotes 5 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 10 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 7 upvotes 4 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 Help with female pattern baldness

in Female 10 upvotes 1 year ago

A user discusses their struggle with female pattern baldness, mentioning that Minoxidil helped initially but their hair health declined after stopping a specific diet. They seek advice on managing oily, brittle hair and mention using an egg yolk and olive oil mixture as a temporary solution.

community Redensyl (The Ordinary Serum)

in Treatment 21 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 3 months 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 Are permanent hair gains even possible?

in Chat 13 upvotes 6 days ago

Hair regrowth from treatments like minoxidil, RU58841, and finasteride is not permanent; stopping these treatments typically results in hair loss resuming. Beard hair can become permanent with minoxidil use, unlike scalp hair, which requires ongoing treatment to maintain gains.

community Why not use hair system instead of Topical Hassle

in Hair Systems 21 upvotes 1 week ago

Topical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are preferred for hair loss due to ease of use and natural appearance. Hair systems are considered high-maintenance and less genuine.

community Hair journey since august, help!

in Is this regrowth? 21 upvotes 1 week ago

The conversation is about hair loss and treatments, with suggestions to use finasteride or dutasteride as DHT blockers and minoxidil for regrowth. Oils and shampoos are considered ineffective for androgenic alopecia without these medications.

community Hair regrowth after 8 months alhamdullah

in Minoxidil 1415 upvotes 1 week ago

A 30-year-old male saw significant hair regrowth after 8 months using minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral shampoo. He experienced no side effects from finasteride and credited his success to this regimen.

community Hair Loss Results After 8 Months of Dutasteride

in Progress Pictures 232 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The user experienced increased hair density after 8 months of using dutasteride and 6 months of oral minoxidil. Some users joked about side effects, while others discussed the effectiveness of various treatments like finasteride and rosemary oil.

community Solving Hair Loss with Research at MIT

in Research/Science 592 upvotes 1 month ago

Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, TDM-105795, and PP405. MIT is hosting a hackathon to find innovative hair loss solutions.

community Hair looks extremely thin under sunlight!

in Chat 26 upvotes 1 month ago

A 22-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning is using oral minoxidil and finasteride but notices his hair looks thin in sunlight. Suggestions include using hair products, considering topical minoxidil, addressing seborrheic dermatitis, and possibly trying dutasteride or a hair transplant.

community Hair Loss Due To Chlorine and Hard Metals In Water?

in Research/Science 1 upvotes 1 month ago

Hair loss possibly caused by chlorine and heavy metals in water was addressed by using a shower filter, ketoconazole shampoo, and PRP sessions, which stopped the hair loss but did not lead to regrowth. Other users suggested similar experiences and solutions, emphasizing the importance of a good water filter and patience for potential regrowth.

community Hair Loss Treatments and Hair Transplant

in Progress Pictures 4 upvotes 1 month ago

The user is experiencing hair loss and is using oral finasteride, considering adding RU58841 and microneedling, and planning a hair transplant. They are seeking advice on whether to wait for treatment results or proceed with the transplant.

community Hair loss steps, guide to beginners or anyone experiencing hair loss

in Treatment 1 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen involving finasteride, dutasteride, spironolactone, bicalutamide, oral estradiol, microneedling, and minoxidil. The regimen aims to reduce androgenic alopecia by blocking DHT and androgens, with a caution about potential feminizing effects.

community Hair follicle cloning is already possible

in Chat 38 upvotes 1 month ago

Hair follicle cloning is claimed to be possible but not widely available due to potential safety issues, such as cancer risks. Current treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are not effective for everyone, and there is frustration over limited access to these medications.

community Hair Oils can be DANGEROUS and this is a case study. He lost all his hair.

in Treatment 7 upvotes 1 month ago

Hair oils can cause severe allergic reactions, as seen in Jermel Brown's case, leading to significant health issues and legal action for damages. Users discussed concerns about various hair oils, including Mielle and Kiehl's, with some experiencing hair loss and others using treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride to address damage.

community Hair loss 30F - thoughts on red light therapy vs min/fin?

in Female 6 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments for a 30-year-old female, comparing red light therapy with minoxidil and finasteride. Concerns about hormonal impact and potential pregnancy are raised, with suggestions to consider spironolactone and microneedling, while emphasizing the importance of consulting a dermatologist.

community Hair density progress update year 7. (4 years of photos)

in Progress Pictures 245 upvotes 1 month ago

OP shared a 7-year hair density progress update using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dermarolling. Creatine use was discussed, with mixed opinions on its impact on hair loss.

community hair loss treatment myths that perplex me

in Treatment 8 upvotes 1 month ago

Grapefruit juice doesn't significantly affect finasteride or dutasteride. Drinking topical minoxidil is risky; saw palmetto is less effective than finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss.

community Normalize hair systems for men! If females can get extensions and wear makeup it should be socially acceptable for men to wear a hair piece

in Hair Systems 1050 upvotes 2 months ago

Men should feel socially accepted wearing hair systems, similar to how women use extensions and makeup. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants.

community How does hair loss and recovery work?

in Chat 12 upvotes 2 months ago

Hair loss varies due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and other factors. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling.

community Hair re-growth in anorexia recovery

in Female 11 upvotes 2 months ago

Adequate nourishment and hormone replenishment helped with hair regrowth. Vegamour and Novo blends hair vitamins were also used but likely not effective alone.

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

in Is this regrowth? 114 upvotes 2 months 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 7 upvotes 2 months 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 8 upvotes 2 months 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 3 months 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 137 upvotes 3 months 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.