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      community Watching my younger brother bald hurts so much.

      in Treatment  238 upvotes   1 day ago
      A 19-year-old is distressed about his 17-year-old autistic brother's hair loss, projecting his own insecurities despite being on finasteride and dutasteride. Replies suggest the brother might not care about balding, and the poster should address his own issues.

      community Treating MPB while dealing with seborrheic dermatitis?

      in Treatment  8 upvotes   1 month ago
      The user is seeking advice on treating male pattern baldness (MPB) while dealing with seborrheic dermatitis, specifically asking about the use of finasteride (Fin) and minoxidil (Min). They are concerned about side effects and are looking for recommendations to improve overall hair thickness, especially on the crown.

      community 2 Years Results - 0.5mg Fin Only.

      in Progress Pictures  442 upvotes   2 months ago
      A user shared their 2-year results using only 0.5mg finasteride for hair loss, noting improvement after 8-10 months and no major shedding or side effects. They are 34 years old and have avoided using Minoxidil.

      community What's the deal with Zinc and DHT?

      in Chat  49 upvotes   3 months ago
      The conversation discusses the conflicting information about Zinc's effect on DHT and its role in hair loss. It mentions that Zinc can act as a 5AR inhibitor at high doses but may increase DHT if taken to correct a deficiency, and highlights the importance of nutritional balance for hair health.

      community HMI 115 Phase 2 - Leaked pics from Discord

      in Research/Science  361 upvotes   3 months ago
      The conversation discusses HMI 115, a new hair loss treatment with promising results, showing a significant increase in hair density after two months. Some users are skeptical, while others are hopeful for its release and potential affordability.

      community So is GT20029 available on the grey market anywhere?

      in Treatment  16 upvotes   3 months ago
      The conversation discusses the availability of GT20029, a new topical hair loss treatment with fewer side effects than Minoxidil or finasteride. Users suggest using finasteride to preserve hair until GT20029 becomes available.

      community A Nuanced Look at Microdosing Topical Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  86 upvotes   8 months ago
      The conversation discusses using a low dose of topical finasteride to achieve hair benefits with minimal systemic exposure. Users share experiences and opinions on dosing, systemic buildup, and side effects of both topical and oral finasteride.

      community PYRILUTAMIDE PHASE 3 RESULTS : No statistical significance

      in Research/Science  125 upvotes   8 months ago
      The phase 3 trial results for Pyrilutamide showed no significant difference from the control treatment in increasing hair count, leading to the company halting its development. Users discussed their disappointment and skepticism about hair loss treatments, with some mentioning other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Please explain this Minoxidil phenomena

      in Minoxidil  58 upvotes   9 months ago
      The post discusses the difference in effects of Minoxidil (Min) on scalp and facial hair. The user questions why Min-induced hair growth on the scalp is temporary, while facial hair growth seems permanent, even after stopping Min. They propose theories, including different Min mechanisms on body and facial hair, the role of DHT, and the possibility of not achieving fully terminal hair. The responses include personal experiences and theories about Min's effects on hair growth.

      community Is DUT better or worse than FIN?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  52 upvotes   9 months ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Dutasteride (DUT) and Finasteride (FIN) for hair loss. Users share varied experiences, with some finding DUT more effective and others experiencing side effects or no change, highlighting that individual responses can vary.

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

      in Chat  55 upvotes   10 months 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 hmi115 is coming. Prepare yourselves for what's coming

      in Technology  111 upvotes   11 months ago
      The conversation discusses HMI-115, a potential cure for hair loss. Users share mixed opinions, with some expressing skepticism and others sharing anecdotal evidence of its effectiveness, including photos of significant hair regrowth from a trial participant.

      community This sub is very toxic towards people who don’t blindly follow the fin mafia

      in Treatment  226 upvotes   11 months ago
      The conversation criticizes the negative attitude towards those concerned about side effects from hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, or who prefer natural remedies. Specific treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and RU58841, with an agreement that finasteride and minoxidil are proven effective.

      community 22 yr asian male 2 year fin results

      in Progress Pictures  135 upvotes   1 year ago
      The user "Top_Replacement_7777" shared their positive results with finasteride for hair loss. They asked about maintaining their hair with finasteride and the impact of vaping on hair growth. Another user reassured them that vaping wouldn't affect their progress.

      community It's over. Hairline has fallen. Millions must shave.

      in Update  467 upvotes   1 year ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user has tried various medications and treatments for hair loss, including minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and nizoral shampoo, but has not seen any progress. They have decided to shave their head. Other users suggest options such as hair transplants, RU58841, hair units, and scalp micropigmentation.

      community The ultimate regiment to reverse hairloss

      in Treatment  6 upvotes   1 year ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user "Shakalakaplaka" shares their comprehensive hair loss regimen, which includes various treatments targeting different pathways such as DHT, inflammation, fibrosis, immune system, testosterone, gut problems, and scalp health. The effectiveness of the regimen is not confirmed, and some users express skepticism or request before and after pictures for credibility.

      community 10 months fin/min progress update

      in Progress Pictures  1214 upvotes   1 year ago
      A user's 10-month progress update using finasteride and minoxidil to treat hair loss, with other users offering congratulations, jokes, advice, and questions.

      community Dr Kyle Gillett on topical Dutasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  56 upvotes   1 year ago
      The potential effectiveness of topical dutasteride, as well as other hair loss treatments such as finasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and various vitamins. Experiences from users who have used these treatments were shared.

      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

      in Will treatment work for me?   1 year ago
      In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.

      community 6 month progress. Fin/Min daily.

      in Progress Pictures  506 upvotes   3 years ago
      A user's 6 month progress using finasteride and minoxidil as treatments for hair loss, with the replies discussing side effects and general consensus about usage of the two medications.

      community Proof that finasteride messes with neurosteroids

      in Research/Science  230 upvotes   3 weeks ago
      Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hair loss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.