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      community What the hell happened in my family genes?

      in Chat  116 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is frustrated about early balding despite older male relatives retaining hair into old age. Another user plans to start finasteride soon to address their hair thinning.

      community I’m Quitting ketoconazole shampoo

      in Ketoconazole  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user is quitting ketoconazole shampoo, believing it worsened their hair condition, and plans to use clarifying, keratin, and pH balanced moisturizing shampoos instead. Another user suggests using conditioner after ketoconazole to prevent dryness.

      community 27M after 10 Months on Oral Fin

      in Progress Pictures  118 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 27-year-old man shared his 10-month hair regrowth progress after taking oral finasteride, noting initial hair shedding followed by noticeable thickening around 5-6 months, with significant improvement by March. He also mentioned having scalp psoriasis.

      community Has anyone ever had success with just micro-needling?

      in Microneedling  20 upvotes 8 months ago
      People are discussing if microneedling alone can improve hair loss without using treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841. Some users report moderate success with microneedling and natural remedies, but most suggest that results are better when combined with medical treatments.

      community Keto 2% halted my insane shed immediately

      in Ketoconazole  56 upvotes 8 months ago
      Ketoconazole 2% shampoo stopped a user's severe hair shedding after just two uses, a result not achieved by finasteride or oral minoxidil. Some users suggest the shampoo's anti-androgenic properties may help with hair loss, while others think the shedding might have stopped naturally or due to the end of a shedding phase.

      community 6 months on biotin + minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  357 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user shared a 6-month progress picture showing improvement in hair loss using biotin and minoxidil. They also mentioned dealing with stress, diet issues, and seborrheic dermatitis.

      community How long have you tried topical melatonin?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of topical melatonin for hair loss, asking for details on dosage, frequency, duration of use, results, and brand information. An update includes a skeptical view on the studies regarding melatonin's effectiveness.

      community For those who switched from finasteride to Dutasteride !

      in Chat  43 upvotes 10 months ago
      People discussed switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment. They reported satisfaction with dutasteride, noting it was more effective than finasteride, particularly after finasteride's effects diminished, and some experienced additional benefits like cost savings and stabilized hair loss, rating dutasteride highly as a treatment.

      community Huge holes on donor area of scalp is this even normal?

      in Transplants  106 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a person experiencing significant hair loss in the donor area after a hair transplant, with others suggesting it might be shock loss. The person is taking oral minoxidil and dutasteride to help with the issue.

      community 1 year and 2 months on fin and no regrowth

      in Chat  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has seen no regrowth after 1 year and 2 months on finasteride, despite increasing the dose, and is inquiring about the potential of future treatments like verteporfin and gt20029 for hair regrowth.

      community C’est terrible - at my wits end

      in Female  448 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.

      community Study shows further evidence that finasteride and dutasteride take 12-18 months or more to show significant results. Do NOT give up early

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  247 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride in treating hair loss, emphasizing that significant results often take 12-18 months or more. Dutasteride is generally considered superior, with similar or fewer side effects than finasteride, but patience is required for noticeable improvement.

      community Is ketoconazole shampoo bullshit?

      in Ketoconazole  45 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. The conclusion is that ketoconazole shampoo can help with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, but it is not a strong enough treatment to stop or regrow hair. It is recommended to use it as an adjunct treatment along with finasteride or dutasteride.

      community Can someone explain the Dutasteride hysteria in this community?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  58 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the double standard in the hair loss community regarding shedding when using different treatments. The conclusion is that shedding is considered normal when starting finasteride or minoxidil, but not when starting dutasteride, despite the fact that dutasteride is more effective at reducing DHT.

      community Progress pics April 30 to Aug 9

      in Progress Pictures  299 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "mspamnamem" shares their progress with a hair loss treatment stack consisting of finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and microneedling. They express satisfaction with their progress and hope for continued improvement. Other users in the conversation provide encouragement and share their own experiences.

      community Proposed new pathogenesis model for androgenetic alopecia (AGA)

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a new model for understanding androgenetic alopecia (AGA), linking it to dietary and lifestyle factors similar to PCOS, and highlighting the role of DHT, vascular damage, and inflammation. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Treatment does not seem to be working

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male has been treating hair loss for over three years with various methods including minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and other treatments, but continues to experience hair thinning. Despite trying multiple treatments and consulting with dermatologists and hair surgeons, the individual is frustrated with the ongoing hair loss and lack of progress.

      community Pyrilutamide - your experience?

      in Product  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the lack of improvement in hair loss after using Pyrilutamide for 14 weeks, with the original poster unable to use Finasteride due to depression. Replies suggest that Pyrilutamide, like RU58841, may not work for everyone, and a more potent drug is being developed by Kintor.

      community Boys I am just a gonner. What on earth is my scalp even going through. Looks like world war 3. Pyril 3 months. Topical melitonin/progesterone/fin, dut, fin, oral min, laser trash, anus stimulation. Nothing. Donor area is decimated 😂.

      in Progress Pictures  83 upvotes 2 years ago
      Treating Seborrheic Dermatitis, a fungal scalp condition which can cause hair loss. Treatments discussed include antifungal shampoos, cold showers, exfoliating the scalp, taking Vitamin D, and stimulating the prostate through the anus.