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GlossaryHair Patterning

natural arrangement and distribution of hair on the body

Hair patterning refers to the natural arrangement and distribution of hair on the scalp and body, influenced by genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors. It includes the direction, density, and growth cycles of hair, which can vary significantly among individuals and can be affected by conditions like alopecia or androgenetic hair loss.

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community Seeking Advice: Unusual Hair Loss at 31 Years Old - Any Insights? (M)

in Chat 15 upvotes 7 months ago

A 31-year-old man who previously had good results with minoxidil, finasteride, and nizoral for hair loss is now experiencing unusual hair loss and side effects from finasteride. Respondents suggest it might be severe retrograde alopecia and recommend exploring other treatment options due to his inability to tolerate finasteride.

community Reminder how little the average person knows about hair loss

in Satire 642 upvotes 1 year ago

How little the average person knows about hair loss and how it can be an unfairly stigmatized issue, even by people with little knowledge of it themselves. Some specific treatments that were discussed include finasteride, RU58841, dutasteride, minoxidil, pyritinol, dermarolling, and diet/lifestyle changes.

community 1 1/2 Year Results on Finasteride

in Finasteride 187 upvotes 5 years ago

A user sharing their positive experience with taking finasteride as part of their hair loss treatment regimen, which also included biotin, Nizoral Shampoo, OGX Biotin & Collagen Shampoo, and iRestore Laser Cap. Others shared their own experiences and advice on treating hair loss.

community Predicting Your Hair Loss with a Trichoscopy Report

in Treatment 7 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation discusses the use of trichoscopy to predict hair loss patterns and inform treatment approaches. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with varying effectiveness based on gender-specific hair loss patterns.

community Odd Hair Growth (Possibly More Than Genetics?)

in Is this regrowth? 2 upvotes 4 months ago

A 23-year-old user shares their hair regrowth journey, questioning if genetics or other factors are at play. They use Rogaine, finasteride, vitamin B12, biotin, Thera M Plus, and derma stamping, and seek advice on their regimen and hair growth patterns.

community I want to sacrifice my hair in the name of science

in Chat 12 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses various theories of hair loss, including DHT sensitivity and genetic factors, with the user willing to use themselves for research due to having a hair loss gene but different hair loss patterns compared to their brothers. Specific treatments were not mentioned in the provided text.

community Should have hopped on meds instead of procrastinating…

in Satire 273 upvotes 3 months ago

A user regrets not starting hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 sooner. Others comment on hair loss patterns and concerns about side effects.

community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP

in Research/Science 43 upvotes 2 months ago

Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.

community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 3 months ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community It feels relatable and good when actors (Hollywood celebs) open up about their hair loss issues, isn’t it?

in Finasteride 89 upvotes 5 years ago

Celebrities opening up about their hair loss and the various treatments they are using to address it, including finasteride, dutasteride, and hair transplants, as well as the stigma surrounding male pattern baldness in Hollywood.

community Is it just me, or when people start having MPB symptoms, every single person you look at you start analyzing their hair? Ik it sounds weird

in Chat 168 upvotes 4 months ago

A user discusses their habit of analyzing others' hair due to their own hair thinning at 18. Another user mentions starting finasteride in 2010 and still having a full head of hair.

community Diffuse thinning is a curse. You don't realize it's happening until way too late.

in Chat 141 upvotes 1 month ago

Diffuse hair thinning and treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Early detection and treatment are crucial for effective management.

community What else is good. Besides the big 3.

in Chat 36 upvotes 1 month ago

Key treatments for hair preservation include minoxidil, finasteride/dutasteride, and microneedling, with additional options like specific shampoos, oils, biotin, zinc, tretinoin, clascoterone, and low-level laser therapy. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, reducing stress, and addressing nutrient deficiencies can also support hair health.

community Anyone else realize how many younger guys are balding?

in Chat 262 upvotes 1 month ago

Many younger men are experiencing hair loss due to genetics, diet, stress, and lifestyle changes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned, with some users noting improvements.

community 48M, 11 month progress, 1MG finasteride only

in Progress Pictures 627 upvotes 1 year ago

A 48-year-old man's 11-month progress using 1mg finasteride for hair loss treatment, with significant improvement and no side effects. Other users share their experiences, with some also seeing positive results, while others have not been as successful.

community Kintor Pharma Announces Positive Top-line U.S. Phase I Trial Results of GT20029, the World’s First Topical Use PROTAC Compound

in Research/Science 127 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses positive initial trial results for GT20029, a topical compound for hair loss that degrades androgen receptors, potentially requiring only weekly application. Participants express hope for this treatment to be more effective and convenient than current options like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

community My son is 2 and already has my hairline. Is it too late for fin?

in Satire 873 upvotes 2 years ago

A user jokes about their 2-year-old son having their hairline and asks if it's too late for finasteride. Replies include humorous suggestions like growing a beard, working out, and hair transplants.

community Dutasteride might be better for your hairline. Some people have more type 1 5AR activity in their scalp than others.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 52 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride might be better for hairline due to varying levels of 5AR activity in scalps. Genetic tests can determine if finasteride is enough or if dutasteride is needed.

community NW3 > NW1: DUT and microneedling only

in Progress Pictures 789 upvotes 3 years ago

User Topher1999 achieved hair regrowth using Dutasteride 3 times a week and microneedling with Dr. Pen Ultima A6 every 2 weeks for 9 months. They believe microneedling is the main reason for hairline gains.

community 10 months, a new person. Propecia oral minoxidil topical

in Progress Pictures 498 upvotes 4 months ago

A user shared their 10-month hair loss progress using Propecia, oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil. The results were highly praised, with requests for more details on dosages and routine.

community do minoxidil and finasteride shed the same type of hair?

in Minoxidil 3 upvotes 11 months ago

Minoxidil and finasteride may cause different shedding patterns; the user experienced shedding with finasteride which stopped, and is now concerned about potential shedding after starting minoxidil. They have been on finasteride for 3 months, minoxidil for 1 week, and had exosome therapy 1 month ago.

community 1 year of finasteride, minoxidil (capsules) and rosemary oil. (Side note I also… lost weight, had a LOT of therapy for unresolved childhood trauma and started arresting my unhelpful thinking/ useless self hatred/ judging myself and others/ hair loss) 🥹

in Progress Pictures 1013 upvotes 10 months ago

The user shared a one-year progress of treating hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil capsules, and rosemary oil, and also improved mental health by addressing childhood trauma and changing negative thought patterns. Commenters congratulated the user on both hair regrowth and mental health progress, with one asking for advice on overcoming self-hatred and low confidence.

community New Dutasteride Long Term Study (5 years) it works.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 106 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses a five-year study on dutasteride, a medication for male hair loss. The study found that 89.9% of patients saw improvement or prevention of hair loss progression, with varying success rates based on different balding patterns. Side effects were mostly sexual and decreased over time. Dutasteride was concluded to be a long-term, safe, and effective treatment for male hair loss.

community Hair Loss Factors in Moms: Analyzing Hormonal Changes, Stress, Genetics, and More

in Treatment 3 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss in moms can be caused by hormonal changes, stress, genetics, and nutritional deficiencies. Solutions include hair toppers, Minoxidil, PRP therapy, and a healthy diet with supplements.

community Is someone like Elon Musk still on fin and min after hair transplant?

in Transplants 1 year ago

Hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and minoxidil, being used by wealthy individuals to combat their genetic predisposition to baldness. It also discussed other potential treatments such as RU58841 and dutasteride.

community Update on hair, will be posting monthly! Nov 8 – Jan 14

in Progress Pictures 334 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's progress with treating their hair loss, including using finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, dermapenning twice weekly and ket 2% shampoo two to three times per week. Other users offered advice such as not derma penning too often or shaving the area bald for a couple of months.

community 2024 Official beginner guide for “I’m losing my hair, what can I do?”

in General 726 upvotes 3 months ago

For hair loss, start with Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. For severe cases, consider Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, or hair transplants.

community 10 months on dutasteride. Lost about half of my hair density. Losing 150-250 hairsevery day

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 66 upvotes 4 months ago

User experienced significant hair loss after adding dutasteride to their finasteride and minoxidil regimen. They plan to revert to finasteride only due to lack of improvement.

community My hair journey. 1.4 years on minoxidil and 6 months ago added micro-needling and finasteride which made a huge difference

in Progress Pictures 1069 upvotes 7 months ago

The user shared a 1.4-year hair growth journey using minoxidil and recently added micro-needling and finasteride, which significantly improved their hair. They also mentioned taking consistent photos for comparison and dermarolling once a week with a 1.5 mm needle.

community 17M biotin and minoxidil hair regrowth progress

in Progress Pictures 83 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's hair regrowth journey using biotin and minoxidil after initial treatments with Nizoral shampoo and Ketoconazole serum didn't work. The comments suggest the hair loss might not be male pattern baldness (MPB), but possibly Alopecia Areata, an autoimmune disorder, and recommend getting a second opinion and considering other treatments like corticosteroids.