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      community U/joaopassos444 , HATS OFF brother !!

      in Research/Science  127 upvotes 3 years ago
      A new hair loss treatment theory beyond minoxidil and finasteride is proposed, causing mixed reactions in the community, with some members eager to explore and support it, while others call for more research and evidence.

      community 22 year old male, doctor prescribed 50mg oral spironolactone instead of finasteride.

       6 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 22-year-old male has been experiencing hair thinning since 18 and was prescribed 50mg oral spironolactone for hair loss and high blood pressure, despite inquiring about finasteride. A reply suggests that spironolactone is less effective than finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and recommends seeking a second medical opinion.

      community Is ketoconazole very effective?

      in Ketoconazole  10 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is considering using ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss and is seeking feedback on its effectiveness. They are asking for before and after photos or success stories.

      community How You Can Help Speed Up the Verteporfin Trials

      in Research/Science  185 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses speeding up verteporfin trials for hair loss treatment. The original poster, involved in the trials, requests help in crowdsourcing doctor emails to spread awareness and gather more support for the trials.

      community 22M | 18 Weeks Progress | Very rapid and aggressive Hairloss since 17 and only learned about Min, Fin, etc. a few months ago | Words can't describe how happy I am with these results and the gains keep coming.

      in Progress Pictures  89 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 22-year-old man has seen significant improvement in his hair loss after 18 weeks using Minoxidil and Finasteride, starting treatment after rapid hair loss since age 17. He applies Minoxidil directly after an unspecified procedure, believing it's more effective and appreciates the sterilizing effect of the ethanol in it.

      community Caffeine & Alopecia: What the Science Seems to Say

      in Research/Science  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of topical caffeine for Androgenetic Alopecia (APA) and female pattern hair loss. While some studies suggest positive results, there's no reliable scientific evidence to strongly recommend caffeine compounds for hair regrowth.

      community We don't talk about vitamin E enough

       60 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user shared that taking vitamin E, specifically tocotrienols, seemed to reduce their hair shedding, and they are also using finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling for hair loss. Another user cautioned against high doses of vitamin E due to potential health risks.

      community Fin raised my estrogen but also testosterone?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user experienced initial side effects from finasteride, including erectile dysfunction and emotional changes, but later noticed increased muscle mass and assertiveness. Hormonal tests showed elevated estrogen and prolactin levels, which slightly decreased over time; the user plans lifestyle changes to see if they help.

      community More pre fin to today hair photos

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing hair loss improvement after using finasteride for about a year and plans to get a hair transplant in May, while also considering adding minoxidil to their treatment. They also mentioned using Nizoral and Neutrogena for dandruff, which may be related to the hair loss treatment.

      community Final Result. 1 Year post Hair Transplant

      in Transplants  298 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's experience with a hair transplant procedure and the resulting appearance of their hairline, which included some micro irregularities to make it look natural. Other users asked questions related to cost and safety of similar procedures at different clinics.

      community Why is Kevin Mann (Haircafe) Hated?

      in Chat  62 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments, including microneedling, minoxidil, finasteride and RU58841; the efficacy of these treatments; criticisms of Kevin Mann's content related to his selective data presentation and biases towards certain treatments; and other topics such as DHT being labeled a "trash hormone" and critiques of other hairloss YouTubers.

      community need some advice should i start to take fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 16-year-old considering finasteride for hair loss is advised to consult medical professionals due to age-related concerns, as they are currently using minoxidil and ketoconazole. Users suggest waiting until 17 or consulting a dermatologist for a professional opinion, with some recommending topical finasteride as an alternative.

      community Question to people who shed on RU58841

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair loss after using RU58841, a hair loss treatment, and had to undergo a hair transplant to rectify the damage. They're asking others who've used RU58841 about their experiences, particularly if they also experienced shedding, if their hair grew back, when they started using RU, and other related questions.

      community 10 day solo pyrilutamide update

      in Chat  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started using pyrilutamide for hair loss on January 24, applying 1ml daily without other treatments, and after 10 days noticed reduced hair shedding and improved hair quality, with plans to continue for at least 6 months. They experienced chest pain initially, which could be related to starting methylphenidate or pyrilutamide, but the pain has since subsided.

      community Questions about dutasteride, minoxidil and nuclear option?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user discussed their experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, RU58841, Nizoral, supplements, dermarolling, and minoxidil, which caused significant edema. They also experimented with dutasteride, which led to increased hair loss, and found that Armodafinil reduced minoxidil-related water retention and hair shedding.

      community Insomnia and Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user reports experiencing insomnia as a side effect of taking finasteride for hair loss, which takes 1 to 2 hours to fall asleep and results in only about 5 hours of sleep per night. They suspect the cause is related to the downregulation of neurosteroids due to finasteride.

      community First time at the barber since 9 months.

      in Chat  65 upvotes 7 months ago
      A person shared their experience of going to the barber for the first time in 9 months after starting treatment with finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. Another person related to this experience and mentioned they also started these treatments and previously used topical minoxidil with little effect.

      community CRISPR treatment for AGA on the horizon after approval for blood disorders

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 9 months ago
      CRISPR treatments for blood disorders have been approved, leading to discussions about its potential for treating hair loss (AGA). A study showed that editing a gene related to DHT sensitivity could lead to hair regrowth, suggesting CRISPR may eventually be used for AGA, but it's expected to be expensive and not soon available.