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      community why hair restoration has not been progressed for last 20 years?

      in Chat  31 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the lack of significant advancements in hair loss treatments beyond finasteride and minoxidil, questioning if hair restoration technology has reached a dead end. Hair transplant technology has improved, but new medications face challenges with market entry, cost, accessibility, and long-term effectiveness.

      community I will never more buy any hairloss traitements in public pharmacy

      in Minoxidil  420 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user was embarrassed by a pharmacist's loud mention of "minoxidil" for hair loss, sparking a discussion on the stigma and unprofessionalism. Users suggested online purchases or different pharmacies for privacy and reassured that most people don't notice others' purchases.

      community Can Fin + Min save my hair? [20M]

      in Satire  3124 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user is considering using finasteride and minoxidil to address hair loss, particularly at the temples and crown. Responses include encouragement, humor, and additional suggestions like using a derma roller.

      community Girl found my toppik

      in Chat  221 upvotes 4 years ago
      Girl finds guy's hair building fibers, sparking discussion on hair's role in attraction and self-esteem. Treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair systems are mentioned.

      community Has anyone tried KeraXL before?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discussed using KeraXL serum for hair loss, which contains Biochanin-A from Red clover extract and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3. They sought feedback on its safety and effectiveness.

      community Finasteride gains continue well into year 5

      in Chat  118 upvotes 6 months ago
      Finasteride can continue to improve hair loss for up to 10 years, with the best results seen when started early. Combining treatments like minoxidil, dermarolling, or RU58841 may enhance effectiveness.

      community Microneedling on oral fin only?

      in Microneedling  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      Microneedling may have benefits for hair loss even if only using oral finasteride without minoxidil. The effectiveness of microneedling without minoxidil is debated.

      community Is it Ritalin? (23 F)

      in Question  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user suspects Ritalin is causing hair loss due to vasoconstriction and is considering trying Ginkgo Biloba after already taking a multivitamin and hair supplement. Another user mentions experiencing hair shedding with Vyvanse and Dexedrine.

      community I've stopped taking finasteride. What now?

      in Finasteride  18 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user stopped taking finasteride due to side effects and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments; they currently use minoxidil and a caffeine shampoo. Suggestions include derma rolling to enhance minoxidil effectiveness and personal experiences of hair loss after stopping finasteride.

      community Tretinoin can make it worse!!!

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for those not responding to minoxidil alone, but it could reduce efficacy for some who are already responding to minoxidil. Tretinoin requires careful use, including skin moisturizing and sun protection due to increased sensitivity.

      community Norwood 6 trying the bounce back

      in Progress Pictures  198 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 37-year-old who started losing hair in their early 20s tried minoxidil with little effect, then experienced more loss until 2023. They are now using a treatment including finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, saw palmetto shampoo, and micro needling, and are seeing early positive results.

      community Ligand Chem cease trading Pyrilutamide

      in Product  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      Pyrilutamide, a possible hair loss treatment, ceasing to be traded due to patent laws; and the hope that this indicates it may be a legitimate treatment.

      community Why is it so hard to select one

      in Satire  634 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Choosing hair loss treatments is challenging due to concerns about side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. Users suggest starting with topical treatments and gradually increasing dosage, while some recommend oral finasteride for its effectiveness despite potential side effects.

      community Creatine made all my high DHT symptoms return

      in Research/Science  78 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing symptoms like acne, oily hair, and hair shedding. Users report mixed experiences, with some avoiding creatine due to hair loss concerns and others seeing no impact.

      community 4 months into treatment, thoughts?

      in Is this regrowth?  190 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing positive hair regrowth results after four months of using oral finasteride (1mg daily), oral minoxidil (5mg daily), Polaris NR02 shampoo, and ketoconazole 2% shampoo. They plan to continue the regimen and consider a hair transplant in the future, with no reported side effects from the current treatment.

      community Why is everyone not directly advised Dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  169 upvotes 1 month ago
      Dutasteride is less commonly prescribed for hair loss because it is not FDA-approved for this purpose, unlike finasteride, which is more accessible and preferred due to fewer side effects. Dutasteride may be more effective in reducing DHT but has a longer half-life and potentially more significant side effects.