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      community My Experience and a Discourse on "DUPA"

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.

      community MY Hair Loss Treatment Summary

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about various hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and natural supplements like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil. It also covers methods to improve blood circulation, nourish hair follicles, and address underlying health issues like vitamin D deficiency and high cortisol levels.

      community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)

      in Research/Science  40 upvotes 1 year ago
      HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.

      community Can Fin and Min save my hair? (2 months old)

      in Satire  2162 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation jokes about using hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling on a baby, with suggestions ranging from starting treatment immediately to accepting baldness and focusing on other aspects of life. Some users suggest extreme measures like hair transplants in Turkey.

      community 8mg on oral finasteride. No results?

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using 8mg of oral finasteride and is considering trying minoxidil or redoing blood work. They are concerned about thinning hair on the sides and back of their head.

      community C’est terrible - at my wits end

      in Female  441 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 hmi115 is coming. Prepare yourselves for what's coming

      in Technology  106 upvotes 1 year 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 Help! Gyne after 20 years of taking Dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  39 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 43-year-old experienced gynecomastia after 20 years of taking dutasteride and 7.5mg oral minoxidil. Suggestions include consulting an endocrinologist, checking hormones, and considering Nolvadex or DIM supplements.

      community Reasonable and safe stack? Bloodwork within.

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 26-year-old male is using a combination of clomiphene, minoxidil, tadalafil, bupropion, and lisdexamfetamine to address low testosterone, ED, depression, and focus issues. He seeks input on the safety and efficacy of this regimen, which also includes magnesium, zinc, and fish oil supplements.

      community My Experience With Finasteride

      in Research/Science  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with Finasteride for hair loss, noting a significant reduction in DHT levels and a complete loss of libido without other side effects. Another user agreed, discussing the negative impact on sexual drive and criticizing the community's attitude towards discussing side effects.

      community fin 0.5 mg everday 6 months update

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  28 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the experiences of individuals with diffuse hair thinning using finasteride, with many reporting no improvement or worsening conditions after 6 months. Various suggestions include persisting with the treatment, checking for underlying conditions, adding minoxidil for volume, adjusting dosage, and considering other potential causes like autoimmune responses and inflammation.

      community Physician here AMA – 30M oral Fin 1-1.25 mg daily

      in Update  47 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.

      community Been on Min and Fin for Years and I am Devastated.

      in Treatment  64 upvotes 2 years ago
      Guyman567 has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for years but continues to experience hair loss and thinning, which has affected his confidence. He has tried various treatments including topical finasteride, microneedling, and vitamins, and is considering a hair transplant but is concerned about ongoing hair loss.

      community I've been afflicted by post finasteride syndrome, what now?

      in Finasteride  42 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including mental health issues and physical symptoms, and sought advice on managing post-finasteride syndrome. Suggestions included checking vitamin levels, considering dopamine agonists, and avoiding further psychiatric medications.

      community Just popped my first fin, excited as hell!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  154 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their excitement about starting finasteride for hair loss after trying various ineffective methods. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride, including shedding phases and side effects, with one mentioning using topical finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Creatine's effect on Hair Loss and DHT

      in Research/Science  100 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 21-year-old male managed to control his hair loss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, but experienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hair loss, with some reporting negative effects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.

      community Follow up appointment with Donovan.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user was diagnosed with DUPA and initially treated with finasteride, then switched to dutasteride which worsened their hair loss. They are now returning to finasteride and adding treatments including oral minoxidil, Proscar, Viviscal, pumpkin seed oil, LLLT, and Nizoral shampoo, hoping for hair regrowth.

      community Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance

      in Research/Science  81 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hair loss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hair loss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hair loss.

      community So depressed and upset with how much progress I’ve lost

      in Chat  47 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old started taking finasteride for hair loss at 18, saw improvement, but developed erectile dysfunction (ED) after taking accutane. Despite stopping both medications, ED persisted, and hair loss worsened. Advice given includes considering tadalafil for ED, resuming finasteride, using minoxidil, and addressing psychological factors through positive thinking and lifestyle changes.

      community Extreme regimen and still miniaturized hairs. AGA is just impossible to beat.

      in Insane  35 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user's extreme regimen for hair loss, which includes taking oral and topical medications such as minoxidil, dutasteride, cyproterone acetate and bicalutamide, but still experiencing miniaturization. Suggestions were made to try other treatments such as RU58841 and Pyrilutamide, while also considering mental health treatment and advice on lookmaxxing.