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community FFS, This is the reason why I love this community

in Chat 13 upvotes 1 year ago

A 22-year-old is frustrated with friends and family's dismissive attitudes towards hair loss and finds support and hope in an online community. They have not yet treated their hair loss but are considering medications like minoxidil and finasteride.

community Assistance on homemade topical finasteride regimen please?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 9 months ago

User has maintained hairline with minoxidil for 8 years but now seeks to add topical finasteride due to increased hair loss. They request advice on making a homemade finasteride solution, including ingredient recommendations and optimal percentages for ethanol and glycerin.

community (18M) Results using topical Procapil and minox 5% for 2 months

in Progress Pictures 27 upvotes 3 years ago

An 18-year-old shared progress pictures after using topical Procapil and 5% Minoxidil for 2 months. The user reported positive results in hair growth.

community LeBron James has the most mysterious hair

in Progress Pictures 166 upvotes 1 month ago

LeBron James likely uses hair transplants and possibly hair fibers or sprays to maintain his hairline, but his crown remains problematic. Despite his wealth, he hasn't fully resolved his hair loss, leading to speculation about his treatments and choices.

community What are these spots on my scalp

in Treatment 51 upvotes 2 months ago

A user noticed non-itchy, non-bleeding spots on their scalp while experiencing hair loss. Replies suggest the spots are likely sunspots or liver spots and recommend seeing a dermatologist; hair loss is attributed to male pattern baldness.

community Testosterone in Reference Range Doesn't Cause Hair Loss

in Research/Science 51 upvotes 8 months ago

Testosterone within the normal range does not significantly contribute to male pattern baldness (MPB); DHT is the main factor that can be controlled. Genetics play a crucial role in hair loss, and treatments like finasteride and dutasteride, which block DHT, can help despite potentially raising testosterone levels.

community My Pyrilutamide Experience Update 2 Part 2 PICS

in Progress Pictures 54 upvotes 1 year ago

The user's experience with Pyrilutamide for hair loss treatment, including their belief that it has sparked improvements in combination with other treatments such as Minoxidil and Finasteride. Another user was also hoping to see results from using Pyrilutamide alone.

community blood DHT levels shot up after doubling dutasteride dosage

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 20 upvotes 4 months ago

A user increased their dutasteride dosage from 0.5mg to 1mg daily, resulting in a rise in DHT levels from 148 pg/mL to 281 pg/mL, and is considering switching back to finasteride due to continued hair loss. Replies suggest retesting and emphasize the importance of bloodwork before starting treatments.