community 1 Year Fin/Min/Niz update
User tried finasteride, minoxidil, and nizoral for hair loss with minor results. Derma rolling improved hair thickening significantly.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity There's a guy called Dr. Berg on YouTube who recommended a bunch of supplements for hair health and preventing hair loss. I wrote them all down. Before I buy, can anyone tell me if anything here is BS?
A user asked about Dr. Berg's recommended supplements for hair health, including Vitamin C, trace minerals, Omega 3, collagen, silica, B-vitamins, stinging nettle root, B6, B2, copper, and Vitamin D. Responses advised against following Dr. Berg, labeling him a quack, and suggested that only stinging nettle root might help with DHT, while the rest are only beneficial if deficient.
community I think I’m on to something
The user shared their personal experience with hair loss, hormone imbalances, and treatments including testosterone boosters, natural estrogen blockers, and DHEA. They suggest that low-dose finasteride and natural hormone therapy could reduce hair loss with fewer side effects.
community Do I need to get professional advice?
A 22-year-old woman is experiencing genetic hair loss and has tried natural remedies like coconut oil and aloe vera without success. She seeks advice on whether to see a dermatologist or use treatments like Minoxidil (Rogaine) despite her parents' skepticism about professional help and chemical treatments.
community A repository of links to current scientific research and findings into the nature of and relating to side-effects for Finasteride/Dutasteride/5a-reductase inhibitors.
Finasteride and dutasteride, used for hair loss, can cause sexual dysfunction, depression, and suicidal thoughts, with some effects persisting after stopping. The post stresses the importance of being aware of these risks.
community Clearing the air on how non-surgical treatments really work
Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.
community Don’t get too hyped up about Breezula, it‘s not a wonder drug
The conversation discusses skepticism about Breezula, a hair loss treatment, with the consensus that it's not a miracle cure but a maintenance drug that may work well with finasteride. Some users report side effects from finasteride, like sexual dysfunction, while hoping for better results from Breezula or RU58841 without such side effects.
community Low-dose oral minoxidil and skin aging
The conversation discusses the use of low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss and its potential effects on skin aging. Users shared experiences, with some noting side effects like puffy eyelids and dark circles, but no conclusive evidence of significant collagen depletion or increased wrinkles.
community Hairline Slowly Growing Back On It's Own After Seborrheic Dermatitis
The user treated seborrheic dermatitis by cutting sugar, improving sleep, using four different shampoos, and occasionally using steroids. Their hair is growing back thicker and new hair is appearing.
community [Discussion] Interesting read on Vitamin E for hair loss I found
The conversation discusses using Vitamin E, Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss treatment. The link provided offers more information on the benefits of Vitamin E for hair loss.