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      community We don’t actually know what’s going on.

      in Treatment  212 upvotes   3 months ago
      Hair loss treatments vary greatly in effectiveness and timelines, with no guaranteed results. Common treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.

      community How is there still no consensus on Topical Dutasteride in 2024?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  121 upvotes   3 months ago
      The conversation expresses frustration over the lack of clear evidence regarding the effectiveness and systemic impact of topical Dutasteride for hair loss treatment, despite years of discussion. People are criticized for not conducting proper research and for providing contradictory anecdotal claims.

      community Frizzy hair what products should I use?

      in Product  2 upvotes   3 months ago
      The user is seeking advice for frizzy hair, having tried coconut oil without success and considering Olaplex products. They are looking for effective product recommendations.

      community Has anyone done the same thing and if so what were the results?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes   3 months ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride and twice-daily topical minoxidil with tretinoin for a year and has now started taking 2.5 mg oral minoxidil in the mornings while continuing topical minoxidil with tretinoin at night. They are seeking feedback on whether others have experienced hair shedding with this regimen.

      community Had Anyone Here Actually Used More Than 0.5mg of Dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes   3 months ago
      A user inquires about the effectiveness of using more than the standard 0.5mg dose of Dutasteride for hair loss, mentioning studies suggest 2.5mg is more effective. Another user shares their experience of taking 1mg without noticing a difference, despite studies indicating 2.5mg may be better.

      community I’m on a crazy hairloss stack and I’m still losing hair and not experiencing any regrowth. What is going on?

      in Treatment  30 upvotes   3 months ago
      The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including finasteride, stemoxydine, oral minoxidil, RU58841, dermastamping, ketoconazole shampoo, collagen, Viviscal, and biotin, and has improved their diet. Despite these efforts, they are still experiencing hair shedding and scalp itchiness, and are considering increasing their minoxidil dosage or starting dutasteride.

      community Shampoo except ketoconazole that works

      in Product  9 upvotes   3 months ago
      The conversation is about seeking shampoos that help with hair loss or hair thickening without ketoconazole, suggesting alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, or stemoxydine. One reply suggests that most hair loss shampoos don't work as claimed.

      community 16, female, losing a ton of hair

      in Female  6 upvotes   3 months ago
      A 16-year-old female experiencing severe hair loss and sebum buildup, likely due to telogen effluvium and PCOS, is currently using vitamin D3 supplements, Redenser serum, and T follihair supplements. Recommendations include addressing PCOS first and consulting a doctor.

      community Microneedling. What is your approach?

      in Microneedling  3 upvotes   3 months ago
      The conversation is about using microneedling for hair loss treatment, including questions on disinfection and post-treatment care. The user mentions using oral minoxidil and finasteride, and considering dutasteride.

      community Does anyone take oral Dut & Topical Min?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes   3 months ago
      The conversation is about the use of oral Dutasteride and topical Minoxidil for hair loss. There is little discussion found on this specific combination of treatments.

      community Rosemary oil as a growth agonist instead of min

      in Chat  1 upvotes   3 months ago
      The user uses finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and derma stamping for hair loss. They consider rosemary and castor oil as alternatives to minoxidil due to fewer side effects.

      community Dutasteride 16 weeks in (losing small hairs only)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes   3 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss where only short, thin hairs are being shed after 16 weeks of using dutasteride, with no visible regrowth. One response suggests that shedding short hairs is a positive sign, indicating that the hair follicles are still active and responding to treatment.

      community Topical Min (Liquid) Ingestion

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes   3 months ago
      A user inquired about safely ingesting topical 5% Minoxidil due to the unavailability of oral Minoxidil in their country. They seek advice on diluting it to match the equivalent of 1mg oral Finasteride.

      community Anyone using Finastopic (no pg Isdin)?

      in Product  2 upvotes   3 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of Finastopic, a carrier for finasteride solutions by Isdin, and compares it to a standard propylene glycol (PG) solution. The user was prescribed a 1% finasteride solution using Finastopic and has been using a self-compounded 0.025% topical finasteride with minoxidil.

      community Tretinoin 0.025%.How effective is it?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes   3 months ago
      The user is asking about the effectiveness of tretinoin 0.025% for hair loss, noting significant beard growth since using it for acne. They are considering adding it to their hair loss treatment regimen.

      community How did you transition from Fin to Dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes   3 months ago
      The conversation is about transitioning from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss, with concerns about potential shedding during the switch. The original poster is currently using 1mg finasteride daily and topical minoxidil.

      community dermaroller or dermastamp?? which one is better

      in Microneedling  14 upvotes   3 months ago
      People discussed which is better for hair loss treatment between a dermaroller and a dermastamp, concluding that a dermastamp is better. They also mentioned that a dermaroller can be used for beard growth.

      community Which dermaroller do y'all use?

      in Microneedling  23 upvotes   3 months ago
      The conversation is about recommendations for microneedling tools for hair loss, with users suggesting a dermastamp from Koi Beauty and the Derminator 2 with 12-needle cartridges.

      community Fun thought experiment about halting hair loss permamently

      in Research/Science  60 upvotes   3 months ago
      A user proposed genetically engineering scalp stem cells to stop androgen receptors from causing hair loss. Others discussed the feasibility, existing research, and potential issues with this approach, including targeting the correct cells and unintended effects.

      community Effects of 2% vs 5% min for sebderm

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes   3 months ago
      Switching from 2% liquid minoxidil to 5% foam minoxidil reduced scalp irritation but increased eyebrow flakiness and thinning. The user speculates that propylene glycol in the liquid formulation might have been protecting against seborrheic dermatitis while causing contact dermatitis.