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      community The Journey Starts Today

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 4 years ago
      User started Finasteride for hair loss, combining it with Saw Palmetto, Fenugreek seeds, almonds, bananas, eggs, and a coconut-castor oil mixture. Early updates show initial shedding and tiny new hair growth at the temples.

      community Surprise! Hair loss at 25

       6 upvotes 8 years ago
      A user noticed worsening hair loss and is considering treatments. They plan to use finasteride, Rogaine, and a ketoconazole shampoo, and seek advice on their effectiveness and usage.

      community New & Improved Hair Growth Stack for Maximum Results

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A user shared a hair growth stack using minoxidil sulfate, valproic acid, bimatoprost, blue copper peptide, and other ingredients, emphasizing a gel-based formula for better skin tolerance. Another user suggested adding a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor like finasteride or dutasteride for more effective long-term results.

      community Am I Making A Slow Comeback? 22M

      in Progress Pictures  43 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is using a regimen including topical finasteride, ketoconazole, melatonin, keto shampoo, pyrilutamide, microneedling, and tretinoin for hair loss, and is considering switching to oral finasteride for convenience and potentially better results. Some users suggest switching to oral finasteride and checking for health issues like nutrient absorption, while others note maintenance or slight improvement in hair thickness.

      community Balding at 19 should not be a thing

      in Treatment  94 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 19-year-old is experiencing hair loss and considering treatments like finasteride, oral minoxidil, and possibly dutasteride. Users suggest continuing with finasteride and minoxidil, with some recommending dutasteride for stronger results.

      community Microneedling to maintain results from min

      in Microneedling  7 upvotes 4 months ago
      Microneedling alone is not effective in maintaining minoxidil results for hair growth. Combining microneedling with minoxidil and finasteride may enhance results, but microneedling by itself is not a reliable treatment.

      community Oral Minoxidil worse hair after 1 year

      in Progress Pictures  41 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user switched from topical to oral Minoxidil and Finasteride but saw no improvement after a year, with hair appearing thinner. They recently switched to Dutasteride, hoping for better results.

      community Are carbohydrates needed for hair growth

      in Research/Science  26 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 47-year-old male experienced significant hair loss after losing 37 kg in 6 months on a low-carb diet and started taking biotin, zinc, iron, selenium, and spectral dcn-n. Replies suggest that while carbs are not directly needed for hair growth, they help regulate hormones and nutrient absorption, and rapid weight loss can also contribute to hair loss.

      community Stem Cells May Get Rid Of Balding FOREVER!

      in Technology  7 upvotes 7 months ago
      Stem cell therapy shows promise in treating hair loss by mimicking DHT-resistant cells from the back of the head. Traditional treatments like finasteride are also discussed, but stem cells could potentially offer a more permanent solution.

      community Back from the dead! (Progress update)

      in Progress Pictures  995 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress after a year of derma stamping, daily minoxidil, and four months of oral finasteride, along with regular workouts. Others discussed the effectiveness of these treatments and additional methods like red light therapy and RU58841.

      community What's the deal with Zinc and DHT?

      in Chat  47 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses the conflicting information about Zinc's effect on DHT and its role in hair loss. It mentions that Zinc can act as a 5AR inhibitor at high doses but may increase DHT if taken to correct a deficiency, and highlights the importance of nutritional balance for hair health.

      community how about progesterone cream?

      in Research/Science  22 upvotes 9 months ago
      Progesterone cream might help with hair loss by inhibiting DHT production and suppressing prolactin, which can increase DHT. Some dermatologists have used progesterone for hair loss treatment, and it has been effective, sometimes combined with minoxidil, finasteride, and hydrocortisone.

      community One year later, fin won't work for everyone

      in Progress Pictures  77 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's experience with finasteride not improving their hair loss and considering dutasteride as a last resort. Some users believe the user's hair appears stabilized, while others suggest surgery or patience, and one mentions heart issues as a reason for not using minoxidil.

      community Sharing my 3.5 year journey, keep grinding guys

      in Progress Pictures  228 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user shared a 3.5-year hair loss treatment journey using 1 mg finasteride daily and minoxidil foam, noting significant improvement, especially in the third year. They also mentioned using Nizoral shampoo twice a week and supplements like vitamin D3, biotin, and omega 3 and 6.

      community Month 6 on oral fin/min no stabilisation at all still shedding big

      in Chat  24 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been on oral finasteride and minoxidil for six months without seeing hair loss stabilization and has started taking dutasteride twice a week. Other users shared their experiences with hair loss treatments, with one suggesting dutasteride might be more effective than finasteride.

      community 1 year and half of just finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  88 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user has been using finasteride for 1.5 years and reports significant improvement in hair quality and thickness, but not much change in hairline. They started with a big shed and take 0.5 mg daily.