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Glossary Prebiotics

non-digestible fibers that nourish beneficial gut bacteria

Prebiotics are non-digestible food components, typically fibers, that promote the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria in the gut. They serve as food for probiotics, the good bacteria, and help maintain a healthy digestive system, which can indirectly support overall health, including skin and hair health.

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community Trialing the probiotics BB536, PTA 6475 so you don’t have to

75 upvotes 1 year ago

Probiotics like L. reuteri ATCC PTA 6475 and B. longum BB536 may improve hair growth and density by reducing inflammation and reversing DHT damage. The user is trialing these probiotics personally, ordering them from the U.S. to Canada, and plans to continue if no adverse effects occur.

community L. reuteri (probiotic for Androgenic Alopecia)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 34 upvotes 5 months ago

L. reuteri, a probiotic, is being explored for its potential benefits in treating androgenic alopecia, possibly enhancing finasteride's effects and reducing inflammation. The user combines this with finasteride, oral minoxidil, and other supplements, noting some improvement in hair loss.

community Best supplements to compliment finasteride protocol

17 upvotes 2 months ago

The conversation discusses supplementing a finasteride regimen for hair loss with Omega 3, Vitamin D/K, Zinc, probiotics, and possibly adding oral minoxidil, magnesium, astaxanthin, and B vitamins. Users suggest testing nutrient levels before adding supplements like zinc and iron, and consider biotin, keratin, and possibly switching to dutasteride or adding topical minoxidil.

community On fin and min for 8 years and always still feel like I have "ghost hair"

in Chat 16 upvotes 4 months ago

The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 8 years and recently started dutasteride, but still experiences thin, see-through hair. Suggestions include adding probiotics, changing hairstyle, checking hormones, supplementing vitamin D3, trying laser therapy, and improving gut health.

community My stack and 9 months progress (Nov, 2024 to July, 2025)

in Is this regrowth? 33 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared their hair regrowth progress using a regimen including omega-3, flaxseed, EGCG, green tea, zinc, copper, probiotics, microneedling, topical finasteride, and minoxidil. Other users expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of the regimen, suggesting more proven treatments or considering a hair transplant.

community Study: There is 70x Higher Unconjugated DHT in Feces Compared To Blood Levels in Young Adults - Gut Microbiota Manages DHT Recycling and Metabolism

in Research/Science 194 upvotes 1 year ago

Gut microbiota significantly influences androgen metabolism, impacting hair loss treatments like finasteride. Probiotics, dietary changes, and fecal microbiota transplants may help manage DHT levels and improve hair health.

community Is it a normal shed or is it fin not working (or making things worse)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 4 years ago

The user experienced hair shedding after switching from minoxidil to finasteride and is considering switching to dutasteride or stopping pills altogether. They also stopped using a specific shampoo with probiotics, enzymatic exfoliator, zinc, and panthenol.

community Has anybody ever found out, what these hardened, tight spots on the scalp (where most balding takes place) are and how they appear and how to make the disappear?

in Research/Science 9 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation discusses hair loss and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Users suggest scalp massages, warm showers, and other methods to address scalp tension and tight spots, with some mentioning the potential effects of medications like escitalopram and probiotics.

community My progress with various products and without oral fin or oral dut on 17 months

in Progress Pictures 62 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared their hair loss treatment progress using topical products like exosomes, fluridil, Kx826, and topical dutasteride, avoiding oral finasteride and dutasteride due to side effects. They found exosomes from Creative Biolabs most effective and also used topical probiotics, noting improvements without significant side effects.

community What supplements or extra dtuff do you guys do for your hair?

2 upvotes 2 years ago

OP uses multivitamins, collagen, biotin, keratin, omega-3, satin bonnet, dandruff shampoo, oil moisturizer, and sun exposure for hair care. Users suggest adding antioxidants, probiotics, pumpkin seed oil, vitamin D, iron, and dermastamping.

community Serious question, is there nothing that can be done if Dutasteride doesn’t help to stop my hair loss?

60 upvotes 4 years ago

A 25 year old male who has been using finasteride and dutasteride for two years to treat his hair loss, with no success. Other treatments such as oral minoxidil, topical anti-androgens, RU58841, latanoprost, topical estrogen, CB 03 01, microneedling, keto 2% shampoo, vitamin D, Omega 3, B vitamins and probiotics were discussed.

community Dutasteride and Ashwagandha Interactions?

4 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses concerns about using Ashwagandha with Dutasteride for hair loss, as Ashwagandha may increase testosterone and potentially affect DHT levels. Users generally agree that the increase in DHT is minimal and unlikely to impact the effectiveness of Dutasteride significantly.

community Ik I’ll get hate but I’ll say it anyway

in Chat 111 upvotes 1 year ago

A clean diet, including cutting sugar, gluten, and dairy, improved hair health and reduced shedding for a user on oral minoxidil and finasteride, but reverting to an old diet worsened hair condition. While diet impacts hair health, genetic factors and treatments like topical ketoconazole and hydrocortisone are also important for managing hair loss.

community Post TCA pic and two month in, just posting baseline and an update.

6 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation is about a user's hair loss treatment regimen, which includes Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, topical Dutasteride, Minoxidil sulfate, antioxidants, and various supplements. The user is also using a derma stamp and has paused Tretinoin due to a TCA peel recovery.

community Best science-backed supplements for androgenetic alopecia? Looking for real evidence

7 months ago

The conversation discusses treatments for androgenetic alopecia, focusing on evidence-based supplements to complement finasteride. Suggestions include oral minoxidil, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, tocotrienols, and various other supplements, while emphasizing the importance of scientific backing and cautioning against saw palmetto if already using finasteride.

community Dut, min, ru for 2 years with no slow down in shedding. Has the scalp tends

10 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 for two years but continues to experience excessive hair shedding, despite also taking various supplements and trying other treatments like red light therapy. They are seeking advice and sharing experiences with others facing similar hair loss challenges.

community Someone on Twitter is promoting a product by cecred, but it doesn't actually work right?

in Product 70 upvotes 1 year ago

The product being promoted is likely ineffective for hair regrowth, as it lacks key ingredients like minoxidil and finasteride, and may rely on deceptive marketing tactics such as lighting tricks. Users suggest that proven treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are more reliable for hair loss.

community Those using fin/min, is there anything else you’ve tried that you think improved your hair loss situation?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 2 years ago

People discussed using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and mentioned additional treatments like microneedling, Nizoral, oils, vitamins, shampoos, natural treatments, and laser helmets. They shared their experiences with these treatments in combination with finasteride and minoxidil.

community Increasing GH and IGF-1 for Increased Growth/Reduced Hair Loss?

4 upvotes 2 years ago

Increasing IGF-1 may help hair growth, but it could also increase hair loss in people with high testosterone. Treatments discussed include l-arginine, glutamine, vanadium, Deer Antler Velvet, ATP, Cocarboxylase, l-carnitine, and Mk677.

community Scalp feels worse than ever, dried skin, inflammation or perhaps plaque?

4 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation discusses a user's worsening scalp condition, possibly seborrheic dermatitis, despite using keto shampoo. Suggestions include using MCT C8 oil, adjusting diet by reducing carbs and sugars, and consulting a dermatologist.

community Best thing you can do for your hair, MCT Oil

1 upvotes 4 months ago

MCT oil helps reduce dandruff, flaking, and itching, and may slow hair loss progression. Eliminating sugar and dairy also stabilizes hair loss, while zinc, sugar, and dairy can worsen scalp conditions.

community Scalp barrier support while using min foam? +Seb derm

in Minoxidil 1 upvotes 4 months ago

The user started using minoxidil foam daily after two years on finasteride and is managing seborrheic dermatitis with antifungal shampoo. They seek advice on moisturizing products that won't worsen their condition, with suggestions including gentle shampoos and light ceramide serums.

community Gut health and hairloss are they linked!

in Chat 7 upvotes 4 months ago

Poor gut health may contribute to hair loss and scalp inflammation, with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral being used. Improving gut health and addressing inflammation might help alleviate symptoms.

community MSM Supplementation is helping my hairs

4 upvotes 6 months ago

The user reports that MSM supplementation has thickened their hair strands while using finasteride and topical minoxidil. They also take zinc, copper, B-complex, vitamin C, vitamin D3, and K2, and plan to add omega-3, magnesium, astaxanthin, and pterostilbene.

community 2026 Hairloss Nuclear Stack Update

83 upvotes 6 months ago

A user shared an extensive hair loss treatment regimen including dutasteride, minoxidil, tadalafil, RU58841, microneedling, and various topical and oral supplements. Responses varied, with some suggesting the regimen is excessive and others offering additional advice or expressing skepticism about its practicality and effectiveness.

community How to improve my stack. I‘m on dut fin and ru

in Treatment 3 upvotes 7 months ago

The user is using dutasteride, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss but is allergic to minoxidil. Suggestions include dropping finasteride, increasing dutasteride dosage, and considering alternatives like microneedling, laser treatments, scalp massage, and supplements.

community NMN supplementation experiences?

2 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation discusses experiences with NMN supplementation for hair growth, with some users reporting increased hair growth activity and others seeing no significant changes. OP has been using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, and recently added NMN, noticing increased shedding, which they hope indicates new hair growth.

community “Just minoxidil” users, how are you doing now?

in Minoxidil 23 upvotes 8 months ago

Minoxidil alone is often insufficient for significant hair regrowth, with many users experiencing limited results or side effects, leading them to add finasteride or dutasteride for better outcomes. Some users report initial improvements with minoxidil but eventually require additional treatments to maintain or enhance hair growth.

community 3 months on oral finasteride/minoxidil – early progress?

in Progress Pictures 57 upvotes 9 months ago

A 28-year-old male is documenting his early progress with oral finasteride (1mg daily) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg daily) for hair loss, noting some improvement after three months. He also uses supplements, head massages, and a derma roller, with no significant side effects reported.

community Copper Literally Saved My Life (and My Baldness)

31 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral copper supplementation significantly improved hair regrowth for someone who experienced severe hair loss after stopping minoxidil, suggesting copper deficiency might hinder minoxidil's effectiveness. The user now only takes copper and occasionally uses microneedling, recommending others to try copper if minoxidil alone isn't effective.