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      community Anyone else crying themselves to sleep because of the pyrilutamide fail?

      in Technology  41 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about disappointment with pyrilutamide's performance as a hair loss treatment, with some users expressing interest in other treatments like Verteporfin, GT20029, and RU58841, while others suggest sticking with established treatments like finasteride or dutasteride.

      community "DHT Itch" and onset Seborrheic Dermatitis

      in Research/Science  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation discuss the link between DHT (a hormone), scalp itchiness, and hair loss. Some users share their experiences and treatments, including the use of fluconazole, corticosteroids, and ketoconazole shampoo, with one user suspecting minoxidil as a potential cause of their symptoms.

      community Is ketoconazole shampoo bullshit?

      in Ketoconazole  45 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. The conclusion is that ketoconazole shampoo can help with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, but it is not a strong enough treatment to stop or regrow hair. It is recommended to use it as an adjunct treatment along with finasteride or dutasteride.

      community Progress pics April 30 to Aug 9

      in Progress Pictures  300 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "mspamnamem" shares their progress with a hair loss treatment stack consisting of finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and microneedling. They express satisfaction with their progress and hope for continued improvement. Other users in the conversation provide encouragement and share their own experiences.

      community Coffee and androgenetic alopecia

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a claim that avoiding coffee can lead to significant hair regrowth in individuals with androgenetic alopecia. Participants are skeptical, with some sharing personal anecdotes that contradict the claim, and others discussing the potential role of caffeine in hair loss and the effectiveness of other treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Anyone here going the “natural” route?

      in Scalp Massage  48 upvotes 2 years ago
      People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.

      community What you look like 2 years after scalp micropigmentation

      in SMP  194 upvotes 2 years ago
      Scalp micropigmentation as a treatment for hair loss, and the importance of choosing a reputable practitioner to get a natural look. Different treatments such as laser removal were also discussed in relation to long-term maintenance.

      community 5 months on Finasteride 0.25mg daily – my thoughts and experiences.

      in Update  59 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 37-year-old person taking 0.25mg of Finasteride daily to treat hair loss, with the goal of saving existing hair rather than regrowing it, who experienced an expected dramatic shed and subsequent improvement in their hair noticeably after 3 months. A 38 year old had a similar experience with the same timeline and result.

      community Why am I so scared to start fin?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 2 years ago
      User is scared to start finasteride for hair loss due to potential side effects and personal concerns. Another user suggests trying a low dose for 6 months and avoiding online groups to reduce anxiety.

      community Hairloss is mentally exhausting

      in Chat  25 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about the mental toll of hair loss and seeking alternatives to finasteride. Suggestions include using minoxidil, considering pumpkin seed oil, and possibly seeking counseling for body dysmorphic disorder.

      community 3 years of 1 mg of Finasteride daily

      in Progress Pictures  867 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user who was able to regrow hair loss with 1mg of finasteride daily over 3 years, the effectiveness of finasteride for different races, and potential side effects associated with taking finasteride.

      community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta

      in Update  36 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.

      community Bile Acid-Mediated DHT Dysregulation Hypothesis

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Elevated bile acids can inhibit the enzyme AKR1C2, leading to increased DHT levels, which may accelerate hair loss in those predisposed to androgenetic alopecia. Treatments mentioned include topical minoxidil and finasteride.

      community FINASTRIDE and switch to DUTASTRIDE, my experience

      in Progress Pictures  136 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shared their experience with Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They initially had success with Finasteride but switched to Dutasteride after experiencing shedding, which continued, and are now considering a hair transplant.

      community 14 Month Progress w/ Topical Fin+Min

      in Progress Pictures  982 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared 14-month progress pictures using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. Others commented on the impressive results and asked about age, improvement timeline, and how to obtain finasteride.
      The story of RU58841/ PSK3841

      community The story of RU58841/ PSK3841

      in Research  622 upvotes 3 months ago
      RU58841, a potential hair loss treatment, was not commercialized due to marketability issues and lack of long-term safety data. Concerns about its formulation and delivery methods further complicate its use.

      community Microneedling at 1mm feels I'm hitting my skull

      in Microneedling  20 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user discusses their experience with at-home microneedling at 1mm for hair growth, feeling like they're hitting their skull. Other users suggest lowering the needle depth or stopping due to discomfort.

      community 50% test increase after 18 months of taking DUT

      in Update  57 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user reported a 50% increase in testosterone after 18 months of taking dutasteride for hair loss. The conversation includes skepticism about the reliability of single testosterone tests and questions about estrogen levels.