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      community Does Ashwagandha cause hair loss?

      in Chat  24 upvotes 1 year ago
      User asks if Ashwagandha causes hair loss while using Finasteride and Minoxidil. Replies suggest Ashwagandha may increase shedding, but raising testosterone within normal levels likely won't significantly affect hair loss.

      community Pictures that demonstrate Minoxidil aging?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the potential aging effects of oral minoxidil on the skin. Users discuss their experiences, with some attributing skin changes to aging rather than minoxidil, and mention using tretinoin to improve skin appearance.

      community The closest thing to a cure before hair cloning or genetic via?

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using finasteride or dutasteride to reduce DHT, CosmeRNA to target androgen receptors, and Minoxidil as a vasodilator for hair growth. The regimen aims to maintain hair by addressing DHT-AR ratio and continuous Minoxidil use.

      community Creating Your Own Topicals: A Guide

      in Research/Science  71 upvotes 1 year ago
      Creating a carrier solution for topical hair loss treatments using ethanol, propylene glycol or glycerin, and instructions on creating topical finasteride. Different recipes are provided with varying ratios of alcohol to humectant.

      community Give me courage, friends! / Is finasteride response correlated with aggressiveness of hair loss?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using topical finasteride for seven months and minoxidil for three years, with added tretinoin gel for ten months, and is experiencing continuous shedding without signs of regrowth. They are questioning if the amount of shedding is normal at this stage of treatment and if there's a correlation between finasteride response and the rate of hair loss.

      community 3.5 months on oral minoxidil - getting frustrated

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user switched from topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil and added RU58841 to their hair loss treatment but hasn't seen improvement after several months, causing frustration. They also mentioned using finasteride and are confused about the lack of results despite oral minoxidil's reported high success rate.

      community What is your opinion on HMI-115?

      in Treatment  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      HMI-115, a potential treatment for hair loss that has been reported to produce significant regrowth in bald areas. It is the closest thing to a cure currently available and has raised hope that it could make hair transplants obsolete.

      community Blood work after one year of fin/dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      After using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, a user's blood tests showed almost unchanged DHT levels and some out-of-range hormone levels. They experienced side effects when taking dutasteride daily and also take supplements that boost testosterone.

      community watch out, here comes the hair

      in Research/Science  564 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's journey with hair loss and their use of topical finasteride, minoxidil and pyri/minoxidil ratio treatments to attempt hair regrowth. Replies focused on offering support and advice while sharing personal experiences with different treatments.

      community Guide To Finasteride and Avoiding Side Effects

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  23 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation provides a guide on using finasteride for hair loss, suggesting to start with a quarter of a 1mg pill daily after ensuring estradiol levels are within a specific range, and potentially increasing the dose if no side effects occur. It also recommends supplements like DIM, Calcium d-glucarate, and Zinc to manage high estradiol levels and side effects from finasteride.

      community Finasteride and naturally low baseline DHT levels?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user discovered they have naturally low DHT levels and is concerned about taking finasteride, which could further lower these levels. They are seeking advice on whether to proceed with the treatment given their hormone levels are within the normal range.

      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 Couple of questions for hair fiber users

      in Product  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      User plans to use hair fibers regularly and asks about re-application, consistency, rain protection, and Boldify vs Toppik. Others provide advice and share experiences.

      community Sensitive to Oral fin + RU. Am I screwed?

      in Product  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      Akinfenrawr experienced negative side effects from oral finasteride and RU58841, and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments. They discuss various options, including raloxifene, oral dutasteride, liposomal finasteride, Breezula, Pyrilutamide, SM04554, and sulforaphane, but have concerns about efficacy, availability, and cost.

      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 My hair loss theory and what I did to stop my hair loss. 6 years of stabilization.

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shared their personal theory on hair loss, suggesting it's caused by reduced blood flow and scalp calcification rather than DHT, and claimed to have stopped their hair loss by massaging the scalp, using acid peels, and applying oils and copper peptides. They have not noticed further hair loss for six years since starting this routine.

      community Why haven’t we seen anything about this

      in Research/Science  18 upvotes 4 years ago
      A double blind, placebo-controlled study that looked into the potential effectiveness of topical fluridil for treating male androgenetic alopecia, showing increased anagen to telogen ratios with no reported side effects on libido or sexual performance.

      community Is it ok to supplement spearmint?

      in Treatment 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential effects of spearmint on acne and male pattern baldness (MPB). Concerns are raised about spearmint's androgen-suppressing effects and its suitability for men.