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      community 3-ish month Progress and Treatment Testimonial

      in Progress  28 upvotes 5 years ago
      User experienced significant hair loss and tried treatments including Finasteride, Minoxidil, scalp massages, microneedling, and Nizoral shampoo. After focusing on overall physical and mental health, user saw dramatic improvement in hair growth.

      community Why is no one pointing out dandruff as the number 1 evidence/symptom of MPB?

      in Chat  55 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the theory that persistent dandruff in areas prone to hair loss could be a sign of hair follicles dying due to DHT, indicating balding. The responses vary, with some users noting improvements in dandruff and hair loss with treatments like Dutasteride, while others experienced hair loss without dandruff.

      community Just got my first perm fellas.

      in Progress Pictures  205 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user who got a perm after successfully treating their thinning hair, with mixed reactions from others on the appearance. Specific treatments used are not mentioned.

      community My experience with Pyrilutamide

      in Update  3 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced a slight decrease in hair shedding and scalp itch, and reduced sebum production using Pyrilutamide, but stopped due to chest pain, breathing difficulties, and heart issues. They felt normal a week after discontinuing and doubted FDA approval for the drug.

      community Probably progress in about 4 months

      in Progress Pictures  47 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user started using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss but stopped minoxidil due to scalp issues and tinnitus. They experienced testicular pain, shedding, and side effects like itchy chest and watery sperm, but noticed considerable hair regrowth except at the temples.

      community What are these spots on my scalp

      in Treatment  51 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user noticed non-itchy, non-bleeding spots on their scalp while experiencing hair loss. Replies suggest the spots are likely sunspots or liver spots and recommend seeing a dermatologist; hair loss is attributed to male pattern baldness.

      community 1 Year Fin then 6 Months Dut - No Success

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user saw no improvement in hair loss after using Finasteride for a year and Dutasteride for six months. They also experienced scalp inflammation and tried various treatments like Ketoconazole and Salicylic Acid without success.

      community 2years progress (21 years old)

      in Progress Pictures  107 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their two-year progress using 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, and occasional microneedling, noting no significant changes but a halt in hair loss progression. They recently started oral minoxidil and are considering a hair transplant.

      community Minoxidil For 2 Years, What is this?

      in Treatment  111 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has experienced significant hair thinning despite using 2.5 mg minoxidil for 2 years. Other users suggest adding finasteride or dutasteride and consulting a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis.

      community Rate my regimen: 20yo/M looking for advice

      in Satire  145 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 20 year old male discussing his hair loss regimen, which includes using topical dutasteride, rogaine, RU58841, minoxidil and Avodart pills as well as scalp massage, stabbing head with steak knife, counting shed hairs under a hair net and sending them to a lab for analysis. Suggestions from other users include scalping method and switching to saw palmetto and zinc supplements.

      community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair

      in Progress Pictures  492 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.

      community DHT is higher on DUT than on FIN. Why?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the fluctuation of testosterone levels in men under 40 and the difference between serum DHT and scalp DHT. It also mentions that DHT levels are higher on Dutasteride than on Finasteride, which is unusual.

      community CAUTION: My Experience with RU58841

      in Treatment  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced concerning side effects like throat irritation, shortness of breath, chest pain, and testicle pain after using RU58841 for hair loss, despite also using finasteride and minoxidil. Other users shared mixed experiences, with one advising to stop using RU58841 due to similar side effects, while another reported significant hair loss reduction without side effects.

      community Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness with Botulinum Toxin

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses using Botox to treat male pattern baldness, suggesting it may promote hair growth by increasing scalp blood flow and oxygen, reducing dihydrotestosterone levels. The user wonders why this treatment is not widely discussed or if it has been discredited.

      community Pattern hair loss could be due to gut bacteria

       48 upvotes 5 years ago
      Feeding bacteria-free mice with Lactobacillus murinus worsened hair loss, but a regular diet with biotin stopped it. The conversation suggests gut bacteria and diet may influence hair loss, with some skepticism and discussion about other factors like DHT and genetics.

      community opinions on my progress and thickening and regrowth pls

      in Is this regrowth?  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been experiencing hair loss since having COVID and has low vitamin D levels; they are seeing some improvement in their crown and hairline after starting vitamin D supplements. Commenters suggest the hair loss pattern is consistent with male pattern baldness (MPD) and varies by individual.

      community 4 months M26 Fin/Min/Keto/microneedle

      in Progress Pictures  39 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 26-year-old male shared progress pictures after 4 months of treating hair loss with finasteride (1.25 mg on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays), topical minoxidil twice daily, ketoconazole shampoo twice weekly, and weekly microneedling at 1.5 mm. He is seeing hair growth improvement, especially in the front, and is considering hair grafts for the crown area if necessary for more density.

      community 17M 4 Month Update (Old Threads On Profile)

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 17-year-old male has experienced significant hair loss within 4 months, noticing scalp visibility constantly. He's used ketoconazole shampoo, and his dermatologist recommends minoxidil and finasteride when he turns 18, but he's considering shaving his head due to the rapid hair loss.

      community Scalp pain, diffuse thinning and Fin+nizoral

      in Chat  7 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user experiencing scalp pain and diffuse hair thinning is taking finasteride and using Nizoral shampoo. They plan to continue finasteride for 6 months and consider adding minoxidil if no improvement is seen.

      community Fun thought experiment about halting hair loss permamently

      in Research/Science  58 upvotes 9 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.