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      community Why nobody uses 0.25% (2.5mg/ml)?

      in Treatment  64 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of 0.25% topical finasteride compared to other concentrations and forms. Users discuss its potential for better scalp DHT reduction and fewer side effects, with some preferring topical over oral treatments.

      community Exploring Bryan Johnson's Hair Routine In Detail

      in Research/Science  63 upvotes 8 months ago
      Bryan Johnson uses a custom hair loss treatment that includes topical finasteride, minoxidil, azelaic acid, diclofenac, tea tree oil, rosemary oil, ginkgo biloba, biotin, and melatonin, which have shown varying degrees of effectiveness with minimal side effects. He also undergoes PRP and laser therapy, and has tried dutasteride mesotherapy.

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

      in Technology  44 upvotes 10 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 finasteride microneedling and exosomes

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about a 21-year-old using finasteride, dermarolling, ketoconazole shampoo, hair growth serums, and exosome therapy to treat early-stage thinning on the crown. They are questioning if these treatments are sufficient to improve hair thickness.

      community (16yo) 3.5 months on topical fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  38 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 16-year-old using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 3.5 months to treat hair loss. They're seeing progress, despite continued shedding, and plan to start using dutasteride at 18.

      community Hey brothers, this post is about my clinical depression with mpd

      in Update  9 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 21-year-old experiencing hair loss and depression is planning to start finasteride treatment and is asking for others' experiences. Another user responds positively, stating that finasteride has helped alleviate their depression caused by hair loss.

      community 21 Month Finasteride+13 Month Minoxidil+2 Month Stemoxydine

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  86 upvotes 11 months ago
      The post discusses a 21-month treatment of hair loss using Finasteride, a 13-month treatment with Minoxidil, and a 2-month treatment with Stemoxydine. Replies suggest enhancing results by adding a micro needling pen and tretinoin to the regimen, and consider Finasteride and Minoxidil as crucial treatments.

      community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

      in Research/Science  63 upvotes 11 months ago
      Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

      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 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 25 Years old. 3 Months on Fin/Min, plus Hair & Nail Vitamins.

      in Progress Pictures  379 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, Lead_Tasso, is expressing gratitude for the community's help in restoring their confidence in treating hair loss. They have been using finasteride (fin) and minoxidil (min) and have also been taking hair and nail vitamins.

      community I’ve read multiple times that Fin increases hair quality… NOT for me!

      in Treatment  97 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user has been on finasteride for 6 months and feels their hair quality has worsened, experiencing more hair loss and scalp irritation. They are considering seeing a dermatologist, while others suggest the issue might be unrelated to finasteride, possibly due to deficiencies or other conditions.

      community My dermatologist gave me Ell cranell?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is seeking advice on a hair loss treatment called Ell Cranell, which contains Alfatradiol. Another user shared information from a study stating that Alfatradiol only slows down or stabilizes hair loss, but does not increase hair density or thickness.

      community Anger and frustration as I finally learn my diagnosis.

      in Female  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A young female diagnosed with Lichen planopilaris (LPP) experienced years of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments, including a hair transplant and other procedures. She is considering litigation due to the misdiagnosis and has learned that LPP is chronic, hair loss can be stopped with ongoing medication, but lost hair cannot regrow.

      community 3 years progress on fin and min with pics

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  105 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride and minoxidil for two years, but then noticed hair thinning and a receding hairline. Despite concerns, replies suggest the user's hair still looks good and shows improvement from the beginning.

      community Almost 6 month progress (oral dutasteride + minoxidil)

      in Progress Pictures  360 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user named Zaehk shared their progress with hair loss after taking oral dutasteride and minoxidil. They started seeing positive results and mentioned concerns about side effects of minoxidil. Other users expressed support and encouragement.

      community 4 years of dutasteride monotherapy

      in Progress Pictures  191 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user experienced noticeable regrowth of hair after using dutasteride as a single treatment for about 1.5 years. No before photos were available.

      community Hair texture changed on fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  313 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses how using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss resulted in the user's hair changing from straight to wavy. The responses suggest this change indicates healthier, thicker hair and share similar experiences, while also expressing concerns about potential side effects of the treatments.

      community 8 months - 2,5mg OM / Topical MinFin

      in Progress Pictures  176 upvotes 1 year ago
      User shares 8-month hair growth progress using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 2ml topical minoxidil/finasteride mix. Others comment on noticeable improvement and discuss user's journey and treatment details.

      community What was your “f*ck I’m balding” story?

      in Chat  178 upvotes 1 year ago
      User noticed thinning hair at 18-19, started finasteride at 22 and minoxidil at 24, with positive results. Others shared hair loss experiences and treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants.

      community Why I Will be Accepting Baldness

      in Chat  204 upvotes 1 year ago
      User decides to accept baldness due to mental health issues with finasteride. Others suggest considering hair systems, topical finasteride, or RU58841 as alternatives.