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      community Are they going to Ban Finasteride in the EU ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  68 upvotes 1 month ago
      There is concern about a potential ban on finasteride in the EU, but many believe it is unlikely unless serious side effects are found. Users rely on finasteride for hair loss and other health benefits, and a petition has been created to oppose any restrictions.

      community 1.5 Year - Bad Results (HT, FIN, MINO, PRP, etc)

      in Progress Pictures  61 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their disappointing results after 1.5 years of hair treatments, including a hair transplant, finasteride, minoxidil, PRP, vegan shampoo, and more. They are considering switching to dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and improving their microneedling routine.

      community What the hell happened in my family genes?

      in Chat  116 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is frustrated about early balding despite older male relatives retaining hair into old age. Another user plans to start finasteride soon to address their hair thinning.

      community If dutesteride and oral minoxidil doesn’t work that’s it right?

      in Treatment  41 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for several years and is seeking advice. Suggestions include ensuring correct diagnosis, checking for other health issues, considering finasteride, trying topical antiandrogens, and consulting a dermatologist.

      community Keto 2% halted my insane shed immediately

      in Ketoconazole  55 upvotes 7 months ago
      Ketoconazole 2% shampoo stopped a user's severe hair shedding after just two uses, a result not achieved by finasteride or oral minoxidil. Some users suggest the shampoo's anti-androgenic properties may help with hair loss, while others think the shedding might have stopped naturally or due to the end of a shedding phase.

      community New Study Fails to Show Benefits of Microneedling in Males with Balding.

      in Treatment  159 upvotes 11 months ago
      A new study suggests microneedling alone doesn't benefit male balding, but users argue the study's methods differ from common practices, like combining microneedling with minoxidil and using more frequent treatments. Some believe the study's short duration and infrequent sessions are inadequate to assess microneedling's effectiveness.

      community Update: 16 months deep - big 3

      in Progress Pictures  407 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has seen positive results after 16 months of using topical Finasteride/Minoxidil, microneedling weekly, and Tretinoin for hair loss. There are no reported side effects, and the user advises that the effectiveness of microneedling depends on the pressure applied.

      community 3 months on 6% Minoxidil , 0.3% Finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  343 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after 3 months of using 6% Minoxidil and 0.3% Finasteride spray. They experienced temporary erectile dysfunction but it resolved, although morning erections are less frequent.

      community Transformation from balding to…

      in Progress Pictures  1857 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user, Lofi-luu, shared their transformation from balding to having a full head of hair after getting a hair transplant and using finasteride for almost 2 years. They also discussed their workout routine and emphasized the importance of not letting balding hold them back in life.

      community Why do I see so many people here recommend microneedling?

      in Microneedling  108 upvotes 1 year ago
      The efficacy of microneedling for hair regrowth as either a stand-alone therapy or adjunct to Minoxidil, and whether Tretinoin is a safer and more effective option. Replies include personal accounts from users who have had success with microneedling in combination with minoxidil and peptide serums, as well as considerations of technique, depth, and potential scarring.

      community PSA: Get your Vitamin D levels checked!

      in Treatment  113 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user improved their hair health by taking 50,000 IU of vitamin D3 weekly due to a deficiency. Others discussed the potential link between vitamin D and hair growth, with some sharing similar experiences and emphasizing the importance of monitoring vitamin D levels and consulting with doctors.

      community Bad reaction to Finasteride, what are my other options?

      in Transplants  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user had a bad reaction to Finasteride, experiencing anxiety and fatigue, and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments since they can't use Finasteride or Minoxidil. Suggestions include trying low doses of Finasteride, making a topical version, or using other treatments like Alfatradiol, but the user is hesitant to use Finasteride again and is considering a hair transplant.

      community 5 Months Results - Fin/Min/Keto Shampoo/Dermapen

      in Progress Pictures  717 upvotes 1 year ago
      Treatments for hair loss, including using finasteride and minoxidil regularly, together with keto shampoo and dermapen; the user's progress since starting treatment five months ago; and discussion of potential side effects.

      community Help with hair loss due to Seborrheic Dermatitis

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old male with seborrheic dermatitis (SD) experienced significant hair loss and uses keto shampoo, zinc, and Nizoral to manage it. He inquires about the potential for regrowth and whether adding finasteride would help.

      community Kintor Phase 2 Results released KX-826 (pyrilutamide)

      in Research/Science  449 upvotes 2 years ago
      Kintor Pharmaceutical's Phase 2 results with the drug Pyrilutamide, a potential alternative to 5-ARI drugs like Finasteride and Dutasteride but without the side effects. It could be used in combination with other topical treatments such as Minoxidil. The safety of the drug has been demonstrated in 6 months of use, however there are still questions about long term efficacy and systemic absorption.

      community To anyone that is still not seeing results on the big 3…

      in Treatment  106 upvotes 2 years ago
      User redh0t12 suggests using a derma pen for hair regrowth, as it helped them after using finasteride and minoxidil. Others discuss their experiences with various treatments, including derma rolling, oral and topical minoxidil, and finasteride, with mixed results.

      community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

      in Research/Science  92 upvotes 2 years ago
      The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.

      community Fuck hair loss; acquire beard.

      in Shaved/buzzed  933 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's transformation from an accountant to a spartan with a full beard, discussing the potential of DUPA and alopecia areata, as well as treatments like vitamins, topicals, and natural treatments for potential regrowth.