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      community Where is GT20029 already? Grrrr

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about frustration over the delay in phase 2 results for a hair loss treatment called GT20029. One user suspects the treatment may have failed.

      community I've tried everything and my hair is still thinning

      in Chat  6 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has tried finasteride, oral minoxidil, iron supplements, vitamin D, and vitamin B12, but their hair is still thinning after 5 years. Another user suggested trying dutasteride.

      community Testosterone in Reference Range Doesn't Cause Hair Loss

      in Research/Science  51 upvotes 9 months ago
      Testosterone within the normal range does not significantly contribute to male pattern baldness (MPB); DHT is the main factor that can be controlled. Genetics play a crucial role in hair loss, and treatments like finasteride and dutasteride, which block DHT, can help despite potentially raising testosterone levels.

      community Male pattern baldness, and mental health

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  330 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.

      community How uninformed the general public is about hair loss

      in Chat  313 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hair loss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.

      community Brainstorming: upping your dermarolling game

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about enhancing dermarolling for hair loss by using topical peptides like tb-500 or GHK-Cu to aid in healing and hair growth, and whether anyone has experienced significant results from this method.

      community Nearing 3 Year Hair Journey 2021-2023

      in Progress Pictures  113 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user shared their nearly 3-year hair loss treatment journey, starting with minoxidil, then adding finasteride, nizoral shampoo, and microneedling, later incorporating oral minoxidil and RU58841, and recently switching to dutasteride. They are considering replacing RU58841 with pyrilutamide and are aware of the potential side effects of oral minoxidil on heart health.

      community Not going to say we told you so, but we did

      in Satire  172 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about regretting not starting hair loss treatments like finasteride earlier, with some users considering beginning treatment now. Specific treatments mentioned are finasteride (Fin) and minoxidil (Min).

      community RESULTS. Stick to the plan Fellas this is all about consistency

      in Progress Pictures  1462 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress, attributing success to a consistent routine using finasteride, hair growth oil, Hims shampoo, a derma roller, and 5000 mcg biotin pills. They emphasized the importance of representation for people with similar hair types and encouraged others to stick with their treatment plans.

      community 17M Need y’all’s help with topical I was prescribed and what action to take

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 17-year-old male experiencing significant hair loss is using a prescribed topical treatment containing Minoxidil, Tretinoin, Dutasteride, and Latanoprost. He expresses concerns about the potential side effects of Dutasteride and oral Finasteride, and seeks advice on whether to continue with the treatment or consider alternatives.

      community 18M 10 months on anti-androgens and oral min

      in Progress Pictures  50 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old male used anti-androgens and oral Minoxidil for 10 months to treat hair loss. He initially used 1mg Finasteride and 5% topical Minoxidil for 5 months, then switched to Dutasteride for 4.5 months and inconsistently used 5mg oral Minoxidil for 2 months due to availability issues.

      community Question to people who shed on RU58841

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair loss after using RU58841, a hair loss treatment, and had to undergo a hair transplant to rectify the damage. They're asking others who've used RU58841 about their experiences, particularly if they also experienced shedding, if their hair grew back, when they started using RU, and other related questions.

      community Can dutasteride keep RU or Pyrilutamide gains?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses whether hair gained from using Pyrilutamide or RU58841 can be maintained with dutasteride if the former treatments are discontinued. The user prefers oral minoxidil for its effectiveness and convenience over topical applications.

      community This and ketoconazole 2% life changing

      in Ketoconazole  69 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the user's experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride, clobetasol propionate, and ketoconazole shampoo. The conversation warns about the potential side effects of clobetasol, a powerful topical steroid, and emphasizes its short-term usage.

      community 6 month update of 1 mg fin only

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared a 6-month hair loss progress update using 1 mg finasteride, plans to start minoxidil and RU58841 due to severe shedding, and seeks advice. Others suggest maintaining treatment, switching to different medications, and considering more aggressive treatments due to strong genetic predisposition to baldness.

      community NW5 at 19. How many grafts do I need?

      in Transplants  140 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old with rapid hair loss since 16 is considering a hair transplant but refuses to take finasteride or any 5α-Reductase inhibitors. They are currently using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling with a Derminator 2, and only want hair until age 27.

      community FFS, This is the reason why I love this community

      in Chat  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old is frustrated with friends and family's dismissive attitudes towards hair loss and finds support and hope in an online community. They have not yet treated their hair loss but are considering medications like minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Oral min 2.5mg daily 2 month update 🦍

      in Satire  826 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about the user's experience with oral minoxidil for hair loss. Some users noticed increased hair density, while others experienced unwanted hair growth in different areas of the body.

      community Long term results are real: 11 years on fin. then dut. + min. then oral min. - first pic at 18 with massive miniaturization and the others last night at 29

      in Progress Pictures  758 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, who has been using finasteride for 11 years and then switched to dutasteride and minoxidil, has experienced minimal side effects and significant hair regrowth. They also mention that side effects are rare and often related to other factors such as poor diet and low testosterone levels.

      community First time post, 60 days on Fin

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their first progress picture after 60 days on finasteride for hair loss, having previously used minoxidil and other treatments. They thanked the community for discussions that encouraged them to try finasteride.

      community Average tressless user after taking oral minoxidil

      in Satire  1446 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about hair loss and the use of minoxidil (Minoxidil) and finasteride (Fin) as treatments. The conclusion is that some users have seen success in maintaining their hair with minoxidil, but there are varying opinions on the effectiveness of the treatments.

      community Which vitamin deficiencies can lead to hair loss?

      in Chat  69 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses potential vitamin deficiencies leading to hair loss, with a focus on Vitamin D and iron. Some individuals are using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, while others consider vitamin supplementation due to deficiencies.