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      community The perfect reverse reverse hair-loss nuclear stack for those who feel left out

      in Satire  415 upvotes 1 year ago
      A satirical discussion on intentionally inducing hair loss using harmful habits and substances like cigarettes, junk food, anabolic steroids, and stress. The conversation humorously suggests extreme measures like chemotherapy and hydrofluoric acid, while also mentioning the ineffectiveness of sulfates and pumpkin seed oil in hair loss prevention.

      community 6 meses, ORAL: 0.5 mg dutasteride + 3 mg Minoxidil

       12 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 26-year-old has been using oral 0.5 mg dutasteride and 3 mg minoxidil for 6 months to treat stress-induced hair loss, noticing progress without side effects. They plan to continue the treatment for 1-1.5 years before considering a hair transplant and switching to mesotherapy.

      community Microneedling-induced shedding after 5 months?

      in Progress Pictures  22 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user experienced significant hair loss after starting microneedling, despite using dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They are advised to consult a doctor as the shedding pattern is unusual and may indicate alopecia areata or other scalp conditions.

      community [24M] Legendary Stress Thinning Recovery (7 months on 5% topical 2x per day)

       199 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 24-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth over 7 months using Kirkland's 5% topical minoxidil foam twice daily, attributing initial hair loss to stress rather than male pattern baldness. Despite suggestions to add a DHT blocker like finasteride, he remains cautious due to concerns about potential effects on beard growth.

      community My barber just asked me what happened to my hair.

      in Satire  370 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old engineering student discusses balding experiences with barbers, mentioning treatments like PRP and rosemary oil masks, which slowed but didn't stop hair loss. The conversation humorously touches on the stereotype of engineers balding due to stress and suggests considering treatments like finasteride.

      community Balding without a family history

      in Chat  6 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss without a family history and suspects stress or telogen effluvium (TE) as the cause, despite using finasteride without results. Others suggest stress, vitamin deficiencies, or other conditions could be factors, and some mention that balding can occur without a family history.

      community The association between creatine and hairloss

       5 upvotes 9 months ago
      Creatine may cause hair loss in some individuals, though there is no scientific consensus. Personal experiences vary, with some reporting increased shedding and others seeing no effect.

      community I’m crashing out (female pattern hair loss)

       40 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A woman experiencing female pattern hair loss has been using topical minoxidil and ketoconazole shampoo but is seeking further treatment options due to plateaued results. Suggestions include spironolactone, finasteride, dutasteride, and other treatments like PRP, while emphasizing the importance of consulting a dermatologist and conducting thorough medical evaluations.

      community Other factors involved then DHT/5aR

       5 upvotes 3 months ago
      DHT is the primary cause of hair loss, but factors like diet, stress, and lifestyle can influence its severity. Treatments like finasteride and dutasteride target DHT, while maintaining overall health is also important.

      community Sometimes the hair loss was in our control the whole time

       833 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss and the potential impact of diet and lifestyle changes, particularly increased protein intake, on hair health. The original poster shared their experience of improved hair appearance after weight loss and dietary changes, despite skepticism from others about lighting differences in photos and the effectiveness of diet alone without finasteride or minoxidil.

      community PP405: The Ultimate Hair Loss Drug for Complete Hair Growth

       211 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is a new hair loss treatment in phase 2 trials that may promote hair growth by increasing lactate production and activating hair follicle stem cells. It could potentially replace hormone-disrupting treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

      community We already know how to permanently fix hair loss. The science is done. The only thing missing is the funding to run one experiment.

      in Technology  613 upvotes 4 months ago
      A permanent hair loss solution could involve reprogramming hair follicles to resist DHT using mRNA and siRNA. However, high costs, safety concerns, and the pharmaceutical industry's preference for ongoing treatments over one-time cures are major obstacles, with finasteride and minoxidil remaining standard treatments.

      community "Creatine causes hair loss" myth debunked once and for all

       22 upvotes 3 years ago
      Creatine does not directly cause hair loss but may increase DHT levels, potentially worsening hair loss in those predisposed to male pattern baldness. Users have mixed experiences, with some reporting increased shedding and others seeing no effect.

      community Starting Fin at 21 What happens if I add Minoxidil later, then stop it?

      in Treatment  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old started taking 1mg Finasteride daily for hair loss and considered adding Minoxidil for temple regrowth, questioning if stopping Minoxidil would cause hair loss despite continued Finasteride use. Responses suggest Minoxidil-induced hair requires ongoing use to maintain, while Finasteride alone may not sustain Minoxidil gains, with some recommending microneedling or topical applications to enhance results.

      community B12 deficiency hairloss (hair thinning)

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss due to vitamin B12 deficiency is discussed, with some users suggesting supplements and dietary changes, while others recommend medications like finasteride or dutasteride. The conversation highlights differing opinions on the cause of hair loss, with some attributing it to genetics or male pattern baldness.

      community South Korea is debating whether hair loss should be covered by public healthcare. That alone says a lot about how we still misunderstand hair loss.

       67 upvotes 8 months ago
      South Korea is debating whether hair loss treatments should be covered by public healthcare, highlighting the issue's impact on mental health and social functioning. The discussion centers on whether hair loss should be classified as a medical condition rather than a cosmetic issue, considering its psychological effects and the biological processes involved.

      community If you rank hairloss treatments fin,min,dut are the top 3, what's next?

       40 upvotes 10 months ago
      Dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil are considered the top hair loss treatments. Other suggested treatments include Nizoral shampoo, tretinoin, pyrilutamide, zinc, biotin, and low light laser therapy, though opinions on their effectiveness vary.

      community Prolactin the Cause of Hair Loss? ABS-201 the Cure?

       29 upvotes 2 months ago
      Prolactin may contribute to hair loss, but targeting its receptor won't cure androgenetic alopecia. ABS-201 could be a useful alternative or adjuvant therapy, similar to JAK inhibitors, but not more effective than HMI-115.

      community [23M] Dutasteride and Minoxidil Progress

       8 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user has been using dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss for 14 months, experiencing mild thinning and stress despite some visible improvement. They are advised to be patient, as hair growth is slow, and to manage stress, while also considering ferritin levels.