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      community 21M, Dermatologist prescribed only Minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 21-year-old was diagnosed with early-stage androgenetic alopecia and prescribed only minoxidil 5% and ketoconazole shampoo by a dermatologist, who advised against finasteride for now. The user is skeptical about starting minoxidil due to concerns about increased hair loss.

      community One year on fin + dut + 2.5 oral min, is it over for me

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using finasteride daily since 2020, dutasteride twice weekly since September, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily, microneedling monthly, and ketoconazole semi-often. They are feeling lost about their hair loss progress after one year on this regimen.

      community What Private blood test should I take?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user in the UK seeks advice on blood tests before starting Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss. Recommended tests include thyroid function, hormone levels, liver and kidney function, and vitamin and mineral levels.

      community Anti-Androgens causing hairline to recede?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 months ago
      Anti-androgens like Finasteride, Dutasteride, Metformin, and Topical Spironolactone cause hairline recession and increased cholesterol levels. The hairline recovers after stopping the drugs.

      community Stem Cells May Get Rid Of Balding FOREVER!

      in Technology  7 upvotes 2 months ago
      Stem cell therapy shows promise in treating hair loss by mimicking DHT-resistant cells from the back of the head. Traditional treatments like finasteride are also discussed, but stem cells could potentially offer a more permanent solution.

      community Can scalp buildup Cause hair loss?

      in Chat  8 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair shedding while on finasteride and plans to start using ketoconazole shampoo to address a greasy, waxy scalp buildup. They are seeking additional advice for managing hair loss.

      community NootBro Recommendations… How Do We Feel

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically a stack including topical Ashwagandha, Copper Peptide, Gotu Kola, Ketoconazole, and PDA. One user found Topical and Sub-Q GHK-CU effective.

      community Blood work of DHT levels before and after using Topical Fin

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their hair loss journey, detailing the use of topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, and oral Minoxidil. Blood tests showed a decrease in DHT levels after using topical Finasteride, with no side effects but slight hair loss.

      community Dht test results after 1year oral dut

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding after one year of using oral dutasteride. They are seeking opinions on their DHT test results, which show levels below baseline.

      community Would appreciate some thoughts on the “dht itch”

      in Chat 4 months ago
      The user is experiencing scalp itching despite using finasteride and Ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis. They are unsure if the itch is due to their treatments, diet, or mental factors.

      community Does anyone take oral Dut & Topical Min?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about the use of oral Dutasteride and topical Minoxidil for hair loss. There is little discussion found on this specific combination of treatments.

      community Ketoconazole mesotherapy plausible?

      in Ketoconazole  8 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses using ketoconazole, an anti-androgen, for hair loss and whether mesotherapy with dermarolling could enhance its absorption into the scalp. The user questions if the typical 2% ketoconazole shampoo dose would be effective when used after dermarolling to target androgen receptors in the scalp.

      community Got my DHT levels checked. 38 year old female. Still losing hair.

      in Female  10 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 38-year-old female is experiencing hair loss despite having almost undetectable DHT levels after using dutasteride. Suggestions include checking for PCOS, thyroid issues, adjusting diet, considering the impact of birth control, and trying treatments like tretinoin, redensyl, retinol, and minoxidil with derma stamping.

      community Anyone have better luck with Dutasteride over Finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about someone who has tried various dosages of finasteride for hair loss without success and is considering switching to dutasteride, which reduces more DHT. They are asking if others have had issues with finasteride but found dutasteride to be more effective without problems.

      community Does lowering serum prolactin lower prolactin in the scalp?

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether not masturbating (semen retention) affects hair loss, with opinions varying but generally dismissing the idea. Some participants mention using hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841, but the effectiveness and relation to prolactin levels in the scalp are debated.

      community Dutasteride treatment in female 6 months

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user reported worsening hair shedding and thinning after 6 months of daily dutasteride, despite also using minoxidil, bicalutamide, and recently adding RU58841. They are considering stopping dutasteride due to lack of improvement.

      community Can RU58841 stop hairloss for a long time?

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user is considering using RU58841 to treat hair loss and asks if it can be effective for 4-5 years. Some suggest starting with a lower concentration and debate the safety of RU58841 compared to approved drugs like finasteride.

      community 11 months Fin and 4 months microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  73 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user reported positive hair regrowth after 11 months on finasteride and 4 months of microneedling. Opinions in the conversation vary, with some endorsing microneedling as effective and others emphasizing finasteride as essential, while acknowledging that treatments may not work for everyone.

      community I wish I'd kept on treatment 4 years earlier...

      in Chat  27 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user regrets not continuing hair loss treatment with finasteride earlier and plans to restart it along with minoxidil. Another user suggests trying dutasteride and oral minoxidil as a more effective treatment.