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      community How to BECOME a RESPONDER to Fin/Dut if you are not responding

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  308 upvotes   1 year ago
      The conclusion of this conversation is that the user "DuckSeasonCamelSeasn" found that consuming grapefruit juice prior to taking finasteride or dutasteride helped them become a responder to the medications and regain hair growth. However, there are warnings about potential risks and interactions with other medications, so caution should be exercised.

      community Minoxidil + Gym + Cutting. Is it bad?

      in Minoxidil  37 upvotes   1 year ago
      A user is concerned about weight loss stagnation while using minoxidil and finasteride during a calorie-cutting diet. Responses suggest water retention or a weight loss plateau as possible causes.

      community Bryan Johnson’s Hairloss Regimine

      in Research/Science  26 upvotes   1 year ago
      The post is about Bryan Johnson's hair loss regimen, which includes dutasteride mesotherapy, minoxidil, microneedling, and red laser therapy. The conversation includes discussions about the effectiveness of topical dutasteride and speculation about whether Bryan Johnson has had a hair transplant.

      community So depressed and upset with how much progress I’ve lost

      in Chat  51 upvotes   1 year ago
      A 20-year-old started taking finasteride for hair loss at 18, saw improvement, but developed erectile dysfunction (ED) after taking accutane. Despite stopping both medications, ED persisted, and hair loss worsened. Advice given includes considering tadalafil for ED, resuming finasteride, using minoxidil, and addressing psychological factors through positive thinking and lifestyle changes.

      community Why is Kevin Mann (Haircafe) Hated?

      in Chat  62 upvotes   1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments, including microneedling, minoxidil, finasteride and RU58841; the efficacy of these treatments; criticisms of Kevin Mann's content related to his selective data presentation and biases towards certain treatments; and other topics such as DHT being labeled a "trash hormone" and critiques of other hairloss YouTubers.

      community ~3.5 Months on daily oral dut 0.5mg, oral min 2.5mg, topical RU 80mg, weekly microneedling at 1.5mm

      in Progress Pictures  34 upvotes   1 year ago
      The conversation is about a 23-year-old who started treating their hair loss with daily oral dutasteride (0.5mg), oral minoxidil (2.5mg), topical RU58841 (80mg), and weekly microneedling at 1.5mm after seeing others' success stories. Significant improvements have been noted, and there is optimism for even better results in the next 6 months.

      community Why haven’t we seen anything about this

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes   4 years ago
      A double blind, placebo-controlled study that looked into the potential effectiveness of topical fluridil for treating male androgenetic alopecia, showing increased anagen to telogen ratios with no reported side effects on libido or sexual performance.

      community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

      in Treatment  43 upvotes   4 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

      community Pyrilutamide just launched internationally, and all you're doing is hating

      in Product   1 day ago
      The post and conversation are about the high cost and skepticism surrounding pyrilutamide as a hair loss treatment, with comparisons to minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. The original poster defends pyrilutamide's effectiveness and criticizes others for dismissing it without proper understanding.

      community Results after more than 1.5 years on Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  243 upvotes   1 week ago
      A user shared their experience with finasteride for hair loss, noting it slowed but didn't stop their hair loss, and they quit after 1.5 years. Suggestions included trying dutasteride, adding minoxidil, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

      community Rosemary out here changing lives for the better

      in Treatment  89 upvotes   2 months ago
      Rosemary oil is being used as an addition to minoxidil and finasteride for hair health, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Some users report positive results, while others see no benefit or experience adverse effects.

      community Comparison of options: topical vs medication

      in Female  1 upvotes   2 months ago
      A user diagnosed with AGA is seeking advice on hair loss treatments, comparing topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride to oral medications and natural methods like dermastamping, PRP, and LED light. They are concerned about side effects and effectiveness, especially given their existing fatigue.

      community Minoxidil Finasteride heart problems

      in Update  97 upvotes   3 months ago
      A user experienced heart problems after taking 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil and is considering quitting minoxidil. Others discussed their experiences with heart issues and minoxidil, with some suggesting topical minoxidil as a safer alternative.

      community Oral dutasteride vs topical efficacy

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  60 upvotes   3 months ago
      The user switched from topical minoxidil/dutasteride to oral dutasteride, resulting in hair loss. They resumed topical treatment without regrowth and are considering switching to finasteride due to poor results with oral dutasteride.

      community I have not seen a single person who claims dutasteride destroyed their hair post a picture of the before/after

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  126 upvotes   3 months ago
      The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hair loss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hair loss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.

      community Why is it that low testosterone causes hair loss as well? How can I be balding?

      in Chat  158 upvotes   4 months ago
      The conversation discusses the confusion over low testosterone potentially causing hair loss, with users sharing personal experiences and knowledge about hair loss treatments like Finasteride. Some users suggest that hair follicle sensitivity to DHT, not testosterone levels, is the key factor in balding, and others discuss the side effects of hair loss medications.

      community So does oral minoxidil age your skin or not

      in Minoxidil  40 upvotes   4 months ago
      Oral minoxidil may cause dry skin and dark eye bags but doesn't significantly age the skin. Topical minoxidil is toxic to cats, and some users prefer finasteride.

      community Finasteride before/after 1,5 year

      in Progress Pictures  215 upvotes   7 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with finasteride over 1.5 years, noting significant hair regrowth and no side effects. They also mentioned unsuccessful attempts with minoxidil and are considering a hair transplant to improve their hairline.

      community Finasteride won’t make all your problems go away

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  316 upvotes   8 months ago
      A user shared that while finasteride improved their hair, it didn't solve all their insecurities, suggesting that self-acceptance is key. Others in the conversation expressed varying opinions, with some feeling that finasteride significantly boosted their confidence and quality of life, while others acknowledged it as a solution to hair loss but not a cure-all for other personal issues.

      community C’est terrible - at my wits end

      in Female  445 upvotes   9 months ago
      A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.

      community 5% minoxidil &1mg finasteride -7th months- Asian-23M

      in Progress Pictures  620 upvotes   9 months ago
      A user's successful hair regrowth after 7 months of using 5% minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, and adding micro needling 4 months ago. The user also took biotin, fish oil, and collagen supplements, and reduced finasteride intake to once every 3 days due to minor libido decay.

      community Sublingual Minoxidil - Cure to Hairloss?

      in Minoxidil  584 upvotes   10 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of sublingual minoxidil for hair loss treatment. It suggests that sublingual minoxidil, which bypasses the liver, may have fewer side effects, greater bioavailability, and could be more effective than oral minoxidil.

      community Oral Minoxidil and Grapefruit Juice

      in Research/Science  96 upvotes   1 year ago
      The conversation is about the potential dangers of taking oral minoxidil and grapefruit juice together. Some users express concern about dangerous drug interactions, while others argue that grapefruit juice may inhibit the metabolism of finasteride. The conclusion is that grapefruit juice may make finasteride less effective, but it won't affect minoxidil.