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      community Are these safe levels to start taking Finasteride (M, 25)?

       8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses concerns about starting finasteride with low testosterone levels, with one person suggesting finasteride might increase testosterone and decrease DHT, and another advising to pay attention to thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels.

      community Will my tretinoin work if it’s mixed with niacinamide?

       2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is concerned if a formulation of tretinoin mixed with niacinamide will affect the absorption of minoxidil. They are seeking advice on whether niacinamide will hinder tretinoin's effectiveness.

      community One month in, and LLLT is seemingly working

       4 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user experienced hair loss possibly due to scalp damage and tried natural treatments with limited success. They reported noticeable hair thickening after using a laser treatment device, suggesting it may be effective, especially for those on finasteride.

      community Is tazarotene potentially better than tretinoin in combination with topical minoxidil?

       1 upvotes 10 months ago
      Tazarotene may be more effective than tretinoin when combined with topical minoxidil for hair loss due to its selective binding to RAR-beta and gamma, though it can cause irritation. Tazarotene's potency can lead to indirect inflammatory reactions despite potentially causing less irritation than tretinoin.

      community DHT is making fun of you, let's not suffer!

       17 upvotes 11 months ago
      DHT negatively affects scalp hair while promoting body hair growth, causing frustration due to the lack of permanent solutions for baldness. Users discuss treatments like finasteride and potential future solutions like CRISPR technology.

      community Formulation for .025 topical solution/ maybe switching- 4 months

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including oral and topical finasteride, minoxidil, and Nutrafol, experiencing side effects like erectile dysfunction and reduced libido. They are considering adjusting their treatment plan and exploring other options like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, or a hair system.

      community Scalp Microneedling with Growth Factors - Take 1

       4 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses using microneedling with growth factor serum, PRF injections, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and topical exosomes to treat hair loss, particularly on the crown. OP plans to microneedle twice a month and seeks feedback on Korean growth factor serums.

      community Reversing Hairloss with 7α-Methyl-19-Nortestosteron aka Trestolone

       7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using Trestolone, GHK-Cu, and Minoxidil. They avoided Finasteride due to concerns about side effects and noted that their approach reduced androgenic load, contributing to hair regrowth.

      community 6 years fighting the Norwood reaper

      in Is this regrowth?  45 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been managing hair loss with microneedling, Nutrafol, topical finasteride/minoxidil foam, LLLT, and Nizoral, and plans to add oral minoxidil. They are seeing improvement and are cautious about using oral finasteride due to past gynecomastia concerns.

      community Got my DHT results. Advice?

       5 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation is about managing hair loss while on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Suggestions include using finasteride or dutasteride to address high DHT levels, with considerations on the impact of TRT on hair loss.

      community The temporal peak - the often forgotten part in transplants?

      in Transplants  88 upvotes 1 year ago
      Temporal peaks are crucial for a natural-looking hair transplant, but they are challenging to achieve due to the need for precise angles and appropriate hair thickness. Many users emphasize the importance of finding a skilled surgeon and using finasteride to maintain hairline stability.

      community Lab results from actifolic RU58841

       38 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses the user's experience with hair loss treatment RU58841, which was tested for quality and found to be 96+% pure. The conversation includes various responses, with some users questioning the safety of the product and others expressing satisfaction with the test results.

      community Topical fin/minox + nizo shampoo and microneedling

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is using topical finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, and microneedling for hair regrowth but hasn't seen results after 2-3 weeks. They added tretinoin to their routine and are advised to wait a few months for potential changes.

      community 5 months MTF HRT no min/fin/dut

       35 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 22-year-old trans woman has been on 6mg estradiol enanthate for five months. She reports thicker and healthier hair but not much regrowth yet.

      community Is fin not working for me? Burning sensation

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing a burning sensation on their scalp despite using finasteride and nizoral for hair loss, and is unsure if they should switch to dutasteride. They have reduced their testosterone dose but the burning persists, and a trichologist suggested it might be telogen effluvium.

      community Min Non responder. Tretinoin to become responder?

       2 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user did not respond to minoxidil and is considering using tretinoin to improve results. They also explored finasteride, microneedling, adapalene, red light therapy, and oral minoxidil as potential treatments.

      community Pp405 full presentation on new topical

       106 upvotes 5 months ago
      A new topical treatment, PP405, shows promising results for hair regrowth, potentially outperforming existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. However, it may still need to be combined with DHT blockers for optimal results, and its long-term effectiveness remains uncertain.

      community Farmacia Tristaina’s alfatradiol scam?

       4 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced better results with Ell-Cranell (0.025% alfatradiol) compared to Farmacia Tristaina’s 0.2% alfatradiol solution, which seemed less effective in reducing hair loss. They questioned the efficacy of the compounded solution due to continued shedding and lack of side effects.

      community [EU] Neofollics lotion, anyone has experience?

       5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Neofollics lotion is discussed as a hair loss treatment, but users report it is ineffective and not supported by strong evidence. Users suggest sticking to FDA-approved treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.