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      community Approximation of Scalp DHT Suppression Between 0.05 mg to 2.5 mg

      in Research/Science  64 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of various doses of Dutasteride in reducing scalp DHT and its impact on hair count. Users shared personal experiences with hair loss treatments, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, and Minoxidil, with one reporting significant hair loss reduction using a combination of oral Dutasteride and topical Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community Finasteride, minoxidil and pyrilutamide

      in Progress Pictures  79 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user tried minoxidil 5% for 3 years with little improvement, then switched to a 15% minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride solution once daily and started using pyrilutamide, resulting in significant hair regrowth over time. They are considering a hair transplant but are continuing with topical treatments to maximize hair growth first.

      community I have been battling hair loss for 20 years, feel free to ask me anything

      in Progress Pictures  153 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's 20 year journey with hair loss and the treatments they have used to manage it, including finasteride, minoxidil, a custom Strut Blend of Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, and Biotin, Nizoral shampoo, multivitamins, Vitamin D, B Complex, Dim, Clomid, exercise, diet, laser helmet, Toppik dark brown, and topical Finasteride. The user also talks about their successful life, lack of desire for children and high sperm count due to Clomid.

      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

      in Will treatment work for me? 2 years ago
      In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.

      community My Progress - 56 y/o with NW7 hairloss

      in Progress Pictures  70 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 57-year-old man with severe hair loss since age 14 tried various hair loss treatments over two years, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, with some minor regrowth. He also experimented with topical treatments and microneedling, but results were not cosmetically significant.

      community Tretinoin every other day? (with daily minoxidil)

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      Using Tretinoin every other day with daily Minoxidil may help with hair regrowth, and some users find it more effective than daily use. There are concerns about irritation and absorption, but small amounts seem to minimize harm.

      community Tretinoin every other day? (with daily minoxidil)

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is considering using Tretinoin every other day alongside daily Minoxidil to manage hair loss and is concerned about inconsistent absorption affecting regrowth. They have noticed a significant reduction in shedding but are unsure if it's due to Tretinoin or the end of the Minoxidil/finasteride shedding phase.

      community Actually making progress, I think.

      in Is this regrowth?  66 upvotes 6 months ago
      User reports seeing fast hair regrowth after 1 month and 12 days using 0.3% Finasteride and 6% Minoxidil. They are considering microneedling and received advice to use a derma stamp.

      community DNA Testing by Roots by Genetic Arts

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with Roots by GA, a company that creates personalized hair loss treatments based on DNA analysis, which confirmed their inability to tolerate finasteride. The user is satisfied with their progress 30 days after a hair transplant and the customized formula they received.

      community Is trichosol meant to smell like ginger beer?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user is using a trichosol-based minoxidil solution to avoid scalp irritation and is asking if it should smell like ginger beer. They like the scent and want to confirm they have the correct product.

      community Current regimens of folks and discussions.

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      30 y/o male started balding at 22, began treatment at 29 using oral dut, oral min, derma rolling, nizoral shampoo, and considering low level light therapy. Plans to monitor progress for 1-2 years and may get hair transplant or use hair system if needed.

      community Why are more people not using RU58841

      in Product  14 upvotes 9 months ago
      People are not using RU58841 for hair loss because it's not FDA approved, lacks long-term safety data, and is difficult to obtain and verify. They prefer FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling.

      community 6 months Dustasteride, Minox, RU, derma pen

      in Progress Pictures  24 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, and derma pen use over six months. One user mentions RU58841 is effective but personally wouldn't use it.

      community 20yo, dutasteride and minoxidil aren’t working

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  117 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 20-year-old reports worsening hair loss despite using dutasteride and minoxidil, and considers a hair transplant. Users suggest continuing treatments, trying microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, switching to finasteride, or adding tretinoin.

      community Sublingual Minoxidil - Cure to Hairloss?

      in Minoxidil  583 upvotes 1 year 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 9+ months progress pics and regimen details

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared a 9+ month hair loss treatment progress with 1mg finasteride in the morning, 2.5mg oral minoxidil at night, and vitamin A spray at night, noting the importance of seeing a dermatologist early as their cousin started treatment too late for it to be effective.

      community Overcame finasteride side effects

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user successfully overcame finasteride side effects by lowering the dosage and adding zinc and vitamin B6 supplements. They also micro-dosed dutasteride and resumed weight lifting.

      community What's an anecdotal treatment you nevertheless swear by?

      in Product  11 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Stemoxydine is highly recommended for hair loss, preferred over Minoxidil due to fewer side effects and dependency. The user also uses finasteride, Pur'ador shampoo, and suggests cold showers and spicy food as part of their routine.

      community Melatonin emerging as new treatment for androgenic alopecia?

      in Update  36 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Melatonin is being considered as a potential treatment for androgenic alopecia, with some users discussing its effects and combining it with other treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Concerns about melatonin's impact on hormones and side effects from other treatments like ketoconazole were also discussed.

      community GT20029 & KX826 Major Updates from Kintor.

      in Research/Science  102 upvotes 1 month ago
      KX826 shows promise as a hair loss treatment with a 10% increase in hair count, but concerns about Kintor's marketing practices and the systemic effects of treatments like GT20029 and RU58841 remain. Users express skepticism and hope, with some preferring traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Any users of Latanoprost/Bimatoprost?

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about using Latanoprost 0.01% solution for hair loss and seeking success stories. It mentions that Latanoprost works differently from Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community F the big 3, it's just big me!

      in Satire  671 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with users mentioning dutasteride (Dut) as effective and wishing for more accessible dosages. They also debate the components of the "big 3" treatments, which now include Dut, RU58841, and oral minoxidil, with finasteride and minoxidil being consistently mentioned.

      community Is 2.5 mg dut really more effective than .5?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user on .5 mg of dutasteride for hair loss saw no improvement and is considering increasing to 2.5 mg but is unsure of its effectiveness. Another user mentioned that 2.5 mg reduces scalp DHT more and increases hair count more than .5 mg, but the cost and side effects should be considered.

      community Update: 7 Months on min, fin and microneedling.

      in Progress Pictures  24 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been using a combination of Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, Nizoral shampoo, biotin, and multivitamins for 7 months to treat hair loss. They experienced shedding between months 5-6 but have noticed hair regrowth, especially around the crown area, and less shedding recently.