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GlossaryTreatment Response

patient's condition changes after receiving specific medical treatment

Treatment Response refers to how a patient's condition changes after receiving a specific medical treatment. In the context of hair loss or alopecia, it indicates whether the hair regrowth treatments, such as medications or therapies, are effective in promoting hair growth or reducing hair loss. This can be measured through clinical assessments, patient self-reports, and photographic evidence.

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community Hair loss treatment tier list by Dr Oscar Muñoz

in Treatment 914 upvotes 1 month ago

Dr. Oscar Muñoz's hair loss treatment tier list suggests oral minoxidil and finasteride are highly effective, while topical treatments like RU58841 and microneedling are less effective. Users discuss the effectiveness of various treatments, with some favoring oral options for their practicality and higher response rates.

community New Dutasteride Long Term Study (5 years) it works.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 108 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation discusses a five-year study on dutasteride, a medication for male hair loss. The study found that 89.9% of patients saw improvement or prevention of hair loss progression, with varying success rates based on different balding patterns. Side effects were mostly sexual and decreased over time. Dutasteride was concluded to be a long-term, safe, and effective treatment for male hair loss.

community 1 Year Progress (11.5 months topical min 2x daily, 1mg fin daily, 9 months 1.5mm microneedling 2x weekly (-> 1x/weekly 3 months ago), 11 days 1.25mg oral min, nizoral every 3 days)

in Progress Pictures 392 upvotes 5 months ago

The user shared a 1-year progress on hair loss treatment using topical minoxidil twice daily, finasteride daily, microneedling, oral minoxidil, and Nizoral every three days, showing significant improvement. Commenters expressed admiration for the results and hope for their own hair recovery.

community Comprehensive Microneedling Guide

in Microneedling 290 upvotes 2 years ago

Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.

community Post about Treatments or Hair re-growth claims without pictures must be blocked

in Chat 161 upvotes 4 years ago

The need for people to provide pictures when making claims about hair re-growth treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841; and how these treatments can be beneficial to those with hair loss in terms of regaining a sense of control.

community 3 month progress dut

in Progress 309 upvotes 4 years ago

User experienced rapid thinning on crown, used dutasteride for 3 months with significant improvement. Microneedling and ketoconazole were also used, but no minoxidil or finasteride.

community Give me courage, friends! / Is finasteride response correlated with aggressiveness of hair loss?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using topical finasteride for seven months and minoxidil for three years, with added tretinoin gel for ten months, and is experiencing continuous shedding without signs of regrowth. They are questioning if the amount of shedding is normal at this stage of treatment and if there's a correlation between finasteride response and the rate of hair loss.

community Treatment of Finasteride Induced Gynecomastia (Male breast tissue growth)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 15 upvotes 4 years ago

Finasteride can cause gynecomastia, which may be reversible by stopping the drug and using selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) like tamoxifen. Lifestyle changes such as weight loss and avoiding alcohol can also help, but surgery may be needed if the condition persists.

community DIY treatment... Shedding completely stopped after 1.5 yrs

in Treatment 251 upvotes 2 years ago

Vitamin C mixed with shampoo stopped shedding and promoted hair regrowth after 1.5 years. Both the person and their wife experienced significant hair loss reduction with this method.

community Are most men bald because they haven’t tried any treatment or are they bald in spite of it?

in Shaved/buzzed 307 upvotes 5 months ago

Some men are bald because they are unaware of hair loss treatments like Minoxidil (Min) and Finasteride (Fin), while others choose not to use them due to potential side effects, cost, or personal preference. Treatments like Min and Fin are discussed, with varying results and opinions on their effectiveness and side effects.

community Currently crushing 3 (5mg) tablets of fin into my topical min. Anyone do the same? If so how much do you add.

in Treatment 186 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation discusses using crushed finasteride tablets mixed with topical minoxidil for hair loss treatment. Users share their experiences and opinions on the effectiveness and proper concentration of this method.

community My Theory Regarding a Cause and Cure for Androgenetic Alopecia

in Treatment 96 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss theory suggests imbalance between Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.

community 3.5 months Topical Finasteride/Monoxidal

in Progress Pictures 414 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss treatment with topical finasteride/minoxidil, which had good results after 3.5 months of application. The user also asked if there was any reason to take the oral pill version and if anyone has ever tried mixing them together.

community Thought this was worth sharing. About 18 months.

in Progress Pictures 142 upvotes 3 weeks ago

A 41-year-old shared progress on hair loss treatment using Dutasteride and oral and topical Minoxidil, noting improvement when hair is kept short. Replies were supportive, complimenting the new growth.

community Efficacy of different dutasteride doses vs finasteride

in Research/Science 123 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride doses matter for hair loss treatment and are more effective than finasteride. RU58841 is suggested for better gains, but side effect profiles should be considered.

community Shedding again after 6 months of great results.

in Minoxidil 15 upvotes 1 month ago

A user experienced shedding after 7 months on Fin/Min spray despite good results and no change in treatment. Other users noted similar experiences and mentioned that shedding periods can be normal.

community Why anecdotal evidence is so valued around here?

in Chat 18 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses why personal stories about hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are often taken more seriously than scientific evidence in certain forums. People tend to believe what they want and use others' experiences to support their own views on treatment effectiveness and side effects.

community People here just don't know what they are letting themselves in for!

in Chat 125 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, emphasizing the importance of patience and sticking with a treatment for at least 12-18 months before judging its effectiveness or adding new treatments. Users share experiences and agree that introducing treatments too quickly can lead to panic and negative outcomes.

community Rare Non responder to Finasteride, Dutasteride, and oral minoxidil

in Minoxidil 78 upvotes 6 months ago

A user did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss after four years of treatment and is considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP). Other users suggest the hair loss pattern may indicate alopecia areata and recommend seeing a dermatologist.

community 90 days. Did not think this was possible before finding this subreddit. To say I’m obsessed is an understatement. Excuse my poor photo stitch.

in Progress Pictures 333 upvotes 1 year ago

User experienced significant hair regrowth after 90 days using Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, RU58841, dermarolling, and Keto shampoo. Others discuss potential side effects and difficulty determining which treatment is most effective.

community hairline resurrection — 2 months before/after [5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride everyday, 2% keto shampoo every three days, weekly 0.5mm dermarolling]

in Progress Pictures 483 upvotes 1 year ago

This conversation was about a user named Substantial_Pen_1099 who has been using an regimen of 5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride everyday, 2% keto shampoo every three days, and weekly 0.5mm dermarolling for hair loss treatment over the course of 3 months. Others in the conversation expressed disbelief at their progress, to which Substantial_Pen_1099 provided video proof as evidence.

community KX-826 (Pyrilutamide) on Amazon

in Treatment 9 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation is about purchasing KX-826 (Pyrilutamide) on Amazon, now called Koshine. A user mentioned their order is expected to arrive between August 22 and September 13.

community I’m on a crazy hairloss stack and I’m still losing hair and not experiencing any regrowth. What is going on?

in Treatment 30 upvotes 4 months ago

The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including finasteride, stemoxydine, oral minoxidil, RU58841, dermastamping, ketoconazole shampoo, collagen, Viviscal, and biotin, and has improved their diet. Despite these efforts, they are still experiencing hair shedding and scalp itchiness, and are considering increasing their minoxidil dosage or starting dutasteride.

community Lion Mane Part 2: Microneedling with Topicals, beneficial compounds, maybe?

in Microneedling 1 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation discusses microneedling techniques and the use of Minoxidil, copper peptides, EGF, FGF, ceramides, and hydration serums to enhance hair growth. It explores optimizing scalp conditions and the potential benefits of various compounds in conjunction with microneedling.

community Destined for Baldness; there’s one thing that made the difference

in Microneedling 56 upvotes 1 year ago

User fought hair loss with Derminator microneedling, topical and oral minoxidil, and a 2000 FUE hair transplant. Derminator was a game changer, preventing further loss.

community Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 41 upvotes 1 month ago

Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.

community Dutasteride Literally Saves Your Hair

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 91 upvotes 3 months ago

Dutasteride significantly reduces scalp DHT levels and can save hair, though shedding is part of the process. Some users report success with dutasteride, while others struggle despite using it along with finasteride and oral minoxidil.

community im 23, hair loss problem

7 upvotes 9 years ago

A 23-year-old experiencing hair loss tried olive oil, coconut oil, and hair growth shampoos without success. They are seeking advice on whether to start treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841.

community Why do barbers never mention if you’re balding?

in Chat 317 upvotes 5 months ago

People are discussing why barbers often don't mention their clients' hair loss, with some sharing personal experiences where barbers did suggest treatments like finasteride (Fin) or mentioned the possibility of hair transplants. Some barbers avoid the topic to not offend clients, while others openly discuss it and recommend treatments or acknowledge the issue when asked.

community Dutasteride SAVES your hair follicles: MAJOR BS on people who say it destroyed their hair permanently.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 159 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride. The conclusion is that dutasteride significantly reduces DHT levels and may be more effective than finasteride for long-term hair retention, with some users reporting personal experiences and side effects.