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      community Treatments to maintain alternative to finasteride/dutasteride

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 29-year-old male experiencing hair loss due to TRT is using minoxidil and dermarolling but is hesitant to use finasteride or dutasteride due to potential side effects. He is considering low level laser therapy (LLLT), PRP, ketoconazole shampoo, and oral minoxidil as additional treatments. A reply suggests that without a DHT blocker like finasteride or dutasteride, other treatments may not be effective long-term.

      community NW3 > NW1: DUT and microneedling only

      in Progress Pictures  789 upvotes 3 years ago
      User Topher1999 achieved hair regrowth using Dutasteride 3 times a week and microneedling with Dr. Pen Ultima A6 every 2 weeks for 9 months. They believe microneedling is the main reason for hairline gains.

      community Tips/Advice on current situation aside from shaving bald

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user experienced worse hair after removing a wig system and has been using Hairband 82 Comfort Flex, Hair Max supplements, dermarolling, and a scalp massager for 4 months without clear results. They are hesitant to use Minoxidil due to shedding concerns and avoid finasteride due to side effects, preferring Saw Palmetto instead.

      community Is this hair loss regimen overkill?

      in Chat  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen that includes Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, Tretinoin, dermarolling, Nizoral, salicylic acid shampoo, vitamins, and possibly The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum. Some responses suggest the regimen might be excessive, while others believe it is sufficient, especially with Dutasteride.

      community Topical Dutasteride - Dosage / Frequency (Strut gel formulation)

      in Treatment  15 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user ordered a topical dutasteride gel with tretinoin for hair loss after unsatisfactory results with minoxidil and finasteride. Another user shared their experience with the same product, noting its pleasant smell and feel but difficulty in application and uncertainty about its absorption and frequency of use.

      community Hair loss protocol

      in Treatment 3 years ago
      The user is addressing hair loss with scalp botox, scalp massage, nizoral shampoo, various vitamins and supplements, and natural nitric oxide boosters like citrulline malate and beetroot powder. They are also considering a mouthpiece to reduce snoring and improve sleep.

      community Topical rapamycin, metformin, a-kg grow hair

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of topical rapamycin, metformin, and alpha-ketoglutarate (a-KG) for hair growth, with skepticism expressed about their effectiveness based on personal experience and existing use. It also mentions AICAR, known as cardarine or GW, which is not suitable for long-term use due to cancer risks in animal studies and its similarity to metformin.

      community Finasteride and Its Effects on Cognition: Where's the Science?

      in Research/Science  26 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including low-dose minoxidil, finasteride, and essential oils, and expressed concerns about the cognitive side effects of finasteride. They are seeking more information on how finasteride may affect cognition and are considering whether to continue or stop the treatment.

      community Pattern hair loss could be due to gut bacteria

       48 upvotes 4 years ago
      Feeding bacteria-free mice with Lactobacillus murinus worsened hair loss, but a regular diet with biotin stopped it. The conversation suggests gut bacteria and diet may influence hair loss, with some skepticism and discussion about other factors like DHT and genetics.

      community SAFFLOWER OIL good alternative for Minoxidil?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 4 years ago
      Safflower oil is suggested as an alternative to minoxidil for hair growth, with benefits including scalp conditioning and hair strength enhancement. Studies indicate it may also reverse scalp dermatitis, alopecia, and prevent premature grayness.

      community This serum outperformed Minoxidil in a recent study. Please debunk

       23 upvotes 5 years ago
      A topical solution called "Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density" by The Ordinary Company, which contains several ingredients that are used in alternatives to Minoxidil and was found to have better results than 5% Minoxidil in a study. People who have tried it shared their experiences with the serum as well.

      community Natural Remedies: Polyphenols and Hair Loss

       19 upvotes 5 years ago
      Natural remedies to treat hair loss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.

      community Clearing the air on how non-surgical treatments really work

       18 upvotes 5 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.

      community We don't talk about vitamin E enough

       60 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user shared that taking vitamin E, specifically tocotrienols, seemed to reduce their hair shedding, and they are also using finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling for hair loss. Another user cautioned against high doses of vitamin E due to potential health risks.

      community Topical tretinoin increases minoxidil absorption by 3x. Thoughts?

      in Minoxidil  39 upvotes 5 years ago
      Topical tretinoin can increase the absorption of minoxidil by three times, which may enhance its effectiveness for hair loss treatment. Tretinoin causes increased skin turnover, making the skin more permeable and potentially improving minoxidil's efficacy.

      community Only 10 more days until cassiopea releases their 12 month results for CB-03-01 our best hope of an alternative to finasteride

      in Finasteride  155 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses anticipation for CB-03-01, a potential new hair loss treatment that may be more effective and have a cleaner safety profile than finasteride. Users are hopeful but cautious, discussing current treatments like minoxidil, nizoral, and dermarolling, and the possibility of combining them with CB-03-01 for better results.

      community Started oral minoxidil today

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user started taking oral minoxidil using Rogaine, despite concerns from others about its safety and proper use. They plan to update on their progress.

      community I am actually regrowing my hairline without minoxidil or finasteride (mechanical stimulation)

       128 upvotes 6 years ago
      Regrowing hairline without the use of Minoxidil or Finasteride, and instead using mechanical stimulation such as Derma Roller, Nizoral, Zinc Pyrithione, Scalp Massage, Scalp Exercise, Fish Oil and other topical solutions. It is cautioned that there are risks associated with not using medically-prescribed treatments, but it is suggested to consider mechanical stimulation in addition to those prescribed treatments.

      community It’s crazy how it’s 2018 and the only hair loss treatments we have feature undesirable side effects and/or aren’t even effective for many people.

       136 upvotes 6 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible side effects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hair loss treatments despite decades of research.

      community Anti Fibrosis and Calcification regimen?

      in Question  10 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user experienced no improvement in hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil but had side effects. They plan to add wounding, scalp massage, vitamin K, and taurine supplements to their regimen and seek feedback on these additions.