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      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 4 months ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community He used Dutasteride for 20 years. Interview

      in Treatment  109 upvotes 1 month ago
      Dutasteride has been used for 20 years with some hair thickness improvement but no dramatic regrowth. The user also experimented with minoxidil, tretinoin, and peptides like BPC 157 for potential benefits in hair density and quality.

      community Nandrolone Replacement Therapy

      in Treatment  41 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses starting nandrolone replacement therapy to stop hair loss and improve hair health, noting its benefits over finasteride. They report halted hair loss, improved skin, increased muscle, and a calm mood after three weeks.

      community Two months on Min 2.5 and Dut 0.5. Shedding phase is brutal

      in Update  60 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses the challenges and experiences of using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride for hair loss, focusing on the shedding phase and its impact on hair appearance. Users share their personal experiences, side effects, and hopes for improvement, with some considering or having undergone hair transplants.

      community Balding absolutely ruined my life at 17.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  210 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user is struggling with hair loss at 17 and has been using finasteride for 5 months and minoxidil for 11 months without seeing regrowth. Other users encourage continuing treatment, sharing their own experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, and emphasizing patience and acceptance.