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      community Wtf have we been doing for the last 30 years

      in Treatment  548 upvotes 7 months ago
      Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride work but have side effects. A permanent cure is still not available due to the complexity of hair loss and limited investment.

      community [22m] Is it time for a transplant?

      in Progress Pictures  56 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 22-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair loss despite using minoxidil and finasteride and is considering a hair transplant but lacks funds. The discussion includes advice on treatments like dutasteride, microneedling, and lifestyle changes, with mixed opinions on the timing and effectiveness of a transplant at a young age.

      community One and a half year on meds (fin/dut, minox)

      in Progress Pictures  54 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride to prevent hair loss, despite not showing significant balding. Many commenters believe the treatment is excessive, while some support early prevention.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 1 year 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.