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      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  409 upvotes 2 months ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community This is the best time in human history to be fighting hair loss

      in Treatment  191 upvotes 2 years ago
      This conversation discusses the advancements in treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil and new promising treatments such as pyrilutamide and verteporfin. Other treatments discussed were taking minoxidil orally, tretinoin to turn non-responders into responders and microneedling to further boost growth.

      community Why do we get bald from evolutionary perspective

      in Chat  205 upvotes 3 days ago
      Baldness is not an evolutionary disadvantage because it occurs after reproductive age. Treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are used for androgenetic alopecia but don't address the root cause.

      community Massive hair gains! Hope! May this post be a light to you in dark phases when all other lights go out

      in Progress Pictures  193 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old man saw significant hair regrowth after starting a regimen in January that included topical minoxidil with finasteride, vitamins D and B12, fish oil, zinc with magnesium, quitting smoking, and intermittent fasting. People commented on the effectiveness of minoxidil in Southern populations and asked about the details and timeline of his treatment.