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      community Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.

      community Is this rollercoaster forever?

      in Treatment  18 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 27-year-old has been using finasteride for nearly a year and minoxidil since December 2024, experiencing initial improvement but recent hair loss again. They are considering microneedling and are concerned about the stability of their hair condition, with stress and other factors potentially affecting results.

      community Don’t do like me. Don’t take a long break from Fin and Min

      in Chat  124 upvotes 3 months ago
      Stopping finasteride and minoxidil can cause significant hair shedding, so they should be continued indefinitely. Concerns about finasteride affecting fertility or causing birth defects are mostly unfounded, but some stop for personal reasons.