I am putting my hair loss treatment on hold until my mental health is better. Update 9/4/2024
OP is pausing hair loss treatments to focus on mental health due to anxiety and side effects from RU58841. They plan to try topical finasteride and minoxidil after recovering from pneumonia.
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community 2025 Official beginner guide for “I’m losing my hair, what can I do?”
For hair loss, start with Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. For severe cases, consider Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, or hair transplants.
community Just started RU a month ago after being on fin and min for almost 3 years. Progress so far: My temples were pretty bare before this. Really hoping at least some of these become terminal.
A user started using RU58841 a month ago after using finasteride and minoxidil for nearly three years, hoping for hair regrowth at the temples. Other users suggest vitamin B supplements and microneedling to improve hair thickness, and one mentions the possibility of a hair transplant for the temples.
community Quick rant for those on the fence.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user regrets not starting finasteride earlier to treat their hair loss. They are currently using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and RU58841. Other users in the conversation express frustration with fearmongering about finasteride and emphasize the benefits of starting treatment early.
community How many of you are on fin and how many are on dut
Many people use finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, with some switching due to cost or effectiveness. Minoxidil is also commonly used, and side effects like weaker erections or ball pain are reported by some.
community 2.5 Month Progress w/ Same Hair Length (Topical Fin/Min/Micro)
The conversation discusses a user's positive experience with hair regrowth using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling after 2.5 months, noting initial shedding but improved hair density, especially at the temples, possibly eliminating the need for a hair transplant. The user is satisfied with the current treatment and is hesitant to try the experimental drug RU58841, hoping the current routine will suffice for further improvements.
community If you are wondering, YES, you will go through a shed if you switch Minoxidil brands.
Switching from Kirkland minoxidil foam to a topical finasteride/minoxidil solution can cause significant hair shedding. The user also uses dutasteride, RU58841, and pyrilutamide in their treatment regimen.
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