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      community Why does the age of hair loss matter?

       38 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Age affects hair loss severity and treatment effectiveness, with younger individuals often experiencing more aggressive loss but potentially better regrowth due to less follicle miniaturization. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are commonly used, and early intervention is crucial for better outcomes.

      community Age 17 August 2025 to Age 18 August 2026

       37 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user has been using finasteride 0.5mg for 10 months and minoxidil inconsistently, noticing hair stabilization and slight thickening. They stopped using heat on their hair, which improved hair health, and experienced initial hair shedding but saw improvement around three months in.

      community Age 54: Fin (1mg daily) - 6 months. Minoxidil

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 54-year-old started taking finasteride daily for 6 months and recently added oral minoxidil to address hair thinning at the crown. Opinions vary on the effectiveness, with some suggesting improvement is possible, while others are skeptical due to age and treatment limitations.

      community Age 20 vs Age 26 (Fin/Dut/Minoxidil)

       121 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their hair loss journey, starting with Finasteride and Minoxidil in 2019, switching to Dutasteride in 2024, and adding topical Minoxidil and Tretinoin. They experienced slight temple thinning, which improved with Dutasteride, and reported no significant side effects except for thicker eyebrows and hair color change.

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