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    GlossaryBody Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

    mental health condition causing obsessive focus on perceived physical flaws

    Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition where an individual becomes excessively preoccupied with perceived flaws or defects in their physical appearance, which are often unnoticeable to others. This obsession can lead to significant distress and impair daily functioning, sometimes resulting in behaviors like excessive grooming, mirror checking, or seeking unnecessary cosmetic procedures.

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      community I am finally giving up on my hair

      in Shaved/buzzed  57 upvotes 1 year ago
      User tried Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss with no success and considers giving up. Others suggest continuing treatment, trying hair transplant, or embracing baldness.

      community My story (22m, fin, min, niz, RU, dut –> part frontal hair system)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      User "hairplsrn" shares their hair loss journey, trying various treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, but experiencing worsening hair loss. They decide to get a partial frontal hair system and continue medication, while others offer support and advice on staying on medication and focusing on overall confidence.

      community Hairloss is mentally exhausting

      in Chat  25 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about the mental toll of hair loss and seeking alternatives to finasteride. Suggestions include using minoxidil, considering pumpkin seed oil, and possibly seeking counseling for body dysmorphic disorder.

      community EU Shouldn't Ban Fin & Dut: PFS is NOT REAL.

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 3 months ago
      Finasteride and Dutasteride do not cause depression or "Post Finasteride Syndrome," with concerns often linked to the nocebo effect and preexisting mental health issues. The EU is unlikely to ban these drugs, but access may become more restricted due to ongoing debates.

      community about a year difference. i’m only 21 bruh

      in Progress Pictures  173 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 21-year-old user shared progress pictures showing hair loss treatment results after using finasteride for a year and minoxidil for 6-7 months. Despite some improvement, the user is unhappy with hair density and hairline.