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      community Proof that finasteride messes with neurosteroids

      in Research/Science  230 upvotes 4 months ago
      Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hair loss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.

      community Seeking Advice on My Hair Regrowth Routine

      in Side effects?  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 23-year-old is experiencing severe hair loss and has been using oral minoxidil for 5 months without success. They plan to use ketoconazole cream, emu oil, peppermint oil, evening primrose oil, taurine, black currant oil, and a microneedle roller, and are seeking advice on their routine.

      community I was on 2.5 mg oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  468 upvotes 4 months ago
      User took 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, saw hair growth but stopped due to excessive body hair. Recently started finasteride and plans to update progress.

      community I was hesitant, but I pulled it. Thoughts?

      in Shaved/buzzed  2707 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss, showing a shaved/buzzed look. Replies praised their appearance and discussed treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil.

      community Finasteride before and after 6 years

      in Progress Pictures  227 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 6 years of using finasteride, showing maintained hair with no regrowth. Suggestions included possibly adding minoxidil and switching to dutasteride for better results.

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

      in Progress Pictures  173 upvotes 5 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.

      community 10 Days Post-Op: Hair Transplant Results and Experience

      in Progress Pictures  509 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant at Dr. Resul Yaman Hair Clinic in Istanbul, including before and after photos. They are considering taking oral Minoxidil post-operation but are avoiding Finasteride due to side effects.

      community 2 years on .5mg Finasteride/day

      in Progress Pictures  120 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 2 years on 0.5mg finasteride daily, also using minoxidil, showing significant hair improvement. The user noted their hairline is almost fully recovered.

      community Why is there so many people claiming Dutasteride destroyed their hair?

      in Chat  25 upvotes 6 months ago
      Some people claim Dutasteride worsened their hair loss, causing concern among users. Reasons suggested include initial shedding phases, incorrect attribution to Dutasteride when other factors are involved, genetic variations affecting drug response, and the possibility of non-authentic medication.

      community Why are more people not using RU58841

      in Product  14 upvotes 7 months ago
      People are not using RU58841 for hair loss because it's not FDA approved, lacks long-term safety data, and is difficult to obtain and verify. They prefer FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling.

      community For those that have used anti androgens what is your experience?

      in Research/Science  18 upvotes 7 months ago
      People discussed their experiences with anti-androgens for hair loss, mentioning side effects like chest pains with RU58841 and skepticism due to lack of safety data, while considering Fluridil as a potential addition to treatment. Some users expressed reluctance to use these chemicals.

      community Started Finasteride almost three months ago and I'm upset

      in Update  153 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user started taking finasteride three months ago to treat hair loss and unexpectedly cleared their acne, which they had been struggling with since age 12. The conversation includes others sharing their experiences with finasteride, its effects on acne and hair loss, and mentions a related treatment, clascoterone, for acne and hair loss.

      community 1 year on finasteride regrowth

      in Transplants  1397 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth after one year on 1mg finasteride daily and a hair transplant in the frontal area, with improved density in the rear and mid-scalp. Some replies express skepticism and suggest the title should include mention of the hair transplant.

      community Minoxidil and finateride progress 1 year

      in Progress Pictures  362 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about a person's one-year progress using Minoxidil and five months on Finasteride 1.25mg daily for hair loss, with noticeable improvement after switching brands and adding Finasteride. Some users commented on the unchanged position of a toothpaste tube in the progress photos, while others discussed their own hair regrowth experiences with similar treatments.

      community Is microneedling supposed to be a blood bath? 1mm dermastamp

      in Microneedling  41 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about someone experiencing a lot of bleeding from using a 1.0mm microneedling device for hair loss treatment and asking if it's normal. Various users suggest that the bleeding is excessive and recommend using shorter needles or less pressure, while others share their own microneedling practices with different needle lengths and no bleeding.

      community DHT and 5AR respect post, it's importance within the brain

      in Research/Science  111 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether to use finasteride for hair loss, considering its role in inhibiting DHT and 5AR, which can affect brain function and mood. Some users report anxiety and depression from finasteride, while others do not experience these side effects and emphasize the importance of DHT for brain and prostate health.

      community Found the solution tressbros - 1.5 years 2.5mg oral minox, 5mg finasteride, 8mg estradiol valerate (weekly)

      in Transgender  591 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses a transgender individual's successful hair loss treatment over 1.5 years using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 5mg finasteride, and 8mg weekly injectable estradiol valerate. Some users debate the appropriateness of this approach within the group's goals, while others support the individualized treatment and its additional benefits for transgender individuals.