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      community It’s crazy how it’s 2018 and the only hair loss treatments we have feature undesirable side effects and/or aren’t even effective for many people.

       136 upvotes 6 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible side effects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hair loss treatments despite decades of research.

      community Why I deleted my YouTube channel Part I

      in Update  118 upvotes 3 years ago
      A YouTuber named Kevin, also known as Rider_Of_Roach, who deleted his YouTube channel due to personal attacks and controversy surrounding his views on hair loss treatments. He advocated for FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but faced backlash from those who disagreed with him. The conversation also discusses his past trolling behavior and a lawsuit he filed against a website that published false information about him. Despite some disagreements, many viewers appreciated his research-based content and hope to see him return in the future.

      community 4 months on 2.5 mg OM, no improvement

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      After 4 months on oral minoxidil with no significant hair regrowth, a user is frustrated and considering alternative treatments since they can't take finasteride due to side effects. Suggestions include natural DHT blockers, lifestyle changes, and other hair care tips.

      community Update: 18 months - June ‘22-Jan ‘24

      in Progress Pictures  528 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about a user sharing an 18-month update on their hair loss treatment, which includes finasteride, minoxidil, and weekly microneedling. They noticed hair regrowth after 3 months and are using a combination spray of finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Improve your micronnedling progress/results using betadine

      in Microneedling  74 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth success using microneedling with a dermaroller every 6 days and minoxidil, recommending betadine (povidone-iodine) before microneedling to sterilize the scalp and enhance results. Another user noted the potential risks of iodine toxicity.

      community Norwood 1 to 3 is normal, and NOT balding

       6 upvotes 6 years ago
      Norwood 1-3 hair loss is considered normal in Russia and not balding. Using finasteride for Norwood 1-3 is seen as unnecessary and risky.

      community 1.5 years fin results ( 0.25mg ED)

      in Progress Pictures  163 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A user shared their 1.5-year experience using 0.25mg finasteride daily for hair loss, noting significant hair quality improvements and reduced scalp itch but mild erectile dysfunction. They managed side effects with daily 2.5mg Cialis and 5mg citrulline and plan to continue this routine.

      community 7 months progress on dutasteride and oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  157 upvotes 1 year ago
      , so you could even mix them EdgeLord19941: Yeah I might do that in the future. Finasteride has been great for me and I don’t want to stop taking it. This conversation is about a user named EdgeLord19941 who experienced great success with his hair loss treatment regimen of 0.5mg daily dutasteride, 5mg daily oral minoxidil, and microneedling once every 7-14 days at 1.5mm with no side effects, as seen through their seven month progress photos. They discussed potentially switching between finasteride and dutasteride after one year if necessary.

      community Just started my journey, wish me luck

      in Product  97 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's journey to treat hair loss with a combination of oral medication, topical treatments, microneedling and different shampoos and supplements. It includes warnings about an OGX biotin shampoo potentially causing further hair loss.

      community Good conditioners?

      in Question  7 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation is about finding a conditioner suitable for thinning hair, with the original poster currently alternating between a caffeine shampoo and Nizoral every two days but not using any conditioner.

      community 19F, hair loss. How to cope? [x-post /r/Haircarescience]

       12 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 19-year-old female is experiencing significant hair loss, with symptoms including alternating hair colors and thinning body hair. She seeks advice on coping and potential treatments, with suggestions to consult a dermatologist and check thyroid and hormone levels.

      community Three Month Progress. (Min, Fin, Stamp, Biotin)

      in Progress Pictures  24 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user reports hair regrowth after three months using a daily oral capsule with Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Biotin, derma stamping twice a week, and alternating Nizoral and Mane Root Activator Shampoo, with no side effects except increased nasal hair growth. They observed significant progress on the crown and thickening of the hairline.

      community Hims results - the new spray with minoxidil did the trick for me.

      in Progress Pictures  99 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair improvement using a Hims spray containing minoxidil and finasteride, along with biotin gummies and alternating shampoo and conditioner. Other users noted similar positive results with the Hims brand and discussed the importance of consistency over time.

      community Options - Topical Dut to oral Fin?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced headaches and brain fog with a topical solution containing Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, Fluocinolone, Latanoprost, and Caffeine. They are considering switching to oral or topical Finasteride to see if it alleviates these side effects.

      community Opinions- AGA options and pregnancy

      in Female  7 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user with Androgenetic Alopecia is seeking advice on hair growth treatments while planning for pregnancy. Current routine includes LaserCap, Nizoral Shampoo, scalp massage, The Ordinary Multi Peptide Serum, vitamin D, prenatal vitamins, and SEEN shampoo.