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      community To all the young non-responders out there

      in Update  122 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21 year old who has been taking various treatments for hair loss such as dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil and finasteride with no results. Other users share their experiences of dealing with hair loss at an early age and offer advice on how to cope.

      community My progress for 1 year minoxidil and dutasteride mesotherapy

      in Progress Pictures  101 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's progress using minoxidil and dutasteride mesotherapy to treat hair loss, with advice from other users on whether or not to continue the treatment. Suggestions included trying oral treatments such as finasteride and RU58841, and considering a hair transplant for more significant results.

      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

      in Will treatment work for me? 2 years ago
      In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.

      community Losing ground after 14 months of fin use and 11 months of min

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  53 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 24-year-old person who is worried about their hair loss after 14 months of taking finasteride and 11 months of minoxidil. Replies to the post suggested sticking with their current regimen, that shedding from one part may not be telogen effluvium, and that shedding is normal with these drugs and they should evaluate in two to three months.

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

      in Update  153 upvotes 9 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 Anyone else growing tired of the finasteride wars?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  169 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about differing experiences with finasteride for hair loss, with some users reporting side effects and others not, and the debate over the drug's safety and effectiveness. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and topical finasteride.

      community Why is no one pointing out dandruff as the number 1 evidence/symptom of MPB?

      in Chat  55 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the theory that persistent dandruff in areas prone to hair loss could be a sign of hair follicles dying due to DHT, indicating balding. The responses vary, with some users noting improvements in dandruff and hair loss with treatments like Dutasteride, while others experienced hair loss without dandruff.

      community Coffee and androgenetic alopecia

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a claim that avoiding coffee can lead to significant hair regrowth in individuals with androgenetic alopecia. Participants are skeptical, with some sharing personal anecdotes that contradict the claim, and others discussing the potential role of caffeine in hair loss and the effectiveness of other treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)

      in Research/Science  41 upvotes 1 year ago
      HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.

      community 4 month Finasteride and 3 month Minoxidil Results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1394 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's success in treating his diffuse and crown hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil; other users sharing their experiences, both successful and unsuccessful, and the importance of research and listening to one's body when deciding on treatments.

      community 6 months of using Hims finasteride and minoxidil spray!

      in Progress Pictures  690 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their positive 6-month experience using Hims finasteride and minoxidil spray for hair loss, with others discussing the effectiveness and side effects of topical treatments. Instructions on how to use the spray were also provided.

      community Very reluctantly starting Finasteride.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  84 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 23-year-old started taking 0.25 mg of Finasteride daily for hair loss after trying Minoxidil and derma rolling without success. People shared varied experiences with Finasteride, discussing potential side effects, effectiveness, and personal decisions regarding hair loss treatment.

      community Minoxidil (3 months) & Finasteride (2 months) Update. 23M

      in Progress Pictures  534 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a 23-year-old man's positive experience with hair regrowth using oral finasteride (1mg daily) and topical minoxidil (twice daily), with initial side effects including zero libido and watery semen that resolved except for the semen consistency. He also used dermarolling initially but stopped due to brittleness.

      community Finasteride before/after 1,5 year

      in Progress Pictures  215 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their positive experience with finasteride over 1.5 years, noting significant hair regrowth and no side effects. They also mentioned unsuccessful attempts with minoxidil and are considering a hair transplant to improve their hairline.

      community Topical Dutasteride is Here.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  153 upvotes 3 years ago
      The availability of Topical Dutasteride, a potential treatment for hair loss, which can be purchased without prescription from MinoxidilMax. Other treatments discussed include Topical Finasteride and PRP injections, with discussion around dosage, efficacy, side-effects and safety.

      community Huberman tweet about finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  278 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the side effects of finasteride, including Post Finasteride Syndrome, with varied personal experiences and differing views on the credibility of information sources. Some participants also discuss using minoxidil as a hair loss treatment.