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      community “Just shave it” is bullshit

       137 upvotes 4 years ago
      Accepting hair loss and not taking drastic measures like shaving your head if you are only mildly balding, and encouraging people to fight it with treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral and microneedling. Additionally, it discusses the importance of being realistic when trying to restore hair and addressing the misconception that one must look a certain way in order to be attractive.

      community Reaction to High Dose Minoxidil After Year of Use

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe side effects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.

      community Another Finasteride and Depression/Anxiety Story

       7 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user experienced severe depression and anxiety after taking finasteride for hair loss, which resolved after stopping the medication. They shared their story to warn others about potential side effects.

      community Depression, ADHD meds and Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      Finasteride caused anxiety, depression, and hair shedding for the user, leading them to stop taking it. They are now on Lexapro and Adderall for depression and ADHD, and are considering trying topical Finasteride and Minoxidil.

      community Bad reaction to Finasteride, what are my other options?

      in Transplants  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user had a bad reaction to Finasteride, experiencing anxiety and fatigue, and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments since they can't use Finasteride or Minoxidil. Suggestions include trying low doses of Finasteride, making a topical version, or using other treatments like Alfatradiol, but the user is hesitant to use Finasteride again and is considering a hair transplant.

      community Severe accutane TE: will this sort itself out? When?

      in Question  5 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user experienced severe hair loss after stopping Accutane and is concerned about using Minoxidil due to anxiety and doubts about its effectiveness. They are seeking advice on whether the hair loss will resolve on its own and if they should expect recovery soon.

      community Progress (or lack there of) - Finasteride 9 months

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral for 9 months with little progress in hair regrowth and is considering switching to dutasteride. They experience daily scalp pain and anxiety, and are exploring other treatments like Head & Shoulders and consulting a dermatologist.

      community Dutasteride + Oral Minoxidil , 5 Months

      in Update  7 upvotes 5 months ago
      The post discusses using oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride for hair loss. Minoxidil improved hair growth with mild hypertrichosis, while Dutasteride caused severe acne, cognitive issues, and mild anxiety, leading the user to prefer Finasteride.

      community Before /after 3 month finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  69 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 3 months and minoxidil for over 4 years to treat hair loss, experiencing initial anxiety and a possible nocebo effect but now reports no significant side effects. They also tried micro-needling briefly but stopped, and other users have mixed reactions to their results.

      community Did anyone have any success with Redensyl, Procapil and Capixyl serums on the market ?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about someone switching from Minoxidil and Finasteride to Redensyl, Procapil, and Capixyl serums due to anxiety over potential side effects, and they are inquiring about others' regrowth experiences with these serums. Some doctors in India have prescribed these serums, and the person knows others who are satisfied with the results.

      community Any other non-responders to most medications?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has not seen results from various hair loss treatments including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and others over several years and is considering adding RU58841 and starting hormone replacement therapy. They are also experiencing anxiety and contemplating moving to a more accepting environment for their nonbinary identity.

      community One month experience on Fin 1mg/day

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 28-year-old started finasteride 1mg/day for hair loss, later reducing to 3 times a week. Positive effects include better gym performance, reduced social anxiety, and improved skin health, while negative effects include some erectile dysfunction and nipple sensitivity.

      community Sides from fin vs. depression from hair loss

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the difficulty in distinguishing between side effects of finasteride (like brain fog and loss of libido) and depression caused by hair loss. Users share experiences of severe depression while on finasteride, leading some to stop the treatment despite anxiety over hair loss.

      community 3 Months Finasteride Log: Below Baseline

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 23-year-old male is using finasteride (1mg daily), derma rolling, and Nizoral for hair loss treatment, experiencing increased shedding and side effects like anxiety, decreased libido, and fatigue. Despite no positive changes in hair after three months, he plans to continue finasteride and may consider RU58841 or CB as future treatments, avoiding minoxidil due to past negative experiences.

      community The link between hair loss and gut health

      in Research/Science  59 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential link between gut health and hair loss, with personal experiences of hair thinning and stomach issues shared. Some individuals found no success with common hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride and are exploring the impact of gut health on hair growth.

      community Just started finasteride...

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user started finasteride again, using it every other day, along with a laser helmet, inversion massage, and various supplements. They are considering Minoxidil but had a bad reaction previously and plan to get hair grafts.

      community Does this mean it's finally working

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user started using topical minoxidil in June 2023 and switched to a new finasteride preparation and vitamin D supplements a month ago. They noticed reduced hair shedding recently and are hopeful for regrowth.

      community Progress or worsening from Dutasteride addition?

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is concerned about hair loss and has been using finasteride since May 2022, recently adding dutasteride. They are seeking advice on whether to continue both medications, switch to only dutasteride, or add RU58841, and are unsure if their hair quality issues are due to medication, stress, or other factors.

      community Oral min working on my body but not head

      in Chat  19 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 19-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair thinning and has been on finasteride for six months with consistent shedding. They are considering switching to dutasteride and hoping minoxidil will work better afterwards, while others suggest patience with current treatment and adding dutasteride, RU58841, a good diet, and dermarolling for potential improvement.

      community found out im more responsive to dutastetide than finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and saw significant improvement in under two months. They also microneedle, take supplements including collagen and vitamin D3, use ketoconazole shampoo, and noticed accidental hair regrowth with retinol application on their face.

      community The Journey Starts Today

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 4 years ago
      User started Finasteride for hair loss, combining it with Saw Palmetto, Fenugreek seeds, almonds, bananas, eggs, and a coconut-castor oil mixture. Early updates show initial shedding and tiny new hair growth at the temples.

      community Is it too late to regrow my hair?

      in Question  14 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 29 year old female with hair loss issues that have been linked to PCOS; the user has started taking Spironolactone and iron supplements in hopes of regrowing their hair, but is wondering if it's too late.

      community 11mth daily 0.5mg oral finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  815 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth with 0.5mg oral finasteride daily, despite a minoxidil allergy, and reported no side effects. They also used a keto shampoo and were satisfied with the results.