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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 3 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 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 Reaching the End

      in Update  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      User tried dutasteride, topical finasteride, oral minox, dermawounding, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and ketacozonole for hair loss. Improvement was temporary, now trying RU58841 and seeking help.
      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 3 months ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community I can't take care of myself because of hair loss.

      in Chat  164 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about a user feeling hopeless due to hair loss despite using finasteride, dutasteride, and OM for over a year. Responses suggest therapy, self-improvement, and changing perspectives on appearance.

      community Why we need to be more open as men

      in Chat 1 year ago
      The emotional difficulty of hair loss for men and how society can be more understanding; various methods to address hair loss, such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841; and why it is important to normalize caring about one's looks.

      community Giving up on ever feeling comfortable in my body

      in Update  82 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss without success and feels extremely uncomfortable with their appearance, including being bald and short. They express deep unhappiness and social isolation. Suggestions from others include adopting stoicism, focusing on personal development, considering a hair system, improving fashion, working out, and seeking therapy for mental health.