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      community What treatment helped you with oily scalp/hair loss?

      in Chat  8 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been dealing with an oily scalp, seborrheic dermatitis, and hair loss for 18 months, using finasteride without improvement. Another user suggested dutasteride for reducing scalp oiliness.

      community Comparison of options: topical vs medication

      in Female  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user diagnosed with AGA is seeking advice on hair loss treatments, comparing topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride to oral medications and natural methods like dermastamping, PRP, and LED light. They are concerned about side effects and effectiveness, especially given their existing fatigue.

      community 3 Month Minoxidil & Dermastamp progress

      in Progress Pictures  145 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 3 months of using Minoxidil and dermastamping, noting additional biotin use. Replies suggest adding finasteride to maintain results and highlight effective regrowth from microneedling and Minoxidil.

      community Lost density 60% all over scalp in 120 days (4months)

      in Update  10 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.

      community 23M losing ground very after seeing improvements

      in Progress Pictures  23 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 23-year-old male was using 0.5 mg of dutasteride daily, 10% minoxidil twice daily for 4-5 months then once daily, and vitamin D for a month for hair loss treatment but saw a decline in results. It's suggested that the decline may be due to reducing minoxidil application to once a day and a doctor's visit is recommended for further advice.

      community 15 years of finasteride/minoxidil

      in Update  194 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared a 15-year experience using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, stating that despite never missing a dose, their hairline continued to recede slowly. Other users suggested that the hair loss might be exacerbated by the use of steroids and recommended considering other treatments like dutasteride and RU58841.

      community Adding topical dutasteride to my stack

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 38-year-old woman has been using oral Dutasteride for a year without improvement and is now adding a topical solution containing Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Tretinoin, Ketoconazole, and Hydrocortisone. She is seeking advice on whether switching from oral to topical Dutasteride could prevent hair shedding.

      community 2 months of 1mg Finasteride daily , %5 minoxidil 2x daily, Nizoral Shampoo and 1.5mm depth microneedling weekly

      in Progress Pictures  228 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after using 1mg Finasteride daily, 5% Minoxidil twice daily, Nizoral Shampoo, and weekly microneedling at 1.5mm depth for two months, reporting no side effects and discussing their routine and supplements. Commenters reacted positively, with one advising caution with creatine and another endorsing the benefits of microneedling.

      community We are manipulating our hormones, surely it's prudent to track bloodwork ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  64 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether individuals using hair loss treatments like Dutasteride (Dut) or Finasteride (Fin) should regularly check their hormone levels through bloodwork. Some argue it's important to monitor the effects of these medications on hormone levels, while others believe it's unnecessary if there are no side effects, citing cost and practicality concerns.

      community Is it possible that dutasteride won’t make you depressedd if finasteride did?

      in Chat  16 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether dutasteride might cause less depression than finasteride for hair loss treatment, with some users suggesting it could due to different mechanisms of action or molecular size, while others express skepticism or share personal experiences with these medications.

      community Seeking Advice: Unusual Hair Loss at 31 Years Old - Any Insights? (M)

      in Chat  15 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 31-year-old man who previously had good results with minoxidil, finasteride, and nizoral for hair loss is now experiencing unusual hair loss and side effects from finasteride. Respondents suggest it might be severe retrograde alopecia and recommend exploring other treatment options due to his inability to tolerate finasteride.

      community 7 years minoxidil user. Is this the Time for HT ?

      in Progress Pictures  47 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 25-year-old has used minoxidil for 7 years, finasteride for 2 years, oral minoxidil and dutasteride for 3 months, and also tried microneedling and nizoral. They are considering a hair transplant but are concerned about being a good candidate due to potential retrograde alopecia.

      community Finasteride increase in Estradiol?

      in Update  17 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user experienced increased estradiol, nipple tenderness, and ED after taking finasteride. They are considering dose reduction to mitigate these effects.

      community I wish I'd kept on treatment 4 years earlier...

      in Chat  28 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user regrets not continuing hair loss treatment with finasteride earlier and plans to restart it along with minoxidil. Another user suggests trying dutasteride and oral minoxidil as a more effective treatment.

      community Takes time my friends, years in fact

      in Satire  53 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses long-term hair loss treatment, with one person seeing hair darkening after 3 years using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride, and others sharing their shorter-term experiences with similar treatments. They emphasize that hair regrowth takes time and to not expect quick results.

      community C’est terrible - at my wits end

      in Female  444 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.

      community 15months hair regrowth results

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user saw hair regrowth after inconsistently using treatments like microneedling, peppermint and rosemary oils, ketoconazole shampoo, zinc pyrithione shampoo, and scalp massages, but stopped minoxidil due to heart palpitations. They plan to start a consistent treatment with a minoxidil and finasteride topical solution and will share results in six months.