community the "its so over / we're so back" pendulum
People with hair loss experience emotional struggles and body dysmorphia. Treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are used, but results vary and can take time.
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30 / 1000+ resultscommunity Giving up on ever feeling comfortable in my body
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.
community Cheers Tressless Community, you’ve been good to me
A user shared their positive experience with 1mg Finasteride for hair loss, seeing significant improvement in 3 months with no side effects. They expressed gratitude to the community and noted increased confidence.
community I can't take care of myself because of hair loss.
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 I'm looking for treatment non-responders
The user has been using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841 but continues to experience hair loss. They seek advice on why the treatments aren't working and if others have had similar experiences.
community Is it just me, or when people start having MPB symptoms, every single person you look at you start analyzing their hair? Ik it sounds weird
A user discusses their habit of analyzing others' hair due to their own hair thinning at 18. Another user mentions starting finasteride in 2010 and still having a full head of hair.
community I bought a microscope, how does my scalp/hairs look? I've been suffering diffuse thinning and hair loss after covid and never recovered (2 yrs ago) I eat healthy, in shape and workout.
A person with hair loss since COVID-19 is considering treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but is hesitant due to potential side effects. Suggestions include visiting a dermatologist, using a ketoconazole shampoo, and considering that post-COVID hair loss might be an autoimmune response.
community Regimen update - Added oral Minox and RU
The user updated their hair loss treatment to include daily dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical dutasteride with minoxidil and tretinoin, and RU58841. Commenters feel the extensive treatment is unnecessary for the user's level of hair loss.
community Tell me I should be grateful, I’m trying not to shave it off. I’ve had about 2500 graft’s transplanted but I hate seeing my scalp.
A user who had two hair transplants and is still concerned about their crown area, despite other people reassuring them that it looks normal. The advice given was to use Minoxidil, Finasteride, SMP, and to consider speaking with a therapist.
community Balding while your father has a full head of hair must suck
Unexpected hair loss despite family members having full hair. Treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride.
community 1.5 Year Update: 18 Months of 1mg Dutasteride Daily and 2.5-5mg Oral Minoxidil Daily on Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia
Significant hair improvement was reported after 18 months of using 1mg dutasteride and 2.5-5mg oral minoxidil daily for diffuse unpatterned alopecia. The discussion includes praise, skepticism about authenticity, and concerns about side effects.
community I know that wanting a cure is unrealistic and too much to ask. But I at least want medicine that will work reliably for almost everyone.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Users agree these treatments help maintain hair but don't guarantee miraculous regrowth, emphasizing early intervention for best results.
community 6 months on fin 1mg everyday, good progress? (20M)
A user shared their 6-month progress on finasteride but stopped due to financial issues, seeking advice on whether to continue. Replies strongly advised resuming finasteride to maintain progress, with suggestions for affordable options.
community Does it look like improvement? 3 months on oral Minoxidil
A user shared their 3-month experience with oral Minoxidil and nearly a year on finasteride, asking if a hair transplant might still be needed. Responses varied from congratulatory remarks on visible improvement to advice on sticking with treatments despite initial shedding.
community Topical Min (Liquid) Ingestion
A user inquired about safely ingesting topical 5% Minoxidil due to the unavailability of oral Minoxidil in their country. They seek advice on diluting it to match the equivalent of 1mg oral Finasteride.
community Completely defeated after trying so hard with topical finasteride.
A user who has tried multiple treatments for hair loss, including oral and topical finasteride and liposomal finasteride, but experienced severe side effects in each case; the user is considering trying RU58841 or aromatise inhibitors as alternatives.
community Soo.. uhh.. one year... wondering when Dutasteride is going to stop hair loss
User has been on finasteride and switched to Dutasteride 6 months ago, using minoxidil, tretinoin, microneedling, and RU-58841, but still experiencing hair loss. Advice given includes waiting 6-18 months for Dutasteride results and checking if it's definitely MPB.
community 24M , been a month on minoxidil Finastride nizoral any difference ?
A user who has been taking minoxidil, finasteride and nizoral for one month, asking if there is any difference in their hair loss; the responses suggest that some improvement may have been seen but it can be hard to tell with just one month of treatment.
community Hair not shedding but thinning on dut? Not a good sign imo.
The conversation is about a user concerned about hair thinning despite using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and recently adding dutasteride. Most responses suggest there is no noticeable difference in hair loss, attributing concerns to paranoia, and recommend continuing the current treatment or adjusting expectations.
community i was thinking of gettin full head wig that way i get hair and a beard and perfect skin
The conversation humorously discusses using a full head wig for hair, beard, and perfect skin, with mentions of treatments like finasteride, RU58841, and microneedling. It highlights a shift from serious hair loss discussions to satire and memes.
community Finasteride suddenly stopped working for me after almost 2 years of using it (M19)
A user reported that after nearly 2 years of using finasteride with initial hair regrowth, their hairline worsened around day 570 and has not improved significantly since. They are considering switching to dutasteride or changing finasteride brands, while responders suggest the user may not actually be experiencing hair loss and might benefit from professional help.
community 5 years Dutasteride and Derma Pen only (19-24 y/o)
The conclusion of this conversation is that the user experienced hair regrowth and increased overall hair thickness after using dutasteride and derma pen treatments for 5 years. They did not experience any side effects.
community My Last Post on this Subreddit: Nuclear Option
User starts final hair loss regimen with various treatments and plans to leave subreddit for mental health. Others believe user's hair is fine and the regimen is unnecessary and potentially harmful.
community i hate how much i’m stressing about hair loss
Someone who is starting to experience hair loss and is considering multiple treatments, such as minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and a hair transplant, to manage it. Replies provide advice on how to approach these treatments safely and effectively.
community No Improvement on Finasteride.
Attempting to treat hair loss with Finasteride, and other treatments such as Minoxidil, RU58841, and DUT were suggested.
community Thinking about starting Fin for receding hairline. 5 year old male
A 5-year-old male considering using finasteride to prevent receding hairline, with suggestions ranging from topical minoxidil and estrogen treatments to hair transplantation and shaving.
community Progress: From June 2022 (7 months of min + fin) to now (1 year) — I’ve lost so much density in this period and I have no idea why. I was getting pretty good resultup until that point. Is there anything else I can try? I’ve tried min, fin, tretinoin, micro needling, and castor oil. I feel hopeless.
The user lost hair density after 7 months of using minoxidil and finasteride and is seeking advice on other treatments after trying tretinoin, microneedling, and castor oil. Suggestions include checking for scalp conditions like eczema or psoriasis, changing minoxidil brands, and questioning hair dryer use and finasteride dosage.
community drinking topical minoxidil – extreme hair growth everywhere
At this point.
In this conversation, users discussed the risks of drinking topical minoxidil and suggested alternative treatments such as obtaining a prescription for oral minoxidil or finasteride.
community I just want to look normal!
The user is frustrated with no hair growth despite using Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole, derma rolling, head massages, Biotin, collagen supplements, multivitamins, and drinking a gallon of water daily. Another user mentioned that the original poster had previously reported significant progress.
community I asked my dermatologist about minoxidil's skin aging side effects
A dermatologist stated that minoxidil does not cause skin aging, despite online claims. A study found no significant impact of minoxidil on collagen content or skin aging.