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GlossaryBody Dysmorphic Disorder

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 Giving up on ever feeling comfortable in my body

in Update 81 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.

community Cheers Tressless Community, you’ve been good to me

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 207 upvotes 1 month ago

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.

in Chat 161 upvotes 3 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 I'm looking for treatment non-responders

in Chat 7 upvotes 1 month ago

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

in Chat 168 upvotes 2 months ago

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.

in Progress Pictures 88 upvotes 6 months ago

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

in Is this regrowth? 21 upvotes 1 year ago

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.

in Is this regrowth? 101 upvotes 1 year ago

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 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.

in Chat 51 upvotes 4 weeks ago

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)

in Is this regrowth? 181 upvotes 2 months ago

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

in Is this regrowth? 790 upvotes 3 months ago

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

in Minoxidil 3 upvotes 4 months ago

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.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 24 upvotes 1 year ago

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

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 135 upvotes 1 year ago

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 ?

in Treatment 153 upvotes 2 years ago

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 Finasteride suddenly stopped working for me after almost 2 years of using it (M19)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 6 months ago

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)

in Progress Pictures 398 upvotes 1 year ago

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

in Chat 27 upvotes 1 year ago

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

in Chat 78 upvotes 1 year ago

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.

in Treatment 1 year ago

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

in Satire 825 upvotes 1 year ago

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.

in Progress Pictures 12 upvotes 1 year ago

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

in Minoxidil 396 upvotes 2 years ago

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!

in Treatment 18 upvotes 3 years ago

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

in Minoxidil 30 upvotes 5 years ago

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.

community Just find a cure already, I am totally done

in Chat 161 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation is about hair loss treatments, with users recommending finasteride and minoxidil as effective solutions. Some users report side effects, but overall, the consensus is to use these treatments rather than waiting for a cure.

community Minoxidil For 2 Years, What is this?

in Treatment 111 upvotes 1 month ago

The user has experienced significant hair thinning despite using 2.5 mg minoxidil for 2 years. Other users suggest adding finasteride or dutasteride and consulting a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis.

community Just to show you the superiority of dutasteride over finasteride (it's huge)

in Research/Science 58 upvotes 3 months ago

Dutasteride is shown to be significantly more effective than finasteride for treating male androgenic alopecia. Users discuss the difficulty of obtaining dutasteride in some countries and share personal experiences with its effectiveness and side effects.

community Do any of you guys feel like your 20s have been wasted?

in Chat 184 upvotes 4 months ago

A user expressed frustration about hair loss and its impact on their 20s, mentioning financial struggles and mental health concerns. Responses included advice on positive thinking, self-improvement, and seeking treatment options like Minoxidil and finasteride.

community 2 months on topical 5% min+ 0.1% fin

in Progress Pictures 377 upvotes 8 months ago

A user shared their progress after using a topical treatment combining 5% Minoxidil and 0.1% Finasteride for two months to address hair loss at the temples. They apply 5ml nightly without side effects and plan to switch to a different brand soon.