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      community Giving up on ever feeling comfortable in my body

      in Update  80 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 Vitamin D help? Any help would be appreciated :D

      in Chat  55 upvotes 3 years ago
      The individual is experiencing hair loss and has a vitamin D deficiency, with levels at 7.49ng/ml or 26nmol/l. They are unsure if the deficiency is causing the hair loss and are seeking advice on vitamin D supplementation.

      community 35% regrowth brothers and sisters! More effective than Minox and Fin?

      in Treatment  107 upvotes 5 years ago
      A double-blind clinical study that found ingestion of tocotrienols resulted in a 34.5% increase in hair regrowth compared to the placebo group, and discussion about potential side effects and cost of supplementation with vitamin E pills. The conversation noted that it may be more effective than commonly used treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Watching my younger brother bald hurts so much.

      in Treatment  263 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 19-year-old is distressed about his 17-year-old autistic brother's hair loss, projecting his own insecurities despite being on finasteride and dutasteride. Replies suggest the brother might not care about balding, and the poster should address his own issues.

      community FINASTERIDE REVIVING ME FROM THE DEAD

      in Progress Pictures  916 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 17-year-old user reports significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil once daily. Other users discuss the effectiveness and age considerations of finasteride.

      community 1 Year on just Fin 1mg 3 times/week

      in Progress Pictures  844 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their one-year progress using finasteride 1mg three times a week, starting at age 25, with noticeable regrowth after three months and no side effects. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and dutasteride, noting varying results and side effects.

      community Why is there so many people claiming Dutasteride destroyed their hair?

      in Chat  25 upvotes 4 months ago
      Some people claim Dutasteride worsened their hair loss, causing concern among users. Reasons suggested include initial shedding phases, incorrect attribution to Dutasteride when other factors are involved, genetic variations affecting drug response, and the possibility of non-authentic medication.

      community Sucess story for you guys, pics are 10+ years apart.

      in Progress Pictures  311 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared a success story showing hair regrowth over 10 years, attributing it to quitting creatine and taking 0.5mg finasteride. Some commenters were skeptical about creatine's impact, while others inquired about side effects, and the original poster reported no negative effects from finasteride.

      community RU-58841 Lung Disease Possibility | Chest pain, "heart issues", etc

      in Treatment  21 upvotes 7 months ago
      Some users of RU-58841 report cardiovascular symptoms like heart palpitations and chest tightness, which may be linked to its metabolites causing lung disease. The safety of RU-58841 is uncertain due to lack of long-term data and concerns about product purity, especially from gray market sources.

      community Theory And Observation: Why Being Bald Can Really Work

      in Shaved/buzzed  88 upvotes 7 months ago
      The original poster believes shaving his head made him more attractive to a specific group of women, despite being less attractive overall. The conversation includes various opinions on attractiveness, with some agreeing that being bald can work for certain men, while others suggest maintaining hair is generally more appealing.

      community Is this broscience? From More Plates, More Dates

      in Research/Science  22 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether finasteride's reduction of DHT and increase in scalp testosterone contribute to hair follicle miniaturization. Some participants argue testosterone does not cause miniaturization, while others suggest that even with reduced DHT, other androgens like testosterone may still contribute to hair loss.

      community Diffuse thinning fucking sucks

      in Update  430 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and checking for nutrient deficiencies. Some users suggest adding hydrocortisone butyrate, low-dose progesterone, or tretinoin to treatment regimens, while others recommend cosmetic solutions like Toppik hair fibers or shaving the head.

      community New Study Fails to Show Benefits of Microneedling in Males with Balding.

      in Treatment  158 upvotes 9 months ago
      A new study suggests microneedling alone doesn't benefit male balding, but users argue the study's methods differ from common practices, like combining microneedling with minoxidil and using more frequent treatments. Some believe the study's short duration and infrequent sessions are inadequate to assess microneedling's effectiveness.

      community 10 month update, natural treatment results.

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 9 months ago
      The post and conversation are about a user's 10-month update on natural hair loss treatment, with mixed feedback on its effectiveness. Some suggest using finasteride and minoxidil for better results.

      community Minoxidil seems logistically impossible and impractical to use

      in Minoxidil  136 upvotes 11 months ago
      The post discusses concerns about the practicality of using Minoxidil foam for hair loss, including the frequency of application, preparation, coverage area, and drying time. Responses suggest that missing a dose isn't detrimental, it can be applied once a day, it works on all hair areas, and it doesn't need to be perfectly dry before application.

      community What hurts the most is that only minority of us are balding

      in Chat  252 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses the emotional impact of early hair loss in men, with many feeling isolated and self-conscious. Some users also mention the lack of awareness about potential treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community Minoxidil seems to not work anymore this sucks

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user reported that Minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, stopped working for them despite initial success. Other users suggested not taking breaks from the treatment, checking for fake products, trying microneedling, using oral Minoxidil, combining Minoxidil with tretinoin, and using finasteride.

      community What an amazing time to be alive

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  186 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses a user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically topical finasteride, minoxidil, and micro-needling, and their plan to switch to oral versions and add Dutasteride. The conversation includes various responses, with some users sharing their own experiences and side effects, and others expressing desire for a more permanent hair loss solution.

      community 48M, 11 month progress, 1MG finasteride only

      in Progress Pictures  627 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 48-year-old man's 11-month progress using 1mg finasteride for hair loss treatment, with significant improvement and no side effects. Other users share their experiences, with some also seeing positive results, while others have not been as successful.

      community Are the japanese Finasteride 10 year studies even relevant to caucasian men - especially young ones?

      in Technology  106 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride, in different populations. Some users believe that the results of Japanese studies may not be relevant to Caucasian men, especially young ones, and that East Asians may respond better to these treatments. Others argue that clinical studies should be the basis for decision-making, while acknowledging that individual responses to medications can vary.

      community Diagnosed with female pattern hair loss as a male with recent aggressive loss. Preemptively mourning the only part of myself I’ve ever come close to loving. Lost all motivation to do anything with my life.

      in Progress Pictures  271 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user should consider using treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 to potentially reverse their hair loss. Other suggestions include using hair loss concealers and maintaining a healthy diet.

      community Why is dht bad for scalp hair but good for hair on the rest of body?

      in Satire  109 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses why DHT (dihydrotestosterone) negatively affects scalp hair but promotes growth elsewhere on the body. Various opinions include genetic predispositions, differences in hair follicle reactions to DHT, and the potential role of Omega-3 in reducing inflammation and promoting hair health.