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      community I'm 20 y.o. and losing hairs. Could you help me somehow?

      in Chat  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 20-year-old is experiencing hair loss and has tried Minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, dermarolling, Biotin, Selenium, Zinc, and a shampoo with various ingredients but is still losing hair. They had side effects from topical finasteride and are considering RU58841 but are concerned about past heart issues.

      community how did i do? around 4 months of progress

      in Is this regrowth?  252 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, iron, microneedling, and caffeine shampoo over four months. They plan to continue treatment for fuller results by month 6 or 7.

      community 6th Month Checkpoint! There is progress (I think?)

      in Progress Pictures  29 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The conversation discusses a user's six-month progress in treating hereditary hair loss using a regimen that includes minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and other medications. Opinions vary on the effectiveness and logic of the treatment, with some users suggesting additional methods like microneedling.

      community Is hydrocortisone that bad for your scalp?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      Hydrocortisone is not recommended for long-term use on the scalp due to potential side effects like thinning and steroid-related issues. Alternatives like foam minoxidil or oral minoxidil are suggested, though foam may be less effective.

      community How did you know I was balding?

      in Satire  44 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. The user jokes about the obvious signs of balding.

      community How do people afford finasteride/dutasteride?

      in Treatment  27 upvotes 5 months ago
      People discuss the high cost of brand name finasteride and dutasteride, suggesting generics as cheaper alternatives. They share prices from various regions, highlighting significant cost differences.

      community Kevin if you can see this now, please don’t go.

      in Chat  553 upvotes 6 months ago
      Kevin, a YouTuber known for his channel "haircafe," helped many with hair loss through treatments like finasteride. He recently took down his channel and checked into a psych ward due to mental health issues and backlash over old posts.

      community 3 month progress on Minoxidil 5% only.

      in Is this regrowth?  1039 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is pleased with their hair regrowth after 3 months using Minoxidil 5%. They plan to start Finasteride upon returning home, and others discuss the importance of consistency and patience with hair loss treatments.

      community Is 2.5 mg dut really more effective than .5?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user on .5 mg of dutasteride for hair loss saw no improvement and is considering increasing to 2.5 mg but is unsure of its effectiveness. Another user mentioned that 2.5 mg reduces scalp DHT more and increases hair count more than .5 mg, but the cost and side effects should be considered.

      community Light therapy helps hair growth (Studies included)

      in Research/Science  22 upvotes 7 months ago
      Red light therapy is scientifically proven to promote hair growth by increasing strand density and thickness, and it's an additional treatment to DHT blockers like minoxidil and finasteride. Some users are skeptical about the cost and effectiveness of commercial devices, despite studies showing benefits.

      community 1.5 years of fin plus general supplements

      in Progress Pictures  108 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 37-year-old man shared his 1.5-year progress using finasteride and supplements for hair loss, planning a hair transplant for further restoration. Commenters noticed significant improvement in hair quality and density from his treatment.

      community Scalp Inflammation is eating my hair!

      in Chat  26 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user with seborrheic dermatitis is experiencing bald spots and hair thinning despite changing their diet and taking oral minoxidil. Another user suggests using ketoconazole shampoo properly, using a scalp massager, applying rosemary/peppermint oil, keeping hair short, and taking fish oil to improve scalp health.

      community How does finasteride leave your body?

      in Chat  13 upvotes 7 months ago
      Finasteride is metabolized in the liver and excreted through urine and feces. Users humorously discuss its excretion, with one joking about it being expelled through ejaculation.

      community I fixed my hair shedding without Fin, Dut, RU, Pyri and Microneedling

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user reports significantly reduced hair shedding by using a topical mixture containing 10% Minoxidil, 0.1% Melatonin, 5% Azelaic Acid, 5% Rosemary Oil, and 5% Peppermint Oil, and attributes the success mainly to Melatonin. They also use a copper peptide serum (AHK-Cu) for hair growth and Ketoconazole shampoo for scalp cleaning, but have stopped using other treatments like Finasteride and RU58841.

      community 36m Is there any hope left? Fin hasn’t been working

      in Satire  368 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses a user's struggle with hair loss and the ineffectiveness of finasteride. Suggestions from the conversation include trying oral minoxidil and considering a 3200 graft hair transplant.

      community Caffeine & Alopecia: What the Science Seems to Say

      in Research/Science  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of topical caffeine for Androgenetic Alopecia (APA) and female pattern hair loss. While some studies suggest positive results, there's no reliable scientific evidence to strongly recommend caffeine compounds for hair regrowth.

      community 20m min/fin/nizoral 9 month progress.

      in Is this regrowth?  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old male has been using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Nizoral for 9 months to treat hair loss. Despite the treatment, he believes his condition has worsened and he's experiencing intense shedding.