community Scalp itching and tickeling- what's does it mean?
User experienced scalp itching and hair loss, but found relief with oral minoxidil. Others suggest "DHT itch" as a possible cause and recommend finasteride and ketoconazole to address it.
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900-930 / 1000+ resultscommunity What was your “f*ck I’m balding” story?
User noticed thinning hair at 18-19, started finasteride at 22 and minoxidil at 24, with positive results. Others shared hair loss experiences and treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants.
community I am finally giving up on my hair
User tried Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss with no success and considers giving up. Others suggest continuing treatment, trying hair transplant, or embracing baldness.
community Hi beautiful people! I have a question for all the people, that are experienced with microneedling. When I use a dermaroller (1.0), I am bleeding a bit. I use it every two weeks. Is this normal?
Microneedling for hair loss causes some bleeding, which is normal. Dermapen is recommended over dermaroller to prevent tissue tearing and adjust depth.
community 4 months on fin and min result
Hair loss improvement in 4 months using finasteride and minoxidil. Users express surprise and interest in trying minoxidil.
community 2 years of Dutasteride. Not sure if I had proper MPB, or TE following drastic weight loss. But here it is (5 pics from then, and 6 from now).
User experienced hair thinning after losing 100 lbs and started Dutasteride treatment. They faced side effects like fatigue, brain fog, and insomnia but no erectile dysfunction.
community 3 months on topical min. 1 year on fin. Micro-needling every couple of weeks.
User shared progress with 3 months on topical minoxidil, 1 year on finasteride, and micro-needling every couple of weeks. Others praised hair growth and shared reactions.
community 2 months fin, min, dermarolling, thoughts?
User shares 2-month progress with fin, min, dermarolling. Others discuss consistency, regrowth, shedding, and potential side effects.
community Almost 2 months on fin / nizoral shampoo / microneedling 1x week
User shares progress after 2 months using finasteride, nizoral shampoo, and microneedling for hair loss. Comments discuss early treatment, results, and differing opinions on starting treatments.
community Testosterone before and after take fin/dut
User experienced 100% testosterone increase after using Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. Some users discuss potential side effects and reasons for the increase.
community 20 / (almost) 10 months / topical fin + min + tret (ig) + just started micro needling. So far so good 👍🏻
User "al_ick" shares progress with topical fin, min, tret, and micro needling for hair loss, showing good results. They use hims fin and min combination spray, applying 5-7 sprays for better coverage.
community Pyrilutamide is working but not strong enough, how long should i wait for noticeable results?
User discusses Pyrilutamide's effectiveness for hair loss, needing more time for results. Others suggest waiting 6-12 months and ask about side effects.
community Just Ordered Some CosmeRNA to stack with DUT and oral Minox
User tried Propecia and topical finasteride but experienced side effects. Switched to Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil, then added CosmeRNA for hair loss treatment.
community Possible causes for crown/top of head thinning even while on a “nuclear” stack? (MTF + fin + microneedling)
Trans woman experiences hair thinning despite low testosterone and treatments like finasteride and microneedling. Possible causes discussed include past eating disorder and current stack of medications and supplements.
community PCOS female who posted before; saw Endo today. prescribed spironolactone and minox 5%
PCOS female visited doctor for hair loss concerns, prescribed spironolactone and minox 5%. Doctor advised against finasteride or dutasteride, user considering self-medication with dutasteride.
community Progress update. 9 months dut and 4 months oral min
User started 0.5 mg dutasteride in September 2022 and oral minoxidil in February 2023. Hair loss increased initially, but improved after increasing minoxidil dosage.
community Three months of changing my diet, adding collagen and vitamins into my daily intake. Possible growth?
A person noticed hair thinning, changed their diet, and added collagen and vitamins to see if it would improve hair growth before starting finasteride and considering a hair transplant. Commenters suggest the appearance of hair regrowth may be due to the way the hair is combed rather than actual growth.
community 1 Year Progress Update! (1mg FIN once daily/5% Topical MIN once daily)
User shares 1-year progress using 1mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil daily. Others praise results, discuss when improvements appeared, and mention shedding phase.
community Hairline Progress (One Year Difference)
Hairline progress after one year using 5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride daily. Some users struggle to see the difference, but overall discussion includes treatment experience and age.
community Fin/min/microneedling ~9 months – no results, actually worse
User harlital shared their 9-month hair loss journey using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling but experienced worse results. Commenters suggested patience, checking for other causes, and considering dutasteride after 12-24 months if no improvement.
community Will be transition to dutasteride shortly.
A user who had good results with finasteride and minoxidil for three years experienced sudden hair thinning and is switching to dutasteride combined with oral minoxidil and vitamin D3, and starting caffeine topicals. Some responses suggest the hair loss could be a synchronized shedding and advise patience, while others share their own positive experiences with dutasteride.
community cosmeRNA finally now it's pyrilutamide turn
Hair loss treatments discussed include cosmeRNA, minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and pyrilutamide. Users debate effectiveness, side effects, and upcoming treatments, with some expressing skepticism and others optimism.
community 15ish months results. Fin plus Min
CraigMeyerShirtPants used oral finasteride for 15 months and topical minoxidil for 6 months, seeing significant hair growth after cutting hair 4 months ago. Users congratulated and asked about age, brand, and side effects.
community 9 months progress on finasteride
User shows 9-month progress on finasteride for hair loss. Others suggest adding microneedling for better regrowth and discuss dosages.
community 1 and a half years on fin - hair is way worse.
The user reported worsening hair loss after 1.5 years on finasteride, questioning if chronic iron deficiency could be a cause. They noted no side effects from finasteride.
community I’m a female with aga and I don’t know what to do more , I’m hopeless
Female with aga tried minoxidil 5% and spironolactone, no success yet. Gladyator96 suggests waiting 6 months, adding tretinoin or dermarolling with minoxidil.
community Progress after 2 months Dut(.5mg) later dropped to Fin(1mg) and minoxidil 5% along with derma roller twice a month. Hairline also regained
User experienced hair regrowth after 2 months using Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil 5%, and derma roller. Another user shares frustration with no regrowth after 5 years of treatments.
community 5 months on oral min and fin. Im 23 years old.
User experienced hair regrowth after 5 months on oral minoxidil and finasteride. Others praised the impressive results and mentioned the importance of combining treatments for best results.
community Made the switch to Dutasteride
User switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil after dermatologist's recommendation. Others in conversation express interest and support for the new treatment.
community How Long Did Your Dutasteride Shed Last?
Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. User shares 3.5-month Dutasteride experience, slightly below baseline, with thicker hairs but less density.