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      community Had a rough week. What to do now?

      in Treatment  36 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user had a rough week after being told they couldn't get a hair transplant due to insufficient donor area and worsening balding. They were advised to increase their oral Minoxidil dosage and consider switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride.

      community 22 | ~34 Months Finasteride Update

      in Progress Pictures  821 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their 34-month update on using finasteride for hair loss, noting they maintained regrowth even after stopping minoxidil a year ago. Other users shared similar experiences and expressed admiration for the results.

      community Proof that finasteride messes with neurosteroids

      in Research/Science  230 upvotes 5 months ago
      Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hair loss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.

      community What are these spots on my scalp

      in Treatment  51 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user noticed non-itchy, non-bleeding spots on their scalp while experiencing hair loss. Replies suggest the spots are likely sunspots or liver spots and recommend seeing a dermatologist; hair loss is attributed to male pattern baldness.

      community Topical finasteride now the safest possible path?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  82 upvotes 5 months ago
      Topical finasteride is considered a safer option for hair regrowth with fewer systemic side effects compared to oral finasteride. Some users report similar efficacy and side effects between topical and oral treatments, while others prefer topical due to reduced systemic exposure.

      community Warning: Your Rogaine Foam Might Not Contain Minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  373 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user experienced significant hair loss after using Rogaine foam purchased from Amazon, which failed a bleach test for Minoxidil. They discovered that even legitimate Rogaine products might be faulty and advised buying from reputable sources.

      community 2 Year progress Fin/Min (1 year Dut)

      in Progress Pictures  277 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user shared their 2-year progress using finasteride and minoxidil, with significant improvement after adding dutasteride in the last year. They advise persistence with the treatment despite initial setbacks.

      community My Experience and a Discourse on "DUPA"

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.

      community Topical fin only result - 2 years

      in Progress Pictures  249 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their two-year progress using only topical finasteride for hair loss, recently adding keto shampoo, and plans for a hair transplant. They experienced regrowth and halted hair loss without using minoxidil due to side effects.

      community Finasteride and minoxidil Dec 1st to may 10th

      in Is this regrowth?  392 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about someone's progress with hair regrowth using finasteride and minoxidil from December 1st to May 10th. They also mention using a topical treatment with a concentration of 0.004 per spray.

      community This guy loses all transplanted hair?!

      in Transplants  160 upvotes 8 months ago
      A man lost his transplanted hair despite using minoxidil because he wasn't on a DHT blocker like finasteride, which is essential to prevent further hair loss. The conversation emphasizes that hair transplants are not a cure and require maintenance with medications to preserve results.

      community Hair energiser tablets, useful or not?

      in Product 8 months ago
      A user is unsure if "Hair Energiser" tablets are effective for hair growth after a year of use. Replies suggest using finasteride instead and call the tablets a scam.

      community Increasing Oral Minoxidil Dose Over Time

      in Research/Science  94 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user reports hair loss despite using minoxidil and plans to increase their oral minoxidil dose gradually while also taking finasteride, dermarolling weekly, and applying topical stemoxydine nightly. They shared a link suggesting that increasing minoxidil dosage can improve hair growth and thickness.

      community Late responders on finasteride alone

      in Treatment  16 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about someone who has not seen hair regrowth after 6 months on finasteride alone, asking if others have experienced delayed results. Some responses indicate that results can sometimes be seen after 12 months, with full effects up to 24 months.

      community Proof you should Start fin early

      in Satire  248 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is a humorous discussion about hair loss, with users expressing envy towards an ancient figure who still has a full head of hair. No specific treatments are mentioned.

      community my Body hair has stopped working

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  44 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user on dutasteride for hair loss noticed hair regrowth on their head but a significant reduction in body hair growth. They plan to switch to finasteride and dutasteride and are considering testosterone replacement therapy but are concerned about its effects on hair growth.

      community How uninformed the general public is about hair loss

      in Chat  318 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hair loss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.

      community Roughly one year on finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  510 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about someone's positive experience with 0.5 mg of finasteride daily for hair loss, noting potential contributions from vitamins and health improvements. Side effects and observations from others include watery semen and questions about hair regrowth and shedding phases.

      community 3 months on hims fin/min topical spray

      in Progress Pictures  331 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses a user's positive experience with a hair loss treatment using a topical spray containing finasteride and minoxidil. Some users express interest or skepticism, while the original poster also mentions using biotin gummies, fish oil, and a multivitamin.

      community 2 and a half years progress and update

      in Progress Pictures  315 upvotes 1 year ago
      After 2.5 years of using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil foam twice daily, and weekly micro-needling, the user reports thicker, healthier hair without further loss. They noticed initial regrowth at 3 months, with significant improvement up to 18 months, and no negative side effects from the treatment.