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      community Post Finasteride Syndrome, A dangerous lie.

      in Chat  142 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user initially had side effects from finasteride, attributed them to anxiety and the nocebo effect, and after resuming the drug, experienced positive effects and now warns against misinformation about Post Finasteride Syndrome.

      community My experience and a discourse on “DUPA”

      in Chat  46 upvotes 2 years ago
      How diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) is not an invitation to self-diagnose oneself with aggressive AGA and that seeking a specialized dermatologist may help people experiencing hair loss. Treatment options discussed include topical clobetasol propionate, oral minoxidil, and discontinuing finasteride.

      community maybe some of you need to hear this

      in Chat  326 upvotes 2 years ago
      Coping with hair loss, the effects of finasteride and minoxidil, and strategies for maintaining self-esteem while experiencing hair loss.

      community My microneedling journey (no min, fin, etc)

      in Microneedling  208 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced positive hair growth results using microneedling with rosemary and mint oil, without Minoxidil, Finasteride, or RU58841. They switched from a dermaroller to a microneedling pen and targeted different scalp areas weekly.

      community Why I deleted my YouTube channel Part I

      in Update  118 upvotes 3 years ago
      A YouTuber named Kevin, also known as Rider_Of_Roach, who deleted his YouTube channel due to personal attacks and controversy surrounding his views on hair loss treatments. He advocated for FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but faced backlash from those who disagreed with him. The conversation also discusses his past trolling behavior and a lawsuit he filed against a website that published false information about him. Despite some disagreements, many viewers appreciated his research-based content and hope to see him return in the future.

      community Roughly 6 month update: I was almost a goner

      in Progress Pictures  48 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared a 6-month update on their hair loss treatment, using finasteride/minoxidil gel, ketoconazole shampoo, thickening shampoo and conditioner, and topical minoxidil. They wash their hair three times a week and switched to a less oily topical foam. Other users commented on their hairstyle, advising against it to prevent traction alopecia.

      community Almost one full year of progress pictures

      in Progress Pictures  223 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using high doses of dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride, but still considers a hair transplant due to thin hair and limited temple improvement. They face challenges accessing medication and are exploring additional treatments like microneedling.

      community 24M still losing on Dut and Oral Min

      in Update  26 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 24-year-old male is losing hair despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, with no regrowth from April to October 2024. He is considering increasing his dosage and looking for cheaper prescriptions, while others recommend consulting a trichologist or trying different treatments.

      community 9 months on topical fin/min spray

      in Progress Pictures  872 upvotes 1 year ago
      User experienced significant hair improvement after 9 months using topical fin/min spray. Noticed positive changes around 3-month mark and chose topical treatment due to fewer side effects.

      community 3months of taking 1mg of Finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  262 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared impressive hair regrowth results after three months of taking 1mg daily of finasteride. Other users commented on their experiences and the effectiveness of different treatments like minoxidil and dutasteride.

      community + 5 years Finasteride and dermarroll journey PICS and ACTUAL DILEMMA

      in Progress Pictures  54 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced improved hair density and thickness after using finasteride and dermarolling for 2.5 years but noticed hair loss when doing anaerobic exercise. They increased their finasteride dose and continued dermarolling but are considering not starting minoxidil due to its perceived hassle and uncertain long-term benefits.

      community Huge holes on donor area of scalp is this even normal?

      in Transplants  106 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a person experiencing significant hair loss in the donor area after a hair transplant, with others suggesting it might be shock loss. The person is taking oral minoxidil and dutasteride to help with the issue.

      community why hair restoration has not been progressed for last 20 years?

      in Chat  34 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the lack of significant advancements in hair loss treatments beyond finasteride and minoxidil, questioning if hair restoration technology has reached a dead end. Hair transplant technology has improved, but new medications face challenges with market entry, cost, accessibility, and long-term effectiveness.

      community 2 years. More hair. Dut, Oral Min, RU, Niz

      in Progress Pictures  181 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user's two-year hair regrowth journey using 0.5 mg Dutasteride, 5mg oral Minoxidil, 0.75ml of 8% RU58841, and Nizoral shampoo a few times a week. Other users suggest adding microneedling and topical Minoxidil for better results.

      community 35m 1.5 months on oral fin/min is it too good to be true?

      in Progress Pictures  161 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 35-year-old man, balding since 18, has seen growth of small, almost white hairs all over his scalp after 1.5 months on oral finasteride and minoxidil. Users suggest sticking with the treatment for a year, adding microneedling, and potentially trying RU58841 or dutasteride.

      community Have I progressed or is it just my imagination?

      in Is this regrowth?  276 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about someone noticing hair regrowth after using a scalp massager and considering a hair transplant. People suggest using finasteride or dutasteride, but there's debate on their effectiveness and side effects. Some see progress, while others are skeptical without consistent photo evidence.

      community 4 months on fin/min/dermaroll/niz

      in Is this regrowth?  234 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 35-year-old who has been using topical and oral Minoxidil and Finasteride with dermarolling and Nizoral for four months, experiencing improved hair health but not yet full coverage on the crown. Others have responded encouragingly to this progress.