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      community Does switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride cause a shed?

      in Chat  11 upvotes 5 months ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss can cause increased shedding, which may indicate the treatment is working by replacing old hairs with new ones. The original poster is experiencing aggressive hair thinning despite long-term treatment.

      community Any recent developments with Piloscopy?

      in Chat  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      Piloscopy's impact on hair loss treatment after 10 years remains unclear, and peppermint oil has shown to be effective, similar to minoxidil, in stopping recent hair loss. The user is considering dermarolling and has concerns about hair transplant scars.

      community 12 years ago versus now. Pretty crazy

      in Progress Pictures  103 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user had more hair at age 39 than at 27 after using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, and ketoconazole for over two years. Initially started with finasteride but switched to dutasteride after six months.

      community Scalp pain, diffuse thinning and Fin+nizoral

      in Chat  7 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user experiencing scalp pain and diffuse hair thinning is taking finasteride and using Nizoral shampoo. They plan to continue finasteride for 6 months and consider adding minoxidil if no improvement is seen.

      community My dear dog (M9) is balding...

      in Satire  780 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is a satirical discussion about a user joking that their dog is balding and needs hair loss treatments like finasteride, with others commenting on the creepiness of an AI-generated image of a dog with human features.

      community I have been applying undiluted, pure 100% peppermint oil to my scalp, 2.5ml a day as an experiment

      in Treatment  91 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experimenting with applying undiluted peppermint oil to their scalp daily to stimulate hair growth, based on a rat study where peppermint oil outperformed minoxidil. The user reports immediate hair thickening and increased scalp blood flow, while others in the conversation express skepticism, humor, and concern about the undiluted application.

      community Why does my hair look so much less bald after shower vs upon waking up?

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the user's observation of their hair appearing less bald after showering compared to when they wake up. They use a biotin and keratin conditioner and ketoconazole twice a week, while others suggest the difference in appearance could be due to oil build-up or the hair's response to water.

      community 26 months of finasteride—> below baseline

      in Update  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, General-Switch-5722, has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over 2 years but is still experiencing hair loss. They are considering adding a low dose of RU58841 or topical dutasteride as potential treatments. Other users in the conversation have suggested switching to dutasteride or using oral minoxidil.

      community A Year of 1mg Fin + 2% Keto shampoo 2x a week

      in Progress Pictures  296 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user who has had success with 1 mg of finasteride and 2% keto shampoo used twice weekly, as well as other treatments such as oral minoxidil, spiro, and RU58841 potentially being considered in the future for further hair growth.

      community 1 whole day of fin / min and NO results. Anyone else been through this??

      in Satire  94 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user humorously complains about not seeing immediate hair growth results after one day of using finasteride and minoxidil, even after microneedling. Replies include jokes and exaggerated experiences, with one user suggesting a satirical method of mixing and freezing the treatments.

      community 22 Years Old, 4 Months Of Minoxidil.

      in Update  670 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user's experience using Minoxidil to treat hair loss, with discussion of Finasteride and RU58841 as additional treatments. Additional advice is provided on ketozolin shampoo use and microdosing finasteride.

      community Finasteride sides succes story (AMA)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shared their experience with finasteride, reporting severe side effects like erectile dysfunction and watery semen, which improved after stopping the medication. They emphasized the risks of finasteride and decided not to resume its use despite hair loss stabilization.

      community 1% cetirizine (available in allergy medicines) for androgenetic alopecia

       53 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses using 1% cetirizine, an antihistamine, as a potential treatment for androgenetic alopecia (hair loss). One user plans to try cetirizine instead of finasteride, while others are curious or skeptical about its effectiveness, discussing the role of inflammation in hair loss.

      community Absolute nightmare from a week of finasteride.

       8 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user experienced severe side effects, including erectile dysfunction and testicular pain, after taking finasteride for hair loss. They recommend sticking to minoxidil and biotin and avoiding finasteride due to potential risks.

      community I’m going punch hair loss in the face

      in Satire  66 upvotes 4 days ago
      The user "OP" is frustrated with hair loss despite using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and oral dutasteride. Other users suggest keto shampoo, lifestyle changes, and low light laser therapy.

      community Age :-17 ,on topical fin and min

      in Is this regrowth?  194 upvotes 4 days ago
      A 17-year-old is using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair regrowth. The effectiveness of these treatments is discussed, with some users noting progress and others suggesting more time is needed for significant results.

      community HT / Meds results are reverting, thinning, crazy shedding..

      in Progress Pictures  162 upvotes 6 days ago
      A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning 10 months post-hair transplant despite using minoxidil and topical finasteride. They are considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride and are also dealing with scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.

      community 3 Month Progress Pictures - Start -> Current

      in Progress Pictures  140 upvotes 1 week ago
      A user shared their 3-month hair loss treatment progress using 5% topical Minoxidil, Finasteride tablets, dermastamping, and ketoconazole shampoo. They reported significant improvement, advised consistency, and addressed questions about side effects and application methods.