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      community Goodbye tressless. I’ve decided to give in to my hairloss.

      in Update  592 upvotes 1 year ago
      Kitchen_Plastic_2847 had been fighting hair loss since 2019-2020 and was initially successful in regrowing his hair with finasteride. However, after contracting Covid three times back to back at the start of 2021, he started to lose his hair again. He found a new dermatologist who prescribed him oral minoxidil along with finasteride, but eventually decided it wasn't worth spending all the money to try and save his hair.

      community Rosemary oil's potency as a dht blocker

      in Research/Science  65 upvotes 1 year ago
      Rosemary extract showed high inhibitory activity against DHT, similar to finasteride and dutasteride, but the conversation includes skepticism about its effectiveness in humans since the study was done on mice and rosemary oil is often considered ineffective based on personal experiences. Some suggest trying rosemary oil alongside other treatments, while others emphasize the difference between the extract used in the study and the oil.

      community Anyone else realize how many younger guys are balding?

      in Chat  262 upvotes 3 months ago
      Many younger men are experiencing hair loss due to genetics, diet, stress, and lifestyle changes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned, with some users noting improvements.

      community 6 months on oral minox with no result

      in Minoxidil  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user who had taken oral minoxidil for 6 months without seeing any results and the advice given in response, which included trying microneedling in combination with topical minoxidil, as well as seeking a dermatologist's opinion.

      community March 30 first photo yesterday other 2 pics 19 year old

      in Is this regrowth?  15 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user started using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss treatment six months ago, with some improvement in mental health and manageable side effects. They are considering switching minoxidil brands due to dissatisfaction and are focusing on stress management and lifestyle changes to improve scalp health.

      community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.

      community Has any premature balding guys actually saved and maintained their hair?

      in Chat  17 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user discusses their struggle with aggressive hair loss starting at a young age and their use of various treatments, including topical finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841, without significant success. Other users share their experiences and suggest trying oral finasteride or dutasteride, topical spironolactone, and maintaining a vitamin regimen, while noting potential side effects like gynecomastia.

      community For real though, no side effects 2 months in dut (0.5mg) PO qAM

      in Satire  220 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using dutasteride (0.5mg daily) with no side effects reported after two months. It also mentions the health benefits of one meal per day and the low incidence of side effects.

      community 28M, 1 year and 9 months on treatment

      in Progress Pictures  682 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 28-year-old man regrew hair using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, a multivitamin, and a derma roller over 1 year and 9 months. Initial side effects resolved, and he maintains his hair with continued treatment.

      community My Strangest Experiment to Date

      in Progress Pictures  42 upvotes 4 months ago
      Onion juice helped with hair loss but was smelly and inconvenient. The user now uses dutasteride and minoxidil, finding them more effective and practical.

      community It’s getting worse. (4 months)

      in Update  203 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with users suggesting the use of finasteride daily, considering minoxidil for aggressive hair loss, and discussing the normalcy of shedding during treatment. Some users recommend adding Nizoral shampoo and switching to dutasteride for better results.

      community My Progress - 56 y/o with NW7 hairloss

      in Progress Pictures  70 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 57-year-old man with severe hair loss since age 14 tried various hair loss treatments over two years, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, with some minor regrowth. He also experimented with topical treatments and microneedling, but results were not cosmetically significant.

      community Balding absolutely ruined my life at 17.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  210 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is struggling with hair loss at 17 and has been using finasteride for 5 months and minoxidil for 11 months without seeing regrowth. Other users encourage continuing treatment, sharing their own experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, and emphasizing patience and acceptance.

      community This guy claims stem cells fixed his balding

      in Is this regrowth?  301 upvotes 1 year ago
      A man who claimed to have regrown his hair using stem cell treatment, sparking a debate about its effectiveness and cost. Some users suggested he might be using other treatments or substances, while others shared their own experiences with stem cell therapy for hair loss.

      community Hair much worse after 6 months?

      in Progress Pictures  230 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced significant hair loss after 6 months of using 0.5mg finasteride daily. Suggestions from others included trying Dutasteride and Minoxidil, getting professional help from a dermatologist, and addressing high iron levels that could be contributing to the hair loss.