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Efforts to find a Canadian dermatologist in the US to prescribe H&W's topical finasteride for hair loss. The user is willing to fund a crowd-share effort to identify prospects.

A young woman with genetically thin hair is stressed and embarrassed, seeking advice. Suggestions include seeing a dermatologist, using spironolactone, and minoxidil for hair regrowth.

A user in Turkey was advised by a dermatologist to avoid finasteride due to its hormonal effects and was prescribed minoxidil, shampoo, and vitamins instead. The user is considering seeking another doctor's opinion or buying finasteride directly from a pharmacy.

The conversation is about a user unsure if their dermatologist-prescribed treatment is Minoxidil and concerned about its safety for cats. The treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

A user in France is frustrated because three dermatologists refused to prescribe finasteride for their hair loss, suggesting it's not androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and offering expensive vitamin treatments instead. Other users suggest buying hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride from various online pharmacies and considering a gender-affirming care physician for more understanding treatment options.

The conversation suggests that people should consult a dermatologist to understand their type of hair loss before starting treatments like finasteride or dutasteride, especially if they have autoimmune issues or low DHT. Some participants believe in starting treatment like finasteride immediately if hair loss is due to DHT, while others recommend ruling out other causes and considering minoxidil first, especially for younger individuals.

A user was prescribed ketoconazole shampoo by their dermatologist for early-stage hair loss, but is unsure if this is the right treatment. Most commenters suggest seeking a second opinion or starting finasteride treatment immediately, while a few caution about potential side effects.

User switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil after dermatologist's recommendation. Others in conversation express interest and support for the new treatment.

User seeks reputable international finasteride seller due to dermatologists refusing prescription. Dermatologists suggested PRP or exosomes instead.

A 19-year-old male with hair loss and gynecomastia is considering starting finasteride after trying various treatments like Ketoconazole shampoo and consulting dermatologists. He has chronic telogen effluvium and seborrheic dermatitis, with normal testosterone and thyroid levels but low platelet count.

A 21-year-old male has been on a hair loss treatment for 6 months using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo, with slight improvement noted by his dermatologist. He is considering adding topical spironolactone, switching to dutasteride, increasing minoxidil dosage, or trying PRP injections for better results.

A 20-year-old is experiencing rapid hairline decline and is considering seeing a dermatologist or using minoxidil. They have been using coconut and rosemary oil but are concerned due to family history of baldness.

A user is considering starting spironolactone for hair loss without consulting a dermatologist, as previous dermatologists only recommended biotin, vitamins, or PRP. The user notes that spironolactone is affordable in their country.

A 17-year-old experiencing hair loss due to hard water was advised by a dermatologist to use a treatment containing Minoxidil and vitamins. A respondent confirmed the treatment's safety but warned that discontinuing Minoxidil could worsen hair loss.

A user is using minoxidil for hair loss and considering adding finasteride but their dermatologist advised waiting to see if minoxidil works alone. They are thinking about taking saw palmetto (serenoa repens) and biotin as alternatives and are asking for others' experiences and potential side effects.

A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning after using oral castor oil for hair loss. Other users suggested seeing a dermatologist and noted that castor oil is typically used for constipation.

A user's scalp issue that may be causing their hair loss and potential treatments, such as salicylic acid, finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and visiting a dermatologist.

User tried various hair loss treatments without success and plans to consult a dermatologist and possibly shave head for emotional well-being.

A 19-year-old diagnosed with AGA was refused finasteride by a dermatologist who cited fertility concerns and prescribed minoxidil, vitamins, and shampoos instead. The user is unsure about using minoxidil and considers finding another dermatologist.

A 14-year-old is experiencing significant hair loss and was prescribed Aminexil by a dermatologist. They are concerned about potential side effects.

A user is seeking advice on using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss after being unhappy with their dermatologist's advice. They are considering getting finasteride on their own due to prescription challenges.

A 20-year-old experiencing hair thinning became depressed and sought treatment. The new dermatologist prescribed a routine including topical minoxidil, finasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral shampoo, rosemary oil, and scalp massages.

A user named Mmherak is experiencing hair loss, with low B12 and iron deficiency, and has been recommended minoxidil and spironolactone by dermatologists. Other users suggest seborrheic dermatitis or dandruff, recommending treatments like Nizoral shampoo, ketoconazole, and Selsun Blue.

The conversation is about someone seeking a finasteride prescription for hair loss and considering paying out of pocket for a dermatologist because they can't find one covered by insurance. They want advice on ensuring they get the prescription and not just a recommendation for biotin pills.

A 21-year-old male from Bangladesh is experiencing hair loss and was advised by a dermatologist to use ketoconazole shampoo, anti-fungal treatments, biotin, and 5% minoxidil, with finasteride to be considered after six months. The user is unsure whether to follow this advice or start finasteride immediately alongside minoxidil.

25-year-old male with Norwood 2 hair loss tried PRP injections without success. Dermatologists didn't recommend finasteride or minoxidil, but suggested PRP + Mesotherapy for 50% improvement.

A 19-year-old reports positive hair regrowth using oral minoxidil and finasteride, with no side effects. The conversation includes advice on consulting a dermatologist and exploring alternative treatments.

A woman experienced hair regrowth after using self-prescribed finasteride and dutasteride from online sources, despite doctors' reluctance to prescribe these due to potential birth defects. Her dermatologist acknowledged the effectiveness of these treatments and advised her to continue using them while avoiding pregnancy.

The user shared a 3-month update on using a 5% minoxidil and finasteride topical solution enriched with redensyl and procapil for hair regrowth. They mentioned inconsistency in using the treatment and initially starting it without consulting a dermatologist.

Dutasteride mesotherapy combined with topical minoxidil led to some hair regrowth, but taking dutasteride pills every 2-3 days showed more noticeable results. The user did not try finasteride, as their dermatologist recommended dutasteride for better outcomes with fewer side effects at a reduced dosage.