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User noticed beard and sideburn hair loss, and thinning eyebrows, diagnosed with alopecia barbae and male pattern baldness, and prescribed Desonide cream. User seeks feedback on Desonide cream.

A female, aged 17-18, is experiencing significant hair loss, feeling hopeless despite trying various treatments like leave-in conditioners, omega-3s, supplements, sulfate-free shampoo, and biotin. She is distressed as her hair continues to thin, affecting her body image and self-esteem.

User reports visible hair growth after 1.5 months using dermarolling, Jamaican black castor oil, and onion juice, having stopped minoxidil due to initial hair loss. Replies suggest continuing minoxidil despite shedding, buzzing hair, and trying finasteride or scalp massages.

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.

The post discusses a 10-year battle with hair loss using treatments like biotin, Rogaine, Dualgen 15% Minoxidil, dermaroller, and various skin care products. Despite some side effects, the user maintains a full head of hair and is considering a hair transplant in the future.

The user has been on finasteride for 18 months and added dutasteride after the first 6 months, with no hair regrowth observed. Bloodwork shows normal levels of DHT despite the use of both medications.

A user shared their positive experience with finasteride for hair loss, showing progress pictures that demonstrate significant hair regrowth over 100 days. They chose finasteride over other treatments due to its ease of use and despite potential side effects.

A 22-year-old woman is experiencing genetic hair loss and has tried natural remedies like coconut oil and aloe vera without success. She seeks advice on whether to see a dermatologist or use treatments like Minoxidil (Rogaine) despite her parents' skepticism about professional help and chemical treatments.

The user has been using finasteride since September 2018, dermarolling since February 2019, and applying minoxidil once a day. Despite these treatments, they have experienced significant hair loss and are unsure if they should continue.

The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.

A user experienced significant hair regrowth from Xeljanz after severe alopecia but can no longer afford it. They are seeking ways to obtain the medication despite its high cost and potential side effects.

The effects of Finasteride, a drug used to treat hair loss, prostate problems and other conditions. The post by iaskedadoctor describes the conversations they had with a Urologist about the effects of the drug on DHT levels throughout the body, how lower doses are beneficial in reducing side effects, how erectile dysfunction can be psychological as well as physiological, how morning erections are not necessarily important, and how persistent side effects appear to be rare. People also shared their experiences with taking Finasteride for hair loss, including potential side effects such as reduced ejaculate force and development of man boobs.

User took 1mg finasteride daily and 2% ketoconazole weekly for 5 months, seeing slight hairline regrowth and no major side effects except temporary dry eyes. They encourage others to try finasteride despite negative stories online.

The conversation questions the lack of feedback on the effectiveness of PGE2 and setipiprant for hair loss, despite their availability. The user is puzzled by the absence of reviews or results, whether positive or negative.

A 22-year-old male has been experiencing hair thinning since 18 and was prescribed 50mg oral spironolactone for hair loss and high blood pressure, despite inquiring about finasteride. A reply suggests that spironolactone is less effective than finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and recommends seeking a second medical opinion.

A 26 year old female with PCOS who has been dealing with hair loss for several years, despite managing her hormones and taking vitamins. She has tried various treatments such as Nizoral, Minoxidil, Pyrithione zinc, coal tar and salicylic acid to no avail. The user is looking for advice on what else they can do to stop their hair loss.

A 57-year-old user shared their one-year hair loss treatment progress using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, RU58841, KX-826, Keto shampoo, vitamins, and an iRestore helmet. They are considering simplifying their regimen to prescribed medications and feel uncertain about continuing despite seeing some progress.

The user shared their hair loss treatment progress from October 2023 to January 2025, using 1.25 mg finasteride daily, 2.5 mg minoxidil, Hims shampoo, and a multivitamin. They noted improved hair growth despite not saving their hairline.

A 37-year-old male has been using finasteride for 5 years and dutasteride for 9 months to address hair loss, noticing improvements but also some recent thinning. He experienced no significant side effects from either treatment, except a slight decrease in semen volume with dutasteride, and is considering trying oral minoxidil again despite previous side effects.

Higher doses of dutasteride for hair loss are debated, with some users suggesting they are unnecessary and potentially unsafe. The original poster uses a combination of dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 for hair regrowth, despite concerns about high dosages.

The user experienced hair regrowth and darker hair using finasteride daily, minoxidil nightly, and occasional dermarolling. They noticed significant progress, especially in hair density, and are considering increasing minoxidil use despite itchiness from wearing a hat.

The user shared a 3.5-month hair regrowth update using finasteride, 5% topical minoxidil, micro-needling, and keto shampoo, along with lifestyle changes like reducing stress and improving diet. They encourage others to stay committed to their regimen despite initial slow progress.

RU58841 is a controversial hair loss treatment with mixed reviews; some users report success, often in combination with other treatments like finasteride or minoxidil, while others experience side effects like chest pain. The treatment's discontinuation is speculated to be due to patent expiration and lack of profitability, despite some users continuing to use it as part of a broader regimen.

The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and a dermaroller/dermastamp for hair loss, reporting positive results and no significant side effects. They switched from finasteride to dutasteride for better results and apply topical minoxidil despite having braids.

The user is experiencing diffuse androgenic alopecia and is trying various treatments, including 5mg finasteride, loniten, and Formula 82D, which contains dutasteride, a steroid, and tretinoin. They report potential regrowth with Formula 82D, despite previous treatments being ineffective.

The user had two FUT hair transplants with 4,600 grafts for increased density, costing about $11,000 each, and has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride for over five years without side effects. The results are natural-looking with no visible scarring, and the user finds the procedure valuable despite the cost.

Finasteride has led to significant hair regrowth for some users, with noticeable improvements in two months, but side effects like erectile dysfunction have caused some to stop using it. Some users combine finasteride with minoxidil and other supplements, despite concerns about side effects.

The user noticed baby hairs after using minoxidil for two years, along with daily massages, derma stamping, and drinking peppermint infusions. Another user suggested starting with topical finasteride and eventually switching to oral finasteride, despite the original poster experiencing side effects from topical finasteride.

A 27-year-old male with AGA and diffused thinning has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, Vitamin D, B12, Iron, and Ketoconazole shampoo. Despite a hair transplant and improved blood levels, he continues to experience hair loss and suspects a possible misdiagnosis of Alopecia Areata Incognita.

The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil since October 2023 and is concerned if a supplement containing L-arginine, L-citrulline, Tongkat Ali, Tribulus terrestris, Avena Sativa, Gingko Biloba, Ginseng, Pyridoxine, Zinc Gluconate, and Saw Palmetto can cause hair loss. They report thicker and denser hair despite ongoing shedding.