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      community doctor said finasteride/dutasteride isn't the proper way to treat hair loss

       55 upvotes 10 months ago
      A doctor advised against using finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss, suggesting PRP or mesotherapy instead, which led to skepticism about his motives. Many users recommended finding a new doctor and shared experiences of successful treatments with finasteride or dutasteride.

      community Doctor said I was screwed: 3 months update

      in Progress Pictures  263 upvotes 1 year ago
      After 3 months of using minoxidil and finasteride, OP experienced significant hair regrowth despite initial skepticism from their doctor. Many users commented on the impressive progress and discussed the common issue of posting "after" pictures before "before" pictures.

      community Doctor says i shouldn't take fin because its "hormonal"

       102 upvotes 2 years ago
      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.

      community Before & after - Is there a real progress?

       1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 44-year-old male is using topical minoxidil twice daily and experimenting with topical and oral melatonin for hair regrowth. A user noticed increased density on the crown and mid scalp.

      community Okay to add melatonin powder to the topical finasteride solution?

       15 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses adding melatonin powder to a topical finasteride solution for hair loss, with one reply suggesting that melatonin may promote faster hair growth but advising against mixing it directly into the solution due to potential instability.

      community M24 – Doctor advised against immediate HT due to weak donor area. Thoughts?

       18 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 24-year-old male was advised against an immediate hair transplant due to a weak donor area and was recommended to use PRP, oral minoxidil, and finasteride for a month before reassessment. Users suggested continuing finasteride and minoxidil for a longer period, as results typically take more than a month, and some expressed skepticism about the doctor's recommendations.

      community My doctor prescribed me 1/4 of a 2.5mg pill of minoxidil daily

      in Minoxidil  11 upvotes 4 months ago
      A dermatologist prescribed 0.625mg of oral minoxidil daily without a DHT blocker, which some users disagree with, suggesting a combination with finasteride or dutasteride for better results. Others argue starting with a low dose of minoxidil is standard to test tolerance before considering additional treatments.

      community 18M- doctor surprised to see how I am still able to move

      in Treatment  27 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair thinning and the potential role of vitamin D deficiency in hair loss, with suggestions to take vitamin D3 supplements. The user also mentions having diffuse thinning and a slightly receding hairline.

      community L Doctor criticized my fin usage and suggested minox and HT as alternatives

       35 upvotes 1 year ago
      A doctor criticized the use of Finasteride for hair loss, suggesting Minoxidil and a hair transplant instead, despite the patient experiencing no side effects from Finasteride. The patient disagreed, arguing that Minoxidil doesn't address the root cause and that Finasteride is necessary to protect donor hair in transplants.

      community Do Doctors prescribe meds I don't need?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user was prescribed various treatments for baldness, including finasteride, vitamin D pills, biotin PRP, and minoxidil. The minoxidil and finasteride topical solution finally worked, leading the user to question the doctor's motives for prescribing ineffective treatments initially.

      community The doctor suggested starting with minoxidil finally

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 6 years ago
      A 29-year-old male experiencing hair loss started using 2% minoxidil as suggested by his doctor and later added finasteride after initial results. He reported amazing results after 50+ days and increased minoxidil to 5% after 25 days.

      community Bad doctors even in the USA

       171 upvotes 6 years ago
      Young men are advised to delay hair transplants until after age 25, using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling to manage hair loss. Concerns about unethical doctors highlight the need for careful planning.

      community Topical melatonin spray to reduce hair shedding recommends?

       1 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using topical melatonin spray with finasteride and dutasteride to reduce hair shedding but dislikes the lavender scent of their current spray. They are seeking recommendations for a scentless or better-smelling melatonin spray.

      community Has anyone tried those aliexp product ?

      in Product 6 months ago
      The conversation is about exploring additional hair loss treatments, with suggestions including topical melatonin, caffeine-based shampoos, redensyl, copper-peptides, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, ketoconazole shampoo, and fluridil. Caution is advised against using products from AliExpress and Temu due to potential safety concerns.

      community Why do some doctors just lie to our faces ?

       22 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 19-year-old is frustrated with doctors giving misleading information about hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and minoxidil. They plan to self-administer finasteride due to concerns about side effects and lack of supportive medical guidance.

      community Went to a doctor today, this is the result

       5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user discussed hair loss treatments, considering options like oral and topical dutasteride, minoxidil, pumpkin seed oil, and a tonic with various ingredients. They expressed concerns about side effects and the cost of microneedling sessions.

      community Totally confused by doctors opinions, would appreciate some clarity

       1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and confusion over conflicting medical advice, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and topical corticosteroids. They are unsure about the necessity of a biopsy and the timing of using minoxidil, while also considering the impact of potential androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.