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      community Reaction to High Dose Minoxidil After Year of Use

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe side effects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.

      community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta

      in Update  36 upvotes 5 years ago
      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.

      community How much of a difference does catching it on time make?

      in Question  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user is experiencing early hair loss and is using finasteride, Rogaine, biotin, vitamin D3, and Nizoral. They are concerned about whether starting treatment early will help them keep their hair despite strong genetic predisposition to balding.

      community 21M, Dermatologist prescribed only Minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 21-year-old was diagnosed with early-stage androgenetic alopecia and prescribed only minoxidil 5% and ketoconazole shampoo by a dermatologist, who advised against finasteride for now. The user is skeptical about starting minoxidil due to concerns about increased hair loss.

      community What the hell happened in my family genes?

      in Chat  116 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is frustrated about early balding despite older male relatives retaining hair into old age. Another user plans to start finasteride soon to address their hair thinning.

      community What hurts the most is that only minority of us are balding

      in Chat  252 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the emotional impact of early hair loss in men, with many feeling isolated and self-conscious. Some users also mention the lack of awareness about potential treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community I'm gonna be bald by 20 and I'm not even exagerrating. Wtf do I even do?

      in Chat  77 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 16-year-old is experiencing early male pattern baldness and is considering using Minoxidil now and Finasteride after turning 18. Another user shared a positive experience with topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, noting improvement in hair thickness and no side effects.

      community 3 month progress NW5 -- lost cause?

      in Progress Pictures  22 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is treating their advanced hair loss with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, hydrocortisone, stem cell serum, peptide serum, multivitamins, he shou wu tea, derma pen, argan oil, and a derma roller. Replies suggest it's too early to judge progress and recommend staying consistent, with one suggesting oral minoxidil as an additional option.

      community Aggressive Hair Loss Journal For The Boys

      in Update  11 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 26-year-old male with a family history of early baldness documents his hair loss journey, using finasteride, dutasteride, and Nizoral, along with lifestyle changes like weightlifting and a vertical diet. Despite some stabilization, he continues to experience thinning and remains determined to fight hair loss.

      community Norwood 6 trying the bounce back

      in Progress Pictures  198 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 37-year-old who started losing hair in their early 20s tried minoxidil with little effect, then experienced more loss until 2023. They are now using a treatment including finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, saw palmetto shampoo, and micro needling, and are seeing early positive results.

      community The treatment paradox: Start your treatment and get the fuck off of this subreddit

      in Chat  117 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation emphasizes the importance of starting hair loss treatment early, using options like minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, essential oils, and dermarolling, and encourages leaving the hair loss subreddit once treatment begins to avoid stress and obsession. Users shared personal success with finasteride and the motivation to start treatment to prevent future regret.

      community Pyrilutamide Phase 3 on its way

      in Treatment  127 upvotes 2 years ago
      Pyrilutamide Phase 3 approved, starting early 2022 with 416 subjects for 24 weeks. Drug potentially better than RU and Breezula, with some users reporting no side effects.

      community The story of RU58841/PSK3841

      in Research/Science 3 months ago
      RU58841, an anti-androgenic compound, showed early promise for treating alopecia but faced challenges after its patent in 1997. Despite advancing to Phase II trials, safety concerns and financial struggles led Aventis to abandon its development. Proskelia, which later merged into ProStrakan, couldn't prioritize the drug, leading to its eventual stagnation and failure to reach the market.

      community Thoughts? 9 months of treatment

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 9 months of using 1 mg finasteride, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole, noting no visible improvement and considering switching fully to dutasteride. Another user commented that there were gains in the temples and praised the early intervention.

      community Recommendations for topical saw palmetto / pumpkin seed oil product

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user is seeking recommendations for topical saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil products to treat early male pattern baldness and is considering different options available online. They are specifically asking which saw palmetto product to choose between two provided links.

      community 3 Years on Fin, 1 Year on Dut.

      in Progress Pictures  262 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride after experiencing significant hair shedding, and is also using oral minoxidil. Dutasteride helped stop the shedding, but it's too early to determine if it will reverse hair loss.

      community Something I wish I knew about hairloss 10 years ago

      in Treatment  100 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Hair transplants can initially yield good results, but native hair is more reliable, and transplanted hair may still be lost over time. Early intervention with treatments like topical finasteride and minoxidil is recommended, but it's important to start with lower doses and manage expectations realistically.