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      community The Journey Starts Today

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 4 years ago
      User started Finasteride for hair loss, combining it with Saw Palmetto, Fenugreek seeds, almonds, bananas, eggs, and a coconut-castor oil mixture. Early updates show initial shedding and tiny new hair growth at the temples.

      community M26 - 9 months after hair transplant! AMA

      in Transplants  624 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user who underwent a hair transplant in Istanbul to reduce balding, and the discussion of various treatments such as finasteride and growth hormone for preventing further hair loss.

      community There are two philosophies here...choose what makes you feel best.

       51 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss approaches: 1) using treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, vitamins, and transplants, or 2) accepting hair loss, trying minimal treatments, and shaving head. Users share experiences and preferences between options.

      community 1 Year on Finasteride - Here's what I think

      in Finasteride  86 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user shared their experience after one year on Finasteride, noting both positive effects on hair retention and minor side effects like reduced libido and high blood pressure. They also emphasized the importance of quitting porn to improve sexual health and mentioned using Viagra to boost confidence.

      community 12 months of progress on fin (and 10 months microneedling)

      in Update  366 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user's 12 month progress on finasteride and 10 months of microneedling for hair loss treatment, which has resulted in improved temple areas with no side effects from the finasteride. They have not used minoxidil yet but are considering it for further gains. DHT blocking drugs such as finasteride and dutasteride are recommended to maintain regrowth results.

      community Young guys read this

       68 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user's experience with dealing with hair loss, and the advice that was shared by other users to cope with it. Suggested treatments included shaving their head, using medications such as finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, as well as dermarolling.

      community 5ARI (dutasteride) Associated with Adverse Metabolic Effects

       23 upvotes 6 years ago
      Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.

      community female battling hair loss

       6 upvotes 7 years ago
      User "tresslessatbest" shares her experience with androgenic hair loss and treatments. She found success using men's Rogaine 5%, spironolactone, dermaroller, biotin, blackcurrant seed oil, prenatal vitamins, and Nizoral shampoo.

      community 24 y/o woman diagnosed with AGA today. Scared and confused.

       8 upvotes 8 years ago
      A 24-year-old woman being diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (AGA) who is scared and confused about her hair loss, and the treatment options of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, spironolactone, and possibly a biopsy.

      community 14 months later after doing something about my hair.

      in Progress Pictures  39 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old started hair loss treatment in September 2022 with oral Minoxidil and Finasteride, then switched to a spray version in June 2023. They also improved their diet, exercised, used biotin shampoo daily, and micro needled weekly, resulting in noticeable hair regrowth.

      community Despite some extremely difficult circumstances (temples starting to recede at 19, than getting fin sides that wouldn't go away after stopping) I have nothing but good things to share 3 years into this journey

      in Update  57 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user started using minoxidil at 19 for receding temples and saw good regrowth, but experienced severe and lasting sexual side effects from finasteride. They improved their condition with pelvic floor exercises, a healthy lifestyle, and continued using minoxidil with dermarolling, which led to further hair regrowth.

      community My baby is NOT balding! Update

      in Satire  224 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user claimed to cure their baby's baldness by using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, dermarolling, scalp massages, and headstands to increase blood flow. Commenters responded with humor, suggesting various exercises and questioning the legitimacy of the transformation.

      community How to BECOME a RESPONDER to Fin/Dut if you are not responding

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  306 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of this conversation is that the user "DuckSeasonCamelSeasn" found that consuming grapefruit juice prior to taking finasteride or dutasteride helped them become a responder to the medications and regain hair growth. However, there are warnings about potential risks and interactions with other medications, so caution should be exercised.

      community 3 months minoxidil & Fin progress

      in Progress Pictures  205 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures after using minoxidil and finasteride for three months, reporting hair stabilization and thickening. They used Amazon's brand for minoxidil and Good Rx for finasteride.

      community Starting ayurvedic remedies for male pattern baldness

      in Treatment 8 months ago
      A user is trying Ayurvedic remedies for male pattern baldness, including onion juice, curry leaves, aloe vera, and a prepared oil mix. They plan to switch to minoxidil, finasteride, and PRP treatment if no improvement is seen in four months.

      community Feeling pretty hopeless... Dry skin and eczema causing my alopecia.

      in Chat  12 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using dutasteride, lymecycline, betamethasone, and minoxidil for hair loss but struggles with eczema and dry skin. They feel hopeless as no treatments or moisturizers have helped, and they are concerned about their appearance due to their soft facial features.

      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 High Dose Niacin Update

      in Update  7 upvotes 6 years ago
      High dose niacin (1000mg daily) seems to have halted hair loss but did not regrow lost hair. The user plans to continue due to additional benefits like lower stress and higher good cholesterol.

      community [M37] 8 months progress with mostly derma rolling and scalp massaging

      in Progress Pictures  604 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 37-year-old male stopped using finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects and switched to derma rolling, scalp massaging, and Revita shampoo, resulting in thicker, healthier hair with new growth. Users discuss the effectiveness of mechanical scalp stimulation, with some sharing similar positive experiences and others expressing skepticism.

      community My first 8 months and prgress so far, min + fin.

      in Progress Pictures  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user started experiencing hair loss at 26 and began treatment with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride. After 8 months, they noticed hair regrowth, especially baby hairs, and remain hopeful for further improvement.

      community I’m going punch hair loss in the face

      in Satire  68 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user "OP" is frustrated with hair loss despite using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and oral dutasteride. Other users suggest keto shampoo, lifestyle changes, and low light laser therapy.