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      community Help with female pattern baldness

      in Female  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses their struggle with female pattern baldness, mentioning that Minoxidil helped initially but their hair health declined after stopping a specific diet. They seek advice on managing oily, brittle hair and mention using an egg yolk and olive oil mixture as a temporary solution.

      community Should I start with finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 28-year-old male is experiencing severe hair loss and is considering finasteride after his doctor prescribed hair growth serum, minoxidil, and Boost solution. Some suggest consulting another doctor for a finasteride prescription, while others share personal success with finasteride.

      community (25Y) Oral minoxidil 10 months Oral fin 7 months & other things

      in Progress Pictures  52 upvotes 1 year ago
      A person treated their diffuse alopecia with oral minoxidil (10mg daily), oral finasteride (reduced to 0.25mg daily due to side effects), castor oil, vitamins, and ashwagandha, and plans a hair transplant in Turkey. They stopped using topical minoxidil, have seen improved hair density, but are still experiencing hair loss.

      community We need to talk about DHT itch

      in Treatment 2 years ago
      DHT Itch and its link to balding, with various treatments such as finasteride being discussed. Members shared their experiences of scalp itch before and after taking 5AR inhibitors, and potential underlying causes such as seborrheic dermatitis were discussed.

      community Can you beat this 104 year old man‘s hair count?

      in Styling  747 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 104 year old man's impressive head of hair and speculations about how he has been able to maintain it; treatments such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, dutasteride, 5-AR blockers, and other supplements are discussed.

      community May 2022 - September 2022. 4 month results on 2x daily minoxidil, finasteride, nizoral 2x weekly. Taken in the same office to try and keep lighting consistent.

      in Progress Pictures  641 upvotes 2 years ago
      Vat-R-U-Talkin-About: I'm not sure that wearing a hat would have an effect on either Minoxidil or Finasteride. It may be worth experimenting with not wearing one for a few weeks to see if it makes any difference. This conversation is about a user's progress pictures four months into taking minoxidil, finasteride, and nizoral twice weekly to treat hair loss; others shared their experiences and offered advice on how to improve the treatment.

      community Fin/Min/VitD 3 month progress pics

       119 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user shared their positive 3-month experience using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin D to treat hair loss, noting significant regrowth and minimal shedding. They also discussed potential side effects and the low likelihood of experiencing them, while being open to answering further questions.

      community I talked to urologist about Finasteride and just wanted to share what he said

      in Finasteride  232 upvotes 7 years ago
      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.

      community Severe accutane TE: will this sort itself out? When?

      in Question  5 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user experienced severe hair loss after stopping Accutane and is concerned about using Minoxidil due to anxiety and doubts about its effectiveness. They are seeking advice on whether the hair loss will resolve on its own and if they should expect recovery soon.

      community Accepting the fact that i cant stop it.

      in Chat  64 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A user shares their struggle with hair loss despite trying treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, and expresses frustration over ineffective medical advice and a failed hair transplant. Others in the conversation suggest alternative treatments, acceptance of baldness, and focusing on other life aspects.

      community Genetics are so weird and unpredictable

      in Minoxidil  118 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced male pattern baldness starting at 18, tried finasteride with no success, and switched to dutasteride, which halted hair loss. Minoxidil had no effect for them, while their brother, who didn't use AR inhibitors, maintained a juvenile hairline and successfully grew a beard with minoxidil, highlighting the unpredictable nature of genetics in hair loss and treatment response.

      community I feel so 🤡 right now, any advice?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 2 months ago
      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.

      community I got a hair transplant! Hide your wives!! Jk

      in Progress Pictures  5461 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user had a hair transplant in Turkey and started taking finasteride to maintain hair growth. They are satisfied with the results and plan to continue using finasteride while being cautious about hairstyles to prevent traction alopecia.

      community Is my hair getting better or am I trippin?

      in Is this regrowth?  7 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is experiencing aggressive hair loss and is using minoxidil, microneedling, biotin, and vitamin D. They are considering finasteride or dutasteride and plan to consult a dermatologist for the best treatment.

      community AGA evaluation and first steps - BEGINNER MEGAPOST

      in Chat  78 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses androgenic alopecia (AGA) and its treatments, focusing on finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Finasteride is recommended as essential for preventing further hair loss.