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      community We are manipulating our hormones, surely it's prudent to track bloodwork ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  64 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether individuals using hair loss treatments like Dutasteride (Dut) or Finasteride (Fin) should regularly check their hormone levels through bloodwork. Some argue it's important to monitor the effects of these medications on hormone levels, while others believe it's unnecessary if there are no side effects, citing cost and practicality concerns.

      community Have to share with you guys. I’m 41. Can’t believe this is actually working. I was bald as hell 1 year ago. I have a ways to go still. Pics of all products included. Most purchased on Amazon

      in Progress Pictures  1315 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their successful hair regrowth using a combination of derma stamping, Retinol, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and RU58841, with no side effects. Others discussed their varied experiences with these treatments, including concerns about potential side effects like heart issues and sexual dysfunction.

      community ~1 year using rosemary shampoo (trigger warning)

      in Progress Pictures  158 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user reported hair thickening and a stronger crown after using rosemary shampoo for about a year, with progress pictures as evidence. Some commenters discussed the effectiveness of natural treatments versus pharmaceutical options like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community ~3 years on fin and alpecin shampoo

      in Progress Pictures  289 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride and Alpecin shampoo for about three years, reporting thicker hair but an unchanged hairline. They are happy with their hair progress, noting the most improvement in the past five months, and mention a slight decrease in libido.

      community Planning to for Hair transplant

      in Transplants  104 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about someone considering a hair transplant due to ineffective hair loss treatments, with suggestions ranging from trying a hairpiece to continuing with medications like finasteride and minoxidil, and waiting for new treatments. Some advise against a transplant due to the extent of hair loss and the cost, while others share different views on the effectiveness of transplants and non-surgical options.

      community 6 months aggressive treatment for hair loss

      in Progress Pictures  115 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user shared a 6-month aggressive hair loss treatment progress, using oral minoxidil, finasteride/minoxidil topical, dutasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral, and daily Cialis, which notably improved regrowth. Commenters observed significant improvement, with one noting a change from a Norwood 5 to a Norwood 1 in hair loss classification.

      community Another clueless guy fearmongering and spreading misinformation

      in Chat  250 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with some users advocating for finasteride and minoxidil, while others express concerns about potential side effects of finasteride. A social media influencer is criticized for promoting scalp massages and minoxidil over finasteride, which some believe is misinformation.

      community I just got back from the animal hospital and lost my cat

      in Minoxidil  475 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user shared a tragic experience where their cat died after being exposed to Minoxidil, warning others of its toxicity to pets. Some users discussed switching to oral hair loss treatments, while others expressed condolences and shared their own concerns and experiences with topical treatments around pets.

      community RESULTS. Stick to the plan Fellas this is all about consistency

      in Progress Pictures  1462 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress, attributing success to a consistent routine using finasteride, hair growth oil, Hims shampoo, a derma roller, and 5000 mcg biotin pills. They emphasized the importance of representation for people with similar hair types and encouraged others to stick with their treatment plans.

      community C’est terrible - at my wits end

      in Female  443 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.

      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 hate it when people write off your hairloss info because “you’re not a doctor.”

      in Treatment  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their frustration about their cousin's refusal to take their advice on using finasteride for aggressive hair loss, despite the cousin's desperation and current use of minoxidil and consideration of PRP injections. The user, who has done extensive research, suggested the cousin needs a 5ar inhibitor, but the cousin dismisses the advice because the user isn't a doctor.

      community Are the japanese Finasteride 10 year studies even relevant to caucasian men - especially young ones?

      in Technology  105 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride, in different populations. Some users believe that the results of Japanese studies may not be relevant to Caucasian men, especially young ones, and that East Asians may respond better to these treatments. Others argue that clinical studies should be the basis for decision-making, while acknowledging that individual responses to medications can vary.

      community 5 months oralfin, topmin, dermarolling

      in Progress Pictures  852 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "ninezske" shared their progress pictures of hair regrowth after using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling. Other users commented on the results and discussed the effectiveness of minoxidil and finasteride.

      community 8 months on 5mg fin daily, 5% min twice daily, and hrt(mtf). Thought my hair was unrecoverable before but now I’m so happy.

      in Transgender  1906 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user named "LordGeek101" shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after using 5mg of finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for 8 months. The user is transgender (MTF) and mentioned that the larger dose of finasteride was recommended by their doctor for better chances of hair revival.

      community Goodbye y'all, it's been a journey but have accepted where I'm at

      in Update  219 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of this conversation about hair loss is that the user, y00sh420, tried various treatments including a $700 lllt helmet, topical minoxidil and finasteride, spectraDNC, and micro needling, but did not achieve the desired results. They have decided to stop trying until a cure for male pattern baldness is found. Other users expressed different opinions on hair loss treatments.

      community Then vs Now, fin saved my life

      in Progress Pictures 1 year ago
      A user's experience of using finasteride to treat hair loss, including details about shedding and side effects; their regimen; and the advice given by others about diet, sport, smoking, and topical treatments.

      community [20M] 2 Year Fin&Min Progress (Detailed & Pics)

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20 year old male's experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, nizoral shampoo, dutasteride, alfatradiol, stemoxydine and RU58841, over the course of two years. The user reported losing ground overall but their hair becoming curly, which helped hide more scalp.

      community Progress Pics – Minoxidil + Derma Rolling

      in Progress Pictures 1 year ago
      This conversation is about the user "Such_Ad7910" sharing progress pictures of their hair loss treatments, which include minoxidil and derma rolling. They recently got a prescription for finasteride to further help with their hairline, and multiple people have commented urging them to use it.

      community Some finasteride and minoxidil gains.

      in Progress Pictures  379 upvotes 1 year ago
      Doug-Sweeney has had positive results from using 1mg of finasteride and 5% minoxidil applied twice a day to treat his hair loss. Other users have also commented on how Doug-Sweeney looks younger with the improvements in hair quality.

      community I will have it cured by morning

      in Research/Science  370 upvotes 1 year ago
      Researching the cause of hair loss and treating it by preventing DHT in the scalp with medication such as finasteride or dutasteride, estrogen, minoxidil, dermarolling, and possible topical antiandrogens.

      community To all the young non-responders out there

      in Update  119 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21 year old who has been taking various treatments for hair loss such as dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil and finasteride with no results. Other users share their experiences of dealing with hair loss at an early age and offer advice on how to cope.

      community On a super stack, but still miniaturizationg going strong???

      in Update  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      User "Number_Worried00" is using a treatment stack for hair loss, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, Estradiol, Cetirizine, and Pyrilutamide. Another user suggests that if the cause is vitamin deficiency or inflammation, the stack may not be effective.