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The user feels treated better with a comb-over than when bald due to cancer. They are considering a hair transplant and using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss.

The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss without success and feels extremely uncomfortable with their appearance, including being bald and short. They express deep unhappiness and social isolation. Suggestions from others include adopting stoicism, focusing on personal development, considering a hair system, improving fashion, working out, and seeking therapy for mental health.

A user experienced severe sexual side effects and man boobs after 11 months of finasteride use, despite initial positive results for hair growth. They are discontinuing finasteride and caution others about potential risks, suggesting that side effects may be more common than reported.

Some people avoid finasteride due to side effects but engage in unhealthy habits. Minoxidil and finasteride are common hair loss treatments, with varied side effect experiences.

A user stopped using minoxidil after 10-12 years due to severe side effects like fluctuating blood pressure and chest pain, resulting in significant hair loss. Other users shared similar experiences, emphasizing health over hair and suggesting alternatives like finasteride, nanoxidil, and rosemary oil.

Topical finasteride is less popular due to inconvenience, cost, and availability, while oral finasteride is favored for ease and safety. Some users experience side effects with topical use, but find it effective with minoxidil, though opinions on its efficacy vary.

A person mistakenly drank an entire bottle of topical minoxidil, leading to ICU admission with shock and heart failure. The incident highlights the dangers of ingesting topical treatments and the importance of proper usage and dosage.

The post argues that Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is likely not real and suggests symptoms may be due to mental health issues or the nocebo effect. The conversation includes personal experiences with finasteride, highlighting both positive and negative effects, and emphasizes consulting doctors and using reliable sources for medication.

A user who had taken oral minoxidil for 6 months without seeing any results and the advice given in response, which included trying microneedling in combination with topical minoxidil, as well as seeking a dermatologist's opinion.

Topical finasteride results in plasma levels 100 times lower than oral finasteride, potentially reducing systemic side effects. Users report similar efficacy with fewer side effects, suggesting a preference for topical application.

Concerns about a potential ban on finasteride and dutasteride due to side effects, with users advocating for continued access and informed choice. Alternative treatments like pyrilutamide are also mentioned.

A 28-year-old woman with genetic hair loss has tried various treatments, including oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, vitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, exosome needling, and hair extensions. She plans to pause treatments for pregnancy and is concerned about potential hair loss during that time.

CRISPR shows promise for treating hair loss by targeting specific genes. Current treatments include Minoxidil and finasteride, but CRISPR could offer a more precise solution, though it is still expensive and in early stages.

The user discusses using Minoxidil and plans to start Finasteride for genetic hair loss. They also mention natural remedies like gold shilajit, moringa powder, a seed mixture, and cardio exercise, emphasizing that while these can help, Minoxidil and Finasteride are necessary.

A user is experiencing genetic hair loss and is using spironolactone and minoxidil without success. They are considering switching to vegan protein powder due to digestive issues and are concerned if it will worsen hair loss.

A 29-year-old woman with genetic hair loss started using 0.5 dutasteride a week ago and has noticed increased shedding, no sexual side effects, and less oily skin. She plans to provide updates and is not concerned about potential birth defects as she doesn't plan to have more children.

A 22-year-old woman is experiencing genetic hair loss and has tried natural remedies like coconut oil and aloe vera without success. She seeks advice on whether to see a dermatologist or use treatments like Minoxidil (Rogaine) despite her parents' skepticism about professional help and chemical treatments.

A 38-year-old man experiencing rapid hair loss plans to try minoxidil and a derma roller, and may consider finasteride if there's no improvement in six months. He seeks advice on genetic hair loss, baseline baldness, dandruff shampoo, and alternative treatments like tea tree oil and rosemary oil.

A user is trying to reverse male pattern baldness (MPB) naturally by taking high doses of Vitamin D, improving diet, exercising, reducing stress, and other lifestyle changes, but plans to use finasteride if no results are seen in 60 days. Other users are skeptical, advising medical treatments like finasteride and warning against potential vitamin D overdose and the ineffectiveness of natural remedies for genetic hair loss.

People shared that Biotin supplements did not improve their hair loss and some experienced stronger nails or more pimples. They suggested trying finasteride or minoxidil instead for hair loss treatment.

A 25-year-old female is experiencing hair loss and has tried PRP, Minoxidil 5% with Biotin, and weekly needling sessions. Her doctor suggested switching to GFC treatment and stopping the needling sessions due to increased shedding, which may be caused by Minoxidil.

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user should consider using treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 to potentially reverse their hair loss. Other suggestions include using hair loss concealers and maintaining a healthy diet.

A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 weeks by taking zinc, vitamin D, and biotin supplements, correcting deficiencies that were contributing to hair loss and thinning. They report a decrease in hair shedding, faster hair growth, and a thickening of their hairline without using common hair loss medications like Minoxidil or Finasteride.

A user is concerned about hair loss and acne from a one-week course of 70 mg/day oral prednisolone for severe tinnitus. They are asking if these side effects are common.

Hair loss's social impact, focusing on Will Smith defending Jada Pinkett Smith's alopecia. The conversation highlights double standards between men and women experiencing hair loss and emphasizes empathy.

The user experienced hair loss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.

Eli Lilly's drug baricitinib showed effectiveness in treating alopecia areata, with higher doses resulting in significant hair regrowth compared to placebo. The treatment is not for male pattern baldness.

User discusses a 98-year-old man with amazing hair and a better hairline than someone 80 years younger. Conversation includes various treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and genetics as factors for hair quality.

This user experienced an improvement in hair quality and stopped shedding by using Minoxidil 5% spray twice a day for 4 months. Other users encouraged the use of finasteride to maintain the results, as it is the only treatment that addresses the underlying cause of hair loss.

A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found that topical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed some thickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, but topical melatonin showed immediate results in reducing hair loss.