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      community Spironolactone Update

      in Female  11 upvotes 7 years ago
      A woman's experience with Spironolactone as treatment for female pattern hair loss, including the effects of increasing dosage and her doctor's recommendation to try finasteride if no results are seen after 6 months. Other users have also shared their experiences with using finasteride for this condition.

      community AGA evaluation and first steps - BEGINNER MEGAPOST

      in Chat  75 upvotes 2 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.

      community Almost 3 months on topical min/fin

      in Progress Pictures  117 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared their 3-month progress using topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, expressing hope for continued improvement. Others advised patience, suggesting adding micro-needling and waiting at least a year for significant results.

      community I’m Quitting ketoconazole shampoo

      in Ketoconazole  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is quitting ketoconazole shampoo, believing it worsened their hair condition, and plans to use clarifying, keratin, and pH balanced moisturizing shampoos instead. Another user suggests using conditioner after ketoconazole to prevent dryness.

      community M23 , on finaestride and minoxidil for 4.8 months

      in Progress Pictures 1 year ago
      . This conversation is about a user's progress while using minoxidil and finasteride to treat hair loss, with emphasis on taking oral finasteride at night before bed for optimal results. They also discuss the brand of medication being used (Morr F 5%) and the importance of taking a generic version of the same drug.

      community My experience with Pyrilutamide

      in Update  43 upvotes 2 years ago
      Two different experiences of using Pyrilutamide, a hair loss treatment, which caused headaches that took around a week to subside in both cases. Other users offered insight into their own experiences with the treatment or suggested alternate treatments such as RU58841 and Minoxidil.

      community Ingest topical minoxidil by mouth ?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user questions if ingesting topical minoxidil could be an alternative to oral minoxidil for hair loss. Another user reports success with this method, noting they saw results and experienced no adverse effects.

      community Check out this shed-topical finasteride/topical minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  253 upvotes 2 years ago
      This conversation is about a user who has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil to treat their hair loss, with the result being an intense shedding period. Other users have offered advice and encouragement for them to keep going with the treatment, suggesting they may see significant regrowth in 6 months time.

      community Here's why you don't assume you have TE, because you likely don't

      in Chat  48 upvotes 2 months ago
      TE (telogen effluvium) is often misunderstood and is triggered by severe stress or trauma, not minor daily inconveniences. Most hair loss cases are due to male pattern baldness (AGA), and treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride can help.

      community Clascoterone study going on right now

      in Research/Science  353 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is participating in a phase 3 trial for Clascoterone, a topical acne medication that may stimulate hair growth, and will share results after 6 months. They will have a section of their hair shaved and marked with a tattoo for the study.

      community (Almost) 3 months on fin+min & microneedle.

      in Progress Pictures  1322 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride every other day, 5% minoxidil daily, and microneedling every two weeks for three months to treat hair loss. They are happy with the progress and considering adding ketoconazole shampoo to their routine.

      community Going to try and reverse MPB naturally.

      in Treatment  55 upvotes 2 years ago
      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.

      community Minoxidil Finasteride heart problems

      in Update  97 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user experienced heart problems after taking 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil and is considering quitting minoxidil. Others discussed their experiences with heart issues and minoxidil, with some suggesting topical minoxidil as a safer alternative.

      community Trying to understand finasteride side effects and post finasteride syndrome

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  74 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.

      community I gotta get this off my chest, i gotta split something

      in Satire  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is a satirical expression of frustration over hair loss, mentioning treatments like spironolactone, microneedling, and topical applications, with references to various hair loss products and personalities in the community.

      community Hair Loss Results After 8 Months of Dutasteride

      in Progress Pictures  230 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user experienced increased hair density after 8 months of using dutasteride and 6 months of oral minoxidil. Some users joked about side effects, while others discussed the effectiveness of various treatments like finasteride and rosemary oil.

      community Hair looks extremely thin under sunlight!

      in Chat  26 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning is using oral minoxidil and finasteride but notices his hair looks thin in sunlight. Suggestions include using hair products, considering topical minoxidil, addressing seborrheic dermatitis, and possibly trying dutasteride or a hair transplant.