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      community Roughly one year on finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  510 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about someone's positive experience with 0.5 mg of finasteride daily for hair loss, noting potential contributions from vitamins and health improvements. Side effects and observations from others include watery semen and questions about hair regrowth and shedding phases.

      community C’est terrible - at my wits end

      in Female  440 upvotes 10 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 discouraged about pyrilutamide

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      Discouragement regarding Pyrilutamide, a drug in development for hair loss, and the potential side effects of Finasteride. People discussed anecdotal experiences with Pyrilutamide as well as suggestions to wait out Phase 3 trials before making any conclusions.

      community If you are still young and debating on starting the journey, JUST DO IT

      in Update  153 upvotes 2 years ago
      A young man in his mid-20s started using finasteride and biotin for hair thinning and has seen less hair loss after three months. Others shared their positive experiences with minoxidil and finasteride, discussed potential side effects, and encouraged early treatment for hair loss.

      community The theory that explains everything. Please help me make this big!

      in Research/Science  2447 upvotes 3 years ago
      The post and conversation are about the role of the enzyme 3alpha-hydroxysteroid reductase in hair loss and the potential of compounds like procyanidin B2 and sulforaphane to boost its activity for hair regrowth. Further research is needed to develop effective treatments based on this theory.

      community Success WITH pics: saw results in 2 months. Variation of BIG 3. I'm 24 years old and been doing it for 8 months now.

      in Update  49 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user shared their successful hair regrowth routine, which includes finasteride, derma rolling, minoxidil (Rogaine), biotin pills, and vitamin D supplementation, and saw noticeable results in 3 months. They suggest this routine as a variation of the "Big 3" hair loss treatments and have created a website to sell the products they used.

      community Am discouraged, tried just about everything....

      in Chat  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has tried finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, retinol, topical finasteride, and ketoconazole for hair loss but continues to experience hair recession. They are considering adding oral minoxidil or RU58841 and are unsure about the next steps.

      community 2 years on oral fin and oral min, 20M

      in Progress Pictures  1986 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 20-year-old shared progress pictures after 2 years of using oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss. Responses included admiration and requests for more details and updates.

      community Topical Finasteride 1 year results

      in Progress Pictures  250 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 31-year-old male used topical finasteride for a year, reducing hair loss significantly with no side effects. Another user suggested adding minoxidil and using oils for better results.

      community My mum is mad annoying about Fin.

      in Chat  245 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 25-year-old man discusses his struggles with his mother's opposition to his use of Finasteride for hair loss treatment, despite it improving his condition and self-control after a hair transplant. He expresses frustration over her blaming the medication for various issues and the stress caused by her insistence to stop taking it.

      community Spironolactone for 11 years, finasteride for almost 5 years, started oral minoxidil in November 😢 ended oral contraceptive in Dec.

      in Progress Pictures  224 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.

      community New Study - Flavonoids More Effective Than Finasteride?

      in Research/Science  148 upvotes 10 months ago
      A recent publication suggests that the flavonoids eriocitrin and silymarin may be more effective than finasteride in binding to the enzyme responsible for hair loss. People in the conversation are skeptical about the effectiveness and safety of these flavonoids until tested on humans, and some discuss their personal experiences with other treatments.

      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 hmi115 is coming. Prepare yourselves for what's coming

      in Technology  107 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses HMI-115, a potential cure for hair loss. Users share mixed opinions, with some expressing skepticism and others sharing anecdotal evidence of its effectiveness, including photos of significant hair regrowth from a trial participant.

      community Quick rant for those on the fence.

      in Chat  179 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user regrets not starting finasteride earlier to treat their hair loss. They are currently using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and RU58841. Other users in the conversation express frustration with fearmongering about finasteride and emphasize the benefits of starting treatment early.

      community Coffee and androgenetic alopecia

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a claim that avoiding coffee can lead to significant hair regrowth in individuals with androgenetic alopecia. Participants are skeptical, with some sharing personal anecdotes that contradict the claim, and others discussing the potential role of caffeine in hair loss and the effectiveness of other treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community 10 weeks on pyrilutamide Update

      in Update  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      How combining minoxidil, finasteride and pyrilutamide has helped the user with hair loss. The user also acknowledges that it takes time to see any results and that minoxidil is necessary for stimulating new hair growth.