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      community Dermatologist wants me to stop topical min+fin as a teen

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 17-year-old has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss but is advised by a dermatologist to taper off due to age concerns. Other users suggest continuing minoxidil but stopping finasteride until at least 18, and consulting a specialized pediatric dermatologist.

      community DHT is about to get smashed ….

      in Update  803 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments like topical finasteride with minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and essential oils. Oral treatments like dutasteride and finasteride are seen as more effective, though some prefer topicals to avoid side effects.

      community Treatment does not seem to be working

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male has been treating hair loss for over three years with various methods including minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and other treatments, but continues to experience hair thinning. Despite trying multiple treatments and consulting with dermatologists and hair surgeons, the individual is frustrated with the ongoing hair loss and lack of progress.

      community To all the young non-responders out there

      in Update  121 upvotes 2 years 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 Seeking Advice: Unusual Hair Loss at 31 Years Old - Any Insights? (M)

      in Chat  15 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 31-year-old man who previously had good results with minoxidil, finasteride, and nizoral for hair loss is now experiencing unusual hair loss and side effects from finasteride. Respondents suggest it might be severe retrograde alopecia and recommend exploring other treatment options due to his inability to tolerate finasteride.

      community Extreme regimen and still miniaturized hairs. AGA is just impossible to beat.

      in Insane  30 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's extreme regimen for hair loss, which includes taking oral and topical medications such as minoxidil, dutasteride, cyproterone acetate and bicalutamide, but still experiencing miniaturization. Suggestions were made to try other treatments such as RU58841 and Pyrilutamide, while also considering mental health treatment and advice on lookmaxxing.

      community watch out, here comes the hair

      in Research/Science  564 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's journey with hair loss and their use of topical finasteride, minoxidil and pyri/minoxidil ratio treatments to attempt hair regrowth. Replies focused on offering support and advice while sharing personal experiences with different treatments.

      community My experience and a discourse on “DUPA”

      in Chat  46 upvotes 2 years ago
      How diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) is not an invitation to self-diagnose oneself with aggressive AGA and that seeking a specialized dermatologist may help people experiencing hair loss. Treatment options discussed include topical clobetasol propionate, oral minoxidil, and discontinuing finasteride.

      community 2 years of fin, 1.5 years of minoxidil, calling it quits. Thank you.

      in Shaved/buzzed  567 upvotes 1 year ago
      This user has been struggling with hair loss for the past two years and attempted to treat it using finasteride and minoxidil. Despite their efforts, they have not seen any improvement in their condition, so they have decided to shave or buzz their head instead. Others gave advice on other treatments that could be tried if desired.

      community Is this how microneedling should look?

      in Microneedling  11 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about the correct way to do microneedling for hair loss, with some users suggesting the user is pressing too hard and causing too much bleeding, while others think the amount of blood is fine. Specific treatments mentioned include microneedling, with advice to disinfect the roller and possibly use a shorter needle length.

      community What you look like 2 years after scalp micropigmentation

      in SMP  193 upvotes 2 years ago
      Scalp micropigmentation as a treatment for hair loss, and the importance of choosing a reputable practitioner to get a natural look. Different treatments such as laser removal were also discussed in relation to long-term maintenance.

      community blood DHT levels shot up after doubling dutasteride dosage

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user increased their dutasteride dosage from 0.5mg to 1mg daily, resulting in a rise in DHT levels from 148 pg/mL to 281 pg/mL, and is considering switching back to finasteride due to continued hair loss. Replies suggest retesting and emphasize the importance of bloodwork before starting treatments.

      community Just started RU a month ago after being on fin and min for almost 3 years. Progress so far: My temples were pretty bare before this. Really hoping at least some of these become terminal.

      in Is this regrowth?  392 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user started using RU58841 a month ago after using finasteride and minoxidil for nearly three years, hoping for hair regrowth at the temples. Other users suggest vitamin B supplements and microneedling to improve hair thickness, and one mentions the possibility of a hair transplant for the temples.

      community Dutasteride 2 years 3 month results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  251 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user tried dutasteride for hair loss for 2.5 years but experienced drastic thinning and receding hairline. They decided to switch back to finasteride, along with minoxidil, LLLT, and ketoconazole, due to dissatisfaction with dutasteride's results and side effects.

      community The stages of hairloss we will all go through

       64 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation humorously outlines the progression of hair loss and the increasing desperation for treatments, starting with vitamins and dermapen, moving to finasteride, then to dutasteride and experimental chemicals, and finally to acceptance with shaving or hoping for hair cloning. Some users agree with the accuracy, while others question if it's a joke.

      community When dutasteride does not slow down hairloss

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 week ago
      The conversation is about a user struggling with hair loss despite using dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, and dermaneedling. The user is considering other treatments but is hesitant to use RU-58841 due to side effects and is seeking advice on alternative solutions.

      community Bald groom beaten over fake hair.

      in Satire  881 upvotes 1 year ago
      A bald groom was beaten by the family of the bride for wearing a wig. The conversation discusses the cultural stigma around baldness in India and the consequences of deception in arranged marriages.