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      community Started Minoxidil this evening. See ya'll in 6 months.

      in Minoxidil  235 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses starting Minoxidil for hair loss and suggests also using finasteride to prevent further balding. Minoxidil is expected to thicken current hair, but won't stop hair follicles from dying.

      community Rare Non responder to Finasteride, Dutasteride, and oral minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  78 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss after four years of treatment and is considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP). Other users suggest the hair loss pattern may indicate alopecia areata and recommend seeing a dermatologist.

      community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss

      in Research/Science  235 upvotes 7 months ago
      Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.

      community Increasing Oral Minoxidil Dose Over Time

      in Research/Science  94 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user reports hair loss despite using minoxidil and plans to increase their oral minoxidil dose gradually while also taking finasteride, dermarolling weekly, and applying topical stemoxydine nightly. They shared a link suggesting that increasing minoxidil dosage can improve hair growth and thickness.

      community Update 6 months natural treatments

      in Is this regrowth? 4 months ago
      A user discusses their hair loss and current natural treatments, including derma stamp, rosemary oil, wild growth hair oil, biotin, omega 3, and a small DHT blocker. Another user suggests the hair loss is androgenic alopecia and recommends either taking finasteride or accepting the hair loss.

      community Second shed, non-stop flaking, itching

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing a second hair shedding phase and increased flaking and itching while using minoxidil 5% nightly and microneedling every two weeks, with needle length increasing over time. Other users suggest the hair loss may continue without the use of finasteride.

      community Dutasteride 1 year regression. Depressing. (With pictures for proof)

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared their experience of hair loss progression after one year on dutasteride, expressing disappointment with no improvement and considering other treatments like RU58841. Other users offered mixed responses, some seeing no change, others suggesting the hair loss might have been worse without treatment, and discussing the role of testosterone and DHT in hair loss.

      community opinions on my progress and thickening and regrowth pls

      in Is this regrowth?  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been experiencing hair loss since having COVID and has low vitamin D levels; they are seeing some improvement in their crown and hairline after starting vitamin D supplements. Commenters suggest the hair loss pattern is consistent with male pattern baldness (MPD) and varies by individual.

      community Non-Responder to everything and currently at the lowest point in my life

      in Update  60 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user expressed frustration with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil with micro-needling, and RU58841, which all failed to stop hair thinning and miniaturization. Suggestions from others included accepting baldness, considering hair systems, and continuing prescribed antidepressants for depression.

      community Results so far on Finasteride and biotin

      in Progress Pictures  145 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone experiencing significant hair regrowth after 23 days on Finasteride and Biotin, with others suggesting additional treatments like Minoxidil and microneedling. Some doubt the speed of hair growth, while others believe Biotin isn't contributing to the results.

      community 7 Week Progress Pic or am I tripping?

      in Is this regrowth?  22 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 40-year-old using 1mg finasteride daily reports noticeable hair regrowth in 7 weeks and plans to start 5% minoxidil and microneedling. Feedback is mixed, with some seeing progress and others suggesting a hair transplant.

      community Well here I am 3-4 years later.

      in Update  56 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hair loss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.

      community fin 0.5 mg everday 6 months update

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  28 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the experiences of individuals with diffuse hair thinning using finasteride, with many reporting no improvement or worsening conditions after 6 months. Various suggestions include persisting with the treatment, checking for underlying conditions, adding minoxidil for volume, adjusting dosage, and considering other potential causes like autoimmune responses and inflammation.

      community For those dealing with an unbearable scalp itch/pressure/inflammation.

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses using cetirizine (Zyrtec) topically to relieve scalp itch associated with hair loss and suggests it may also benefit androgenetic alopecia (AGA). One person found relief from scalp itch after three months on finasteride, noting the itch was linked to areas where hair was lost.

      community I’m Feeling so discouraged and depressed - No one wants to prescribe finasteride to me.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  68 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user in France is frustrated because three dermatologists refused to prescribe finasteride for their hair loss, suggesting it's not androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and offering expensive vitamin treatments instead. Other users suggest buying hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride from various online pharmacies and considering a gender-affirming care physician for more understanding treatment options.

      community Will be transition to dutasteride shortly.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user who had good results with finasteride and minoxidil for three years experienced sudden hair thinning and is switching to dutasteride combined with oral minoxidil and vitamin D3, and starting caffeine topicals. Some responses suggest the hair loss could be a synchronized shedding and advise patience, while others share their own positive experiences with dutasteride.

      community M24 Finasteride (4M) minoxidil (2Y)

      in Progress Pictures  57 upvotes 1 year ago
      FalseHour6541's two-year experience with Minoxidil and Finasteride, resulting in good density on their crown; other users suggested a hair transplant to help reduce the receding hairline.

      community 6 months progress (minox and keto only)

      in Female  195 upvotes 5 years ago
      A female user's six-month progress with only minoxidil and ketoconazole, including their experiences before and after using the treatments. They also discussed the differences between male and female hair loss and suggested that meds may offer more progress, though some results can be had without them.

      community 3 months on Hims Topical Spray

      in Progress Pictures  429 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using Hims finasteride and minoxidil spray, nizoral shampoo twice a week, and a daily biotin gummy for 90 days to treat hair loss. The user and others discuss the cost, dosage, and effectiveness of the treatment, with some suggesting cutting hair short for better results.

      community My Experience with Fin for Young Dudes Like Me

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 19-year-old male shared his negative experience with finasteride, including side effects like vision issues, genital changes, pain, swollen lymph nodes, and mood alterations, which resolved after stopping the medication. He suggests alternative hair loss treatments like exercise, diet, possibly avoiding masturbation, topical anti-androgens, and dermarolling, emphasizing mental health over aesthetics.

      community Hair finally restored after 9 months of taking DUT, Oral Minox, Foam Minox, Zinc, Vitamin D,2% Nizoral, micro needling and much less stress.

      in Progress Pictures  72 upvotes 8 months ago
      After 9 months of using Dutasteride, oral and foam Minoxidil, Zinc, Vitamin D, Nizoral shampoo, and microneedling, combined with reduced stress, an individual restored their hair. They saw significant improvement despite initial worsening, and had low Vitamin D levels which they corrected with supplements.

      community Started going bald at 21, I’m 32 Now and Decided to Try a Hair Piece.

      in Hair Systems  675 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user who has started to go bald and decided to try wearing a hair piece, discussing the experience of doing so and sharing tips for maintenance. The conversation includes discussion about confidence in relation to wearing a wig or hair piece, as well as advice on getting it cut and attached professionally.