A 16-year-old is experiencing severe hairthinning and wants to start finasteride but is advised to wait until at least 20. In the meantime, minoxidil is suggested as an alternative.
The user reported early stage diffuse hairthinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.
The conversation is about someone experiencing hairthinning at the temples and seeking alternative treatments to Minoxidil due to side effects. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of peppermint oil and dermarolling for hair growth.
A 23-year-old male experienced significant hairthinning and started using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin vitamins, and DHT blocking shampoo. He saw reduced hair loss, thicker hair, and minimal side effects, encouraging others to try similar treatments.
A female user starting Spironolactone treatment for thinninghair, and others sharing their experiences with Minoxidil and oral/sublingual Minoxidil as treatments.
A 23-year-old man started using Minoxidil for hairthinning and experienced improvement, which helped him gain the confidence to ask a girl out, resulting in a date. Other users congratulated him and discussed the importance of hair appearance in dating, with some suggesting other treatments like finasteride or hair transplants.
A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hairthinning 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.
The post discusses the experiences of individuals with diffuse hairthinning 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.
A 21-year-old MTF individual is experiencing rapid hairthinning and is currently on estradiol valerate. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of spironolactone for hair loss, despite being aware of its serious side effects.
The user is using a topical dutasteride/minoxidil/tretinoin gel for hairthinning and has had a positive experience with no side effects. They also mention considering another product, Formula82D, after having decent results with Formula82F.
The safety of using oral minoxidil to treat hair loss and thinning, with studies showing mild side effects at low doses. It was suggested that people should consult a doctor or dermatologist before taking any type of medication for hair loss.
A 22-year-old male has been experiencing hairthinning since 18 and was prescribed 50mg oral spironolactone for hair loss and high blood pressure, despite inquiring about finasteride. A reply suggests that spironolactone is less effective than finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and recommends seeking a second medical opinion.
A young woman, 23, is experiencing all-over hairthinning and has been using Minoxidil 5% foam, iron supplements, and vitamin D with no improvement. She feels depressed and is seeking support and advice on what to try next.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride and minoxidil for two years, but then noticed hairthinning and a receding hairline. Despite concerns, replies suggest the user's hair still looks good and shows improvement from the beginning.
User started minoxidil and microneedling for hair growth and saw amazing results, but recently experienced hairthinning again. Others suggest adding finasteride, but user is hesitant and has difficulty obtaining it.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss can cause increased shedding, which may indicate the treatment is working by replacing old hairs with new ones. The original poster is experiencing aggressive hairthinning despite long-term treatment.
A 47-year-old has been using finasteride since December 2022 to treat hairthinning and has seen gradual improvement, especially between March and August. They take 1mg three times a week and have noticed increased hair density and thickness.
A 32-year-old male started taking 0.5mg of finasteride daily for hairthinning and, after 8 weeks, experienced a 70% reduction in DHT and an increase in estradiol; he is currently in the shedding phase of treatment and questioning if the dosage is correct based on his DHT levels. He began with a lower dose due to already low normal testosterone and DHT levels.
A young man in his mid-20s started using finasteride and biotin for hairthinning 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.
A user expressed frustration with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil with micro-needling, and RU58841, which all failed to stop hairthinning and miniaturization. Suggestions from others included accepting baldness, considering hair systems, and continuing prescribed antidepressants for depression.
The user has been using 1 mg of finasteride since February 2023 and started 2.5 mg of minoxidil at the beginning of the year, and is happy with the improvement in hair loss after 1 year and 4 months of treatment. They are 36 years old and noticed their hairthinning one year ago.
A user who had good results with finasteride and minoxidil for three years experienced sudden hairthinning 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.
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 hairthinning. Despite trying multiple treatments and consulting with dermatologists and hair surgeons, the individual is frustrated with the ongoing hair loss and lack of progress.
A user experienced a burning, itchy scalp and hairthinning despite trying finasteride, steroid cream, antihistamines, various shampoos, and supplements. They seek advice on relieving the itch, hoping it will improve hair health.
Peppermint oil at 3% was found to improve hair growth more effectively than Minoxidil. The user is also using a topical caffeine hair growth oil and making their own peppermint solution to combat hairthinning.
A user is frustrated about early balding despite older male relatives retaining hair into old age. Another user plans to start finasteride soon to address their hairthinning.
A user stopped using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 2 years, saw hairthinning, then restarted the treatments along with weekly dermastamping and regained their previous hair status. The user suggests that restarting treatment can be effective even after a break.
The conversation is about someone who has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over three years without satisfactory results for hairthinning. They have started using dutasteride and added RU58841 seven months ago but have not seen improvements yet.
The user has been using finasteride for over four years with minimal side effects, successfully stopping hairthinning and achieving some regrowth. They shared progress photos, but some commenters requested clearer pictures of the crown to better assess the treatment's effectiveness.