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      community Study shows further evidence that finasteride and dutasteride take 12-18 months or more to show significant results. Do NOT give up early

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  247 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride in treating hair loss, emphasizing that significant results often take 12-18 months or more. Dutasteride is generally considered superior, with similar or fewer side effects than finasteride, but patience is required for noticeable improvement.

      community Why the fu*k do people behave like this?

      in Chat  385 upvotes 1 year ago
      People making comments on others' hair loss, and the different strategies used to deal with it. Treatments mentioned include finasteride and minoxidil.

      community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta

      in Update  35 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning 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.

      community I talked to urologist about Finasteride and just wanted to share what he said

      in Finasteride  234 upvotes 7 years ago
      The effects of Finasteride, a drug used to treat hair loss, prostate problems and other conditions. The post by iaskedadoctor describes the conversations they had with a Urologist about the effects of the drug on DHT levels throughout the body, how lower doses are beneficial in reducing side effects, how erectile dysfunction can be psychological as well as physiological, how morning erections are not necessarily important, and how persistent side effects appear to be rare. People also shared their experiences with taking Finasteride for hair loss, including potential side effects such as reduced ejaculate force and development of man boobs.

      community Diffuse thinning is the worst man

      in Chat  248 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about the struggles of dealing with diffuse thinning at a young age and the lack of significant improvement after using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Some suggest additional methods like derma rolling, microneedling, and hair fibers, while others share their own experiences and encourage persistence with treatment.

      community Average tressless user after taking oral minoxidil

      in Satire  1439 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about hair loss and the use of minoxidil (Minoxidil) and finasteride (Fin) as treatments. The conclusion is that some users have seen success in maintaining their hair with minoxidil, but there are varying opinions on the effectiveness of the treatments.

      community 35% regrowth brothers and sisters! More effective than Minox and Fin?

      in Treatment  107 upvotes 6 years ago
      A double-blind clinical study that found ingestion of tocotrienols resulted in a 34.5% increase in hair regrowth compared to the placebo group, and discussion about potential side effects and cost of supplementation with vitamin E pills. The conversation noted that it may be more effective than commonly used treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

      community 24M, 4 Months progress, Finastride 1MG daily, minoxidil once a day 6 sprays, nizoral once a week, don’t lose hope boys it’s never too late!

      in Update  304 upvotes 2 years ago
      This conversation is about a user's post showing their progress in hair growth after four months of taking finasteride and minoxidil, although it was later revealed that they had also received a hair transplant. The replies to the post were mixed, with some questioning the validity of the results and others expressing admiration.

      community Minoxidil alternative with a week long half-life? Why isn’t it possible?

      in Satire 2 years ago
      This conversation discussed the potential for a hair loss treatment alternative to minoxidil, with many users debating the economic and health implications of such an option. Some suggested that finasteride could be used as an alternative, while others argued that this would ultimately not benefit pharmaceutical companies due to their reliance on planned obsolescence.

      community Physician here AMA – 30M oral Fin 1-1.25 mg daily

      in Update  47 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.

      community After 1.5 years+ on dut/fin hairless has finally slowed!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  76 upvotes 3 years ago
      After 1.5 years on finasteride and dutasteride with continued hair loss, the user noticed a significant reduction in hair shedding, attributing it to the consistent use of finasteride, along with a no-shampoo approach, multivitamins, vitamin D, and restarting minoxidil. Other users shared their happiness for the improvement and noted that hair loss can fluctuate naturally over time.

      community Miniaturized hair developing into real hair?

      in Chat  10 upvotes 3 months ago
      OP is trying various treatments (finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, dermarolling, tretinoin) to regrow hair after 8 years of baldness. Users suggest persistence and possibly adding dutasteride, noting that age and consistency affect results.
      How to use topical fin and user experiences with it

      community How to use topical fin and user experiences with it

      in General  104 upvotes 3 months ago
      Topical finasteride and minoxidil, combined with microneedling, are recommended for treating thinning hair areas, with 1-2 sprays daily being effective and having fewer side effects than oral finasteride. Starting microneedling at 1.0mm is advised for effectiveness while minimizing invasiveness.

      community 5 months progress post on topical min and fin

      in Is this regrowth?  27 upvotes 5 months ago
      User shared a 5-month progress update on using topical minoxidil 6% and finasteride 0.05% once daily, with microneedling and vitamins. They experienced initial shedding but no side effects, and increased the treatment to twice daily after month 4.

      community 4 month topical fin and min progress

      in Progress Pictures  40 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil 6% and finasteride 0.05% once daily, along with microneedling, vitamins, and nizoral shampoo. They recently increased the topical treatments to twice daily for faster results, experiencing only initial shedding.

      community PYRILUTAMIDE PHASE 3 RESULTS : No statistical significance

      in Research/Science  122 upvotes 1 year ago
      The phase 3 trial results for Pyrilutamide showed no significant difference from the control treatment in increasing hair count, leading to the company halting its development. Users discussed their disappointment and skepticism about hair loss treatments, with some mentioning other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community How to get a finasteride prescription?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about someone seeking a finasteride prescription for hair loss and considering paying out of pocket for a dermatologist because they can't find one covered by insurance. They want advice on ensuring they get the prescription and not just a recommendation for biotin pills.

      community Tired of going back and forth between embracing baldness and fighting it.

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been experiencing hair loss since their teens, is now 30 years old, and is considering using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling as a last effort to combat hair loss after trying other treatments like Regaine and caffeine shampoos with limited success. They are seeking advice on how to start this treatment and where to purchase the products in the UK.

      community Red light therapy - research says they work, reviews say they don't - Turns out commercial device are severely under-powered, so could this actually work?

      in Technology  74 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of commercial Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) devices for hair growth, suggesting they are underpowered compared to the ideal energy output shown in medical research. A user plans to build a custom helmet that meets the required specifications for effective treatment.

      community Injecting stomach fat into the scalp could cure baldness in just six months

      in Update  114 upvotes 6 years ago
      A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.

      community What's "wrong" with oral minoxidil, exactly?

      in Minoxidil  173 upvotes 2 months ago
      Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer side effects.

      community I asked chatgpt to roast tressless

      in Satire  347 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation humorously critiques hair loss treatments and the subreddit r/tressless. It mentions Minoxidil and finasteride as common treatments, with users reacting to a satirical roast by ChatGPT.