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      community What are these spots on my scalp

      in Treatment  51 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user noticed non-itchy, non-bleeding spots on their scalp while experiencing hair loss. Replies suggest the spots are likely sunspots or liver spots and recommend seeing a dermatologist; hair loss is attributed to male pattern baldness.

      community 1 Year on just Fin 1mg 3 times/week

      in Progress Pictures  844 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their one-year progress using finasteride 1mg three times a week, starting at age 25, with noticeable regrowth after three months and no side effects. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and dutasteride, noting varying results and side effects.

      community This subreddit saves a lot of people from unnecessary worries

      in Chat  167 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about the positive impact of a subreddit on hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride. Users express gratitude for the shared experiences and progress, which provide hope and reduce worries about hair loss.

      community Help On Topical Finasteride 0.3%

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user is seeking advice on a new topical hair loss treatment containing Minoxidil 3%, Finasteride 0.3%, Progesterone 1%, Hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1%, and Ketoconazole 0.5%. They are concerned about the systemic absorption of Finasteride and plan to do blood tests and a spermiogram before starting.

      community Looking for suggestions on vitamins

      in Female  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user is seeking affordable hair vitamins without biotin, already taking zinc and D3+K2, and has been dealing with chronic telogen effluvium since 2013. They previously used Nutrafol Vegan but found it too expensive.

      community Kevin if you can see this now, please don’t go.

      in Chat  553 upvotes 8 months ago
      Kevin, a YouTuber known for his channel "haircafe," helped many with hair loss through treatments like finasteride. He recently took down his channel and checked into a psych ward due to mental health issues and backlash over old posts.

      community Topical fin only result - 2 years

      in Progress Pictures  249 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared their two-year progress using only topical finasteride for hair loss, recently adding keto shampoo, and plans for a hair transplant. They experienced regrowth and halted hair loss without using minoxidil due to side effects.

      community How does dutasteride regrowth work?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 25-year-old man with hair loss from bleach damage is using oral minoxidil and considering adding Dutasteride for better regrowth and prevention. He seeks advice on Dutasteride's effectiveness and potential benefits over finasteride, and is also curious about RU58841.

      community Minoxidil Finasteride heart problems

      in Update  97 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user experienced heart problems after taking 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil and is considering quitting minoxidil. Others discussed their experiences with heart issues and minoxidil, with some suggesting topical minoxidil as a safer alternative.

      community Bloodwork after 8 months on finasteride, is this normal?

      in Update  27 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user on finasteride for 8 months shared bloodwork results showing increased testosterone and estradiol levels, with concerns about high LH. Responses advised monitoring for symptoms but noted levels are within reference ranges.

      community 1 Year Progress (11.5 months topical min 2x daily, 1mg fin daily, 9 months 1.5mm microneedling 2x weekly (-> 1x/weekly 3 months ago), 11 days 1.25mg oral min, nizoral every 3 days)

      in Progress Pictures  389 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user shared a 1-year progress on hair loss treatment using topical minoxidil twice daily, finasteride daily, microneedling, oral minoxidil, and Nizoral every three days, showing significant improvement. Commenters expressed admiration for the results and hope for their own hair recovery.

      community Thin spots over time even with Finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  132 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their experience with Finasteride for hair loss, noting improvement but still some thinning. They plan to get a hair transplant to address remaining thin spots and strengthen their hairline.

      community Hair energiser tablets, useful or not?

      in Product 10 months ago
      A user is unsure if "Hair Energiser" tablets are effective for hair growth after a year of use. Replies suggest using finasteride instead and call the tablets a scam.

      community Advice on what to do next. Hair’s still thinning on Fin.

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 26-year-old male from England is experiencing rapid hair thinning despite taking finasteride and having tried oral minoxidil and microneedling. He is considering topical dutasteride and seeking advice on his hair loss treatment.

      community Very reluctantly starting Finasteride.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  84 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 23-year-old started taking 0.25 mg of Finasteride daily for hair loss after trying Minoxidil and derma rolling without success. People shared varied experiences with Finasteride, discussing potential side effects, effectiveness, and personal decisions regarding hair loss treatment.

      community RU-58841 Lung Disease Possibility | Chest pain, "heart issues", etc

      in Treatment  24 upvotes 11 months ago
      Some users of RU-58841 report cardiovascular symptoms like heart palpitations and chest tightness, which may be linked to its metabolites causing lung disease. The safety of RU-58841 is uncertain due to lack of long-term data and concerns about product purity, especially from gray market sources.

      community Theory And Observation: Why Being Bald Can Really Work

      in Shaved/buzzed  88 upvotes 11 months ago
      The original poster believes shaving his head made him more attractive to a specific group of women, despite being less attractive overall. The conversation includes various opinions on attractiveness, with some agreeing that being bald can work for certain men, while others suggest maintaining hair is generally more appealing.

      community Just had this wild thought come into my head.

      in Satire  403 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about the debate over the existence of Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) and its symptoms, with some users skeptical about PFS and others discussing side effects like erectile dysfunction and gynecomastia from hair loss treatments like finasteride. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, viagra, and a joke about using a popsicle stick for erectile support.

      community Why don’t people just just DUT instead of FIN?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  48 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of dutasteride (DUT) versus finasteride (FIN) for hair loss treatment, with some users preferring DUT for its effectiveness while others choose FIN due to its approval status, better long-term data, and lower risk of side effects. Users share personal experiences with both medications, including side effects and effectiveness.

      community How uninformed the general public is about hair loss

      in Chat  316 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hair loss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.

      community Is this true? Is long term taking fin harmful to the liver?

      in Chat  127 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses whether long-term use of finasteride (Fin) is harmful to the liver, with various opinions on side effects and comparisons to other substances. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil (Min), and RU58841 (RU).

      community Minoxidil (3 months) & Finasteride (2 months) Update. 23M

      in Progress Pictures  534 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a 23-year-old man's positive experience with hair regrowth using oral finasteride (1mg daily) and topical minoxidil (twice daily), with initial side effects including zero libido and watery semen that resolved except for the semen consistency. He also used dermarolling initially but stopped due to brittleness.

      community I was scared of Fin. I now love it

      in Update  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old male switched from multiple topicals to finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, experiencing maintenance and increased confidence despite minor side effects. He now styles his hair freely and appreciates the positive impact of finasteride.