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      community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.

      in Female  56 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.

      community My hair in my 20’s and 30’s…

      in Satire  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user's experience with hair loss in their twenties and thirties, how to fix a receding hairline, treatments such as DHT, stress, bad sleep, Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, and diet.

      community Genetics are so weird and unpredictable

      in Minoxidil  111 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user experienced male pattern baldness starting at 18, tried finasteride with no success, and switched to dutasteride, which halted hair loss. Minoxidil had no effect for them, while their brother, who didn't use AR inhibitors, maintained a juvenile hairline and successfully grew a beard with minoxidil, highlighting the unpredictable nature of genetics in hair loss and treatment response.

      community Father has decent amount of hair but im balding ?

      in Chat  15 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user is concerned about male pattern baldness despite their father having hair. Replies suggest visiting a dermatologist and considering finasteride or dutasteride, as natural methods are ineffective.

      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.

      community Is there any chance of improvement?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old experiencing severe hair loss since 16 is using a treatment regimen of 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride topical solution, 3% procapil hair serum, and 0.5 mg dutasteride daily. They are concerned about the effectiveness and potential shedding phase, with advice suggesting noticeable changes in 6 to 8 months.

      community Why Diffuse Thinning is Worse Than a Receding Hairline

      in Research/Science  149 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Diffuse thinning is worse than a receding hairline as it affects the entire scalp, complicating styling and hair transplants. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841 are mentioned, with some users noting improved hair density.

      community Found this meme on a forum……..

      in Satire  150 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about a meme related to hair loss that influenced someone to start taking finasteride. Another person agrees that the meme accurately represents the situation.

      community Why is it barely impossible to find balding South Korean men

      in Research/Science  251 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the rarity of baldness among South Korean men. Users suggest this could be due to early treatment, high beauty standards, accessibility of healthcare, and genetics. Treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are commonly used, and hair transplants are also popular.

      community Fin fuckbois to ascended masters

      in Satire  272 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, red light therapy, and biotin pills. The most proven treatments are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling, while other methods are considered less effective or satirical.

      community Please stop looking for a natural way to stop your hairloss

      in Chat  247 upvotes 2 years ago
      There is no natural way to stop hair loss; pharmaceuticals like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are the only effective treatments. Some users report success with minoxidil and microneedling, while others discuss the side effects of finasteride.

      community 3 years of 1 mg of Finasteride daily

      in Progress Pictures  867 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user who was able to regrow hair loss with 1mg of finasteride daily over 3 years, the effectiveness of finasteride for different races, and potential side effects associated with taking finasteride.

      community Pattern hair loss could be due to gut bacteria

       48 upvotes 4 years ago
      Feeding bacteria-free mice with Lactobacillus murinus worsened hair loss, but a regular diet with biotin stopped it. The conversation suggests gut bacteria and diet may influence hair loss, with some skepticism and discussion about other factors like DHT and genetics.

      community Oral dutasteride vs topical efficacy

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  60 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user switched from topical minoxidil/dutasteride to oral dutasteride, resulting in hair loss. They resumed topical treatment without regrowth and are considering switching to finasteride due to poor results with oral dutasteride.

      community Why is there more "fear" around on finasteride than around dutasteride

      in Chat  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the comparison between finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss treatment. The conclusion is that there is more fear around finasteride due to its higher prevalence and being the first line of defense, while dutasteride is less commonly prescribed and used by those who have already tried finasteride without side effects.

      community Hair loss and ethnicity - Caucasian men the most likely to experience hair loss

      in Chat  17 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses how Caucasian men are more likely to experience hair loss due to genetic predisposition, with factors like the androgen receptor on the X chromosome playing a significant role. The user also expresses confusion about the evolutionary reasons for hair loss, especially in colder climates where it would seem beneficial to retain hair for warmth.

      community 9 months progress on fin and min

      in Is this regrowth?  384 upvotes 3 months ago
      User shared 9 months of progress using 1 mg finasteride and topical minoxidil, showing photos from different stages. Encouragement was given to continue the treatment.

      community Diy topical fin chunks on bottom

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user made a 70/30 ethanol/propylene glycol topical finasteride solution but noticed chunks at the bottom. The discussion focuses on this issue with the DIY hair loss treatment.

      community Dutasteride RAISES LIBIDO!

      in Treatments  222 upvotes 5 months ago
      Dutasteride can significantly increase libido, more so than finasteride. Users reported higher libido when switching from finasteride to dutasteride.

      community Is there any new drug that looks promising ?

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses GT20029, a drug in Phase II trials that targets androgen receptors with minimal systemic effects, and TDM-105795, a growth stimulant with a different mechanism than minoxidil that may revive papilla stem cells. Both are potential new treatments for hair loss.

      community Hormonal panel after 1 year of treatment - DHT levels doubled!!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 27-year-old man shared his hormonal panel results after one year of taking finasteride 1mg/day for hair loss, showing his DHT levels nearly doubled. He reported stabilized hair loss with mild side effects that resolved, and he is considering a hair transplant but is concerned about the increased DHT levels and potential treatment options.

      community Switched from finasteride to dutasteride - 2 month update

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment, but experienced increased libido, itchy scalp, and accelerated hair loss. Another user suggested that genetic variations might cause dutasteride to be less effective and recommended checking for specific genetic markers.