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      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  390 upvotes 10 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 Why is it that low testosterone causes hair loss as well? How can I be balding?

      in Chat  158 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses the confusion over low testosterone potentially causing hair loss, with users sharing personal experiences and knowledge about hair loss treatments like Finasteride. Some users suggest that hair follicle sensitivity to DHT, not testosterone levels, is the key factor in balding, and others discuss the side effects of hair loss medications.

      community 3 months only fin + vitamins update

      in Progress Pictures  90 upvotes 11 months ago
      User shared a 3-month update on using finasteride and vitamins (Zinc, D3, B12, Magnesium) for hair loss. Progress pictures show improvement, and other users commented on their experiences and asked about specific vitamins.

      community Spironolactone for 11 years, finasteride for almost 5 years, started oral minoxidil in November 😢 ended oral contraceptive in Dec.

      in Progress Pictures  224 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.

      community Anyone here in the 0% like me?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  46 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has tried topical minoxidil, oral minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and dermapen for over a year without seeing hair regrowth and has now switched to dutasteride, planning to continue until summer. Some responses suggest that no further hair loss could be considered progress, question the visibility of hair loss, and recommend trying vitamin D.

      community do any supplements actually work?

      in Female  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user asked if collagen or hair growth supplements made their hair thicker. Another user suggested that Vitamin D might help if deficient.

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

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  68 upvotes 11 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 Killing the Norwood Reaper, a Journey

      in Progress Pictures  370 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is treating hair loss with a regimen including Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, microneedling, and various supplements for overall health. They are considering adding tretinoin, stemoxydine/RU, DIM, Boron, and Fadogia Agretis to their routine.

      community TE turned into Scarring hairloss

      in Update  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss due to a crash diet and later developed scarring hair loss. They are now on finasteride, oral minoxidil, LDN, Zyrtec, and Oztela to reduce scalp inflammation and promote hair regrowth.

      community June 2023 to Present. Finasteride only.

      in Progress Pictures  579 upvotes 1 year ago
      A man, 34, reports positive hair regrowth after using only Finasteride with no significant side effects, except possible weight gain. Users react with a mix of skepticism, congratulations, and requests for more details about his treatment and personal life.

      community 19 yo destroyed hairline even though using Fin/min/microneedling for 16months/11months/3months … Idk what to do.

      in Progress Pictures  260 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling to treat hair loss with no regrowth, feeling mentally affected by it. Advice given includes continuing treatment, considering a hair transplant, addressing potential vitamin deficiencies, and possibly switching to dutasteride or adding ketoconazole shampoo.

      community Diffuse thinning is the worst man

      in Chat  248 upvotes 1 year 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 3 Month Fin/Min + Microneedle update

      in Progress Pictures  657 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user reports significant hair regrowth after 3 months using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, Nizoral shampoo, biotin, and vitamins. They apply minoxidil twice daily, dermaroll twice a week, and use Nizoral shampoo twice a week.

      community C’est terrible - at my wits end

      in Female  446 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning 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.

      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 Bloodwork reports just came in

      in Update  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old male suffering from male pattern baldness is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, and oral minoxidil. His bloodwork shows normal DHT levels and slightly high testosterone, leading to discussions about the role of DHT sensitivity in hair loss, the potential impact of finasteride on his DHT levels, and the suggestion to proceed with oral finasteride due to his high testosterone.

      community Minoxidil seems to not work anymore this sucks

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user reported that Minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, stopped working for them despite initial success. Other users suggested not taking breaks from the treatment, checking for fake products, trying microneedling, using oral Minoxidil, combining Minoxidil with tretinoin, and using finasteride.

      community How much does diet affect hair loss?

      in Chat  45 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation suggests that changing diet and lifestyle has little to no effect on male pattern baldness (MPB), which is largely determined by genetics. Some individuals noted personal improvements in hair condition with healthier diets, but the consensus is that diet alone cannot prevent or reverse MPB.

      community Vitamin Deficiency: “Severely” Low on Vitamin D

      in Update  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experiencing significant hair loss found they had a severe vitamin D deficiency and was prescribed 50,000IU vitamin D pills, likely to be taken weekly. They are questioning if the deficiency could be the cause of their hair loss and if correcting it could stop the shedding and improve hair recovery.

      community Transformation from balding to…

      in Progress Pictures  1855 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user, Lofi-luu, shared their transformation from balding to having a full head of hair after getting a hair transplant and using finasteride for almost 2 years. They also discussed their workout routine and emphasized the importance of not letting balding hold them back in life.