A user discusses starting finasteride for hairloss despite concerns about potential sexual side effects, emphasizing the psychological factors involved. Other users share mixed experiences, with some reporting no side effects and others experiencing issues.
A 27-year-old woman is seeking advice on hairloss treatments, considering options like Spiro, Viviscal tablets, Rogaine, dermarolling, Nizoral shampoo, saw palmetto, castor oil, jojoba oil, and spearmint tea. She has a history of hairloss since childhood, has tried various treatments, and is looking for effective solutions before accepting her condition.
Taking finasteride alone did not stop hairloss, but adding vitamin D3 and iron supplements improved hair coverage and quality. It's important to check and address deficiencies, but caution is advised with iron supplementation without medical guidance.
A 19-year-old is experiencing hairloss and considering treatments like finasteride, oral minoxidil, and possibly dutasteride. Users suggest continuing with finasteride and minoxidil, with some recommending dutasteride for stronger results.
The DHT itch is linked to hairloss and persists despite finasteride use; switching to dutasteride helped alleviate the itch and promoted regrowth. Some users suggest seborrheic dermatitis as a cause and recommend treatments like medicated shampoos, vitamin D, and minoxidil.
A user has been taking Finasteride for hairloss for 10 months with no results and is considering whether it's due to seasonal shedding or the medication not working. Other users suggest that the dosage might be too low, that some people don't respond to Finasteride, and recommend trying Minoxidil or Dutasteride.
The post discusses the theory that persistent dandruff in areas prone to hairloss could be a sign of hair follicles dying due to DHT, indicating balding. The responses vary, with some users noting improvements in dandruff and hairloss with treatments like Dutasteride, while others experienced hairloss without dandruff.
The user "PowerfulAide6677" shared progress pictures of their hairloss journey, mentioning that they have been on finasteride for 8 years and are considering adding oral minoxidil to fill in their hairline. Some users advised against adding oral minoxidil, suggesting that the user's current maintenance with finasteride is sufficient.
A user shared their experience with Finasteride for hairloss, noting a significant reduction in DHT levels and a complete loss of libido without other side effects. Another user agreed, discussing the negative impact on sexual drive and criticizing the community's attitude towards discussing side effects.
The potential effects of dutasteride on hairloss, with some users reporting it improved their hairline while others experienced worsened hairloss or shedding. Other treatments discussed include minoxidil and finasteride, as well as RU58841.
A user's 6-month journey to treat their hairloss using 1mg finasteride twice daily, topical minoxidil, vitamin D3, keto diet, and microneedling. They experienced shedding at the end of month 3 but have seen progress in recent months despite this.
The user shared their experience with Finasteride and Dutasteride for hairloss. They initially had success with Finasteride but switched to Dutasteride after experiencing shedding, which continued, and are now considering a hair transplant.
A 47-year-old user shared their 6-month hairloss treatment results using a Fin/Min spray and weekly dermarolling. They experienced scalp irritation with other products but found success with the Hims Fin/Min spray, noting improvements around the 5th month.
Tretinoin may increase minoxidil absorption but could potentially worsen hairloss over time. Users discuss applying 0.5% tretinoin gel to the hairline/scalp with minoxidil.
Finasteride is increasingly prescribed to young men to prevent hairloss, with many users expressing regret for not starting sooner. The conversation highlights the preference for Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil over other treatments.
The conversation is about a 29-year-old man's progress with hairloss treatment over a year using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling, which has led to improved hair coverage and increased confidence. Users are encouraging and asking about the timeline of noticeable improvements.
User shared 15-month progress using Oral Dutasteride and Sublingual Minoxidil for hairloss. Treatment improved hair density, now considering hair transplant with fewer grafts.
The user's experience with rosemary oil as a hairloss treatment and its effectiveness; they discuss other treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841; there is also discussion of combining oils like peppermint oil, zix, and dermapen.
An experiment to determine the effectiveness of Pyrilutamide in reducing hairloss, using a regimen of Minoxidil and Finasteride, with promising results. The conversation also suggests comparing this to RU58841 as an alternative.
A user's experience with taking finasteride and dutasteride to address hairloss, and the proactive approach they took to maintain their hair. They discussed using these medications every day and transitioning between them.
Ketoconazole 2% shampoo stopped a user's severe hair shedding after just two uses, a result not achieved by finasteride or oral minoxidil. Some users suggest the shampoo's anti-androgenic properties may help with hairloss, while others think the shedding might have stopped naturally or due to the end of a shedding phase.
People are discussing why barbers often don't mention their clients' hairloss, with some sharing personal experiences where barbers did suggest treatments like finasteride (Fin) or mentioned the possibility of hair transplants. Some barbers avoid the topic to not offend clients, while others openly discuss it and recommend treatments or acknowledge the issue when asked.
The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hairloss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.
A user shared their progress after using a topical treatment combining 5% Minoxidil and 0.1% Finasteride for two months to address hairloss at the temples. They apply 5ml nightly without side effects and plan to switch to a different brand soon.
A user in their mid-40s shared a 12-month update on using finasteride for hairloss, showing significant improvement. They started seeing thicker hair and regrowth after 3 months, with no side effects noticed.
The post and conversation are about a user's experience with hairloss treatments, specifically switching from finasteride to dutasteride. The user experienced significant hair shedding after the switch, with others suggesting patience, noting similar experiences, or questioning the user's decision and medical consultation.
A user named "EgyptStar81" who has been dealing with hairloss since age 15 due to genetics, chemotherapy and finasteride/minoxidil treatment. Possible solutions such as dutasteride, oral minoxidil, hair transplants and extensions were suggested.
The conversation discusses the tension theory as a cause of male pattern baldness (MPB), suggesting that scalp tension and reduced subcutaneous fat layer contribute to hairloss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and Botox.