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      community Wimpole Clinic 1850 grafts (23yo) Dr Malkani

      in Progress Pictures  123 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant at Wimpole Clinic, performed by Dr. Malkani, and discussed using finasteride at a reduced dose due to side effects. They also mentioned avoiding minoxidil due to heart pain and taking supplements like biotin, marine collagen, viviscal, and krill oil.

      community 33 M, no improvement on topical min+fin

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 33-year-old man has seen no improvement in hair loss after using topical Minoxidil and Finasteride for 5-6 months, despite also derma rolling and using keto shampoo. He experienced severe side effects from oral Finasteride and is seeking advice on alternative treatments.

      community 24M - Crown regrow journey - 1 Month update

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 24-year-old shares a 1-month update on his hair regrowth journey using 1mg oral finasteride, 10mg oral minoxidil, dermarolling, and pyrilutamide. Replies suggest it may take a few hair cycles for vellus hairs to mature into normal hairs, with progress varying by individual.

      community Has Saw Palmetto (or PSO) stopped my shedding?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user experienced hair shedding despite using natural remedies but saw improvement with topical finasteride and oral minoxidil. After stopping supplements like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil, shedding resumed, but combining them again with finasteride and minoxidil reduced shedding.

      community 7 Month Hair Progress (0.5 mg dut only, diffuse thinning)

      in Progress Pictures  710 upvotes 9 months ago
      An 18-year-old male switched from topical finasteride and minoxidil to oral dutasteride for diffuse hair loss and saw improvement without side effects, despite experiencing scalp itch and shedding. Commenters noted significant hair regrowth and were surprised by his young age and appearance.

      community Finasteride increase in Estradiol?

      in Update  17 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user experienced increased estradiol, nipple tenderness, and ED after taking finasteride. They are considering dose reduction to mitigate these effects.

      community Veradermics VDPHL01: why isn’t anyone talking about it?

      in Treatment  29 upvotes 1 week ago
      Veradermics' new hair loss treatment, VDPHL01, is likely a modified release oral minoxidil, which has received $75 million in funding for clinical trials. Despite skepticism about investing in a known treatment, some believe it could offer improved efficacy and reduced side effects.

      community Severe Hair loss after stopping Rogaine

      in Minoxidil  12 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 32-year-old male experienced severe hair loss after stopping Rogaine and is considering restarting it along with topical Finasteride and Ketoconazole shampoo due to concerns about oral Finasteride causing gynecomastia. Users suggest that stopping Minoxidil can lead to significant hair loss and recommend Finasteride for better results.

      community Getting hit hard by the shed….

      in Progress Pictures  86 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is experiencing significant hair shedding after starting a treatment regimen of 1mg oral finasteride, 3mg oral minoxidil, 2.5mg biotin, and vitamins. Despite the shedding, they remain optimistic and plan to continue the treatment for a year before making any conclusions.

      community Progress from one year of finasteride only.

      in Progress Pictures  560 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 23-year-old man shared his one-year progress using finasteride for hair loss, starting with a lower dose due to side effects and gradually increasing to 1mg. He experienced manageable side effects and is considering adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride in the future.

      community Why dutasteride mesotherapy not popular?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  24 upvotes 8 months ago
      Dutasteride mesotherapy, an injection treatment for hair loss done monthly, is discussed as an alternative to daily oral treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. It's not popular due to its higher cost, inconvenience, and the discomfort of scalp injections.

      community Topical Finasteride strength discussion

      in Research/Science  65 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of different concentrations and dosages of topical finasteride on scalp and serum DHT levels, comparing it to oral finasteride and noting the side effects seem to be fewer at lower dosages. Participants shared experiences and referenced a chart indicating similar scalp DHT reduction with 0.025% topical finasteride as with 1mg oral finasteride, but with fewer side effects.

      community Why nobody uses 0.25% (2.5mg/ml)?

      in Treatment  66 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of 0.25% topical finasteride compared to other concentrations and forms. Users discuss its potential for better scalp DHT reduction and fewer side effects, with some preferring topical over oral treatments.

      community I’m really tired of using minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  42 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is frustrated with minoxidil's lack of results and is considering alternatives like oral minoxidil or finasteride despite concerns about side effects. Other suggestions include consulting a doctor, adjusting dosages, or considering a hair transplant.

      community 1 year and 2 months on fin and no regrowth

      in Chat  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has seen no regrowth after 1 year and 2 months on finasteride, despite increasing the dose, and is inquiring about the potential of future treatments like verteporfin and gt20029 for hair regrowth.

      community Will be transition to dutasteride shortly.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user who had good results with finasteride and minoxidil for three years experienced sudden hair thinning and is switching to dutasteride combined with oral minoxidil and vitamin D3, and starting caffeine topicals. Some responses suggest the hair loss could be a synchronized shedding and advise patience, while others share their own positive experiences with dutasteride.

      community Has anyone used the new liposomal topical fin from Hasson and Wong?

       6 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses a new liposomal topical finasteride from Hasson and Wong, available in Canada and Italy, soon in the US, costing $40/month. It claims to reduce scalp DHT by 50% without affecting serum DHT, potentially benefiting those who can't tolerate oral finasteride or RU58841.

      community 28M on fin for 5 years now. AMA

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  427 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 28-year-old has been using finasteride for five years, which stopped further hair loss but did not regrow the hairline. Recently, they started oral minoxidil to potentially improve results.

      community after several weeks of research, here's the stack I've decided on

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  43 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 23-year-old experiencing diffuse hair thinning has chosen a treatment stack including topical finasteride, a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and pumpkin seed oils, procyanidine B2 spray, ketoconazole shampoo, and scalp massages. They avoid minoxidil due to family history of side effects and oral finasteride due to high estrogen levels.