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community Why is it so hard to select one

in Satire 647 upvotes 3 months ago

Choosing hair loss treatments is challenging due to concerns about side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. Users suggest starting with topical treatments and gradually increasing dosage, while some recommend oral finasteride for its effectiveness despite potential side effects.

community 28M, 1 year and 9 months on treatment

in Progress Pictures 682 upvotes 4 months ago

A 28-year-old man regrew hair using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, a multivitamin, and a derma roller over 1 year and 9 months. Initial side effects resolved, and he maintains his hair with continued treatment.

community We need actual hair loss studies on Epristeride

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 4 months ago

Epristeride is a selective 5 alpha reductase type 2 inhibitor that may reduce scalp DHT similarly to finasteride, with potentially fewer side effects. It is suggested that combining epristeride with finasteride or dutasteride could enhance hair loss treatment effectiveness.

community 4 moths on treatment fin/dutasteride 5mg oral min same hair lenth

in Is this regrowth? 258 upvotes 4 months ago

The user experienced hair regrowth after four months of using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil. They noted increased oiliness in their hair after starting the treatment.

community 1ish year on fin and no improvement

in Is this regrowth? 86 upvotes 4 months ago

The user has been using finasteride for over a year without improvement and recently started oral minoxidil. Suggestions include trying dutasteride and continuing minoxidil for potential regrowth.

community 11 months oral fin + min capsule

in Progress Pictures 224 upvotes 4 months ago

The user has been using a daily capsule containing 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil for 11 months, with noticeable regrowth on the crown but minimal improvement on the hairline. They experienced no significant side effects and plan to continue the treatment long-term.

community Finasteride has increased my Estradiol (estrogen) levels by 51% percentage

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 13 upvotes 4 months ago

Finasteride increased the user's estrogen levels by 51%, causing concerns about gynecomastia and sleep issues. Despite potential side effects, the user prefers continuing finasteride to prevent hair loss, considering it essential for self-esteem.

community (Topic) does saw palmetto actually work?

in Chat 1 upvotes 5 months ago

Saw palmetto can help reduce DHT levels and may work in combination with other supplements like beta sitosterol and pygume, but it's less effective than finasteride. Additional treatments like pumpkin seed extract, zinc, biotin, essential oils, scalp massages, and micro-needling can support hair health, but should not replace existing treatments like finasteride.

community Been using Dutasteride, Ru58841, Minoxidil, and Ketaconozole for years. Still can't stop shed, recession or loss of density.

in Treatment 1 upvotes 5 months ago

Despite using dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and ketoconazole for years, the user continues to experience severe hair loss and thinning. They seek advice after multiple dermatologists confirmed androgenetic alopecia (AGA) but offered no effective solutions.

community 10 weeks on 0.25mg fin daily + collagen + biotin supps

in Progress Pictures 30 upvotes 5 months ago

User experienced hair regrowth and no side effects after 10 weeks on 0.25mg finasteride daily, along with biotin, collagen, micro-needling, and hair oil. They stopped minoxidil due to inconvenience and noticed initial shedding but now see more fullness.

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