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      community Dont fucking wait to start finasteride!

      in Chat  372 upvotes   3 years ago
      User baldwarrior85 regrets not starting finasteride earlier to prevent hair loss. Others share their experiences, with some having side effects and others seeing positive results from the treatment.

      community So we’re just ok with taking a research chemical now?

      in Treatment  176 upvotes   3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of RU58841, a non-FDA approved research chemical for hair loss, with mixed opinions on its safety and effectiveness. Some users are willing to try it as a last resort after other treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride failed, while others express concerns about potential long-term side effects and lack of official research.

      community 4 month Finasteride and 3 month Minoxidil Results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1399 upvotes   3 years ago
      A user's success in treating his diffuse and crown hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil; other users sharing their experiences, both successful and unsuccessful, and the importance of research and listening to one's body when deciding on treatments.

      community I hate how my hair loss changed me.

      in Chat  169 upvotes   3 years ago
      A man's experience with hair loss, which has caused him to lose an important part of his identity, and the treatments he is using to try and combat it. Others have joined in the conversation to share their own experiences and offer support.

      community find a cure for this shit already

      in Chat  205 upvotes   3 years ago
      Treatments used to prevent and treat male pattern baldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure for hair loss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.

      community Success sttory – 22 to 27

      in Progress Pictures   4 years ago
      A user's success story of improving their hair loss with treatments that include finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, and dermastamping; other products that have been tried with varying results; and potential side effects.

      community Finasteride gyno experience and in dire need of advice

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes   4 years ago
      A user experienced puffy nipples and lumps from finasteride, leading to a dilemma between continuing treatment with potential surgery or accepting hair loss. They restarted finasteride at a lower dose with supplements but still face side effects and are seeking advice on whether to persist or stop.

      community “Just shave it” is bullshit

       137 upvotes   4 years ago
      Accepting hair loss and not taking drastic measures like shaving your head if you are only mildly balding, and encouraging people to fight it with treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral and microneedling. Additionally, it discusses the importance of being realistic when trying to restore hair and addressing the misconception that one must look a certain way in order to be attractive.

      community 10 month update! Fin/min/dermaroller/niz

       440 upvotes   4 years ago
      A 10 month update on the effectiveness of a hair loss treatment regimen involving minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling and nizoral. Questions were asked about using minoxidil alone, dermaroller length, age, and when results were seen.

      community Two Great Articles on NCBI That Summarize What We Actually Know About Finasteride Side Effects

      in Finasteride  80 upvotes   5 years ago
      The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.

      community It’s crazy how it’s 2018 and the only hair loss treatments we have feature undesirable side effects and/or aren’t even effective for many people.

       136 upvotes   6 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible side effects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hair loss treatments despite decades of research.

      community Hairloss is mentally exhausting

      in Chat  24 upvotes   3 years ago
      The conversation is about the mental toll of hair loss and seeking alternatives to finasteride. Suggestions include using minoxidil, considering pumpkin seed oil, and possibly seeking counseling for body dysmorphic disorder.

      community Question about Ru58841 regarding the dose

      in Treatment  3 upvotes   8 months ago
      A 21-year-old with diffuse thinning hair is considering RU58841 due to side effects from topical finasteride and is asking for the lowest effective dose and time to see results from RU58841 users.

      community Detailed 6 months update for FUE HT and 4 years of FIN-MIN journey

      in Progress Pictures  192 upvotes   9 months ago
      A 25-year-old who has been using minoxidil and finasteride for 4 years to treat hair loss, underwent a successful FUE hair transplant in Mumbai, India, in April 2023. The user reported positive results, including increased hair density and reduced frizziness, and plans to continue treatment for further growth.

      community Progress with 6 Years fin and a FUT (2017 vs 2023)

      in Is this regrowth?  210 upvotes   1 year ago
      The post discusses a user's six-year progress with finasteride and a Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) for hair loss. The user shared before and after photos in reverse order, leading to confusion, but overall, the community responded positively to the user's hair regrowth.

      community Can't do Fin...Do DHT shampoos actually work?

      in Finasteride  3 upvotes   6 years ago
      A user stopped using finasteride due to reduced efficacy and health concerns, and is considering minoxidil and DHT-blocking shampoos for hair loss. Another user responded that DHT-blocking shampoos are ineffective.

      community Nandrolone Replacement Therapy

      in Treatment  41 upvotes   1 year ago
      A user discusses starting nandrolone replacement therapy to stop hair loss and improve hair health, noting its benefits over finasteride. They report halted hair loss, improved skin, increased muscle, and a calm mood after three weeks.

      community If dutesteride and oral minoxidil doesn’t work that’s it right?

      in Treatment  37 upvotes   3 months ago
      A user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for several years and is seeking advice. Suggestions include ensuring correct diagnosis, checking for other health issues, considering finasteride, trying topical antiandrogens, and consulting a dermatologist.

      community I have a theory that scalp massage works.

       17 upvotes   5 years ago
      Scalp massage may help with hair growth by stimulating blood flow, similar to minoxidil. Users discuss its potential benefits and share personal experiences, noting it might reduce DHT levels and improve hair health.

      community Taurine supplements work for hair growth?

      in Product  9 upvotes   3 months ago
      The conversation discusses taurine supplements for hair growth, highlighting their potential to reduce DHT and improve hair health. A user comments that people often try alternatives to finasteride.