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      community Creatine causes hair loss zzzzz

       87 upvotes 9 months ago
      Creatine is humorously blamed for hair loss, with users sharing exaggerated and satirical experiences. Some users report no hair loss with creatine, while others mention using treatments like minoxidil and finasteride to manage hair loss.

      community How much DHT causes hair loss ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is taking 2.5 mg dutasteride and 5% minoxidil but is not seeing hair regrowth, and is considering adding RU58841. They are experiencing fatigue and low MCV/MCH, possibly related to dutasteride, and are advised to be patient, consider microneedling, and check for iron deficiency.

      community Anyone tried herbal treatments like pumpkin seed oil etc. long enough to see it doesnt work?

       1 upvotes 10 months ago
      Herbal treatments like pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and rosemary oil showed little to no effectiveness for hair loss, with some users experiencing negative effects. Regular treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are suggested to be more effective, while vigorous scalp massage and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) might offer some benefits.

      community Full extent of pp405 effectiveness

       14 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential effectiveness and future results of the hair loss treatment pp405, with questions about its impact on different hair loss stages and areas. There is anticipation for phase 3 trial results to provide more data, and hope that pp405 could enhance hair transplant outcomes.

      community 25M 4 months Fin + oral Min keep hope

       230 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 25-year-old male shared his hair loss journey, using finasteride and oral minoxidil, which improved his hair density and quality. He also addressed dermatitis with exfoliation and anti-dandruff shampoo, and emphasized the importance of a healthy scalp and lifestyle changes.

      community God bless this sub and medications!

       732 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user achieved significant hair regrowth using 0.5mg oral Dutasteride, 2.5mg oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil twice daily, Ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, and weekly dermastamping with no side effects. Results were noticeable after 2-3 months, with the best results at 9 months.

      community losing ground after a year with dut 0.5mg

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 22-year-old has been using dutasteride (0.5 mg daily) for over a year but is experiencing increased hair shedding, scalp inflammation, and burning, and cannot use minoxidil due to side effects. Suggestions include consulting a dermatologist, trying oral minoxidil, microneedling, rosemary oil, caffeine shampoo, and considering other treatments like PRP or red light therapy.

      community Will Finasteride/Dutasteride Work for me ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old male is experiencing hair loss and considering treatments like finasteride and minoxidil after noticing low levels of Vitamin D, iron, and testosterone. Users discuss the effectiveness of these treatments and the importance of consulting a dermatologist, while also mentioning potential side effects of finasteride.

      community 1 year of Oral Fin and Oral Min

      in Progress Pictures  129 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using 1 mg oral finasteride, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, keto shampoo, topical minoxidil, and supplements for hair loss but hasn't seen expected progress. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, increasing oral minoxidil dosage, microneedling, and checking for other conditions or deficiencies.

      community MINOXIDIL + FINASTERIDE 3-MONTH PROGRESS

      in Progress Pictures  109 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their 3-month progress using topical minoxidil 6% twice daily and finasteride 1mg six days a week, along with a hair and scalp treatment. They reported no side effects and plan to add a dermastamp to their routine.

      community Terminal hairs growing in, but derm still says I’m going to go bald in the years to come??

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.

      community This shedding fase is absolutely brutal

      in Progress Pictures  181 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair shedding despite using minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling. They are considering changing treatments after stopping dermarolling and switching finasteride brands worsened the shedding.

      community It has been 1 year. Should I keep going or give up?

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering whether to continue their hair loss treatment, which includes finasteride, minoxidil spray, keto shampoo, and dermarolling. Suggestions include increasing minoxidil application, adding multivitamins, improving sleep, and possibly switching to dutasteride, while the consensus is to keep going with the treatment.

      community Temple regrowth, what worked for you?

      in Minoxidil  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and microneedling are commonly used for temple regrowth, with varying results and timelines. Consistency and patience are emphasized, with some users seeing progress after several years.

      community Dutasteride 4.5 months really struggling what should I do

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been on dutasteride for 4.5 months after switching from finasteride due to hair thinning, and is experiencing significant hair loss despite also using minoxidil and microneedling. Many responses suggest that dutasteride takes time to show results, often requiring patience for up to a year or more, and recommend not stopping finasteride abruptly to avoid shedding.

      community 1 year of treatment with Fin, Min, keto (M24)

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user has been treating hair loss for a year with Finasteride, oral Minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo, recently adding Dutasteride. They are unsure about the effectiveness and seek advice on whether to continue or switch fully to Dutasteride.

      community do any supplements actually work?

       6 upvotes 2 years 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 Iron useful? Minoxidyl, need a vist before?

       3 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21-year-old male is experiencing hair loss and is considering using ketoconazole shampoo and minoxidil, while also questioning the effectiveness of iron and collagen supplements. A suggestion was made to use finasteride or dutasteride to prevent further hair loss.

      community Advice on little experiment (homemade topical)

       1 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses using antioxidants like Fisetin, Quercetin, and aronia berries in homemade topical treatments to address hair loss by reversing cellular senescence. The user plans to blend these ingredients with water for scalp application, aiming to improve hair health without using traditional treatments like finasteride.

      community Head feels way more inflamed when scalp is oily

       4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experiences scalp inflammation, especially when oily, despite using treatments like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, and nizoral. They recently started cetirizine and are considering benzoyl peroxide wash for relief.