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      community Watching my younger brother bald hurts so much.

      in Treatment  264 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 19-year-old is distressed about his 17-year-old autistic brother's hair loss, projecting his own insecurities despite being on finasteride and dutasteride. Replies suggest the brother might not care about balding, and the poster should address his own issues.

      community My country is 100 years behind the US in treating hairloss

      in Treatment  188 upvotes 3 months ago
      In the Czech Republic, doctors are largely unaware of hair loss treatments beyond minoxidil, and finasteride is hard to obtain. Many users suggest buying treatments like finasteride and minoxidil from other countries or online.

      community I was on 2.5 mg oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  468 upvotes 4 months ago
      User took 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, saw hair growth but stopped due to excessive body hair. Recently started finasteride and plans to update progress.

      community A hill on which I will die: The DHT itch absolutely exists

      in Research/Science  209 upvotes 6 months ago
      The DHT itch is linked to hair loss 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.

      community I have not seen a single person who claims dutasteride destroyed their hair post a picture of the before/after

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  123 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hair loss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hair loss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.

      community Planning to for Hair transplant

      in Transplants  104 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about someone considering a hair transplant due to ineffective hair loss treatments, with suggestions ranging from trying a hairpiece to continuing with medications like finasteride and minoxidil, and waiting for new treatments. Some advise against a transplant due to the extent of hair loss and the cost, while others share different views on the effectiveness of transplants and non-surgical options.

      community Met a doctor at the zoo who told me the TRUTH about Fin

      in Satire  758 upvotes 9 months ago
      A satirical post jokes about a user meeting a doctor at the zoo who praises finasteride (Fin) for hair loss treatment, claiming it has a low side-effect profile and is effective. Replies include humorous disbelief, comparisons to other risks, and some personal accounts of side effects from Fin.

      community Why isn’t anyone talking about this?

      in Research/Science  31 upvotes 10 months ago
      Hair cloning is being developed by companies like Kangstem Biotech and Stemson, with potential availability in a few years. Initial costs are expected to be high, but prices may decrease over time.

      community After 3 months of 5% topical minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  198 upvotes 11 months ago
      After 3 months of using 5% topical minoxidil once a day and additional natural oils, a user reports good hair regrowth and is considering adding topical finasteride. They also use 0.5mm microneedling once a week.

      community Perez Hilton Had 3 Transplants.. Yet Losing Hair.. Someone Explain?

      in Transplants  71 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses Perez Hilton's hair loss despite having three hair transplants. Participants suggest that hair loss can continue after a transplant if maintenance treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are not used, and that transplanted hair can still be susceptible to loss.

      community The insanity of hair loss is blinding

      in Chat  830 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation revolves around the psychological impact of hair loss and various treatments. Participants discuss using Minoxidil (Min) and Finasteride (Fin), hair transplants, and therapy for mental health. Some also recommend immediate action at the first signs of hair loss and joining supportive communities.

      community Update: 16 months deep - big 3

      in Progress Pictures  407 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has seen positive results after 16 months of using topical Finasteride/Minoxidil, microneedling weekly, and Tretinoin for hair loss. There are no reported side effects, and the user advises that the effectiveness of microneedling depends on the pressure applied.

      community "DHT Itch" and onset Seborrheic Dermatitis

      in Research/Science  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation discuss the link between DHT (a hormone), scalp itchiness, and hair loss. Some users share their experiences and treatments, including the use of fluconazole, corticosteroids, and ketoconazole shampoo, with one user suspecting minoxidil as a potential cause of their symptoms.

      community Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance

      in Research/Science  82 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hair loss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hair loss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hair loss.

      community What was your “f*ck I’m balding” story?

      in Chat  178 upvotes 1 year ago
      User noticed thinning hair at 18-19, started finasteride at 22 and minoxidil at 24, with positive results. Others shared hair loss experiences and treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants.

      community Oral min 2.5mg closing in on 3 months

      in Progress Pictures  372 upvotes 1 year ago
      _the_orange_box_'s experience using oral minoxidil, with discussion about finasteride and the potential side effects of both treatments. Other users shared their own experiences related to hair loss treatments.

      community 27m oral min and fin results after 5 months.

      in Progress Pictures  336 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss treatments and the user's progress with taking finasteride and minoxidil orally, which has resulted in full recovery after 5 months. Users commented on this progress and discussed their own experiences or confusion about the treatments used.

      community Physician here AMA – 30M oral Fin 1-1.25 mg daily

      in Update  47 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.

      community 2 months of Fin/Min/Derma/Biotin/Niz

      in Update  425 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a user's hair regrowth after two months using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, biotin, and ketoconazole shampoo. Some users express skepticism, while others are impressed with the results.