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      community I was hesitant, but I pulled it. Thoughts?

      in Shaved/buzzed  2707 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss, showing a shaved/buzzed look. Replies praised their appearance and discussed treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil.

      community Anybody else have family in denial over your hair loss?

      in Chat  72 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 20-year-old discusses family denial about his hair loss, diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, and male pattern baldness. He is prescribed Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for treatment.

      community Long-Term Dutasteride Frustration

      in Progress Pictures  22 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user is frustrated with long-term hair loss despite using Dutasteride and Ketoconazole shampoo. Suggestions include trying oral Minoxidil, micro-needling, and a homemade caffeinated rosemary tonic.

      community Progress pictures from January - June 2024

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 56-year-old user shared progress pictures from January to June 2024, detailing their hair loss treatment journey. They used Nanoxidil, oral Minoxidil, Finasteride (later switched to Dutasteride), RU58841, and LLLT therapy, noting slow but visible improvements.

      community Dutasteride Literally Saves Your Hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  98 upvotes 4 months ago
      Dutasteride significantly reduces scalp DHT levels and can save hair, though shedding is part of the process. Some users report success with dutasteride, while others struggle despite using it along with finasteride and oral minoxidil.

      community Recovery from 2nd Dutasteride shed

      in Update  16 upvotes 4 months ago
      User switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to shedding, experienced two sheds, and now uses 5mg oral minoxidil, 0.5mg dutasteride, and 3ml oral castor oil daily. Hair has recovered from the second shed, and the user plans to maintain the current treatment.

      community Autoimmune disease and balding

      in Update  12 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user diagnosed with Crohn's disease is concerned it might contribute to balding. They have been using keto shampoo, finasteride, and oral minoxidil, which improved their hair but not significantly.

      community 10 Days Post-Op: Hair Transplant Results and Experience

      in Progress Pictures  506 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant at Dr. Resul Yaman Hair Clinic in Istanbul, including before and after photos. They are considering taking oral Minoxidil post-operation but are avoiding Finasteride due to side effects.

      community AGA responded to steroid shots? Biopsy wrong? Please help!

      in Female  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      A woman with AGA is using spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, oral minoxidil, bicalutamide, and anti-androgenic birth control but still experiences worsening hair loss. Steroid shots temporarily stop her hair shedding, leading her to question her biopsy results.

      community Hair Growth Journey: 10 months

      in Progress Pictures  252 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 31-year-old who experienced severe hair loss during medical school tried various treatments, including topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil, but stopped due to side effects. They restarted treatment 10 months ago with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, hydrocortisone, oral minoxidil, and light therapy, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skincare.

      community Microneedling. What is your approach?

      in Microneedling  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about using microneedling for hair loss treatment, including questions on disinfection and post-treatment care. The user mentions using oral minoxidil and finasteride, and considering dutasteride.

      community Continue RU58841 or hair system for receding hair line?

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is considering whether to continue using RU58841 or switch to hair system patches for a receding hairline, while already using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling. Another user suggests buying RU58841 in powder form to save money and notes the original poster's hair has significantly improved.

      community I’m over it. So glad to not worry about hair anymore.

      in Shaved/buzzed  569 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with shaving their head, feeling liberated from worrying about hair loss. Some discussed their own hair loss treatments, including finasteride, oral minoxidil, and Rogaine, while others expressed support for the shaved look.

      community I’ve been using Finasteride (7 years), RU58841, Stemoxydine, and 2% Keto shampoo (3 days a week) and my scalp is still really itchy and inflamed. Why?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using Finasteride for 7 years, RU58841, Stemoxydine, and 2% Ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss treatment but still experiences an itchy and inflamed scalp. They have not yet tried the prescribed oral Minoxidil and are considering lifestyle factors like diet and sleep as potential contributors to the issue.

      community Has anyone experimented with Finnestride 1mg/daily and Dutastride topically?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user on finasteride for hair loss is considering topical dutasteride to further reduce scalp DHT and is using various other topicals as substitutes for minoxidil due to concerns about the safety of their cats and potential heart side effects from oral minoxidil. They are exploring whether a once-weekly application of topical dutasteride would be effective.

      community Can anyone tell me what kind of issue this looks like?

      in Transgender  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The individual is experiencing hair thinning primarily at the front/middle of their scalp and is seeking to identify the type of hair loss they have. They already use treatments like oral Minoxidil, topical Finasteride, Tretinoin gel, dermarolling, and various oils and shampoos.

      community Keto 2% halted my insane shed immediately

      in Ketoconazole  56 upvotes 7 months ago
      Ketoconazole 2% shampoo stopped a user's severe hair shedding after just two uses, a result not achieved by finasteride or oral minoxidil. Some users suggest the shampoo's anti-androgenic properties may help with hair loss, while others think the shedding might have stopped naturally or due to the end of a shedding phase.

      community Anyone else got a folder on their phone full of scalp shots 😂

      in Satire  635 upvotes 7 months ago
      People are sharing their experiences of keeping a hidden folder on their phones with photos documenting their hair loss. Some users discuss the emotional impact, while one mentions using dutasteride and oral minoxidil without noticeable change.

      community Why dutasteride mesotherapy not popular?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 7 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 Treating traction alopecia for over a year

      in Progress Pictures  57 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user treated traction alopecia for over a year using Nutrafol, rosemary oil, topical and oral Minoxidil, dermarolling, biotin, collagen, and vitamin D, and shared progress photos to inspire others on their hair growth journey. They also acknowledged the community and a specific person for support and encouragement.

      community 19M 6months ago vs now (wet) in the same shirt

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about a 19-year-old male showing his hair loss progress over 6 months using Dutasteride 0.5 mg, oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg twice daily, Biotin 10 mg, and daily Ketoconazole shampoo. He experienced no side effects from the treatments.

      community Yeah, it’s working 👍🏻 Nov 2023 to March 2024

      in Progress Pictures  61 upvotes 7 months ago
      Animajax, who started off completely bald, has seen hair regrowth using finasteride 1.25mg, oral minoxidil 2.5mg, occasional topical minoxidil, dermastamping, benzoyl peroxide, and tretinoin. They recently added nizoral and plan to switch to a topical solution combining minoxidil and dutasteride.

      community 3 months on Fin/Min + Vitamins

      in Progress Pictures  510 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after 3 months using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins such as biotin, B5, B6, and C. They took 1.1 mg of oral finasteride, experienced a shedding period initially, and emphasized the importance of consistency.

      community Hair thick enough to grow out???

      in Transplants  3 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user had a hair transplant 16 years ago and lost hair after stopping finasteride. They're now using a combination of treatments including oral dutasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, Pyrilutamide, and microneedling, and have seen improved density but are unsure if it's enough to grow their hair out. They also had a bad experience with scalp micropigmentation (SMP) and are considering redoing it.