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      community Heavy shedding due to change finasteride brand switch

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced heavy hair shedding after switching finasteride brands and is concerned whether it's due to fake finasteride or a normal part of the treatment process. They have been using finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and derma rolling for almost 8 months.

      community DON'T Lose hope . Long term FIN + MIN + DERMAROLLING

      in Update  413 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their 4-year hair loss journey, highlighting that switching from topical to oral minoxidil and finasteride, along with dermarolling, significantly improved their hair growth. Another user mentioned using dutasteride, and the original poster emphasized the importance of dermarolling.

      community Anyone using oral castor oil in their stack?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses using oral castor oil as a hair growth stimulant for beard and scalp hair. One user questions its use, noting castor oil is typically a laxative in the Philippines.

      community Finasteride vs dutasteride (my experience)

      in Chat  26 upvotes 8 months ago
      Finasteride showed faster hair regrowth within 3 months, while dutasteride took 8 months but resulted in twice the regrowth. Overall, finasteride had quicker results, but dutasteride had more significant long-term regrowth.

      community 2018 - 2024 (Fin -> Fin + Min)

      in Progress Pictures  126 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user shared progress on hair loss treatment, starting finasteride in 2018 and adding minoxidil in November 2023, with significant improvement. The user started treatment at age 31.

      community Dut/Minox/Needling to Dut/Oral Minox/Tretinoin/Needling

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user had been using Minoxidil and Dutasteride with micro-needling but experienced hair loss after switching Minoxidil brands. Their doctor prescribed oral Minoxidil and Tretinoin, but the pharmacist suggested isotretinoin might be a more cost-effective alternative.

      community How did you transition from Fin to Dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about transitioning from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss, with concerns about potential shedding during the switch. The original poster is currently using 1mg finasteride daily and topical minoxidil.

      community Losing hope that doctors will help with my hair loss - Female Hair loss

      in Female  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 28-year-old woman is struggling with Female Pattern Baldness and has tried various treatments, including Minoxidil and Spironolactone, without success. She feels frustrated with doctors' responses and is considering alternative treatments like light therapy but is losing hope in finding a solution.

      community Before /after 3 month finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  69 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 3 months and minoxidil for over 4 years to treat hair loss, experiencing initial anxiety and a possible nocebo effect but now reports no significant side effects. They also tried micro-needling briefly but stopped, and other users have mixed reactions to their results.

      community 8 month progress so far (Sep 2023 - April 2024)

      in Progress Pictures  371 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user saw improvement in hair loss after 8 months by taking Finasteride three times a week, using Minoxidil, derma rolling once a week, and using Ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. They also mentioned working out and taking supplements.

      community Is 2.5 mg dut really more effective than .5?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user on .5 mg of dutasteride for hair loss saw no improvement and is considering increasing to 2.5 mg but is unsure of its effectiveness. Another user mentioned that 2.5 mg reduces scalp DHT more and increases hair count more than .5 mg, but the cost and side effects should be considered.

      community Light therapy helps hair growth (Studies included)

      in Research/Science  23 upvotes 9 months ago
      Red light therapy is scientifically proven to promote hair growth by increasing strand density and thickness, and it's an additional treatment to DHT blockers like minoxidil and finasteride. Some users are skeptical about the cost and effectiveness of commercial devices, despite studies showing benefits.

      community 3 Month Progress Photos: 26 years old

      in Progress Pictures  89 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 26-year-old shared their 3-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, a mane solution with various oils and extracts, and microneedling. They plan to add curcumin topically and are open to suggestions for their aggressive treatment protocol.

      community Do I get a hair transplant at 22?

      in Transplants  11 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user has been using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss with no change and is considering a hair transplant at age 22. Replies suggest that a transplant is possible if DHT blockers like finasteride are continued, and another user shared a positive personal experience with a transplant at age 20.

      community How does finasteride leave your body?

      in Chat  13 upvotes 10 months ago
      Finasteride is metabolized in the liver and excreted through urine and feces. Users humorously discuss its excretion, with one joking about it being expelled through ejaculation.

      community Almost 4 Months dutasteride, min and derma stamp

      in Progress Pictures  390 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's nearly 4-month hair loss treatment regimen, which includes dutasteride every other day, 0.25ml minoxidil on the hairline once a day, and using a 1.5 mm derma stamp every two weeks. Some responses question the need to start multiple treatments simultaneously, while others comment on the visible improvement and the necessity to continue treatment for sustained results.

      community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.

      community 7 month fin and min young diffuse thinner update

      in Progress Pictures  96 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared a 7-month update on hair regrowth using finasteride daily and minoxidil once a day, noting improvement in hair health. Others suggested adding micro-needling, ketoconazole shampoo, and considering a hair transplant for better results.

      community Almost 3 year Fin only update, start vs now

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures and experiences after nearly three years of using 1mg finasteride daily, cicloprox shampoo, and weekly jojoba oil massages. They reported initial shedding and side effects but eventually saw increased hair density and regrowth, with plans to continue the treatment.

      community [M32] 2y finasteride hairline gains

      in Progress Pictures  359 upvotes 10 months ago
      A man shared his hairline improvement after two years on 1.25mg finasteride daily and using piroctone olamine shampoo. He has not had a hair transplant and does not plan to use minoxidil.