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      community A side to side comparison, two and half months apart

      in Progress Pictures  212 upvotes   2 weeks ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for two and a half months. They are considering a hair transplant but are advised to wait for full results from the treatments.

      community I’ve been on oral finasteride/Proscar for 15 years. (AMA)

      in Treatment  10 upvotes   1 month ago
      A user has been on oral Finasteride/Proscar for 15 years and started using topical Minoxidil, RU58841, and Dutasteride, along with microneedling, 2 years ago. They shared progress pictures and discussed their treatment routine.

      community Solvent for topical fin with low absorption

      in Product  2 upvotes   1 month ago
      The conversation is about using distilled water as a solvent for topical finasteride to reduce systemic absorption. The user is considering avoiding ethanol and propylene glycol to achieve this.

      community How is there still no consensus on Topical Dutasteride in 2024?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  119 upvotes   3 months ago
      The conversation expresses frustration over the lack of clear evidence regarding the effectiveness and systemic impact of topical Dutasteride for hair loss treatment, despite years of discussion. People are criticized for not conducting proper research and for providing contradictory anecdotal claims.

      community Scalp Inflammation is eating my hair!

      in Chat  26 upvotes   4 months ago
      A user with seborrheic dermatitis is experiencing bald spots and hair thinning despite changing their diet and taking oral minoxidil. Another user suggests using ketoconazole shampoo properly, using a scalp massager, applying rosemary/peppermint oil, keeping hair short, and taking fish oil to improve scalp health.

      community Hair energiser tablets, useful or not?

      in Product   4 months ago
      A user is unsure if "Hair Energiser" tablets are effective for hair growth after a year of use. Replies suggest using finasteride instead and call the tablets a scam.

      community r/Tressless bros in a nutshell

      in Satire  632 upvotes   4 months ago
      The conversation discusses personal experiences with hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil and Finasteride, with some users regretting not starting treatment earlier and others experiencing side effects. Some users are considering or have switched to topical formulations due to side effects from oral medications.

      community Late responders on finasteride alone

      in Treatment  16 upvotes   5 months ago
      The conversation is about someone who has not seen hair regrowth after 6 months on finasteride alone, asking if others have experienced delayed results. Some responses indicate that results can sometimes be seen after 12 months, with full effects up to 24 months.

      community Post Finasteride Syndrome, A dangerous lie.

      in Chat  142 upvotes   5 months ago
      A user initially had side effects from finasteride, attributed them to anxiety and the nocebo effect, and after resuming the drug, experienced positive effects and now warns against misinformation about Post Finasteride Syndrome.

      community Another clueless guy fearmongering and spreading misinformation

      in Chat  249 upvotes   6 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with some users advocating for finasteride and minoxidil, while others express concerns about potential side effects of finasteride. A social media influencer is criticized for promoting scalp massages and minoxidil over finasteride, which some believe is misinformation.

      community Finasteride increase in Estradiol?

      in Update  17 upvotes   6 months ago
      A user experienced increased estradiol, nipple tenderness, and ED after taking finasteride. They are considering dose reduction to mitigate these effects.

      community High DHT with finasteride. Help!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes   6 months ago
      Despite using 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, and other treatments like microneedling, MK-677, and Cialis, hair loss continues with high testosterone and DHT levels. Considering oral dutasteride but concerned about further increasing testosterone levels.

      community Further prolactin research....

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes   6 months ago
      HMI 115 did not work as expected for hair regrowth in humans, unlike in macaque monkeys. There is anticipation for further research on prolactin's role in hair loss, with expectations that pharmaceutical companies will likely solve this before universities.

      community First 3 pics are at 6 months .5 mg fin daily, last 3 are 13 months

      in Progress Pictures  77 upvotes   7 months ago
      The user experienced improved hair at 6 months using 0.5 mg finasteride daily but noticed more scalp visibility and potential hair loss at 13 months, questioning if this was due to shedding or the treatment not working. Some respondents suggested the possibility of a shed or scalp inflammation, while others observed improvements or advised checking for underlying scalp conditions.

      community Parents think that I need a therapist because I obsess over my hair loss

      in Chat  75 upvotes   8 months ago
      A 19-year-old is concerned about going bald and disagrees with their parents who suggest therapy, believing hair loss will negatively impact their life. Some suggest therapy can help with the emotional aspects, while others support using finasteride and focusing on what makes the individual happy.

      community Finasteride won’t make all your problems go away

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  316 upvotes   8 months ago
      A user shared that while finasteride improved their hair, it didn't solve all their insecurities, suggesting that self-acceptance is key. Others in the conversation expressed varying opinions, with some feeling that finasteride significantly boosted their confidence and quality of life, while others acknowledged it as a solution to hair loss but not a cure-all for other personal issues.

      community Hair transplant 8 month results

      in Progress Pictures  113 upvotes   9 months ago
      The user shared their 8-month hair transplant results from Cosmedica, involving around 3800 grafts and topical use of Minoxidil and Finasteride since the operation. They discussed the procedure details, cost, and the possibility of a second operation for crown and touch-ups.

      community 26M Dutasteride yearly update.

      in Progress Pictures  37 upvotes   11 months ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, starting with finasteride and minoxidil, then switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Some users report similar experiences with these treatments, while others debate the effectiveness of dutasteride.

      community Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance

      in Research/Science  80 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 One year of dudasteride and minoxidil daily

      in Progress Pictures   1 year ago
      This conversation details the impressive one year progress of a user's hair loss treatment, which included taking daily doses of dutasteride and minoxidil. Other users shared their own experiences with similar treatments, such as not having any shedding when starting, or having an oily scalp that improved significantly.

      community The closest thing to a cure before hair cloning or genetic via?

      in Treatment  9 upvotes   1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using finasteride or dutasteride to reduce DHT, CosmeRNA to target androgen receptors, and Minoxidil as a vasodilator for hair growth. The regimen aims to maintain hair by addressing DHT-AR ratio and continuous Minoxidil use.