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      community I tried salt water to stop the DHT itch

      in Treatment  60 upvotes 2 years ago
      Treating the itch associated with male pattern baldness, which is believed to be caused by DHT. Potential treatments discussed include salt water, finasteride, ketoconazole, and RU58841.
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      community I’m already DOING EVERYTHING!!!

      in Female  27 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 26 year old female dealing with hair loss who is considering treatments such as Spiro, minoxidil and finasteride. Other potential solutions mentioned are PRP treatment, a wig, and bio-identical estrogen combined with bica.

      community I've been afflicted by post finasteride syndrome, what now?

      in Finasteride  42 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including mental health issues and physical symptoms, and sought advice on managing post-finasteride syndrome. Suggestions included checking vitamin levels, considering dopamine agonists, and avoiding further psychiatric medications.

      community Fin update

      in Finasteride  7 upvotes 7 years ago
      User took 1mg finasteride daily and 2% ketoconazole weekly for 5 months, seeing slight hairline regrowth and no major side effects except temporary dry eyes. They encourage others to try finasteride despite negative stories online.

      community 3 month update on finasteride checking in

      in Finasteride  10 upvotes 8 years ago
      A user shared their 3-month experience using finasteride, reporting no side effects and noticeable hair improvement. Their regimen included finasteride, keto nizoral, biotin, multivitamins, omega-3, flaxseed, and a high-protein diet.

      community [20M] Hair Regrowth with Minoxidil ONLY- Need Opinions

      in Minoxidil  243 upvotes 5 days ago
      A 20-year-old is using minoxidil for hair regrowth and considering finasteride despite concerns about side effects. Many suggest adding finasteride to maintain gains, with recommendations to start with a low dose or use a topical form to minimize side effects.

      community (37 M) Fin for 5 o years, Dut for 9 months. I’d like to talk to Dut’s manager

      in Progress Pictures  138 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 37-year-old male has been using finasteride for 5 years and dutasteride for 9 months to address hair loss, noticing improvements but also some recent thinning. He experienced no significant side effects from either treatment, except a slight decrease in semen volume with dutasteride, and is considering trying oral minoxidil again despite previous side effects.

      community 12 month fin update. Long curly hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  668 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth after using 1mg of finasteride daily for a year, avoiding minoxidil due to its toxicity to cats. They attributed success to quitting smoking, a better diet, and reduced stress, with only watery semen as a side effect.
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      community 25 years on finasteride - my experience

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  882 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A long-term finasteride user experienced side effects like sexual dysfunction, dry eyes, muscle weakness, and brain fog, which improved when they stopped the medication. They decided to stop finasteride again, questioning if maintaining hair was worth the negative impact on their well-being.

      community 3 months 5g Min only before/after, 26 y/o

      in Is this regrowth?  451 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after three months of using 5 mg oral minoxidil nightly and plans to add finasteride to maintain progress. Many recommend combining minoxidil with finasteride or dutasteride to prevent future hair loss.

      community Horrible news, Stemson Therapeutics has shut down

      in Technology  193 upvotes 1 month ago
      Stemson Therapeutics has shut down, disappointing those seeking a hair loss cure. Current treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are discussed, with some users experiencing side effects and exploring alternatives like PP405.

      community Ultimate Stack without nuking your gender (you'll go broke)

      in Treatment  84 upvotes 1 month ago
      A hair loss treatment plan includes finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, pyrilutamide, minoxidil, and microneedling to inhibit DHT and promote hair growth. It also recommends supplements like Reishi and Lion’s Mane mushrooms, and a shampoo with ketoconazole, caffeine, and melatonin.

      community Why is it so hard to select one

      in Satire  647 upvotes 2 months ago
      Choosing hair loss treatments is challenging due to concerns about side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. Users suggest starting with topical treatments and gradually increasing dosage, while some recommend oral finasteride for its effectiveness despite potential side effects.

      community Why is regrowth impossible for me? What else can I do?

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is frustrated with hair regrowth despite using finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermastamping. Others suggest improvement, advise against overmedication, and recommend consulting a doctor or considering a simpler regimen or hair transplant.

      community hairloss in my 20s has ruined my life.

      in Research/Science  373 upvotes 2 months ago
      A person in their 20s is struggling with hair loss, using treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Suggestions include self-improvement, therapy, hair transplants, and focusing on acceptance and confidence.

      community this community is so funny bro

      in Satire  1800 upvotes 2 months ago
      Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride are discussed, with users sharing mixed experiences about effectiveness and side effects. Some users report positive results, while others express concerns about side effects, highlighting the importance of personal choice.

      community What's "wrong" with oral minoxidil, exactly?

      in Minoxidil  173 upvotes 3 months ago
      Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer side effects.

      community Dutasteride High Libido. How come we don't talk about this?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  208 upvotes 3 months ago
      Dutasteride and finasteride can affect libido differently, with some experiencing increased libido and others decreased libido or erectile dysfunction. Dutasteride may increase testosterone levels but can also cause side effects like liver enzyme changes, while topical finasteride may have fewer sexual side effects.