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      community Some of y’all need to hear this

      in Chat  353 upvotes 1 year ago
      Understanding that the importance of hair loss should not be overstated and encouraging self-love and confidence regardless of physical appearance. People discussed how they were feeling about their own hair loss and shared tips on treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841.

      community Fin 4+ years. March 2020 to March 2024

      in Progress Pictures  973 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for over four years with minimal side effects, successfully stopping hair thinning and achieving some regrowth. They shared progress photos, but some commenters requested clearer pictures of the crown to better assess the treatment's effectiveness.

      community 1 year later, min 2ml daily, fin 1mg to 0.5 daily + microneedling

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  147 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user, Salt_Ad6339, shares their positive experience with hair regrowth after using minoxidil and finasteride for a year, along with microneedling. However, they also mention experiencing chest/nipple pain and suspect it may be a side effect of finasteride. They decide to stop using it for now and see if minoxidil alone can maintain their hair. Other users in the conversation discuss the potential side effects of finasteride and suggest using an aromatase inhibitor to counteract them.

      community M26, 6 months progress pictures, Finasteride only

      in Progress Pictures  1571 upvotes 5 months ago
      A man, 26 years old, showed significant hair regrowth after 6 months using only Finasteride, with before and after photos for comparison. Many users expressed surprise at the effectiveness of Finasteride and some planned to start or had already started the treatment, while the original poster reported no side effects.

      community Does anyone have any experience with Stemoxydine?

      in Product  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      Using Stemoxydine, a hair growth promoter, in conjunction with Fin and Minoxidil to help counter shedding induced by the latter two treatments. Another user also shared their experience of using Stemoxydine for three months along with dermastamp.

      community Have you used Castor Oil?

       8 upvotes 8 years ago
      A user added Castor Oil to their hair loss regimen, already using finasteride but not minoxidil. They seek feedback on Castor Oil's effectiveness and any potential negative experiences.

      community Has anyone successfully tapered off finasteride?

       7 upvotes 9 years ago
      A user is considering tapering off finasteride due to concerns about long-term side effects and cost, and is exploring alternatives like zinc and saw palmetto. Their current regimen includes finasteride, Adderall, zinc, bupropion, fish oil, baby aspirin, Rogaine foam, and ketoconazole shampoo.

      community find a cure for this shit already

      in Chat  205 upvotes 3 years ago
      Treatments used to prevent and treat male pattern baldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure for hair loss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.

      community 1% cetirizine (available in allergy medicines) for androgenetic alopecia

       51 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses using 1% cetirizine, an antihistamine, as a potential treatment for androgenetic alopecia (hair loss). One user plans to try cetirizine instead of finasteride, while others are curious or skeptical about its effectiveness, discussing the role of inflammation in hair loss.

      community No, Finasteride as a treatment for MPB was not an "accident"

      in Research/Science  105 upvotes 3 years ago
      Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.

      community Any progress? What do you think…

      in Is this regrowth?  32 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 13 months, recently switched to dutasteride, and also uses minoxidil, tretinoin, microneedling, and ketoconazole. A reply suggests the user is making progress in hair regrowth.

      community I married my high school crush because of balding

      in Satire  1056 upvotes 5 months ago
      A man shared how his baldness led to reconnecting with his high school crush, resulting in marriage. The conversation includes jokes and varied opinions on balding, with no specific treatments mentioned.

      community Huge holes on donor area of scalp is this even normal?

      in Transplants  111 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about a person experiencing significant hair loss in the donor area after a hair transplant, with others suggesting it might be shock loss. The person is taking oral minoxidil and dutasteride to help with the issue.

      community Nandrolone Replacement Therapy

      in Treatment  41 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses starting nandrolone replacement therapy to stop hair loss and improve hair health, noting its benefits over finasteride. They report halted hair loss, improved skin, increased muscle, and a calm mood after three weeks.

      community Depressed that topical dut+min is causing unwanted hair everywhere on my face. Is there anything can I do?

      in Minoxidil  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing excessive hair growth on their body due to using topical minoxidil and dutasteride. The suggested solutions are shaving off the excess hair or considering laser epilation. It is mentioned that dutasteride does not cause extra hair growth, while minoxidil can stimulate hair growth in unintended areas. The user is advised to lower the dosage, concentration, or frequency of use and only apply the treatment to the desired areas.

      community 3-month update on the microneedling-only project

      in Microneedling  89 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 3-month update on a microneedling-only project to treat hair loss, which has not had significant results in terms of thicker hair but may have seen some acceleration in hair growth and an increase in vellus hairs. The user plans to continue the journey for 6 months before making any changes, such as adding minoxidil or finasteride.

      community Dry hair vs wet hair, is minox, microneedling and ketoconazole enough?

      in Treatment  110 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that using minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole may not be enough to address hair loss caused by DHT. Some users recommend starting finasteride to prevent further hair loss, while others express concerns about potential side effects.

      community RU58841 is now on Amazon. Is this legit?

      in Product  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841, a hair loss treatment, is available on Amazon, but its legitimacy is questioned due to sketchy reviews and lack of lab reports. Some users report seeing results, while others experience negative side effects.

      community 2 weeks on Oral Minoxidil (loniten). 1.25mg/day

      in Minoxidil  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has been taking oral Minoxidil (1.25mg/day) for two weeks to treat hair loss, has experienced no side effects, and plans to increase the dose to 2.5mg/day after another two weeks. They are also monitoring their blood pressure and have not noticed any negative interactions with their pre-workout supplements.

      community Crazy Shed After Starting Hair Treatment

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding after starting finasteride, RU58841, and topical minoxidil. They increased their finasteride dosage and added dutasteride, seeking advice on whether this reaction is normal and its duration.

      community Late responders on finasteride alone

      in Treatment  16 upvotes 6 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.