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      community Should I consider a crown transplant?

       29 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      The user is considering a crown transplant but is advised to try topical finasteride or dutasteride alongside minoxidil first, as transplants without these treatments may not be effective. They experienced lower libido with oral finasteride and are exploring other options like topical treatments and red light therapy.

      community Say goodbye to facial hair development Dutasteride

       39 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      A 19-year-old started Dutasteride at 17 to combat aggressive hair thinning, which halted his facial hair development despite having strong beard genetics. He also used oral and topical Minoxidil without success for facial hair, and the discussion highlights the impact of DHT blockers on beard growth.

      community Should you stop finasteride if you're trying to conceive?

       40 upvotes 1 month ago
      Stopping finasteride 3 to 6 months before trying to conceive may improve sperm quality and increase chances of conception. Many users reported successful pregnancies after pausing finasteride, with some switching to topical finasteride and oral minoxidil during this period.

      community Who switched BACK TO FIN after a year+ on DUT?

       6 upvotes 1 month ago
      Some users experienced better results with finasteride after switching from dutasteride, despite dutasteride being stronger. Side effects and continued hair shedding were common issues with dutasteride, leading some to revert to finasteride.

      community Switching from finasteride to Dutasteride, should I expect a shed?

       8 upvotes 1 month ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride may cause shedding or thickening, depending on individual hair cycles. Some users report shedding after increasing minoxidil dosage, while others experience side effects like libido loss.

      community 5 years of Minoxidil gains all gone when i stopped

       33 upvotes 1 month ago
      Stopping minoxidil led to hair loss, but restarting it may help regain some hair, though not fully to the previous state. Using finasteride or dutasteride alongside minoxidil can improve chances of recovery.

      community Starting dutasteride 0.5 mg for the first time

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user started taking 0.5 mg dutasteride for hair loss, alongside topical minoxidil, and sought advice. Users shared experiences, noting potential hair shedding as a positive sign, and discussed side effects like libido changes, with some suggesting additional treatments like retinoids for better results.

      community Losing ground after switching to DUT

       14 upvotes 1 month ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride may lead to hair loss for some, with some users considering switching back to finasteride. Minoxidil, both oral and topical, is also used but results vary.

      community Still losing ground after 10 months dut + minox

       3 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using a combination of dutasteride, minoxidil, and biotin for hair loss but is experiencing a decline in hair condition after initial improvement. They are considering consulting a trichologist and switching from capsule to softgel format for better absorption.

      community Switched back to finasteride after 7 month on dut

      in Chat  13 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses switching from dutasteride back to finasteride for hair loss treatment, with users debating the effectiveness and time required for each medication to show results. Some users suggest sticking with dutasteride for at least two years, while others share personal experiences of switching back to finasteride due to unsatisfactory results with dutasteride.

      community Shedding kind of looks like balding

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, primarily finasteride, and the effects of shedding, miniaturization, and regrowth. Users share experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, noting normal shedding patterns and potential regrowth signs like baby hairs.

      community Anyone notice pain in scalp alongside hairloss?

       10 upvotes 1 month ago
      Scalp pain alongside hair loss may indicate inflammation rather than just male pattern baldness. Treatments mentioned include triamcinolone acetonide, fluocinonide, Head & Shoulders shampoo, aloe vera gel, finasteride, and 2% Nizoral.

      community Scalp tension, massage therapy, and Botox! Let’s talk about it!

       1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses using adjunct therapies like scalp massage and Botox to enhance the effects of DHT inhibitors for hair loss. It also mentions using GHK-cu, finasteride, keto shampoo, and a natural topical DHT-reducing serum for hair regrowth and reduced shedding.

      community Switched from finasteride to dut

       22 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride 0.5 mg daily due to worsening hair loss and is seeking opinions on any noticeable regrowth or improvement. Some users suggest there might be more thick hairs, while others find it hard to compare due to different photo angles.

      community Any Dutasteride shed recovery stories?

       13 upvotes 1 month ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride often leads to significant hair shedding, but regrowth can take time, with noticeable improvements typically seen after 6 months to 2-3 years. Some users report initial worsening but eventual regrowth, while others experience mixed results or no recovery.

      community So why did the first pyrilutamide phase III fail?

       4 upvotes 1 month ago
      Pyrilutamide's inconsistent trial results, with phase II showing positive hair growth and phase III failing to show significant gains, possibly due to COVID-related disruptions. Users discuss modest results from kx-826 treatment.

      community Someone please offer reassurance

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 19-year-old male is experiencing hair shedding while using oral minoxidil, ketoconazole, dermastamping, and saw palmetto, and is considering switching to finasteride for better results. Users suggest that saw palmetto may not be effective and recommend finasteride instead, while also discussing other treatments like rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and pumpkin seed oil.

      community So the cure for Nw7 is verteporfin

       7 upvotes 1 month ago
      Verteporfin, used with dermal incisions by doctors like Dr. Melissa Toyos, is suggested as a promising treatment for high Norwood hair loss, with some users reporting significant regrowth. However, there is skepticism about its effectiveness due to concurrent use of other treatments like dutasteride and oral minoxidil.

      community Do NOT stop oral minoxidil. You will regret it severely.

       376 upvotes 1 month ago
      Stopping oral minoxidil led to severe hair loss, even after resuming it and starting finasteride. Users discuss the lifelong commitment to hair loss treatments and the consequences of stopping them.