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      community Thin spots over time even with Finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  132 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their experience with Finasteride for hair loss, noting improvement but still some thinning. They plan to get a hair transplant to address remaining thin spots and strengthen their hairline.

      community Why is it that low testosterone causes hair loss as well? How can I be balding?

      in Chat  158 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses the confusion over low testosterone potentially causing hair loss, with users sharing personal experiences and knowledge about hair loss treatments like Finasteride. Some users suggest that hair follicle sensitivity to DHT, not testosterone levels, is the key factor in balding, and others discuss the side effects of hair loss medications.

      community Topical is superior to oral in terms of results (my theory)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  61 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with some users combining them with oral treatments. Users share their experiences and opinions on effectiveness, cost, and convenience, with mixed views on whether topical or oral applications are superior.

      community Been taking Fin for 10 months and have no results whatsoever

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user has been taking Finasteride for hair loss for 10 months with no results and is considering whether it's due to seasonal shedding or the medication not working. Other users suggest that the dosage might be too low, that some people don't respond to Finasteride, and recommend trying Minoxidil or Dutasteride.

      community Scalp Inflammation is eating my hair!

      in Chat  26 upvotes 7 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 Oral minoxidil is not an option anymore

      in Minoxidil  42 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user can't refill their oral minoxidil prescription due to it being out of stock and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments. Suggestions include finding it at another pharmacy, ordering online, using topical minoxidil orally, and considering finasteride or dutasteride.

      community + 5 years Finasteride and dermarroll journey PICS and ACTUAL DILEMMA

      in Progress Pictures  54 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced improved hair density and thickness after using finasteride and dermarolling for 2.5 years but noticed hair loss when doing anaerobic exercise. They increased their finasteride dose and continued dermarolling but are considering not starting minoxidil due to its perceived hassle and uncertain long-term benefits.

      community Why do barbers never mention if you’re balding?

      in Chat  317 upvotes 7 months ago
      People are discussing why barbers often don't mention their clients' hair loss, with some sharing personal experiences where barbers did suggest treatments like finasteride (Fin) or mentioned the possibility of hair transplants. Some barbers avoid the topic to not offend clients, while others openly discuss it and recommend treatments or acknowledge the issue when asked.

      community 6 months on biotin + minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  355 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared a 6-month progress picture showing improvement in hair loss using biotin and minoxidil. They also mentioned dealing with stress, diet issues, and seborrheic dermatitis.

      community Balding turned me into a Norwood mentalist

      in Chat  253 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation revolves around how balding has made the original poster and others hyper-aware of other men's hairlines, often judging the severity of their hair loss and whether they've had treatments like hair transplants, minoxidil, or finasteride. Some participants express a need for therapy due to their obsession, while others joke about their newfound "expertise" in assessing hair loss.

      community Hair energiser tablets, useful or not?

      in Product 8 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 33 yrs male.Been on min(5%)/Fin(1mg)/ketokonazole shampoo for 5 months.

      in Progress Pictures  83 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 33-year-old male has been using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and recently added dutasteride, a minoxidil+tretinoin+azelaic acid solution, and derma stamping to treat hair loss for 5 months. There is confusion about the order of progress pictures, making it difficult to assess the treatment's effectiveness.

      community I’m Feeling so discouraged and depressed - No one wants to prescribe finasteride to me.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  68 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user in France is frustrated because three dermatologists refused to prescribe finasteride for their hair loss, suggesting it's not androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and offering expensive vitamin treatments instead. Other users suggest buying hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride from various online pharmacies and considering a gender-affirming care physician for more understanding treatment options.

      community Advice on what to do next. Hair’s still thinning on Fin.

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 26-year-old male from England is experiencing rapid hair thinning despite taking finasteride and having tried oral minoxidil and microneedling. He is considering topical dutasteride and seeking advice on his hair loss treatment.

      community Seb derm is eating my hair?!?!

      in Chat  41 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 22-year-old male is experiencing hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis, not male pattern baldness, and is seeking advice. Suggestions include using Nizoral, sulfate-free and ketoconazole shampoos, cutting hair short, using cold water, avoiding picking scabs, and trying selenium sulfide shampoo or finasteride.

      community Tom Cruise at the Mission Impossible premiere hair.(He's 61 y/o)

      in Chat  392 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation speculates on whether Tom Cruise uses hair loss treatments like Finasteride or Dutasteride, with some suggesting he naturally has good hair like Brad Pitt, while others joke about Scientology or genetics playing a role. Specific treatments mentioned include Finasteride, Dutasteride, and possibly high-quality hair products or procedures like PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma).

      community Very reluctantly starting Finasteride.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  84 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 23-year-old started taking 0.25 mg of Finasteride daily for hair loss after trying Minoxidil and derma rolling without success. People shared varied experiences with Finasteride, discussing potential side effects, effectiveness, and personal decisions regarding hair loss treatment.

      community How possible is temple regrowth really?

      in Minoxidil  48 upvotes 8 months ago
      A person started using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling to regrow hair at the temples and is asking if it's possible. Some users report temple regrowth is possible with these treatments, while others find it challenging, and advise consistency and patience with treatment.

      community i got more results 1 month 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg dutasteride then i did 6 months on finasteride and topical minoxidil

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  49 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user reported better hair regrowth with 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg dutasteride than with finasteride and topical minoxidil, calling topical minoxidil a scam. Replies varied, with some defending topical minoxidil, questioning the user's application method, and suggesting that previous treatments might be contributing to the observed results.

      community RU-58841 Lung Disease Possibility | Chest pain, "heart issues", etc

      in Treatment  23 upvotes 8 months ago
      Some users of RU-58841 report cardiovascular symptoms like heart palpitations and chest tightness, which may be linked to its metabolites causing lung disease. The safety of RU-58841 is uncertain due to lack of long-term data and concerns about product purity, especially from gray market sources.

      community Theory And Observation: Why Being Bald Can Really Work

      in Shaved/buzzed  88 upvotes 8 months ago
      The original poster believes shaving his head made him more attractive to a specific group of women, despite being less attractive overall. The conversation includes various opinions on attractiveness, with some agreeing that being bald can work for certain men, while others suggest maintaining hair is generally more appealing.

      community Just had this wild thought come into my head.

      in Satire  403 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about the debate over the existence of Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) and its symptoms, with some users skeptical about PFS and others discussing side effects like erectile dysfunction and gynecomastia from hair loss treatments like finasteride. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, viagra, and a joke about using a popsicle stick for erectile support.

      community Why don’t people just just DUT instead of FIN?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  48 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of dutasteride (DUT) versus finasteride (FIN) for hair loss treatment, with some users preferring DUT for its effectiveness while others choose FIN due to its approval status, better long-term data, and lower risk of side effects. Users share personal experiences with both medications, including side effects and effectiveness.

      community Diffuse thinning fucking sucks

      in Update  430 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and checking for nutrient deficiencies. Some users suggest adding hydrocortisone butyrate, low-dose progesterone, or tretinoin to treatment regimens, while others recommend cosmetic solutions like Toppik hair fibers or shaving the head.