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      community CTE and lots of shedding for over a year

      in Female  6 upvotes   5 months ago
      A female user has experienced severe hair shedding since stopping birth control in late 2022, diagnosed as telogen effluvium with no signs of androgenetic alopecia. Despite healthy living and optimal bloodwork, she continues to shed hair daily but also sees significant regrowth.

      community Should I start with finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes   11 months ago
      A 28-year-old male is experiencing severe hair loss and is considering finasteride after his doctor prescribed hair growth serum, minoxidil, and Boost solution. Some suggest consulting another doctor for a finasteride prescription, while others share personal success with finasteride.

      community Starting my Pyrilutamide + ru58841 journey

      in Treatment  11 upvotes   1 year ago
      An individual's journey to treat their severe hair loss condition using the medications Pyrilutamide and RU58841. They will provide regular updates on their progress.

      community NW7 recovery attempt, a little over 2 month progress. 1.25mg fin, 5mg topical minox twice a day. Pyrilutamide for 1 month, switched to RU58 2 weeks ago, weekly microneedling 1.5mm

      in Treatment  9 upvotes   1 year ago
      A user is attempting to recover from severe hair loss using 1.25mg finasteride, 5mg topical minoxidil twice daily, pyrilutamide for a month, RU58841 for two weeks, and weekly microneedling at 1.5mm. They have seen new hair growth after two months and plan to continue the treatment for a year with the hope of regrowing enough hair for a transplant.

      community Is there any chance of improvement?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes   2 years ago
      A 19-year-old experiencing severe hair loss since 16 is using a treatment regimen of 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride topical solution, 3% procapil hair serum, and 0.5 mg dutasteride daily. They are concerned about the effectiveness and potential shedding phase, with advice suggesting noticeable changes in 6 to 8 months.

      community 21M, 3 months of insane shedding on fin/min/saw palmetto

      in Treatment  7 upvotes   2 years ago
      A 21-year-old male experiencing severe hair shedding despite using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and saw palmetto with pumpkin seed oil. He is seeking advice on whether this shedding is normal and if he should consider other treatments like dutasteride or RU58841.

      community I am RESTLESS and not STRESSLESS due to my issues of TRESSLESS :(

      in Female  13 upvotes   3 years ago
      A female user is experiencing severe hair loss, especially at the crown and front, with broken and dull hair despite using Moroccan oil, shea moisture shampoo, and coconut oil. She seeks recommendations for a clinic or doctor as previous doctors attributed the issue to stress but offered no solutions.

      community Adrogens and Covid-19

      in Treatment  7 upvotes   4 years ago
      The possible increased risk of severe Covid-19 cases in men due to higher androgen levels, and how taking medications such as finasteride, dutasteride, spironolactone, enzalutamide, or canabidiol might help mitigate the severity of the disease.

      community Life after minoxidil? Has anyone stopped

      in Update  147 upvotes   2 months ago
      A user stopped using minoxidil after 10-12 years due to severe side effects like fluctuating blood pressure and chest pain, resulting in significant hair loss. Other users shared similar experiences, emphasizing health over hair and suggesting alternatives like finasteride, nanoxidil, and rosemary oil.

      community Vitamin Deficiency: “Severely” Low on Vitamin D

      in Update  17 upvotes   11 months ago
      A user experiencing significant hair loss found they had a severe vitamin D deficiency and was prescribed 50,000IU vitamin D pills, likely to be taken weekly. They are questioning if the deficiency could be the cause of their hair loss and if correcting it could stop the shedding and improve hair recovery.

      community Progressive insomnia (treatment-resistant) due to Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes   2 years ago
      A medical student experienced hair loss slowing with Finasteride but developed severe, treatment-resistant insomnia. They tried various medications with little effect, suspecting Post-Finasteride Syndrome, and others suggested the insomnia might be linked to Finasteride's impact on neurosteroids.

      community Xeljanz....the magic drug!!!

       2 upvotes   6 years ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth from Xeljanz after severe alopecia but can no longer afford it. They are seeking ways to obtain the medication despite its high cost and potential side effects.

      community Finasteride sides succes story (AMA)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes   4 years ago
      A user shared their experience with finasteride, reporting severe side effects like erectile dysfunction and watery semen, which improved after stopping the medication. They emphasized the risks of finasteride and decided not to resume its use despite hair loss stabilization.

      community Sudden itchy scalp and shedding after 2 years of treatment

      in Treatment  6 upvotes   1 year ago
      After 2 years of using finasteride and minoxidil with good results, the user is experiencing severe scalp itchiness, shedding, and tenderness. Despite dermatologists finding nothing wrong, the user seeks over-the-counter treatments for the itch.

      community Oral Minoxidil - Week by week progress thread.

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes   2 years ago
      The user shared their experience with liquid Minoxidil, which initially worked well but caused severe skin irritation, leading them to stop. They are now trying oral Minoxidil and plan to document their progress weekly.

      community Despite some extremely difficult circumstances (temples starting to recede at 19, than getting fin sides that wouldn't go away after stopping) I have nothing but good things to share 3 years into this journey

      in Update  57 upvotes   3 years ago
      The user started using minoxidil at 19 for receding temples and saw good regrowth, but experienced severe and lasting sexual side effects from finasteride. They improved their condition with pelvic floor exercises, a healthy lifestyle, and continued using minoxidil with dermarolling, which led to further hair regrowth.

      community 33 M, no improvement on topical min+fin

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes   2 weeks ago
      A 33-year-old man has seen no improvement in hair loss after using topical Minoxidil and Finasteride for 5-6 months, despite also derma rolling and using keto shampoo. He experienced severe side effects from oral Finasteride and is seeking advice on alternative treatments.

      community Dutasteride + Oral Minoxidil , 5 Months

      in Update  7 upvotes   2 months ago
      The post discusses using oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride for hair loss. Minoxidil improved hair growth with mild hypertrichosis, while Dutasteride caused severe acne, cognitive issues, and mild anxiety, leading the user to prefer Finasteride.

      community got my life back (4 months min/dut)

      in Progress Pictures  276 upvotes   3 months ago
      A user shared their successful hair regrowth experience after using minoxidil and dutasteride for four months, overcoming severe hair loss due to genetics. They also used vitamins, shampoo, a dermaroller, and a scalp massager, and saw significant improvement, gaining back their hair and confidence.

      community WHEN does regrowth even happen?

      in Chat  11 upvotes   4 months ago
      The user changed their hair loss treatment in October/November, experienced increased shedding, and now sees no new hair growth, with a worsening condition and a possible bald spot. They also have severe seborrheic dermatitis, which may be affecting their scalp and hair loss.

      community 4500 Grafts hair transplant result, 11 months progress.

      in Progress Pictures  246 upvotes   8 months ago
      The user had a hair transplant with 4500 grafts and has been using minoxidil twice daily for over a year but stopped finasteride due to severe side effects. The transplant cost $3500 and improved their self-confidence, positively affecting their dating life.

      community 2 years into fin/min. (First 2 are before)

      in Progress Pictures  78 upvotes   9 months ago
      The conversation discusses the positive effects of using Minoxidil and Finasteride for two years, with improvements in hair health and darkness noted. However, some side effects such as hair falling out easily and severe adverse reactions were also mentioned.