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      community Being Bald vs Balding - My experience after shaving it off

      in Update  217 upvotes 1 month ago
      A man in his thirties found increased confidence after shaving his head, despite years of hair loss. Others discussed using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness.

      community Please take a vitamin & hormone test

      in Chat  256 upvotes 2 months ago
      Checking vitamin and hormone levels is important for addressing hair loss, as deficiencies in vitamin D, zinc, and iron can affect hair growth. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements are used, but addressing deficiencies is crucial for effectiveness.

      community Genetics are so weird and unpredictable

      in Minoxidil  118 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced male pattern baldness starting at 18, tried finasteride with no success, and switched to dutasteride, which halted hair loss. Minoxidil had no effect for them, while their brother, who didn't use AR inhibitors, maintained a juvenile hairline and successfully grew a beard with minoxidil, highlighting the unpredictable nature of genetics in hair loss and treatment response.

      community I got a hair transplant! Hide your wives!! Jk

      in Progress Pictures  5540 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user had a hair transplant in Turkey and started taking finasteride to maintain hair growth. They are satisfied with the results and plan to continue using finasteride while being cautious about hairstyles to prevent traction alopecia.

      community Oral Minoxidil Eyelashes Are Insane

      in Minoxidil  288 upvotes 5 months ago
      Oral minoxidil can significantly increase eyelash length and thickness. Users report mixed results on hair growth, with some experiencing increased body hair.

      community 5 months of nuking T, 2 months of minoxidil

      in Transgender  489 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user transitioned from finasteride to Cyproterone and started using Minoxidil, resulting in healthier hair and regrowth. They plan to wean off Minoxidil in a year, depending on regrowth.

      community Embraced baldness. Time to leave this subreddit

      in Chat  873 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience of embracing baldness after years of trying treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. They found happiness and confidence by shaving their head, despite some social challenges, and encouraged others to focus on their attitude and seek therapy if needed.

      community Should I tell my boyfriend he is losing hair?

      in Chat  204 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user wonders if she should tell her boyfriend about his hair loss. Responses suggest telling him gently and discussing treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

      community How do people afford finasteride/dutasteride?

      in Treatment  27 upvotes 8 months ago
      People discuss the high cost of brand name finasteride and dutasteride, suggesting generics as cheaper alternatives. They share prices from various regions, highlighting significant cost differences.

      community 16, female, losing a ton of hair

      in Female  6 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 16-year-old female experiencing severe hair loss and sebum buildup, likely due to telogen effluvium and PCOS, is currently using vitamin D3 supplements, Redenser serum, and T follihair supplements. Recommendations include addressing PCOS first and consulting a doctor.

      community My mum is mad annoying about Fin.

      in Chat  245 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 25-year-old man discusses his struggles with his mother's opposition to his use of Finasteride for hair loss treatment, despite it improving his condition and self-control after a hair transplant. He expresses frustration over her blaming the medication for various issues and the stress caused by her insistence to stop taking it.

      community Got my DHT levels checked. 38 year old female. Still losing hair.

      in Female  10 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 38-year-old female is experiencing hair loss despite having almost undetectable DHT levels after using dutasteride. Suggestions include checking for PCOS, thyroid issues, adjusting diet, considering the impact of birth control, and trying treatments like tretinoin, redensyl, retinol, and minoxidil with derma stamping.

      community Spironolactone for 11 years, finasteride for almost 5 years, started oral minoxidil in November 😢 ended oral contraceptive in Dec.

      in Progress Pictures  224 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.

      community Three months of consistent minoxidil.

      in Progress Pictures  3124 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after three months of using topical minoxidil for hair loss, planning to add dermarolling later. Some responders are skeptical of the rapid hair growth, while others are impressed or question the authenticity of the photos.

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

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  68 upvotes 11 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 Hypertrichosis Photos from Oral Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  266 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, taking 7.5mg of minoxidil and experiencing excessive hair growth all over their body without major side effects. Some users suggested lower doses for safety, while others shared their own experiences with hair growth in different areas and side effects.

      community Yes, most models are absolutely on finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1103 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses how many male models and celebrities likely use finasteride to prevent hair loss, with some expressing surprise that it's not just good genetics keeping their hair intact. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride and, in one query, minoxidil.

      community How uninformed the general public is about hair loss

      in Chat  318 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hair loss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.