community Diffuse thinning is a curse. You don't realize it's happening until way too late.
Diffuse hair thinning and treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Early detection and treatment are crucial for effective management.
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210-240 / 1000+ resultscommunity how it feels to talk to tiktok kids about hairloss that isn’t shitty rosemary oil bloodflow and microneedling
Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, especially when used together. Microneedling may enhance minoxidil's effects, but its standalone effectiveness is uncertain.
community 20yo, dutasteride and minoxidil aren’t working
A 20-year-old reports worsening hair loss despite using dutasteride and minoxidil, and considers a hair transplant. Users suggest continuing treatments, trying microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, switching to finasteride, or adding tretinoin.
community My prp experience report, didn't work
PRP treatment for hair loss was ineffective and costly. One user called PRP a scam.
community Running my hands through my hair, can’t remember what normal looked like, is this normal?
A 17-year-old experiencing hair thinning uses dermarolling with rosemary oil and plans to start finasteride at 18. A reply suggests using finasteride and minoxidil due to high DHT sensitivity.
community Any UK sources for minoxidil+RU58841 solution together? That doesn’t contain PG?
A user is seeking a UK source for a combined minoxidil and RU58841 solution that doesn't contain scalp-irritating ingredients. They specifically want a product without propylene glycol (PG).
community Finasteride Shedding FULLY EXPLAINED. Don't give up treatment.
Finasteride and Dutasteride are effective treatments for hair loss, with Dutasteride being superior based on long-term data. Side effects are minimal, and concerns should not deter treatment.
community One year later, fin won't work for everyone
The conversation is about a user's experience with finasteride not improving their hair loss and considering dutasteride as a last resort. Some users believe the user's hair appears stabilized, while others suggest surgery or patience, and one mentions heart issues as a reason for not using minoxidil.
community 8 months into the journey. I didn’t think I’d ever have hair again.
The user regained hair using a routine including Nizoral shampoo, 0.5mg finasteride daily, topical minoxidil at night, and microneedling every two weeks. They switched from topical to oral finasteride to save money.
community 5 months of consistent thorough routine, crown hasn’t changed.
The user has been using a combination of oral and topical minoxidil, topical finasteride, RU58841, Nizoral, and microneedling for hair loss treatment. They report improvement in hair thickness except for the crown area, which has not changed.
community 2.5 years later, don’t give up kings. Stay consistent
The conversation is about someone sharing their 2.5-year hair regrowth journey using finasteride and topical minoxidil, emphasizing the importance of consistency and patience with these treatments. They also mention using tea tree conditioner and experiencing no side effects from oral finasteride.
community 2 years Finasteride only difference. Won’t get cocky but I think I’m fighting off the Norwood Reaper completely boys
A user shared a 2-year progress picture showing improvement in hair loss using only finasteride, with others discussing their own experiences and considering additional treatments like minoxidil or hair transplants. Some users reported hair loss stabilization, while one user experienced regrowth after increasing their finasteride dosage.
community Alpicort E: Diffuse thinning/MPB medication, Can't find much info on it?
A user was prescribed Alpicort E, which contains Estradiol Benzoate, Prednisone, and Salicylic Acid, for hair loss and is seeking others' experiences due to concerns about potential side effects.
community 36m Is there any hope left? Fin hasn’t been working
The post discusses a user's struggle with hair loss and the ineffectiveness of finasteride. Suggestions from the conversation include trying oral minoxidil and considering a 3200 graft hair transplant.
community 3+ years on 1mg Fin, wasn’t too far gone but happy to have my temples back.
The user "Potvin_Sucks_" shared their positive experience with using finasteride pills for hair loss. They also mentioned making lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and exercising regularly. Other users discussed the possibility of using topical finasteride and online hair loss prescription delivery services.
community After giving hair fibers a try, I can’t stop looking at myself in the mirror
User tried cheap hair fibers from Amazon, significantly improved appearance of thinning hair. Fixing spray recommended to prevent fibers from blowing off.
community 5 weeks of oral minoxidil, couldn’t reciprocate lighting in original photo as I’m working away, will do weekly updates
, I’m on fin as well.
This conversation discussed the user's successful results from 5 weeks of taking an oral minoxidil medication and their experience with hair shedding while using it in combination with finasteride.
community Has anyone figure out how to deal with their itchy scalp when most ingredients aren't working?
The user has chronic itchy scalp and dandruff, unresponsive to ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione, coal tar, and salicylic acid. Topical steroids were also ineffective for long-term use.
community please give me some advice. I don't know what to do next.. do I give up?
A user is experiencing anxiety and insecurity about hair loss despite using finasteride for 19 months and oral minoxidil for 6 months. They are seeking advice on whether stress, scalp testosterone, or switching treatments could help, and are considering a buzzcut.
community I've been afraid to start Finasteride treatment for 5 years, on it for 2 weeks, regret that hadn't started it earlier and here's my story
A 28-year-old male, losing hair since his teens, started taking 0.31 mg finasteride daily for two weeks with no side effects and regrets not starting earlier. He tried various treatments like minoxidil, scalp massages, and vitamins but found finasteride most effective.
community Can Nizoral cause dandruff? I didn’t have it before but do now
User experienced dandruff after starting Nizoral and switching to a lemon-scented shampoo. They stopped using Nizoral and plan to switch back to unscented shampoo to resolve the issue.
community Not sure what else to do, can’t use anti-androgens (Baseline Hormonal Bloodwork included) need advice badly
User experienced feminizing side effects from finasteride and tried RU, alfatradiol, and finasteride without success. They are now considering treatments like Stemoxydine, Zix, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Eucapil, and a hair transplant.
community Due to the virus, I can't get rubbing alcohol to sterilize my dermaroller after use. Would Listerine work as an alternative?
The conversation is about using Listerine as an alternative to rubbing alcohol for sterilizing a dermaroller due to unavailability. The ingredients of Listerine are listed to determine its suitability.
community Barely holding onto my NW2 hair... I can't afford to wait... help.
A user struggled with hair loss and ineffective vitamin treatments from their doctor. They eventually obtained a finasteride prescription through a telemedicine service and felt relieved.
community Why theories about big companies buying off potential cure for baldness aren't true
Hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride will still be used even if a cure is found. Hair transplants will continue as cloning new hair follicles will be part of the process.
community Dutasteride Mesotherapy seems like the best of all worlds.. Why isn't it talked about more?
Dutasteride mesotherapy is discussed as a potentially effective hair loss treatment with no sexual side effects, requiring less frequent application than daily pills. However, it is not widely popular due to limited availability, high cost, and skepticism about its effectiveness.
community (M23)Been on DUT for a year and 1 month- so is a transplant not a good option if DUT doesn’t work🤷♂️
The user has been using Dutasteride for over a year for hair loss and is considering a hair transplant if it doesn't work. Suggestions include adding Minoxidil and microneedling, but some advise against a transplant as the current treatment seems effective.
community 2 years of fin/min. My hair feels full and thick and I couldn’t be happier
The user is happy with their hair regrowth after two years of using finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin, reporting no side effects. They noticed significant improvement after one year and maintained consistent treatment to avoid shedding.
community RU from aliexpress.. I know all RU comes from china but I don't know if its one is legit
RU58841 from AliExpress and its legitimacy. Users discuss purchasing RU58841 from different sources and the effectiveness of the product.
community Dutasteride and oral minoxidil made me more attractive / younger. Now girlfriend doesn’t recognize the old me 😅
Dutasteride and oral minoxidil improved the user's hair thickness, darkness, and curliness, making them look more attractive and younger. The user takes 0.5mg of dutasteride and 2.5mg of minoxidil daily.