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      community Big 3 + dermaroller update

       213 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user's experience with the Big 3 (minoxidil, finasteride and RU58841) hair loss treatment along with dermarolling. The dermaroller pin was 1.5mm used once per week and drew some blood but not a lot.

      community My Dad seems to get his hair back?

      in Question  15 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user's father, mostly bald for 20 years, is regrowing hair using a serum called "Skrzypovita Serum Pro" without minoxidil. The user is curious about which ingredients might be causing hair growth.

      community 12 months of progress on fin (and 10 months microneedling)

      in Update  363 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user's 12 month progress on finasteride and 10 months of microneedling for hair loss treatment, which has resulted in improved temple areas with no side effects from the finasteride. They have not used minoxidil yet but are considering it for further gains. DHT blocking drugs such as finasteride and dutasteride are recommended to maintain regrowth results.

      community hello

       150 upvotes 6 years ago
      A 12-year-old diagnosed with alopecia shares their experience and current treatments, including Dermovate, an unnamed cream, and liquid iron. The community offers support and encouragement.

      community Another Finasteride and Depression/Anxiety Story

       7 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user experienced severe depression and anxiety after taking finasteride for hair loss, which resolved after stopping the medication. They shared their story to warn others about potential side effects.

      community Young guys read this

       68 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user's experience with dealing with hair loss, and the advice that was shared by other users to cope with it. Suggested treatments included shaving their head, using medications such as finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, as well as dermarolling.

      community Success WITH pics: saw results in 2 months. Variation of BIG 3. I'm 24 years old and been doing it for 8 months now.

      in Update  49 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user shared their successful hair regrowth routine, which includes finasteride, derma rolling, minoxidil (Rogaine), biotin pills, and vitamin D supplementation, and saw noticeable results in 3 months. They suggest this routine as a variation of the "Big 3" hair loss treatments and have created a website to sell the products they used.

      community 2.5 years on finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral - before and after

       504 upvotes 6 years ago
      The progress made by someone using finasteride, minoxidil and Nizoral for hair loss over a 2.5 year period, with before and after photos to show the results. Replies included encouragements and questions about the treatments used.

      community H&W Topical Finasteride

      in Finasteride  9 upvotes 7 years ago
      Efforts to find a Canadian dermatologist in the US to prescribe H&W's topical finasteride for hair loss. The user is willing to fund a crowd-share effort to identify prospects.

      community What I've Learned: A Quality of Life Guide

       78 upvotes 7 years ago
      The post discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using minoxidil, finasteride, nizoral, and sulfur-including shampoo. The author shares personal experiences and tips for application, frequency, and managing side effects, noting significant regrowth with both minoxidil and finasteride.

      community 22F. Should I even bother getting a biopsy? Is there any point?

       8 upvotes 8 years ago
      A woman who has been experiencing hair loss for several years, and her question of whether there is any benefit to getting a biopsy to check if it's AGA or diffuse alopecia areata when no cure or very effective treatment exists. Treatments such as spironolactone and Minoxidil/finasteride/RU58841 have previously been discussed.

      community Creatine made all my high DHT symptoms return

      in Research/Science  78 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing symptoms like acne, oily hair, and hair shedding. Users report mixed experiences, with some avoiding creatine due to hair loss concerns and others seeing no impact.

      community Certified old, at 51, balding since 25, the resurrection!

      in Progress Pictures  439 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 51-year-old shared progress on hair regrowth using topical Minoxidil and Finasteride over four months, noting significant improvement and plans for future hair transplants. The user emphasized the benefits of modern treatments and societal changes in attitudes towards hair loss.

      community Exploring all options - Scalp tension theory

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses the scalp tension theory as a potential factor in hair loss, alongside DHT, inflammation, and other mechanisms. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and botox injections, with some users exploring additional methods due to varying effectiveness.

      community My first 8 months and prgress so far, min + fin.

      in Progress Pictures  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user started experiencing hair loss at 26 and began treatment with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride. After 8 months, they noticed hair regrowth, especially baby hairs, and remain hopeful for further improvement.

      community Anyone else realize how many younger guys are balding?

      in Chat  262 upvotes 1 month ago
      Many younger men are experiencing hair loss due to genetics, diet, stress, and lifestyle changes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned, with some users noting improvements.

      community 18-year progress pics. Fin only.

      in Progress Pictures  419 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 18 years to manage hair loss and is considering starting minoxidil and possibly a hair transplant. Despite some regrowth, they are exploring additional treatments like dutasteride and oral minoxidil due to continued hair thinning.

      community Need Advice on Addressing Hair Loss: Big 4 or Jump Straight to Transplant?

      in Chat  19 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 24-year-old male is considering the "Big 4" treatments (Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling) or a hair transplant for hair loss. Most users recommend starting with Finasteride and Minoxidil to stabilize hair loss before considering a transplant.

      community HT / Meds results are reverting, thinning, crazy shedding..

      in Progress Pictures  162 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning 10 months post-hair transplant despite using minoxidil and topical finasteride. They are considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride and are also dealing with scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.

      community Feel like I'm a reasonably good responder

      in Is this regrowth?  274 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user "OP" reported significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and derma stamping. OP experienced initial shedding but no other side effects.

      community My Strangest Experiment to Date

      in Progress Pictures  41 upvotes 2 months ago
      Onion juice helped with hair loss but was smelly and inconvenient. The user now uses dutasteride and minoxidil, finding them more effective and practical.

      community FINASTRIDE and switch to DUTASTRIDE, my experience

      in Progress Pictures  136 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shared their experience with Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They initially had success with Finasteride but switched to Dutasteride after experiencing shedding, which continued, and are now considering a hair transplant.