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      community Watching my 23 y/o self deciding to do nothing about his thinning hair

      in Satire  1037 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss and the various treatments available, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, dermarolling, RU58841, mesotherapy, Rogaine, and scalp massages. The discussion also includes regret for not starting treatment earlier and advice to start early in order to avoid further balding.

      community I bought a microscope, how does my scalp/hairs look? I've been suffering diffuse thinning and hair loss after covid and never recovered (2 yrs ago) I eat healthy, in shape and workout.

      in Progress Pictures  88 upvotes 6 months ago
      A person with hair loss since COVID-19 is considering treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but is hesitant due to potential side effects. Suggestions include visiting a dermatologist, using a ketoconazole shampoo, and considering that post-COVID hair loss might be an autoimmune response.

      community 3 month progress dut

      in Progress  308 upvotes 4 years ago
      User experienced rapid thinning on crown, used dutasteride for 3 months with significant improvement. Microneedling and ketoconazole were also used, but no minoxidil or finasteride.

      community Finasteride is giving me relief when I needed it the most

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  46 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 22-year-old experiencing hair thinning started using finasteride and feels relieved for taking action against hair loss. Others in the conversation share similar experiences, finding comfort in trying treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, even if they don't fully stop their hair loss.

      community Don’t make the same mistake I did

      in Treatment  111 upvotes 2 years ago
      User noticed hair thinning at 26 and used minoxidil for 2 years with slight improvement. Stopping minoxidil led to dramatic hair loss, and others shared similar experiences, suggesting minoxidil and finasteride should be used consistently for best results.

      community Woke up with the urge to cut all of it off

      in Shaved/buzzed  31 upvotes 1 week ago
      A user decided to buzz their thinning hair after starting Dutasteride, feeling liberated by the change. Other users shared similar experiences, with some using treatments like Finasteride and Minoxidil to manage hair loss.

      community My dermatologist screwed me over methinks (18M)

      in Minoxidil  12 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user discusses their hair thinning journey, starting minoxidil at 16, switching treatments, and experiencing significant shedding after resuming minoxidil. They are now using minoxidil daily and considering PRP if shedding continues, while also planning lifestyle changes to improve their condition.

      community nutrafol actually working somehow??

      in Update  19 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user reports significant improvement in scalp thinning after nearly 2 months of using Nutrafol, along with derma rolling and weekly rosemary oil application. Another user suggests the success might be due to saw palmetto in Nutrafol and shares their own experience of maintaining hair without finasteride.

      community It's just ironic..

       29 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 16-year-old is experiencing severe hair thinning and wants to start finasteride but is advised to wait until at least 20. In the meantime, minoxidil is suggested as an alternative.

      community 3 months fin/min progress (age 31)

      in Progress Pictures  171 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their 3-month progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, along with Pura D’Or anti-thinning shampoo and a scalp massager. They noticed initial worsening but later saw hair follicle recovery.

      community Scalp Inflammation is eating my hair!

      in Chat  26 upvotes 5 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 Dutasteride Mesotherapy Spain 1st session

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user had their first dutasteride mesotherapy session in Spain to recover hair on the temple area, with plans for monthly sessions and continued use of topical Minoxidil. If no results are seen in 8 months, they will switch to oral Minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Finasteride Working

      in Finasteride  45 upvotes 6 years ago
      A 23-year-old male experienced significant hair thinning and started using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin vitamins, and DHT blocking shampoo. He saw reduced hair loss, thicker hair, and minimal side effects, encouraging others to try similar treatments.

      community Shedding on finasteride only; looking for motivation

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user started finasteride for hair loss and saw improvement, but is now experiencing shedding and thinning in new areas. They added Nizoral due to dandruff caused by finasteride. Replies suggest that shedding is normal around 6 months and advise to stick with the treatment.

      community What to do... what to do...

       6 upvotes 7 years ago
      A mid-30s individual is experiencing hair loss at the front and temples but not the crown, and is seeking affordable treatments. They have ordered pumpkin seed oil capsules due to cost and side effects concerns with official treatments.

      community Regrew all my hair back and dead areas

      in Progress Pictures  160 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user regrew all their hair, including temples and bald spots, after one year of finasteride and six months of oral minoxidil. They noted finasteride helped with the crown and bald spot, while minoxidil regrew the hairline and temples.

      community Nearly 3 years in and I'm on a mega growth spurt. Don't lose heart.

      in Chat  63 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced subtle hair growth improvements using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil over nearly three years, with notable progress at the temples. The front hairline shows quicker regrowth cycles, but the vertex and crown remain unchanged.

      community Dutasteride .5mg Results Timeline

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  14 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 21-year-old male switched from finasteride to 0.5mg dutasteride daily due to ongoing hair loss but has not seen improvement after 14 months, experiencing further thinning and recession. He is seeking feedback from other dutasteride users on their results after a similar duration.

      community Dutasteride 2 years 3 month results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  251 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user tried dutasteride for hair loss for 2.5 years but experienced drastic thinning and receding hairline. They decided to switch back to finasteride, along with minoxidil, LLLT, and ketoconazole, due to dissatisfaction with dutasteride's results and side effects.

      community If you are still young and debating on starting the journey, JUST DO IT

      in Update  153 upvotes 2 years ago
      A young man in his mid-20s started using finasteride and biotin for hair thinning and has seen less hair loss after three months. Others shared their positive experiences with minoxidil and finasteride, discussed potential side effects, and encouraged early treatment for hair loss.