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      community 22 year old male, doctor prescribed 50mg oral spironolactone instead of finasteride.

       6 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 22-year-old male has been experiencing hair thinning since 18 and was prescribed 50mg oral spironolactone for hair loss and high blood pressure, despite inquiring about finasteride. A reply suggests that spironolactone is less effective than finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and recommends seeking a second medical opinion.

      community [M19] Dutasteride, is this the start of gyno growth or just nipple sensitivity?

      in Finasteride  118 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 19-year-old male switched from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride due to continued hair thinning and is experiencing increased nipple sensitivity and a small lump, raising concerns about gynecomastia. Suggestions include slowing the transition, checking hormone levels, and considering an aromatase inhibitor.

      community 8 months on Fin and stopped Min after 3 months of use.

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user used finasteride for 8 months and minoxidil for 3 months but stopped minoxidil due to seborrheic dermatitis. They are experiencing hair shedding and thinning and are questioning if finasteride alone is sufficient.

      community Finasteride vs RU58841 vs Dutasteride for MPB, Diffuse Thinning, or Retrograde Alopecia

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is seeking advice on the best treatment for male pattern baldness, diffuse thinning, and retrograde alopecia, comparing the effectiveness of finasteride, RU58841, and dutasteride, and considering whether to add minoxidil or switch to dutasteride or combine treatments. They are currently on finasteride and are contemplating if adding RU58841 or switching to dutasteride is better, and also asking about the comparison between pyrilutamide and RU58841.

      community [M25] My 2-year long plus (August 27, 2021 - October 28, 2023) odyssey warding off my thinning, balding, recessed, and greasy hair [Oral finasteride 1.25 mg daily; Topical liquid 5% minoxidil 1 ml daily; Nizoral with 2% ketoconazole 1x weekly]

      in Progress Pictures  67 upvotes 1 year ago
      A man struggled with hair loss from age 18, tried various methods without success, and finally sought medical help at 23. He was prescribed oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and Nizoral shampoo, which after two years of consistent use, significantly improved his hair condition.

      community Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS) in shampoos

       4 upvotes 9 years ago
      Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS) in shampoos and its potential impact on thinning hair. The user follows a regimen of shampoo, keto shampoo, and conditioner, seeking suggestions for better products.

      community fin 0.5 mg everday 6 months update

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  28 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the experiences of individuals with diffuse hair thinning using finasteride, with many reporting no improvement or worsening conditions after 6 months. Various suggestions include persisting with the treatment, checking for underlying conditions, adding minoxidil for volume, adjusting dosage, and considering other potential causes like autoimmune responses and inflammation.

      community Update 1 year and 4 months into medication

      in Progress Pictures  271 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using 1 mg of finasteride since February 2023 and started 2.5 mg of minoxidil at the beginning of the year, and is happy with the improvement in hair loss after 1 year and 4 months of treatment. They are 36 years old and noticed their hair thinning one year ago.

      community nutrafol actually working somehow??

      in Update  19 upvotes 8 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 Dutasteride treatment in female 6 months

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user reported worsening hair shedding and thinning after 6 months of daily dutasteride, despite also using minoxidil, bicalutamide, and recently adding RU58841. They are considering stopping dutasteride due to lack of improvement.

      community Dont know what the hell is going on.

      in Chat  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced rapid diffuse hair thinning for five years despite no signs of AGA or miniaturization. They tried finasteride and oral minoxidil without success and have checked thyroid, iron, and vitamin D levels.

      community Second shedding phase after 6 months? Should I worry?

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 20-year-old started using minoxidil, rosemary oil, Alpecin caffeine shampoos, scalp massager, derma rollers, and supplements for hair regrowth, seeing significant improvement initially. However, after 6 months, they noticed increased shedding and thinning, causing concern about whether this is normal or indicative of a problem.

      community Facing difficulty in applying minoxidil to the scalp as I have long hair.

      in Scalp Massage  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old male experiencing hair thinning and loss is using oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and a multivitamin as prescribed by a dermatologist. He's having difficulty applying the topical minoxidil effectively due to his hair length, as he feels a lot of it stays on his hair instead of reaching the scalp.

      community 30 M diffuse shining/bolding crown - stack

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 30-year-old with diffuse thinning and a balding crown is using a treatment regimen of a 2-in-1 pill containing finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin, along with various supplements. After two weeks, no side effects have been experienced, and updates with pictures will be posted monthly.

      community 8 week - sharing Finasteride blood test update

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 32-year-old male started taking 0.5mg of finasteride daily for hair thinning and, after 8 weeks, experienced a 70% reduction in DHT and an increase in estradiol; he is currently in the shedding phase of treatment and questioning if the dosage is correct based on his DHT levels. He began with a lower dose due to already low normal testosterone and DHT levels.

      community 24F, minodixil, saw palmetto, biotin, rosemary oil, advice?

      in Question  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 24-year-old woman with thinning hair is using Minoxidil, saw palmetto, biotin, rosemary oil, and ketoconazole. She seeks advice on whether to try finasteride or dutasteride, the effects of Minoxidil shedding, and the significance of her hair follicle condition.

      community Can valisone solution cause hairloss?

      in Question  1 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user is concerned that prolonged use of valisone (betamethasone) and clotrimazole solution for scalp dermatitis may be causing hair thinning and loss. They noticed thinning in the area where the solution was applied.

      community Anyone who is not taking fin after hair transplant, how is you hair now?

      in Transplants  81 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of finasteride (fin) in preventing hair loss after a hair transplant. Some users have experienced hair thinning and loss after stopping finasteride, while others have had success with finasteride and minoxidil (min) in maintaining their transplanted hair. The general consensus is that finasteride is important for younger patients to prevent further hair loss.

      community Peppermint oil and/or dermarolling???

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about someone experiencing hair thinning at the temples and seeking alternative treatments to Minoxidil due to side effects. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of peppermint oil and dermarolling for hair growth.

      community Anyone have experience with 82M?

      in Question 6 years ago
      A user with diffuse thinning, currently using finasteride, biotin, minoxidil, and nizoral shampoo, is considering a topical solution called "82M" but is skeptical due to its high cost and lack of supporting research. They seek others' experiences with "82M."

      community Combining topical finasteride with oral finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 3 days ago
      The conversation discusses combining topical and oral finasteride to address hair thinning, with concerns about safety and effectiveness. Users also mention alternatives like dutasteride and minoxidil, and the potential risks of topical treatments during pregnancy.

      community Fin losing effect after 7 months?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 8 months ago
      Mooseman1944 noticed hair regrowth and less shedding during the first 6 months of taking finasteride, but is now experiencing increased shedding and thinning hair. They are considering switching to dutasteride or adding minoxidil if there's no improvement by next August.

      community Minoxidil unironically helped me score a date

      in Update  458 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 23-year-old man started using Minoxidil for hair thinning and experienced improvement, which helped him gain the confidence to ask a girl out, resulting in a date. Other users congratulated him and discussed the importance of hair appearance in dating, with some suggesting other treatments like finasteride or hair transplants.