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      community (25/f) “I am more than my hair”…. How can I finally get to believing that?

      9 years ago
      A woman who is experiencing Female Pattern Baldness and struggling to cope with it; she has tried a few treatments but is not satisfied with the results and feels like her femininity has been taken away from her. The conversation includes advice on possible treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and lifestyle changes.

      community Accepting the fact that i cant stop it.

      in Chat  60 upvotes 2 days ago
      A user shares their struggle with hair loss despite trying treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, and expresses frustration over ineffective medical advice and a failed hair transplant. Others in the conversation suggest alternative treatments, acceptance of baldness, and focusing on other life aspects.

      community In God We Trust, Topical Fin/Min with existing ADHD issues

      in Chat  19 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 27-year-old male with ADHD is experiencing hair thinning and is starting a treatment with topical finasteride (0.025%) and minoxidil (5%). He is addressing high prolactin levels and low vitamin D, while managing side effects from ADHD medication.

      community Nearly a year of fin and no progress

      in Update  37 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments for nearly a year without progress in hair regrowth, feeling frustrated and depressed. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, considering a scalp biopsy, and acknowledging that stopping hair loss might be the only achievable outcome.

      community New stack I started this year has ruined my hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      Switching from finasteride and topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil and dutasteride worsened hair condition, leading to frustration and heart issues, prompting a return to topical treatments and the addition of tretinoin. Patience and consistency are advised, as these treatments can take years to show results, and abrupt changes may cause shedding.

      community hairloss in my 20s has ruined my life.

      in Research/Science  373 upvotes 1 month ago
      A person in their 20s is struggling with hair loss, using treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Suggestions include self-improvement, therapy, hair transplants, and focusing on acceptance and confidence.

      community Dutasteride/RU/MIN will NOT work for everyone.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      Hair loss treatments like Dutasteride, RU58841, and Minoxidil may not work for everyone, as some individuals experience no improvement despite extensive use and research. Genetic factors can play a significant role, and standard treatments may not be effective for all.

      community 6 months finasteride and 5 months dutasteride

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 22-year-old switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment, also using RU58841, and is managing hypothyroidism. Despite ongoing shedding, they report some improvement and plan to continue dutasteride for a year before considering minoxidil.

      community Hair loss 30F - thoughts on red light therapy vs min/fin?

      in Female  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments for a 30-year-old female, comparing red light therapy with minoxidil and finasteride. Concerns about hormonal impact and potential pregnancy are raised, with suggestions to consider spironolactone and microneedling, while emphasizing the importance of consulting a dermatologist.

      community DHT Blocker without Selenium and Zinc??

      in Female  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      A female user is seeking a DHT blocker without Selenium or Zinc due to hair breakage and is currently using Saw Palmetto, Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin and Nails, Pumpkin seed oil, Dermastamp, and Pura D'or products. She has tried Minoxidil without success and is considering Finasteride but prefers natural options first.

      community DUPA - 20 YO - Non responder to everything

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 20-year-old user experienced worsening hair loss despite using various treatments including topical and oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Other users suggested additional treatments like JAK inhibitors, RU58841, and lifestyle changes, but the user remains skeptical and frustrated.

      community Hair feels like it’s getting worse

      in Chat  8 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been experiencing hair loss for years, tried ketoconazole shampoo without success, and has been on finasteride for 3 months but is unsure if it's working. A reply suggests waiting 6-12 months to properly assess finasteride's effectiveness.

      community Is getting on Dut at 21 a bad idea after taking Fin since 18?

      in Chat  7 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss at age 21, worried about potential side effects on bone and brain development. Another user shared their positive experience with dutasteride, noting minimal body hair and no side effects.

      community MY Hair Loss Treatment Summary

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about various hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and natural supplements like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil. It also covers methods to improve blood circulation, nourish hair follicles, and address underlying health issues like vitamin D deficiency and high cortisol levels.

      community Best shampoo and conditioner for hair loss

      in Product  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is using minoxidil, finasteride, Nizoral 2%, and microneedling for hair loss but finds Nizoral drying. They seek affordable shampoo and conditioner recommendations, with one reply suggesting baby shampoo for non-Nizoral days.

      community AGA responded to steroid shots? Biopsy wrong? Please help!

      in Female  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      A woman with AGA is using spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, oral minoxidil, bicalutamide, and anti-androgenic birth control but still experiences worsening hair loss. Steroid shots temporarily stop her hair shedding, leading her to question her biopsy results.

      community Adding topical dutasteride to my stack

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 38-year-old woman has been using oral Dutasteride for a year without improvement and is now adding a topical solution containing Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Tretinoin, Ketoconazole, and Hydrocortisone. She is seeking advice on whether switching from oral to topical Dutasteride could prevent hair shedding.

      community Anyone here in the 0% like me?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  44 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has tried topical minoxidil, oral minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and dermapen for over a year without seeing hair regrowth and has now switched to dutasteride, planning to continue until summer. Some responses suggest that no further hair loss could be considered progress, question the visibility of hair loss, and recommend trying vitamin D.

      community do any supplements actually work?

      in Female  6 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user asked if collagen or hair growth supplements made their hair thicker. Another user suggested that Vitamin D might help if deficient.

      community Effectiveness of Dutasteride opinions

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Dutasteride for hair loss, with some users reporting it works better than Finasteride and sharing positive experiences, while others are skeptical due to negative anecdotes. Specific treatments mentioned include Dutasteride and Finasteride.

      community Feeling pretty hopeless... Dry skin and eczema causing my alopecia.

      in Chat  12 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using dutasteride, lymecycline, betamethasone, and minoxidil for hair loss but struggles with eczema and dry skin. They feel hopeless as no treatments or moisturizers have helped, and they are concerned about their appearance due to their soft facial features.

      community Sharing what worked for me (PCOS related hair loss)

      in Female  33 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user with PCOS experienced hair loss and found success using a triple dose of O.N.E Omega by Pure Encapsulations after discovering low Omega fatty acids. Biotin provided minimal improvement, but the Omega supplement significantly restored hair.

      community Can you guys look at my stack and tell me why I'm not yet in regrowth city?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been treating hair loss for 2.5 years using finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil with tretinoin, and microneedling, but is experiencing shedding and is unsure if further improvement is possible. Another person shared a similar experience with no gains despite similar treatments.