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      community Help!! Finasteride stopped worked after 3 week break

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user who had success with finasteride for hair loss for 4-5 years experienced shedding after a 3-week break. They tried various treatments including different finasteride brands, dutasteride, topical treatments, and supplements, but are still facing hair loss.

      community Growth stimulants worth a damn besides minox?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experiences side effects from minoxidil and is considering alternatives like stemoxydine and adenosine for hair regrowth and density, but finds options like caffeine and various oils unreliable. They are also using a 5AR inhibitor (finasteride).

      community 3 months on minoxidil 5% twice daily and micro microneedling, 2 months on topical finasteride (every other day) and bunch of supplements here and there.

      in Progress Pictures  106 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil 5% twice daily, micro-needling, topical finasteride every other day, and various supplements for 3 months to treat hair loss and has seen positive results. They also mentioned using hair growth tablets, biotin, zinc, and vitamins B and D, but not consistently.

      community Spironolactone for 11 years, finasteride for almost 5 years, started oral minoxidil in November 😢 ended oral contraceptive in Dec.

      in Progress Pictures  224 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.

      community I married my high school crush because of balding

      in Satire  1051 upvotes 8 months ago
      A man shared how his baldness led to reconnecting with his high school crush, resulting in marriage. The conversation includes jokes and varied opinions on balding, with no specific treatments mentioned.

      community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.

      community What next after 2 years of fin and min?

      in Progress Pictures  18 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss for 2 years and started microneedling, now considering a hair transplant in Mexico. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and various opinions on hair transplant locations and the user's current hair condition.

      community Is microneedling supposed to be a blood bath? 1mm dermastamp

      in Microneedling  41 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about someone experiencing a lot of bleeding from using a 1.0mm microneedling device for hair loss treatment and asking if it's normal. Various users suggest that the bleeding is excessive and recommend using shorter needles or less pressure, while others share their own microneedling practices with different needle lengths and no bleeding.

      community Low testosterone and dht. What should I do?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has low testosterone and DHT levels and is considering taking finasteride for Norwood 2 hair loss with diffuse thinning. They are seeking advice on whether low DHT indicates high sensitivity to DHT in the scalp and opinions on their lab values.

      community Lowering DHT vs measured level and topical scalp treatment issues

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses the effects of lowering DHT on hair loss and the importance of monitoring DHT levels during treatment. The user suggests that individual responses to DHT and hair loss treatments vary, and expresses a preference for topical treatments over oral medications due to concerns about systemic DHT reduction.

      community Killing the Norwood Reaper, a Journey

      in Progress Pictures  372 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is treating hair loss with a regimen including Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, microneedling, and various supplements for overall health. They are considering adding tretinoin, stemoxydine/RU, DIM, Boron, and Fadogia Agretis to their routine.

      community Dutasteride half life - conflicting information

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 8 months ago
      The half-life of Dutasteride is commonly stated as around 5 weeks, but some sources suggest it is 170 hours for men aged 20–49, with further information indicating it varies from 3 days to 5 weeks depending on the dose. The user is seeking clarity on these conflicting figures.

      community Very reluctantly starting Finasteride.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  84 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 23-year-old started taking 0.25 mg of Finasteride daily for hair loss after trying Minoxidil and derma rolling without success. People shared varied experiences with Finasteride, discussing potential side effects, effectiveness, and personal decisions regarding hair loss treatment.

      community i got more results 1 month 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg dutasteride then i did 6 months on finasteride and topical minoxidil

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  49 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user reported better hair regrowth with 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg dutasteride than with finasteride and topical minoxidil, calling topical minoxidil a scam. Replies varied, with some defending topical minoxidil, questioning the user's application method, and suggesting that previous treatments might be contributing to the observed results.

      community Cold showers = healthier scalp?

      in Chat  13 upvotes 8 months ago
      Cold showers may improve scalp health for some, reducing itchiness and dandruff, but may increase dandruff for others while improving hair texture. Individual experiences with cold showers and scalp health vary.

      community Theory And Observation: Why Being Bald Can Really Work

      in Shaved/buzzed  88 upvotes 9 months ago
      The original poster believes shaving his head made him more attractive to a specific group of women, despite being less attractive overall. The conversation includes various opinions on attractiveness, with some agreeing that being bald can work for certain men, while others suggest maintaining hair is generally more appealing.

      community Reasons why Topical worked but Oral Minoxidil didn’t?

      in Minoxidil  16 upvotes 9 months ago
      Some people find topical minoxidil effective for hair loss, but oral minoxidil doesn't work for them, possibly due to absorption issues. Others have had better results with oral minoxidil, suggesting individual responses vary.

      community Predicting Your Hair Loss with a Trichoscopy Report

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of trichoscopy to predict hair loss patterns and inform treatment approaches. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with varying effectiveness based on gender-specific hair loss patterns.

      community RU58841 2.5% in Minoxidil 5% 3ml twice a day - Less Hairfall "BUT"

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user mixed RU58841 with Minoxidil for hair loss treatment and experienced reduced hair fall and thicker hair but stopped due to chest pain and muscle twitching. They plan to use a new routine without RU58841 or Finasteride due to side effects, including various topical treatments and peptides.

      community 4 years on finasteride update!

      in Progress Pictures  256 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 25-year-old has been using finasteride for four years to treat hair loss, starting at age 21, and has experienced significant hair thickening without side effects. Others in the conversation share varied results and experiences with finasteride, with some considering adding minoxidil to their treatment.

      community Started Oral Min, hope to recover a full Norwood 0

      in Chat  17 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user started taking oral minoxidil (2.5 mg daily) along with topical minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and various supplements to improve hair growth and overall health. They are also focusing on weight loss, exercise, and better lifestyle habits.

      community Diffuse thinning is the worst possible balding experience

      in Chat  78 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses the struggle with diffuse hair thinning and the effectiveness of treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. Users share experiences of hair thickening and shedding stopping with these treatments, but results vary and some are skeptical.

      community Is this the right amount of dht?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about someone taking dutasteride for hair loss since April 2023 but still experiencing shedding. They had blood tests for various levels and are seeking advice on their DHT levels and vitamin D.

      community 42M 5 months (topical fin, oral min)

      in Progress Pictures  36 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 42-year-old man is using topical finasteride, oral minoxidil, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and various oils for hair loss treatment and is happy with the improvements after 5 months. He experienced mild side effects from finasteride, including temporary testicular pain and changes in libido, but no side effects from minoxidil.

      community 11 months Fin and 4 months microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  73 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user reported positive hair regrowth after 11 months on finasteride and 4 months of microneedling. Opinions in the conversation vary, with some endorsing microneedling as effective and others emphasizing finasteride as essential, while acknowledging that treatments may not work for everyone.