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      community Guide To Finasteride and Avoiding Side Effects

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation provides a guide on using finasteride for hair loss, suggesting to start with a quarter of a 1mg pill daily after ensuring estradiol levels are within a specific range, and potentially increasing the dose if no side effects occur. It also recommends supplements like DIM, Calcium d-glucarate, and Zinc to manage high estradiol levels and side effects from finasteride.

      community [21M] seb derm + probably mbp.

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride are being considered for hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and male pattern baldness. The user is also using ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione shampoo.

      community (Topic) does saw palmetto actually work?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      Saw palmetto can help reduce DHT levels and may work in combination with other supplements like beta sitosterol and pygume, but it's less effective than finasteride. Additional treatments like pumpkin seed extract, zinc, biotin, essential oils, scalp massages, and micro-needling can support hair health, but should not replace existing treatments like finasteride.

      community What do you do about hairloss where scalp feels tight? Losing Hope

      in Chat  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 24-year-old male has been using 0.5mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil twice daily, iron and zinc supplements, derma rolling weekly, and Nizoral weekly for hair loss. Despite these treatments, he experiences tight, painful scalp areas with no progress and some hair loss.

      community high estrogen levels after 10month fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced high estrogen levels after 10 months of taking 1mg oral finasteride but is happy with hair regrowth. They are considering switching to topical finasteride and are also taking DIM and Zinc supplements.

      community Zix in stemoxydine

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      User considers making Zix topical solution with ethanol/alcohol for hair loss treatment. Asks if crushing b6 and zinc into stemoxydine is possible.

      community 20 M, NW2, Took my first Fin today

      in Finasteride  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user began treating hair loss with dermastamping, castor oil, peppermint oil, biotin, and nizoral, and has started taking finasteride (generic proscar) with plans to include DIM and zinc supplements. The user aims to maintain current hair and regrow hair at the temples, and will avoid hair loss forums for a month to minimize stress.

      community Hair progress from a year ago to today

      in Progress Pictures  128 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their daily hair loss treatment routine, which includes 1mg of oral finasteride, 1mg of oral minoxidil, 1ml of castor oil, biotin, collagen, multivitamins, zinc, magnesium, liver supplements, RU58841 every night, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. They also mentioned a healthy lifestyle and a past unsuccessful hair transplant, but have experienced hair regrowth and thickening since starting their current regimen.

      community Rate my regimen: 20yo/M looking for advice

      in Satire  145 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 20 year old male discussing his hair loss regimen, which includes using topical dutasteride, rogaine, RU58841, minoxidil and Avodart pills as well as scalp massage, stabbing head with steak knife, counting shed hairs under a hair net and sending them to a lab for analysis. Suggestions from other users include scalping method and switching to saw palmetto and zinc supplements.

      community I am RESTLESS and not STRESSLESS due to my issues of TRESSLESS :(

      in Female  15 upvotes 3 years ago
      A female user is experiencing severe hair loss, especially at the crown and front, with broken and dull hair despite using Moroccan oil, shea moisture shampoo, and coconut oil. She seeks recommendations for a clinic or doctor as previous doctors attributed the issue to stress but offered no solutions.

      community Thoughts on Finasteride and Sexual Side Effects

      in Finasteride  51 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user discusses starting finasteride for hair loss despite concerns about potential sexual side effects, emphasizing the psychological factors involved. Other users share mixed experiences, with some reporting no side effects and others experiencing issues.

      community antihistamine for scalp inflammation??

      in Chat  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      Cetirizine 10mg daily reduced hair shedding by 50% and lessened scalp itchiness. The user is considering long-term use for scalp inflammation and hair loss.

      community 10 weeks results, minox+1mg fin M25

      in Finasteride  33 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user shared their 10-week progress using Minoxidil and 1mg Finasteride daily, reporting no side effects and increased sex drive. Replies praised the noticeable improvement in hair thickness and hairline definition.

      community Hair update 2 years after using Finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  588 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user shared a two-year hair regrowth update after using 1mg Finasteride daily and Minoxidil liquid once daily, with significant improvement and no side effects. Some users suggested adding derma rolling to the regimen, while others discussed the effectiveness of Finasteride alone before considering Minoxidil.

      community Is ketoconazole very effective?

      in Ketoconazole  10 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is considering using ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss and is seeking feedback on its effectiveness. They are asking for before and after photos or success stories.

      community Zix + redensyl application ?

      in Question  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about the order of applying hair loss treatments, specifically The Ordinary serum and Zix. The user is unsure which to apply first due to the alcohol content in Zix.

      community What ever happened to hairlosshelp.com ??!

      in Update  35 upvotes 2 years ago
      User began losing hair in 2006, used Avodart and got a hair transplant in 2012. They discuss the decline of hair loss forums and the shift to Reddit, which isn't ideal for long-form discussions.