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    GlossaryDelusional Infestation

    false belief of being infested with parasites or insects

    Delusional Infestation, also known as Delusional Parasitosis or Ekbom Syndrome, is a psychiatric condition where individuals falsely believe they are infested with parasites, insects, or other organisms. Despite the absence of any medical evidence, sufferers may experience intense itching, skin lesions from excessive scratching, and a persistent conviction that they are infested, often leading to significant distress and impairment in daily functioning.

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      community Improvement or Delusional? 21M

      in Is this regrowth?  4 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user is using topical finasteride, keto shampoo, microneedling, and tretinoin for hair loss and is considering adding pyrilutamide. They notice some improvement at the temples and seek advice on whether to focus on cosmetic results despite daily shedding.

      community 4 years 0.5mg fin progress. Should I add more?

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user has been using 0.5mg finasteride daily for 4 years and is considering adding minoxidil, either oral or topical, to improve hairline density. They are also contemplating a hair transplant and have been using derma rolling and ketoconazole inconsistently.

      community Hairline hairs wont grow past a certain length :(

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 3 days ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including topical minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and microneedling, noting significant hair regrowth except at the hairline. They plan to start oral minoxidil and switch to a combination treatment, while another user mentioned that some miniaturized hairs may not fully recover.

      community 25M 9 months on Finasteride results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  247 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 25-year-old experienced hair regrowth and reduced shedding after 9 months on finasteride, with inconsistent minoxidil use. Users discussed hairline changes, shedding phases, and the effectiveness of finasteride, with some mentioning side effects and other treatments like rosemary oil.