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      community Naturally high T (1,100+) causing diffuse thinning while on Dut

       22 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 26-year-old male with high testosterone is experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using a comprehensive treatment regimen including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and low-level laser therapy. Suggestions include adjusting dutasteride dosage, monitoring iron levels, and consulting a dermatologist for further evaluation.

      community Is diffuse thinning even treatable?

       18 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user has been using finasteride and oral minoxidil for two years without improvement in diffuse thinning and is considering switching to dutasteride and getting a scalp biopsy. Suggestions include treating subclinical hypothyroidism, trying PRP therapy, and checking for autoimmune issues.

      community Questions for long term topical minoxidil users from a newbie

       38 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user experienced hair shedding after stopping and restarting topical minoxidil due to side effects like facial edema and hirsutism. They are considering alternatives like low-dose oral minoxidil, PRP, and red light therapy, while others suggest finasteride and caution against combining multiple treatments without medical advice.