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      community 35M with alopecia areata - Treatments failing, next steps?

      in Treatments  127 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 35-year-old with alopecia areata has tried finasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, and dutasteride without success in stopping hair loss. The dermatologist suggests JAK inhibitors, but they are too costly, leading to uncertainty about the cause of hair loss.

      community 1 year vs 2 years on 1mg Finasteride [29M]

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been on 1mg finasteride daily for two years, experiencing initial shedding and some hairline recession, with limited regrowth. Suggestions include using oral minoxidil, switching to dutasteride, or considering a hair transplant for better results.

      community Not sure if fin is enough, still losing lots of hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been on finasteride for 17 months to treat hair loss, with some improvement in the crown but still experiencing significant shedding. They are considering if finasteride alone is sufficient and are hesitant to use minoxidil due to a pre-existing condition, while another person suggests trying dutasteride.

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