community 18M who noticed retreat at around the age of 17.5
An 18-year-old is concerned about hair loss and seeks advice on stopping it. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
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community Compunded Oral Minoxidil, As Efficient As Tablet Variants?
The user discusses using compounded oral minoxidil due to the ineffectiveness and inconvenience of topical minoxidil for diffuse thinning. They question the efficacy of compounded minoxidil compared to original tablet forms and express concerns about the importance of excipients and binders.
community 6 Months on Minoxidil: Bald Spots Still Visible, Seeking Advice Before Dermatologist Visit
The user has been using minoxidil for 6 months and has seen improvements but still has bald spots. They plan to consult a dermatologist to address their concerns.
community 31M, Using Minoxidil for 5 Months, Considering Finasteride – How to Assess Responsiveness?
A 27-year-old male has been using minoxidil for five months with no improvement and is considering adding finasteride to address potential DHT interference. He is seeking advice on whether finasteride might enhance minoxidil's effectiveness or if he should consider other options like a hair transplant.
community 18M Using Finasteride and Minoxidil: No Improvement in Hair Density Since February
An 18-year-old using finasteride since February and minoxidil since July has not seen improvement in hair density. They are advised to continue treatment as results can take up to a year, and to consider other options if no change occurs after a full year.
community M27 need opinions on where I’m at and what options I could look at
A 27-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and receding, currently using finasteride and planning to start minoxidil. They seek advice on hairline treatment options, including styling, PRP, peptides, and micro-needling.
community 30M Experiencing Shedding After Restarting Min + Fin + Mesotherapy, Is It Too Late?
A 30-year-old is seeking advice on hair loss treatment, currently using oral minoxidil, finasteride, mesotherapy, and a supplement. They are experiencing shedding and are anxious about the effectiveness of the treatment, asking if they should continue or consider other options like topicals or microneedling.
community 17M with Hair Loss and Thinning After 1 Month of Shampoo Use – Need Advice
A 17-year-old experiencing hair loss, thinning, and white hair seeks advice on effective treatments. They have started using shampoo and conditioner but have not seen improvement and are open to product suggestions.
community Reevaluating Finasteride/RU After 4 Months: Should I Switch to Dut?
The user is considering switching from finasteride and RU58841 to dutasteride due to ongoing hair loss concerns. They are unsure if the hair loss is due to shedding or worsening condition.
community Switching to Dutasteride Foam During Norwood 2 Shedding Phase
The user is considering switching from Minoxidil to dutasteride for hair loss treatment but is concerned about the potential for increased shedding. They are seeking advice on whether to wait for the current shedding phase to subside before starting dutasteride.
community 32M on Fin/Min for 2 Years: Considering HT for Overall Thinning
The user is considering a hair transplant to increase hair density after using finasteride and minoxidil for two years. They prefer a natural hairline and are unsure if a transplant is suitable for overall thinning.
community Should I use topical min + fin at 16 even if my dermatologist approved?
A dermatologist prescribed a 16-year-old a mix of 5% topical minoxidil and 0.1% topical finasteride for hair loss, but the user is concerned about side effects. Another user advises against using finasteride at a young age due to potential growth impacts and suggests consulting a doctor to assess growth completion.
community Anybody here cooking oral minoxidil?
The conversation is about making oral minoxidil pills for personal use, including inquiries about ingredients and binders. The user mentions taking 2.5mg of oral minoxidil daily.
community Exit strategy advice: 2nd transplant vs. electrolysis to soften hairline
A 32-year-old male is considering options to soften a dense transplanted hairline after experiencing accelerated hair loss and intolerance to finasteride and dutasteride, while using minoxidil. He is exploring partial electrolysis or laser treatments to achieve a natural look with a short buzz cut, avoiding a second transplant or scalp micropigmentation.
community Should I move to dutasteride? 9 months fin and min oral
The user has been using oral minoxidil (5mg) and oral finasteride (1.25mg) for 9 months and is considering switching to dutasteride due to concerns about hair shedding. They report no side effects from the current treatment.
community Been on Finasteride for 20 years. Recently started noticing some thinning near my temples. Unsure what to do next
A person has been using 1mg Finasteride for 20 years with no side effects but is now noticing temple thinning and is considering oral Minoxidil, despite concerns about heart health and body hair growth. They are consulting a doctor about possibly taking 1.25 to 2.5 mg of oral Minoxidil.
community 1year 1.25mg fin a day
The user has been using 1.25mg of finasteride daily for one year to address hair loss. Progress pictures are included to show the results.
community I know I’m cooked but wouldn’t mind some guidance
The user is experiencing significant hair loss and is considering treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and possibly a hair transplant. They are advised to consult a dermatologist and consider oral minoxidil and dutasteride, while being aware of potential side effects and the need for ongoing treatment.
community 24M on Oral Finasteride 7-8 Months, Considering Topical Additions or Switching to Dutasteride
The conversation discusses combining topical finasteride with oral finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss treatment. It also mentions using minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and other supplements like biotin and ketoconazole for better hair health.
community Missed 15 days of fin and min, will my hair be okay?
Missing 15 days of finasteride and minoxidil may cause some hair loss, but resuming treatment should help regrow hair. It's important not to miss doses to avoid potential setbacks.
community Buzz cut years after hair transplant?
The conversation discusses concerns about getting a buzz cut years after a FUE hair transplant due to an unnatural look and thinning hair. Suggestions include trying a buzz cut and considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP) as an option.
community The Korean began to suspect something. But they understood the mechanism to some extent. ( Cold shock therapy promotes hair growth in association with upregulation of cold-inducible RNA-binding protein and vascular endothelial growth factor)
Cold shock therapy may promote hair growth by stimulating follicular muscles and affecting stem cells. The exact mechanisms and full range of elements involved are not yet fully understood.
community Has anyone had experience with PRP causing or exasperating alopecia areata?
A 33-year-old female with androgenic alopecia experienced alopecia areata patches after PRP treatment. She is seeking others' experiences with PRP worsening alopecia areata.
community Topical finasteride carrier/vehicle
The user is considering making a homemade topical finasteride solution using an ethanol-based carrier. They are inquiring if a solution containing partially denatured ethyl alcohol and benzalkonium chloride is suitable.
community Is my hair condition still worth treating?
A 29-year-old considering hair loss treatment received advice to explore a theory on androgenic/anabolic balance and was encouraged to read a beginner's guide for better recovery chances. The user expressed gratitude and willingness to try the suggested approach.
community Research Backed Dutasteride Simulator (Serum/scalp DHT included for all doses)
A Dutasteride Simulator predicts serum dutasteride, serum DHT, and scalp DHT levels using models from research papers. It simulates various dosing schedules to determine steady-state effects and visualizes outcomes, including hair growth-related scalp DHT suppression.
community 2 Years on Fin + Min, No Improvement, Hair Worse Than Before
A user has been using Minoxidil and Finasteride for 2 years without improvement, experiencing worsening hair loss. They are considering other treatments like Dutasteride, PRP, and microneedling.
community My Hair Journey
The user takes 1mg of finasteride daily and applies Rogaine (minoxidil) twice a day. The first picture is from July 2023, and the last is from November 2024, showing hair progress.
community Regrowth or I am trippin?
The user has been taking 1 mg of finasteride daily for four months and is questioning if they are experiencing hair regrowth, as suggested by their barber. Another user suggests taking better photos to assess the crown area more clearly.
community Hairline still receding during finasteride
The user has been using Finasteride for over four months to treat androgenetic alopecia but continues to experience hair loss and thinning. They recently started using Minoxidil and are considering switching to Dutasteride due to concerns about Finasteride's effectiveness.