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      community I’m balding at 17

      in General  115 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 17-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is considering using Minoxidil and Finasteride. They are questioning if Minoxidil alone is sufficient or if Finasteride is necessary.

      community met my dermatoligist today and here is how it went

      in Treatment  41 upvotes 4 months ago
      A dermatologist advised against using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, suggesting acceptance instead, but the individual is considering seeking finasteride from a family doctor. The conversation includes suggestions to try online services or pharmacies for obtaining treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo.

      community Can I get an honest rating of my «Natural Stack?

      in Treatment 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on a "natural stack" including minoxidil, microneedling, a laser helmet, saw palmetto, ketoconazole shampoo, and supplements. Many users suggest adding finasteride or dutasteride for better results, as natural methods alone may not effectively block DHT.

      community From finasteride to Serenoa repens

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced anxiety and side effects from topical finasteride and is considering switching to saw palmetto. Another user reported no improvement with saw palmetto and experienced liver issues.

      community Where to buy Oleic acid, Palmitoleic acid and anhydrous ethanol?

      in Technology  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is interested in creating a hair growth serum using oleic acid, palmitoleic acid, and anhydrous ethanol, and seeks advice on sourcing these ingredients. Another user plans to mix these with minoxidil, which already contains ethanol, and mentions using RU58841.
      Should I wait to start finasteride?

      community Should I wait to start finasteride?

      in General  76 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is considering whether to delay starting finasteride to focus on beard growth using minoxidil. They have seen improvement in scalp hair with oral minoxidil and are concerned about finasteride's impact on beard development.

      community How am I going? What can I change? ~3 years Min foam, ~2 years topical Finasteride (more in comments)

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 25-year-old male has been using Minoxidil foam for 3 years and topical Finasteride for 2 years to address hair loss, with plans to increase Finasteride concentration. He is considering additional treatments like microneedling and RU58841, while seeking advice on whether to switch back to oral Finasteride despite concerns about side effects.

      community 58M: Nizoral Stopped Working for Scalp Itching, Alternatives?

      in General  100 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 58-year-old uses finasteride for hair loss and has tried various shampoos, finding Equate T-gel effective for controlling itching. Nizoral was previously effective but no longer works, and DermaKB hasn't been used long enough to assess its effectiveness.

      community almost 4 years of my hair regrowth journey

      in Progress Pictures  42 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user shared their 4-year hair regrowth journey using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, microneedling, and Nizoral shampoo. They plan to adjust their RU58841 dosage and are considering a hair transplant if current methods don't yield desired results.

      community I think this is regrowth am I wrong?

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil with tretinoin for 5 months and is questioning if they see hair regrowth. Others share their experiences and challenges with hair loss treatments, particularly the availability of medications.

      community 8 Year's Of Oral Min, Dutasteride and Propecia With 2500 FUT HT

      in Progress Pictures  93 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their 8-year journey with hair loss treatments, including oral minoxidil, dutasteride, Propecia, and a 2500 FUT hair transplant, leading to significant hair regrowth and a healthy lifestyle. They experienced some side effects like oily skin and a higher-pitched voice but maintained high testosterone levels and a strong libido.

      community PP405 is nothing but a scam and Pelage know it.

      in Chat  78 upvotes 7 months ago
      PP405 is criticized for overhyped claims and cherry-picked data, with doubts about its effectiveness compared to minoxidil and finasteride. Many users express skepticism, emphasizing the need for more comprehensive trial results.

      community what is the problem with straight low hairline? Hair transplant question

      in Transplants  7 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is concerned about having a straight, low hairline after a hair transplant and is unable to take finasteride due to high estrogen and prolactin levels. They have used minoxidil with limited success and are considering further transplants to lower the hairline, while others suggest the risks of using up donor hair too quickly.

      community M25 I have been taking min + fin for 3 months

      in Is this regrowth?  32 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 25-year-old has been using minoxidil, finasteride, biotin, and vitamins for three months with no side effects and feels regrowth is occurring despite initial hair shedding. Others in the conversation encourage him and share their own hair loss experiences.

      community Experiences with topical Finasteride (0.0125%)?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 23-year-old male with slight hair thinning is using ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, zinc, magnesium, D3/K2, and has just started topical finasteride (0.0125%). He plans to add minoxidil (4.5%) with 17α-estradiol and is seeking advice on the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments, as well as the use of a dermaroller.

      community Quit finasteride after 15+ years

      in Update  967 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user stopped finasteride after 15 years due to severe side effects, which improved after quitting. They maintained most of their hair and are considering alternatives like topical treatments or RU58841.

      community Progress pictures. 5 months on Finasteride. Age 23.

      in Progress Pictures  406 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 23-year-old shared progress pictures after five months on Finasteride, starting with 0.25mg and increasing to 1mg, reporting no side effects and noticeable hair improvement. The user is satisfied with the results and plans to continue the treatment, while others in the conversation discuss dosage, side effects, and alternative treatments.

      community Hair loss recover with topical Fin/Min treatment.

      in Is this regrowth?  7 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 42-year-old male experienced hair regrowth using a topical treatment of finasteride, ketoconazole, and minoxidil, noticing increased hair density and reduced hair loss over a year. He plans to switch to oral finasteride and continue using topical minoxidil, with a dermatologist's guidance.

      community 21m dut+min+ket (roughly) 1 year of progress

      in Progress Pictures  241 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 21-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth over a year using dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. He noted improvements despite irregular application and mentioned that his hair is now thicker, with a previously bald spot completely gone.

      community BREAKTHROUGH: I’m a radiochemist and discovered a radioactive isotope scalp serum that OUTPERFORMS Minoxidil and 5-AR inhibitors! (Lab Data Inside)

      in Satire 10 months ago
      A satirical post where someone claims to have developed a radioactive isotope scalp serum using Polonium-210 that outperforms Minoxidil and finasteride for hair regrowth. The serum reportedly stimulates DNA repair in hair follicles, leading to significant hair density increase, but the post is met with skepticism and concerns about safety.