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      (M24) Anything before min/fin? time to start?

      community (M24) Anything before min/fin? time to start?

      in General  63 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and shedding despite no family history of male pattern baldness. They are considering starting treatments like Minoxidil or finasteride.
      What should I do?

      community What should I do?

      in General  55 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering starting minoxidil or getting their scalp checked for permanent scarring due to noticing thinner hair after bleaching. They are seeking advice on hair loss remedies.

      community Why is it barely impossible to find balding South Korean men

      in Research/Science  251 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses the rarity of baldness among South Korean men. Users suggest this could be due to early treatment, high beauty standards, accessibility of healthcare, and genetics. Treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are commonly used, and hair transplants are also popular.

      community Debating about taking OM at 17

      in General  103 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 17-year-old is considering using minoxidil (OM) for hair thinning but is concerned about potential side effects and hormone disruption. They plan to use rosemary oil, ketoconazole shampoo, hair peptides, microneedling, and scalp massages as part of their treatment.

      community What do you think about this prescription

      in Treatment 2 years ago
      The user visited a trichologist due to ineffective topical finasteride treatment for hair loss. The trichologist recommended a new regimen including a two-month course of locoidon (cortisone 0.1%), followed by a solution containing minoxidil, hydrocortisone butirrate, estrone, progesterone, tocopherol acetate, trichosol, and transcutol.

      community How to cope with starting fin/dut too late

      in Chat  9 upvotes 6 months ago
      Regret over not starting hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil earlier, leading to significant hair loss. Users discuss coping strategies, including buzzing hair, staying on medications, and considering future treatments.

      community Update On Massages and Nutrient Intake at N2 Stabilization

      in Update  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user shared their experience with hair regrowth using a natural approach, including a good diet, multivitamins, pumpkin seed oil, and scalp massages, without using minoxidil or finasteride. They emphasize this method for those with stabilized hair loss around Norwood 1.5 - 2, noting satisfactory progress over a year.

      community 2nd Edit: 33m. One year on 5%Min + 0.5% Tret

      in Progress Pictures  52 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 33-year-old man shares his one-year progress using 5% Minoxidil and 0.5% Tretinoin cream, along with derma stamping and specific shampoos, to combat hair thinning and promote hair growth. He avoids using finasteride or dutasteride, despite suggestions from others to try them for long-term maintenance.

      community Starting finasteride before dermatologist (I’ll explain)

      in Finasteride  215 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 19-year-old male is experiencing hair loss and has been prescribed finasteride by a Telehealth company. He plans to start finasteride, improve his lifestyle, and take supplements like DIM and Zinc to manage potential side effects.
      What is my hair condition? Am I Bald?

      community What is my hair condition? Am I Bald?

      in General  38 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss, likely androgenetic alopecia, with recommendations to consult a doctor and consider treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user is advised to check for vitamin deficiencies and consider topical minoxidil and oral finasteride.

      community I feel like my dermatologist prescribed me useless medication

      in Product  14 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 22-year-old male is concerned about hair loss and questions the effectiveness of prescribed "Merz special" and "Revalid" products, which lack finasteride or minoxidil. Users suggest seeking a different doctor for finasteride and minoxidil treatments.

      community 6 months progress after minoxidil/finasteride stopped working

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old with male pattern baldness experienced side effects from oral finasteride and switched to a topical minoxidil/finasteride combination, later incorporating daily shampooing and scalp brushing to manage hair loss and dandruff. After initial shedding, the regimen led to reduced hair loss and new hair growth, with the user now using a densita mf combination (5% minoxidil/0.1% finasteride + redensyl) nightly.

      community how about progesterone cream?

      in Research/Science  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      Progesterone cream might help with hair loss by inhibiting DHT production and suppressing prolactin, which can increase DHT. Some dermatologists have used progesterone for hair loss treatment, and it has been effective, sometimes combined with minoxidil, finasteride, and hydrocortisone.

      community 2 months update, experiencing massive gains

      in Progress Pictures  444 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user reports significant hair regrowth after 2 months using Minoxidil, Finasteride, oiling, derma rolling, and taking multivitamins, omega 3, and vitamin D. Some users discuss the frequency of derma rolling, with varying practices ranging from once every two weeks to four times a week.

      community 2 months of RU after 2 years of fin and OM ED

      in Progress Pictures  53 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user was using 1mg finasteride daily and oral minoxidil 2.5mg daily for two years, then added RU58841 to their routine two months ago and is asking for opinions on any changes in hair growth. They provided progress pictures without dermarolling and maintained consistent lighting for comparison.

      community “Guys, am I norwood 3? Should I take fin?”

      in Satire  446 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss, and treatments such as finasteride and oral minoxidil being discussed. Some people shared stories of their personal experiences while others gave humorous replies.

      community Kowalski, analysis (Fin + Min, no dermarolling)

      in Progress Pictures  159 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 29-year-old is using 1mg oral finasteride and 50mg/g topical minoxidil daily for hair loss, with plans to reduce minoxidil use due to greasiness and considering a hair transplant for receding temples. No side effects from finasteride were reported, and many users suggest a transplant may not be necessary due to good hair density.

      community Don't think I can go on like this anymore

      in Chat  118 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 24-year-old is struggling with severe depression and anxiety due to hair loss, despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for two years. They are advised to consider shaving their head, exploring wigs or hair systems, and focusing on other aspects of life like health, relationships, and career.

      community Am I crazy to combine oral and topical Finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 24-year-old male combines topical and oral finasteride with minoxidil to combat hair loss, experiencing heavy shedding but no significant side effects. Other users share their experiences with similar combinations, including using dutasteride and ketoconazole, emphasizing that personalized routines can be effective.

      community PSA: Check your vitamin D levels!

      in Treatment  320 upvotes 9 months ago
      Low vitamin D levels can negatively impact hair growth, and supplementing with vitamin D, along with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, may help improve hair health. Quitting smoking and ensuring adequate vitamin B12 and K2 intake are also suggested to support hair regrowth.

      community 9 Month Journey: Massive Second Minoxidil Shed?

      in Minoxidil  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 33-year-old man shared his 9-month journey using minoxidil for hair loss, experiencing significant shedding after initial success. He is considering adding finasteride but is hesitant due to trying to conceive.

      community Very reluctantly starting Finasteride.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  84 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 23-year-old started taking 0.25 mg of Finasteride daily for hair loss after trying Minoxidil and derma rolling without success. People shared varied experiences with Finasteride, discussing potential side effects, effectiveness, and personal decisions regarding hair loss treatment.

      community [21M] seb derm + probably mbp.

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride are being considered for hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and male pattern baldness. The user is also using ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione shampoo.

      community Finasteride gives me seb derm. Thoughts on zinc or other options?

      in Chat  14 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user with diffuse hair loss after taking accutane, which might have triggered genetic predisposition to AGA; their experience taking finasteride and experiencing side effects of increased oil production, increased sex drive, worsening hair texture; they are considering zinc supplementation with finasteride or other treatments such as alfatradiol or spironolactone.