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community Am I a good candidate for finasteride? (Bloodwork) 18M NW2

in General 56 upvotes 10 months ago

An 18-year-old with Norwood 2 hair loss is considering finasteride treatment. Bloodwork shows testosterone and hormone levels mostly within normal ranges, except for low estradiol.

community Company cancelled my subscription after I messaged them about sides

in General 58 upvotes 10 months ago

A user experienced side effects from hair loss treatment and contacted HIMS, resulting in their subscription being canceled. They were taking Zinc to manage symptoms and are considering consulting a doctor.

community Dutasteride shedding starts at month 4?

in Treatments 66 upvotes 10 months ago

Dutasteride can cause hair shedding, which may start around the fourth month of treatment. The user is concerned about whether this shedding is due to the medication or the progression of hair loss.

community Experiencing shedding for 2+ months on fin and min

in General 66 upvotes 10 months ago

The user started oral finasteride and minoxidil in November 2024, initially saw improvement, but has experienced increased shedding since April 2025. They are concerned the treatment may not be effective anymore and seek advice.

community Any experiences with fin/dut alternatives?

in General 76 upvotes 10 months ago

The user is exploring alternatives to finasteride and dutasteride due to concerns about side effects, and is using rosemary and jojoba oil, ketoconazole, minoxidil, microneedling, multi-peptide serum, saw palmetto, and stinging nettle for hair loss. They are also considering CB 03 01 and spironolactone.

community Hair loss through the middle of my head 2 years on finasteride and 9 months post HT

in General 115 upvotes 10 months ago

The user experienced hair thinning in the middle of their head despite using finasteride and minoxidil and having a hair transplant. They are concerned about the thinning and considering shaving their head, while being advised to continue treatment and manage stress.

community Having to quit due to gyno symptoms

in General 68 upvotes 10 months ago

The user is experiencing severe hair shedding after taking finasteride for three weeks and plans to stop due to gynecomastia symptoms. Stopping finasteride may lead to some hair regrowth, but benefits from the treatment might be lost; topical alternatives are suggested.

community Fin dosage and how often? Decided to do something about my thinning

in General 71 upvotes 10 months ago

The user plans to start finasteride treatment for hair thinning and seeks advice on dosage, specifically how many 1mg pills to take weekly. They have noticed hair loss in the shower and some receding at the hairline.

community I need advice on my status quo, further actions and diagnostic

in General 163 upvotes 10 months ago

The user is experiencing hair loss, possibly due to androgenic alopecia or telogen effluvium, and is considering treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, or RU58841. They also mention potential iron deficiency and sleep deprivation as contributing factors.

community 22 year old, losing hair for 1 year

in General 192 upvotes 10 months ago

A 22-year-old male experiencing hair loss suspects androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and possibly telogen effluvium (TE), with a noted improvement in scalp itch after adopting a gluten-free diet. He is advised to consider treatments like finasteride or minoxidil and to check iron and ferritin levels.

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