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420-450 / 1000+ resultscommunity Are these all vellus hairs that will go terminal?
The user is using oral minoxidil, ghk-cu, and HGH for hair regrowth, noticing small vellus hairs on the crown. They avoid traditional DHT blockers like finasteride due to side effects, despite skepticism from others about the effectiveness of ghk-cu.
community If all these vellus hairs turn terminal I’m gonna be a chewbacca
The user is using minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling, and other treatments for hair regrowth, showing promising results in the temple area. Despite some skepticism, there is optimism about potential improvement.
community RU58841 for 10 months- no results. Anyone else?
RU58841 not working for hair loss after 10 months. Concerns about purity of experimental drugs.
community Minoxidil and Finastride topical solution 2 months update
A 34-year-old woman has been using a topical solution of 5% Minoxidil and 0.1% Finasteride since January 2026 to address hair thinning caused by PCOS and poor nutrition. She reports ongoing hair shedding but has improved her diet with whole foods and supplements.
community Any treatment not nuking systemic DHT levels?
Hair loss treatments that avoid significantly lowering systemic DHT levels, focusing on topical options like dutasteride mesotherapy, minoxidil, and ketoconazole. The user is exploring alternatives like KX-826 and RU58841 due to concerns about hormone levels.
community Is this regrowth? 24M diffuse thinning
A 24-year-old experiencing diffuse thinning is using finasteride and minoxidil, noticing some hair thickening and new hair growth. Users suggest continuing the routine, as new hairs may become stronger in a few months.
community Using follica’s micro needling device and exosomes injections you’re looking at a 50% or probably more regrowth in male pattern baldness
Using a combination of micro-needling and exosome injections as a potential treatment for male pattern baldness, which could result in 50% or more regrowth.
community r/tressless members when encountering people with good hair genetics
Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Users share experiences and support, mentioning that many people face hair thinning.
community NEW STUDY :why finasteride and dutasteride does not cause dry eyes
Finasteride and Dutasteride do not cause dry eyes by damaging meibomian glands, as these glands continue to function normally even when DHT is blocked. Some users report dry eyes with these medications, but others suggest supplements like Omega-3 or krill oil as potential remedies.
community Terminal hairs growing in, but derm still says I’m going to go bald in the years to come??
A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.
community Late responders on finasteride alone
The conversation is about someone who has not seen hair regrowth after 6 months on finasteride alone, asking if others have experienced delayed results. Some responses indicate that results can sometimes be seen after 12 months, with full effects up to 24 months.
community Are these signs of possible regrowth?
The user is using RU58841 for hair regrowth on the temples and is considering adding minoxidil. They are questioning the potential for vellus hairs to develop into fuller hair and the possibility of reactivating dormant follicles.
community Finasteride 1mg (Every day for 11 months) - Huge shed or something worse?
The user has been taking Finasteride daily for 11 months and is experiencing increased hair thinning and shedding, with no signs of regrowth. They are concerned about the effectiveness of Finasteride and have also been using microneedling as a treatment.
community Second shed and more abnormalities
The user has been using oral finasteride for 15 months and oral minoxidil for 6 months, and developed alopecia areata, for which a dermatologist prescribed calcipotriol/betamethasone. The treatment is helping, but the user is experiencing another shedding phase and is concerned about the effects of the steroid cream and the cause of hair loss.
community Is latanoprost/bimatoprost actually that effective?
Latanoprost/bimatoprost's effectiveness in hair loss treatment is discussed, with its potential to convert vellus hairs to terminal hairs. It works differently from minoxidil and finasteride, and may be best for hairline application, but is not a replacement for them due to price and mechanism.
community HT - Currently 19 days Post-OP
A 30-year-old male, 19 days post-hair transplant, is experiencing normal shedding and is concerned about hair loss. He is taking Dutasteride and Minoxidil tablets daily and is advised to trust the process as shedding is a typical phase.
community Is it possible to get an HT without scarring? (when you’re fully shaved)
User is 25, using oral finasteride for 4 years, topical minoxidil for 3 years, and microneedling. They ask if hair transplant can be done without scarring when shaving head completely bald later.
community 14 Months on nuclear stack (0,5 DUT and 15mg oral Minox and no regrowth. Aga is impossible to beat
The user has been on a hair loss treatment for 14 months using dutasteride and oral minoxidil without seeing regrowth and is considering adding more drugs due to the psychological impact of hair loss. However, replies suggest the user may not actually be experiencing noticeable hair loss.
community second shed on dutasteride, but a woman
A woman experiencing hormonal hair loss is on dutasteride and bicalutamide, which initially improved her hair, but she is now experiencing a second shedding phase with significant short hair loss. Despite normal hormone levels and no deficiencies, she is unsure if this shedding is normal and seeks advice.
community Baby hairs on hairline! 11 months on 1mg eod fin and microneedling 1x a week, age 31.
A user reported significant hair thickening and new baby hairs on the hairline after 11 months of using 1mg finasteride every other day and microneedling once a week. They experienced no shedding, and finasteride stopped all hair loss within 24 hours of the first pill.
community 18M Diffuse thinning with 7ng/mL Vit D. Is it just the deficiency or is 0.5mg Fin mandatory?
An 18-year-old with diffuse hair thinning is considering switching from a topical Minoxidil 10% + Finasteride 0.1% solution to Minoxidil 5% foam and oral Finasteride 0.5mg, while also addressing vitamin D deficiency and potential scalp inflammation. Users suggest using Nizoral shampoo for inflammation, considering dutasteride for better results, and maintaining vitamin D levels to protect hair follicles from DHT.
community female battling hair loss
User "tresslessatbest" shares her experience with androgenic hair loss and treatments. She found success using men's Rogaine 5%, spironolactone, dermaroller, biotin, blackcurrant seed oil, prenatal vitamins, and Nizoral shampoo.
community Opinion on the recent clascoterone breakthrough?
Clascoterone has shown promising results in increasing hair density without systemic side effects, potentially offering benefits similar to finasteride. There is skepticism due to the lack of published photos despite the market interest.
community Vellus hairs sprouting up everywhere where hair used to be... is this a positive sign?
User has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil since May, previously used a spray version since January. They are seeing vellus hairs and have added weekly microneedling to their routine.
community Early Signs - Notes for diffuse thinners
Diffuse thinning is often due to androgenetic alopecia, and DHT blockers like finasteride are recommended. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841, with emphasis on starting early and using a holistic approach.
community Brutal ongoing Shed after 15 months on fin
User is experiencing severe hair loss despite using finasteride for 15 months, losing 500 hairs a day and 50% density since June. Minoxidil with needling was ineffective, and RU58841 is too expensive and hard to obtain.
community Effective alternative treatments like topical spironolactone or progesterone
Hair loss treatments discussed include progesterone and topical spironolactone. Topical spironolactone found more effective than finasteride.
community 8 months fin, 1 year min, is it working or below baseline 20m, diffuse+retro/all over pattern. Switch to dutasteride?
The user is considering switching from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride for better hair regrowth results, as they are experiencing thinning and shedding despite current treatments. They have also tried microneedling, Clobetasol, and salicylic acid to manage scalp issues and inflammation.
community Spironolactone vs finasteride - advice for female with AGA
Spironolactone and finasteride are not recommended for women planning pregnancy due to birth defect risks. Both need to be stopped months before conception, and finasteride is generally not advised for women.