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      Advice 22 year old male thinning/loss

      community Advice 22 year old male thinning/loss

      in Basic Questions  76 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing hair thinning has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil since September 2024, with improvement except in the frontal/middle scalp area. He seeks advice on additional treatments and has started scalp massages.
      Trying to identify area of treatment with topical fin

      community Trying to identify area of treatment with topical fin

      in General  136 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is considering using topical finasteride for thinning hair around the middle part, vertex, and crown, and is unsure if the whole scalp is thinning. Another user suggests oral finasteride is more effective than topical, and recommends consulting a dermatologist for proper treatment.

      community Surprise! Hair loss at 25

       5 upvotes 10 years ago
      A user noticed worsening hair loss and is considering treatments. They plan to use finasteride, Rogaine, and a ketoconazole shampoo, and seek advice on their effectiveness and usage.

      community An Uncontrolled Case Series Using a Botanically Derived, β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex in Two Androgenetic Alopecia-Affected Male Subjects

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses a botanically derived treatment for androgenetic alopecia using ingredients like saw palmetto, green tea, and evening primrose, showing impressive results over 270 days. Concerns include the study's uncontrolled nature and potential product motivation, with suggestions to enhance absorption through derma rolling.

      community Hair journey since august, help!

      in Is this regrowth?  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about hair loss and treatments, with suggestions to use finasteride or dutasteride as DHT blockers and minoxidil for regrowth. Oils and shampoos are considered ineffective for androgenic alopecia without these medications.

      community Comeback form NW7?

      in Progress Pictures  55 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user shared their aggressive hair loss treatment regimen, which includes daily use of Avodart (dutasteride) and Minoxidil, bi-weekly use of Davines Purifying shampoo, and almost daily use of Ducray Anaphase+ shampoo, along with supplements like vitamin D3, collagen, biotin, and zinc. They also use a dermastamp every 10 days and are considering a hair transplant for increased density, followed by a switch to finasteride and Minoxidil foam.

      community He is claiming, he can treat alopecia

      in Chat  357 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user claims a product can treat alopecia, but others are skeptical, calling it a scam due to lack of evidence and transparency. The product is said to inhibit Type II 5-αr by 22.9%, but is considered weaker than existing DHT blockers.

      community Balding since 2023, topical fin+keto+min since early 2025

      in General  118 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is stressed about hair loss and is using a HIMS topical treatment containing finasteride, ketoconazole, minoxidil, and biotin, but is concerned about the oily appearance it causes. They are considering switching to Rogaine (minoxidil) due to budget constraints and side effect concerns with oral finasteride.

      community opinions on my progress and thickening and regrowth pls

      in Is this regrowth?  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been experiencing hair loss since having COVID and has low vitamin D levels; they are seeing some improvement in their crown and hairline after starting vitamin D supplements. Commenters suggest the hair loss pattern is consistent with male pattern baldness (MPD) and varies by individual.

      community Losing hairs on aggressive treatment.

      in Transgender  2 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using estradiol, bicalutamide, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil. They stopped minoxidil temporarily, which worsened their condition, and are considering oral minoxidil but are concerned about side effects and cost.

      community Six month (and six days) update

      in Update  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 59-year-old man with significant hair loss has seen some improvement, including reversal of Retrograde Alopecia and darkening of hair, after switching to RU58841 and a new minoxidil base solution with additional ingredients. He also changed from a derma roller to a derma stamp for application.

      community Treatments not working (Need suggestions)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old experiencing significant hair loss despite using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and low-level laser therapy seeks advice. Suggestions include adding microneedling, checking for vitamin deficiencies or thyroid issues, and considering a scalp biopsy for other conditions.

      community Sweet Lord my DHT itch is finally gone

      in Chat  49 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss itch stopped by adding RU58841 to treatment. Topical Finasteride and Pyrilutamide also mentioned as potential itch solutions.

      community My thoughts after 4 years of shaving my head and SMP (27, NW3.5V)

      in SMP  15 upvotes 2 years ago
      After suffering from hair loss and trying various treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and scalp micropigmentation without lasting success, the individual found freedom and a renewed sense of self by shaving their head and accepting their baldness. They encourage others struggling with hair loss to not waste years searching for a cure and to consider embracing a shaved head as a positive solution.

      community Need Advice on Addressing Hair Loss: Big 4 or Jump Straight to Transplant?

      in Chat  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old male is considering the "Big 4" treatments (Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling) or a hair transplant for hair loss. Most users recommend starting with Finasteride and Minoxidil to stabilize hair loss before considering a transplant.

      community Help me estimate how much density I’ve lost

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user is experiencing hair loss and estimates a 40% loss in the front and 50%-60% on the crown. They are using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, keto shampoo, microneedling, and LLLT for treatment.

      community No hair, don't care! [24/F] :)

       60 upvotes 10 years ago
      A woman with alopecia universalis shares her positive experience of being bald, finding it freeing and less worrisome. She also discusses her skincare routine using Korean products.

      community Regrowth or miniaturisation???

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 25-year-old male experiencing hair loss suspects stress-related alopecia and is hesitant to use Minoxidil due to potential side effects. Another user suggests it might be androgenic alopecia and recommends starting finasteride.

      community Hair is kinking rapidly following hair loss

      in Update  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      Hair loss has slowed, but uneven growth and kinking persist despite using keto/nizoral shampoo and clotrimazole. Stress and anxiety might be contributing factors.

      community Three hair transplants, before and after

      in Transplants  363 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user underwent three hair transplants over five years, totaling 6,500 grafts, and uses a topical solution with minoxidil and finasteride. The procedures were performed at Medikliniek in Amsterdam, with some donor hair taken from the beard during the last surgery.