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      community Got my bloodwork results, need guidance!

      in Update  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old male with hair loss is considering starting finasteride but is concerned about potential side effects like gynecomastia due to his prolactin levels. He seeks guidance on whether his bloodwork indicates it's safe to begin treatment.

      community Diffuse thinning chronicles pt. 2

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 27-year-old Asian male is treating hair loss with 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and 1.5mm microneedling weekly. The discussion is about his progress with these treatments.

      community Are these new follicle?

      in Finasteride  58 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is questioning if black points on their scalp are new hair follicles. They are using finasteride and minoxidil for hair growth.

      community Seeking Advice: Unusual Hair Loss at 31 Years Old - Any Insights? (M)

      in Chat  15 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 31-year-old man who previously had good results with minoxidil, finasteride, and nizoral for hair loss is now experiencing unusual hair loss and side effects from finasteride. Respondents suggest it might be severe retrograde alopecia and recommend exploring other treatment options due to his inability to tolerate finasteride.
      18M: Thinning and Hair Loss at Temples - Advice Needed

      community 18M: Thinning and Hair Loss at Temples - Advice Needed

      in General  51 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and loss at the temples, likely due to androgenetic alopecia. Suggested treatments include finasteride and minoxidil to slow hair loss and promote regrowth, with buzzing hair short as a styling option.

      community Dutasteride mesotherapy help me !

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced side effects like watery semen, erection problems, and decreased libido from finasteride, which resolved after stopping it. They are considering dutasteride mesotherapy as an alternative, as advised by their dermatologist, and are concerned about potential side effects.

      community Fuzzy Feeling To Scalp?

      in General  60 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been taking oral finasteride for 2 months, experiencing more hair loss but noticing some fuzzy hair growth on the scalp. They are questioning if this new hair growth is significant.

      community Is mesotherapy supposed to be only on the top of the head? in women?

      in Female  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old woman with hair loss due to anemia and possibly thyroid issues is undergoing mesotherapy, which was only applied to the top of her head. She is considering minoxidil and is concerned about the effectiveness of the treatment, as her hair loss is not related to hormonal factors.

      community Opinions on Scalp fibrosis and DHT?

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the theory that scalp fibrosis contributes to male pattern baldness (MPB) by increasing DHT concentration, and mentions treatments like Minoxidil. The user seeks opinions on the theory and the effectiveness of scalp massages.

      community 20M NW6 diffuse —> NW1 Fin/Dut

      in Progress Pictures  72 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing improvement from NW6 diffuse to NW1 after 5 months of finasteride and 2 months of dutasteride. Another user asked if these treatments affected beard or body hair thickness.

      community M22 Almost 3 months into treatment

      in Progress Pictures  131 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after almost 3 months of using dutasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, and tretinoin for hair loss, reporting positive results and no significant side effects. The user chose dutasteride over finasteride due to early balding and noted benefits like better skin and increased libido.

      community 24M, 7 Months on Fin+Min, Seeking Advice for Frontal Density

      in Treatments  55 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 24-year-old male has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil for 7 months with noticeable results but seeks advice for improving frontal hair density. A suggestion was made to add microneedling to enhance absorption and stimulate growth.

      community Expectations control for SCUBE3

      in Research/Science  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      SCUBE3, a protein linked to hair growth in moles, was discovered over 25 years ago and is being developed by Amplifica for potential hair loss treatment. Concerns exist about SCUBE3's association with cancer, as it is a protein that promotes cell growth, which could potentially trigger cancer development if used for hair growth therapy.

      community 2ddr thread, I'll try to add to it monthly

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a hair loss regimen involving 2ddr applied twice daily, tretinoin weekly, and occasionally micro-needling. They report feeling increased scalp thickness and seeing some hair growth progress.

      community Could I include mesotherapy in my regimen?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil and topical finasteride for over a year with good results but is considering adding mesotherapy with dutasteride due to concerns about side effects and is seeking advice. Another user suggests continuing with oral finasteride or dutasteride, while another supports mesotherapy for its benefits and professional oversight.

      community Adrogens and Covid-19

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      The possible increased risk of severe Covid-19 cases in men due to higher androgen levels, and how taking medications such as finasteride, dutasteride, spironolactone, enzalutamide, or canabidiol might help mitigate the severity of the disease.