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      community My male pattern baldness journey from age 18 to 29

      in Shaved/buzzed  82 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their experience with male pattern baldness and accepting baldness after shaving their head at age 29. Some responses suggest treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while others discuss acceptance and personal experiences with hair loss.

      community Diagnosed with female pattern hair loss as a male with recent aggressive loss. Preemptively mourning the only part of myself I’ve ever come close to loving. Lost all motivation to do anything with my life.

      in Progress Pictures  271 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user should consider using treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 to potentially reverse their hair loss. Other suggestions include using hair loss concealers and maintaining a healthy diet.

      community my own receding hairline experience

      in General  190 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced a receding hairline and tried minoxidil, which may have slowed the process but caused puffy eyes. They are hesitant to use finasteride and suspect oily dandruff might be an aggravator.
      Receding hairline / temples - asking for advice

      community Receding hairline / temples - asking for advice

      in General  114 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and has been using RU58841 but is considering pyrilutamide and minoxidil, avoiding finasteride due to side effects. Another user suggests finasteride or dutasteride as essential, possibly in topical form, while dismissing saw palmetto as ineffective.

      community Using minoxidil for both hair and beard. And hair progress

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and various supplements to stabilize hair loss and thicken hair. They are considering using minoxidil foam on their beard to address empty patches but are concerned about side effects.

      community Bald and happy guys, sound off!

       14 upvotes 12 years ago
      A user shares their positive experience of embracing baldness, noting increased attractiveness and dating success after shaving their head. They encourage others to consider going bald instead of relying on medications like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841.

      community Is this regrowth or vellus hairs?

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user with long-term hair loss has been using topical minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, ketoconazole, and dermastamping for 8 months. They are unsure if the new hairs are miniaturized or vellus.

      community Been diagnosed with telogen effluvium and MPB

      in Chat  3 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 21-year-old male diagnosed with telogen effluvium and male pattern baldness started oral finasteride, which initially slowed hair loss and slightly thickened hair, but experienced increased shedding after surgery. The doctor recommended iron and vitamin D supplements, and the user is seeking additional advice.

      community Am i the only one in here that doesnt?

      in Chat 3 years ago
      The insecurity people feel when going to the barber for a haircut due to visible hair loss. Replies include encouragement, advice such as looking for more understanding barbers and female hairdressers, as well as suggestions of trying at-home haircuts or using treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Anyone Else Balding but Never Notice Shedding?

      in Chat  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses their experience with hair loss, noting they don't notice shedding despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin. Others share similar experiences, suggesting that shedding varies and may not occur for everyone using these treatments.

      community Shaving is NOT accepting baldness

      in Shaved/buzzed  52 upvotes 3 years ago
      Accepting baldness and the various ways people try to cope with it, such as shaving, using medications like minoxidil and finasteride, or getting a hair transplant. Participants discussed how true acceptance of hair loss involves confronting difficult emotions such as grief for one's former appearance and identity, as opposed to simply superficially hiding it with a shaved head.

      community A reminder that Telogen Effluvium could look like MPB; my progress

      in Progress Pictures  31 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old male experienced significant hair loss, initially thought to be male pattern baldness (MPB), and used minoxidil and briefly finasteride. After realizing the issue was telogen effluvium (TE), he improved his diet and supplemented with vitamins, which led to substantial hair regrowth.

      community Will vellus hairs in thinning areas go terminal if you go all out?

      in Transgender  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      A trans woman is using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and HRT to address hair loss, with noticeable improvement in hairline shape and presence of vellus hairs. She is considering hair transplants if these treatments don't yield desired results within a year or two.

      community 21m, curious about what's going on with my hair

       6 upvotes 11 years ago
      A 21-year-old male with a thyroid condition noticed his hair thinning uniformly without a receding hairline. He is considering using a 5ARI to prevent further baldness if he starts TRT.

      community Hairline regrowth but massive diffuse shedding

      in Chat  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse shedding but also hairline regrowth after starting finasteride, switching to dutasteride, and using oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and RU58841. Other users advise patience, suggesting that the treatments need more time to show results and caution against using too many medications simultaneously.

      community My barber just asked me what happened to my hair.

      in Satire  372 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 20-year-old engineering student discusses balding experiences with barbers, mentioning treatments like PRP and rosemary oil masks, which slowed but didn't stop hair loss. The conversation humorously touches on the stereotype of engineers balding due to stress and suggests considering treatments like finasteride.

      community 18 and possibly in the midst of MPB

       7 upvotes 12 years ago
      The user noticed hair thinning since age 15, initially attributed to a Vitamin D deficiency. They are currently using Rogaine and considering Propecia but are hesitant about a scalp biopsy; they seek financially practical treatments for male-pattern baldness.

      community Noticed a form of hairloss at 15 (for a few months now)

      in General  52 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 15-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is considering treatment options. They are aware they cannot use DHT blockers like finasteride due to their age and are exploring other causes like Telogen Effluvium.

      community Vicious male pattern baldness TINGLING ITCH!

      in Chat  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user struggles with male pattern baldness and a persistent tingling itch on their crown, trying various treatments like aloe vera, tea tree oil, and Nizoral without success. Another user suggests the itch might be psychosomatic, linked to worrying about hair loss.

      community 27yo male, with dandruff and losing hair all over

       4 upvotes 11 years ago
      A 27-year-old male is experiencing hair loss and dandruff, despite trying various treatments like cortisone, diflucan, and natural remedies. He is considering shaving his head and is seeking advice on the "Big 3" treatment, which includes Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.