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      community Balding, stressed and depressed

      in Chat  63 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 22 year old man who is experiencing hair loss, thinning and dry scalp, has tried treatments such as finasteride and minoxidil, and other users sharing their experiences with similar issues.

      community Hair progress minoxidil +topical finasteride. advice

      in Is this regrowth?  37 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is using minoxidil, topical finasteride, Nizoral shampoo, and a dermaroller for hair regrowth but is experiencing changes in sexual function. They are concerned about whether these changes are due to the treatment and are seeking advice on continuing hair growth without affecting sexuality.

      community Is there any chance of improvement?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 19-year-old experiencing severe hair loss since 16 is using a treatment regimen of 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride topical solution, 3% procapil hair serum, and 0.5 mg dutasteride daily. They are concerned about the effectiveness and potential shedding phase, with advice suggesting noticeable changes in 6 to 8 months.

      community is it fin shed? how to solve this. pls help

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      An 18-year-old male using minoxidil and finasteride is experiencing increased hair loss, possibly due to a shedding phase from finasteride. He also takes zinc, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin C, and is concerned about hair loss from his temples.

      community TE turned into Scarring hairloss

      in Update  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced hair loss due to a crash diet and later developed scarring hair loss. They are now on finasteride, oral minoxidil, LDN, Zyrtec, and Oztela to reduce scalp inflammation and promote hair regrowth.

      community Anyone else find themselves staring at other men with full heads of hair?

      in Chat  207 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 19-year-old discusses feelings of envy towards men with full heads of hair, sharing their experience with hair loss since age 16. They have been using oral minoxidil and topical finasteride for two years, with initial improvement but continued shedding, and are considering switching to dutasteride.

      community Yeah, it’s working 👍🏻 Nov 2023 to March 2024

      in Progress Pictures  63 upvotes 2 years ago
      Animajax, who started off completely bald, has seen hair regrowth using finasteride 1.25mg, oral minoxidil 2.5mg, occasional topical minoxidil, dermastamping, benzoyl peroxide, and tretinoin. They recently added nizoral and plan to switch to a topical solution combining minoxidil and dutasteride.

      community Is this a good enough progress?

      in Is this regrowth?  54 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has seen significant hair regrowth using topical minoxidil and dutasteride, with better results than finasteride alone. Despite concerns about hairline and temporal peaks, others believe a hair transplant is unnecessary due to the current hair condition.

      community 3month progress Oral Fin. Topical Min

      in Is this regrowth?  37 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing hair regrowth after using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, biotin, multivitamins, vitamin D, and dutasteride. They also use ketoconazole shampoo and Revita density shampoo to manage flakes and improve hair thickness.

      community 21M. Curly hair. Please read and give your opinion

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old is experiencing hairline recession and is using finasteride, saw palmetto, gelatin, topical minoxidil with retinoic acid, derma stamping, and scalp massage to address it. Suggestions include adding oral minoxidil, vitamin D3 with K2, and maintaining the current regimen for a year.

      community Debunking Androgenetic Theory (Hair Transplants)

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses a theory that hair regrowth after transplant is due to the angiogenesis process (new blood vessels forming), not because the transplanted hair is unaffected by DHT. The responses highlight the established belief in 'donor dominance' (the importance of the hair's origin in transplantation) and skepticism about the new theory.

      community 10 months progression (plz respond)

      in Is this regrowth?  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair shedding after using minoxidil and is considering switching to dutasteride while planning to increase their oral minoxidil dose. They also use nicotine pouches, Vyvanse, and GHK-Cu, and have noticed thicker eyebrows and lashes from oral minoxidil.

      community Alternative Approach to Hair Loss: an n=1 Experiment in Bioenergetics

       7 upvotes 6 years ago
      The post discusses a holistic, bioenergetic approach to hair loss, focusing on diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes rather than traditional treatments like finasteride or minoxidil. Key dietary recommendations include fruits, milk, potatoes, butter, coconut oil, eggs, oysters, liver, and gelatin, along with moderate exercise and lifestyle adjustments to reduce stress.

      community Diffuse thinning hair texture changes

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experiencing diffuse thinning since age 18 describes their hair as unhealthy, dry, thin, and hard, with texture changes cycling between good and bad every few weeks. They are not on any medication, only taking vitamins and supplements.

      community My experimental hair loss journey under medical supervision: finasteride/dutasteride, oral/topical minoxidil+tretinoin (3-month progress and hair transplant insights for those considering it)

      in Treatment  43 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 23-year-old discusses their hair loss treatment using finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and topical tretinoin under medical supervision. They stress stabilizing hair loss before a hair transplant and plan to continue the regimen for at least 18 months.

      community Fuck hair loss; acquire beard.

      in Shaved/buzzed  929 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user's transformation from an accountant to a spartan with a full beard, discussing the potential of DUPA and alopecia areata, as well as treatments like vitamins, topicals, and natural treatments for potential regrowth.

      community NW5 at 19. How many grafts do I need?

      in Transplants  138 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old with rapid hair loss since 16 is considering a hair transplant but refuses to take finasteride or any 5α-Reductase inhibitors. They are currently using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling with a Derminator 2, and only want hair until age 27.

      community Hair Loss Journey so far and where to now (22yo)

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and is using topical finasteride, rosemary oil, caffeine, microneedling, low-level laser therapy, scalp massages, ketoconazole shampoo, and various vitamins and supplements. They are concerned about potential gynecomastia and are considering using minoxidil if current treatments do not stop hair loss or promote regrowth.

      community [M25] My 2-year long plus (August 27, 2021 - October 28, 2023) odyssey warding off my thinning, balding, recessed, and greasy hair [Oral finasteride 1.25 mg daily; Topical liquid 5% minoxidil 1 ml daily; Nizoral with 2% ketoconazole 1x weekly]

      in Progress Pictures  65 upvotes 2 years ago
      A man struggled with hair loss from age 18, tried various methods without success, and finally sought medical help at 23. He was prescribed oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and Nizoral shampoo, which after two years of consistent use, significantly improved his hair condition.

      community The stages of hairloss we will all go through

       64 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation humorously outlines the progression of hair loss and the increasing desperation for treatments, starting with vitamins and dermapen, moving to finasteride, then to dutasteride and experimental chemicals, and finally to acceptance with shaving or hoping for hair cloning. Some users agree with the accuracy, while others question if it's a joke.

      community IM IN ABSOLUTE SHOCK (my 6 week hair loss protocol)

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is experiencing positive results in hair regrowth using a protocol that includes minoxidil, dutasteride, essential growth serum, argan oil, trioxidil shampoo, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling. They express hope and satisfaction with the progress after six weeks of treatment.

      community Shaved at 21, time for me to move on after very little improvement from meds.

      in Shaved/buzzed  54 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been experiencing hair loss since the age of 16 and has tried various treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and keto 2%. Despite these efforts, there has been little improvement in hair growth. The user is considering other options such as dutasteride, perilutimide, or a hair transplant in the future, but for now, they are accepting the shaved look and focusing on personal growth and school.

      community Going from near slick to cowlick

      in Progress Pictures  126 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, and a 4,000-graft hair transplant performed by Dr. Nader in Reynosa, Mexico. The results were natural-looking, and the user plans a second transplant for additional density if needed.
      Advice on Treatment Progress for M27 with Early Hairloss

      community Advice on Treatment Progress for M27 with Early Hairloss

      in Basic Questions  123 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user, a 27-year-old male, has been treating early hair loss with topical finasteride and minoxidil, then switched to oral finasteride and dutasteride, but has seen no improvement and plans to add oral minoxidil. Despite treatment, hair loss has progressed from Norwood 1-1.5 to Norwood 3, with noticeable thinning, especially on the left side.