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      community Comparison of options: topical vs medication

      in Female  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user diagnosed with AGA is seeking advice on hair loss treatments, comparing topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride to oral medications and natural methods like dermastamping, PRP, and LED light. They are concerned about side effects and effectiveness, especially given their existing fatigue.

      community Month 8 Progress Pics. Think it may be working?..

      in Progress Pictures  93 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their 8-month progress using oral dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily, reporting improved hair density with minimal side effects, except for a slightly decreased libido. They did not use any supplements but occasionally used a derma stamp.

      community About microneedling for hair.For AGA,Is dermastamp better?

      in Microneedling  7 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 22-year-old female with AGA due to PCOS is using 5% minoxidil foam and 2mg finasteride daily, and is seeking advice on microneedling frequency and safety. Concerns about finasteride dosage and its effects on PCOS were discussed, with emphasis on trusting the prescribed treatment plan.

      community Anemia Hairloss

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user experienced hair loss due to undiagnosed anemia and has been taking iron and vitamin D3 supplements, which improved their energy levels but not hair regrowth. They are seeking advice on additional treatments or steps to restore hair after iron deficiency anemia.

      community Am I A Good Candidate for a Procedure?

      in Transplants 1 year ago
      The user is using a topical solution with finasteride, minoxidil, and other ingredients, along with a red light laser cap and dermapen, to address hair thinning. They are considering a hair transplant but are advised to try dutasteride and oral minoxidil for 12 to 18 months before deciding.
      21M on Finasteride & Topical Minoxidil: Is My Frontal Thinning AGA or TE?

      community 21M on Finasteride & Topical Minoxidil: Is My Frontal Thinning AGA or TE?

      in General  43 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 21-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and is using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, considering adding oral minoxidil. They are unsure if the condition is androgenetic alopecia (AGA) or telogen effluvium (TE) and are advised to continue treatments and get a blood test.

      community Help interpreting pre-fin bloodwork

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 20-year-old male is unsure how to interpret his bloodwork results and whether he should take finasteride for hair loss. His bloodwork shows borderline high levels of albumin and testosterone, and high progesterone, but normal levels of other hormones.

      community Second shed and more abnormalities

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      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.
      Should I start oral dut?

      community Should I start oral dut?

      in General  43 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 22-year-old with advanced diffuse thinning is considering oral dutasteride after stopping finasteride due to side effects like brain fog and testicular pain. They are also contemplating a hair transplant combined with oral dutasteride and topical finasteride, noting a thick donor area.

      community Diffuse thinning is the worst. Nothing helps.

      in Update 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and has tried treatments like topical and oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, melatonin, and caffeine without success. Despite using these treatments for over four years, the user reports continued hair thinning and is considering trying RU58841.

      community 15yo with severe anxiety from Norwood 2.5 and thinning

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 15-year-old experiencing hair loss and anxiety is using minoxidil and microneedling but is advised against starting finasteride or dutasteride due to age. The discussion emphasizes consulting a doctor, considering hormonal evaluations, and exploring non-medication coping strategies.

      community Just started my first vial of fluridil

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      Fluridil was discussed as a hair loss treatment, with some users experiencing side effects like lethargy and chest tightness. Users also mentioned other treatments like RU58841 and finasteride, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness.

      community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

      in Research/Science  93 upvotes 3 years ago
      The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.

      community Gyno caused by finasteride?

      in General  75 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing chest sensitivity and muscle ache after using topical finasteride for a month and is concerned about potential gynecomastia. They are considering asking their doctor for blood work to check estrogen levels and are questioning whether to stop using finasteride.
      18m what norwood is this and what can i do please help

      community 18m what norwood is this and what can i do please help

      in General  162 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss and is using treatments like dutasteride, microneedling, and topical finasteride, while considering adding RU58841. They are also using Minoxidil on the temples and are worried about testosterone-related hair loss.

      community What can be the real reason of Finasteride SE ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes 11 months ago
      Finasteride can cause side effects like erectile dysfunction and decreased libido, possibly due to increased estradiol from testosterone aromatization, especially in those with higher body fat. Side effects vary widely and may also be influenced by genetic factors or neurosteroid inhibition.

      community RU58481, are side effects exegerated?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      RU58841's side effects may be exaggerated due to anxiety, with some users experiencing no issues and others reporting symptoms like chest pain. RU58841, minoxidil, and finasteride are used for hair loss treatment, with varying individual reactions.