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      My 12 month Korea Hair Transplant Progress Update

      community My 12 month Korea Hair Transplant Progress Update

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  118 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant in South Korea, highlighting thorough consultations, consistent medical team involvement, and reasonable pricing. They noted good growth and natural-looking results after several months, with stem cell PRP treatment included to support graft survival.
      24M: Lack of Progress After 4 Years on Fin/Min/Keto and Recent Shed

      community 24M: Lack of Progress After 4 Years on Fin/Min/Keto and Recent Shed

      in General  132 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 24-year-old experienced hair regrowth with finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole but saw a significant shed after four years despite continued treatment and healthy habits. They stopped minoxidil after shaving their head, noticed dandruff disappeared, and are seeking advice for potential regrowth.

      community 4 Months of Dut (0.5mg) update

      in Progress Pictures  183 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses using 0.5mg Dutasteride once a week for hair loss, with suggestions to increase frequency for better results. The user plans to reassess the need for a hair transplant in six months and is concerned about potential side effects like gynecomastia.

      community Doctor told me not to take fin.

      in Transplants  17 upvotes 5 months ago
      A doctor advised against taking finasteride after a hair transplant, suggesting the patient had reached their final balding pattern, but many users disagreed, recommending medications like minoxidil and finasteride to prevent further hair loss. The consensus was to seek a second opinion, as the advice seemed financially motivated rather than medically sound.

      community 6 months, no progress on fin and min oral. Male 25

      in Progress Pictures  33 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 25-year-old male has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil for six months without noticeable progress in hair regrowth and is considering switching to dutasteride or a hair transplant. Users suggest giving the treatment more time, adding microneedling, and possibly using topical minoxidil.

      community The Health Benefits of Head Hair

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 7 months ago
      Hair provides protection against head trauma, reduces skin cancer risk, helps remove heavy metals, and aids in wound healing. The conversation emphasizes the health benefits of maintaining head hair beyond cosmetic reasons.

      community 31M. Just diagnosed with androgenic alopecia. Fears of min.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 31-year-old man with androgenic alopecia is considering treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo but is worried about finasteride's side effects. Users recommend starting with finasteride or dutasteride for DHT blocking, suggesting topical solutions to reduce side effects.

      community KX-826 1% Phase II Results from China Just Dropped

      in Research/Science  37 upvotes 10 months ago
      KX-826 (Pyrilutamide) 0.5% and 1.0% solutions showed promising results in increasing hair count for male androgenetic alopecia, with the 0.5% dose slightly outperforming the 1% dose. The treatment was well-tolerated with no sexual side effects, but skepticism remains due to past inconsistencies in trial results.

      community Summaries of Finasteride Studies

      in Research/Science  20 upvotes 11 months ago
      Finasteride is effective in promoting hair growth and reversing hair miniaturization in men with androgenetic alopecia, with improvements seen in various studies over different durations. Some users report initial side effects like ball ache, which often resolve as the body adjusts.

      community Finastride only ! user for 4.5 years

      in Progress Pictures  38 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 26-year-old male has been using finasteride for 4.5 years to maintain hair and recently started taking dutasteride weekly due to increased hair shedding. He plans to gradually switch to dutasteride while monitoring side effects and hair changes.

      community 4 month top fin/min - is it shedding or not working?

      in Progress Pictures  36 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair shedding after four months of using topical finasteride and minoxidil, questioning if it's a normal shedding phase or if the treatment isn't working. They are considering switching to oral treatments and have increased their finasteride concentration, while also using keto and caffeine shampoos.

      community A PSA for everyone in here dealing with shedding

      in Treatment  72 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride require patience, as they can take months or years to show results, with initial shedding being common. Consistency is key, and unnecessary supplements should be avoided to prevent stress and impatience from worsening the situation.

      community Has anyone experienced this? Loss of density with DUT. please help

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride led to hair density loss, prompting consideration of returning to finasteride. Consistency with dutasteride and adding RU58841 did not prevent the loss, and users suggest giving dutasteride more time or consulting a dermatologist.

      community 2 years of recovering & growing my hair

      in Progress Pictures  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 2-year hair recovery journey using minoxidil, microneedling, finasteride, iron, zinc, selenium, cyproterone, and estrogen. They started losing hair at 15 and are now 24.

      community Minoxidil + Fin 1 mg + Dermaroller 1x week - 1 year results

      in Is this regrowth?  103 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user used Minoxidil twice daily, 1 mg finasteride in the morning, and a dermaroller weekly for a year but is unhappy with the results and sperm quality. Others suggest continuing the regimen, noting hair maintenance and thickness, and considering additional treatments like dutasteride or a hair transplant.

      community Looking for KX826 (pyrilutamide) success stories

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user ordered pyrilutamide (KX826) to stop hair loss and is seeking success stories. Replies indicate that it's too early to evaluate the product's effectiveness, as it takes several months to see results.

      community How do people afford finasteride/dutasteride?

      in Treatment  27 upvotes 1 year ago
      People discuss the high cost of brand name finasteride and dutasteride, suggesting generics as cheaper alternatives. They share prices from various regions, highlighting significant cost differences.

      community Found this meme on a forum……..

      in Satire  150 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a meme related to hair loss that influenced someone to start taking finasteride. Another person agrees that the meme accurately represents the situation.

      community 8 months update. Oral Fin, topical Min and 1.5 dermaroll

      in Progress Pictures  189 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using Minoxidil for over 10 years, started Finasteride 8 months ago, and is happy with the hair recovery results; they also use a 1.5mm dermaroller weekly and a 0.5mm occasionally. Some believe starting with Minoxidil is less effective than addressing DHT directly, and there's curiosity about whether dermarolling aids absorption.

      community Phase 3 of pyrilutamide (kx-836) analysis of the efficacy

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the less impressive results of Pyrilutamide (kx-836) in phase 3 compared to phase 2, with a suggestion that a longer study might show more significant results. One user reports personal success with Pyrilutamide, experiencing no further hair loss and gradual regrowth.