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      community Is it normal that fin tingles in the mouth?

      in Finasteride  59 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced a tingling sensation in their mouth after taking a cut finasteride pill, possibly due to inactive ingredients like mannitol or sodium lauryl sulfate. Tingling is not a common side effect or typical allergy sign, but monitoring for unusual reactions is advised.

      community Crown recovery - almost fully back. November 2024 to now

      in Progress Pictures  1198 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old shared their crown hair recovery using a daily liposomal topical solution of finasteride and minoxidil, low-level light therapy, and specific vitamins, noting significant improvement without side effects. They experienced issues with oral finasteride previously but not with the topical treatment.

      community Finally Scalp Folliculitis-Free after 2 Decades of Suffering

      in Treatment  62 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 37-year-old male resolved scalp folliculitis by adopting a low-histamine diet and taking Vitamin A, Zinc, and Fish Oil, leading to better skin health and thicker hair. He warns about the potential toxicity of excessive Vitamin A intake.

      community Chest discomfort on finasteride?

      in Finasteride  72 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced chest discomfort after taking finasteride for hair loss and is concerned about whether it is a side effect or an allergy. They are advised to consult a doctor and consider other hair loss treatments if necessary.

      community Progress Pics 2 years fin 1mg, 1 year min

      in Progress Pictures  277 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their hair loss progress after 2 years of finasteride and 1 year of minoxidil, along with occasional microneedling and regular exercise. They experienced initial shedding but saw significant improvement after 4 months.

      community 2 month difference before (first 4 photos) vs after

      in Progress Pictures  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 16-year-old has been using microneedling, rosemary oil, coconut oil and egg mask, Nizoral shampoo, saw palmetto, and supplements for hair loss and is asking if there's progress. It's suggested to replace some oils with minoxidil, continue saw palmetto, and possibly start finasteride at 18.

      community 2 months update, experiencing massive gains

      in Progress Pictures  444 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user reports significant hair regrowth after 2 months using Minoxidil, Finasteride, oiling, derma rolling, and taking multivitamins, omega 3, and vitamin D. Some users discuss the frequency of derma rolling, with varying practices ranging from once every two weeks to four times a week.

      community Clinic charging $640 for treatment

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is asking if a clinic charging $640 for 12 months of hair loss treatment, including their own minoxidil and checkup sessions, is reasonable. They are considering buying minoxidil online instead.

      community 10 months fin/min progress update

      in Progress Pictures  1213 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's 10-month progress update using finasteride and minoxidil to treat hair loss, with other users offering congratulations, jokes, advice, and questions.

      community Young guys read this

       68 upvotes 8 years ago
      A user's experience with dealing with hair loss, and the advice that was shared by other users to cope with it. Suggested treatments included shaving their head, using medications such as finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, as well as dermarolling.

      community Hair loss treatment rabbit hole [OC]

      in Satire  317 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, ranging from topical minoxidil and finasteride to taking hormones such as estradiol or nandrolone, as well as a controversial suggestion of an orchiectomy. A hair system is also mentioned as an alternative solution.

      community I tried salt water to stop the DHT itch

      in Treatment  58 upvotes 3 years ago
      Treating the itch associated with male pattern baldness, which is believed to be caused by DHT. Potential treatments discussed include salt water, finasteride, ketoconazole, and RU58841.

      community I am about to cry, umI hate my gens

      in Chat  58 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss affects confidence, with discussions on treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. Emphasis is placed on self-acceptance and building confidence beyond appearance.

      community I was scared of Fin. I now love it

      in Update  18 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 25-year-old male switched from multiple topicals to finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, experiencing maintenance and increased confidence despite minor side effects. He now styles his hair freely and appreciates the positive impact of finasteride.

      community 7 months topical fin only trying to fix center of hairline

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user is experiencing hair loss in the center of their hairline and has been using topical finasteride for seven months with minimal progress. They are considering switching treatments due to concerns about losing ground and potential side effects of other options.

      community Low level chronic allergies and hair loss

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss can be influenced by chronic low-level allergies, and treatments like fexofenadine or topical cetirizine may help with regrowth. The user avoids finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, and has tried Regenera Activa and PRF sessions.

      community Minoxidil actually reduces wrinkles

      in Research/Science  209 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil may improve or worsen skin quality, with topical forms causing dryness and wrinkles, possibly due to alcohol content, while oral forms have fewer side effects. Some users consider using tretinoin to mitigate negative effects.

      community How to cope with starting fin/dut too late

      in Chat  9 upvotes 8 months ago
      Regret over not starting hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil earlier, leading to significant hair loss. Users discuss coping strategies, including buzzing hair, staying on medications, and considering future treatments.