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      community 22M Losing hair since 16, nothing helps, scalp always itchy. Just fed up.

      in Treatment  59 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 22-year-old experiencing hair loss and persistent scalp itchiness since age 16 has tried various treatments, including finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and dietary changes, with no success. Suggestions include consulting a knowledgeable dermatologist, considering seborrheic dermatitis, and trying different shampoos like Selsun Blue or those with selenium sulfide.

      community How the hell am I still losing hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been experiencing sudden and aggressive hair shedding despite using oral dutasteride and topical minoxidil for six years, and recently added topical finasteride without improvement. Possible causes discussed include stress-related hair loss, dietary changes, or high DHT sensitivity, with suggestions to consult a doctor and consider adjusting treatments.

      community 3 Month Finasterid and Minoxidil

      in Is this regrowth?  830 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 30-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth in three months using 1 mg of finasteride daily and 4 drops of 5% oral minoxidil solution, despite potential shedding and side effects like increased body hair. They also quit smoking, which may have contributed to the positive results.

      community Minoxidil hairs not growing to full length

      in Minoxidil  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      New hair growth from minoxidil and finasteride is not reaching full length, possibly due to slow growth cycles. Users discuss dosing strategies for oral minoxidil to improve efficacy and minimize side effects, with advice against consuming topical minoxidil orally.

      community Severe diffuse thinning since 13 years old

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 15-year-old experiencing severe diffuse thinning plans to use minoxidil, dermarolling, and possibly ketoconazole, with hopes to later incorporate finasteride. Concerns about starting finasteride too young and the need for a dermatologist consultation are discussed.

      community Could Finasteride theoretically induce chronic telogen effluvium?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced continuous hair shedding for 13 months after starting finasteride, suspecting it might cause chronic telogen effluvium, and considered switching to dutasteride or stopping medication. Other users suggested that finasteride doesn't cause hair loss, recommending dutasteride for more aggressive hair loss, while some advised against stopping medication.

      community Been on 0.5 Dut and 2.5 oral min for 2.5 months

      in Is this regrowth?  93 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using 0.5 mg Dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil daily, along with weekly derma rolling, to address hair thinning. They have seen some improvement but are advised to wait at least 6 months for significant results.

      community 0.5mg eod vs 1mg daily of finasteride

      in Chat  18 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of different doses of finasteride for hair loss, questioning the need for 1mg daily when 0.5mg every other day has a similar impact on scalp DHT. A humorous reply suggests exaggerated side effects.

      community 5 month progress, should i add fin?

      in Progress Pictures  242 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their 5-month hair regrowth progress using 5% topical minoxidil daily, microneedling weekly, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. Some suggest adding finasteride to maintain results, while others commend the current regimen's effectiveness.

      community fin 0.5 mg everday 6 months update

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  28 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses the experiences of individuals with diffuse hair thinning using finasteride, with many reporting no improvement or worsening conditions after 6 months. Various suggestions include persisting with the treatment, checking for underlying conditions, adding minoxidil for volume, adjusting dosage, and considering other potential causes like autoimmune responses and inflammation.

      community Stop wasting time – start fin + min ASAP!

      in Chat 3 years ago
      A user's experience with treating hair loss using finasteride and minoxidil, as well as advice from other users that they should try finasteride alone first before committing to minoxidil.

      community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair

      in Progress Pictures  492 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.

      community I feel like im slowly losing the battle despite literally doing most things.

       3 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user is frustrated with hair loss despite using finasteride, dermastamping, oils, and a healthy lifestyle, but is hesitant to try minoxidil. Others suggest dropping ineffective methods and starting minoxidil, with some recommending switching to dutasteride for better results.

      community Hairloss due to medication -- recovery?

      in Question  4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Medication caused hair loss, which stopped after discontinuing the drugs, but hair hasn't regrown yet. The user is considering seeing a doctor for further advice and possibly using biotin supplements.

      community Dermaneedling+minox+tretinoin+azaleic acid and hair loss

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user stopped oral treatments due to side effects and switched to a regimen of topical minoxidil, tretinoin, azelaic acid, and dermaneedling, with recent addition of topical finasteride. They are questioning the long-term effectiveness of non-hormonal methods and considering hair transplantation.

      community 6-Month Progress Update: Fin & Min

      in Is this regrowth?  65 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 31-year-old experienced hair regrowth using a daily regimen of 5% minoxidil spray and 1mg oral finasteride over six months, with no side effects. The user noticed slow but positive progress, especially in the temple area, and plans to continue the treatment as advised by their doctor.

      community the "its so over / we're so back" pendulum

      in Chat  180 upvotes 1 year ago
      People with hair loss experience emotional struggles and body dysmorphia. Treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are used, but results vary and can take time.

      community 3 months fin/min progress (age 31)

      in Progress Pictures  173 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 3-month progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, along with Pura D’Or anti-thinning shampoo and a scalp massager. They noticed initial worsening but later saw hair follicle recovery.

      community 24 y/o woman diagnosed with AGA today. Scared and confused.

       8 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 24-year-old woman being diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (AGA) who is scared and confused about her hair loss, and the treatment options of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, spironolactone, and possibly a biopsy.