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      community 3 days after a hair transplant

      in Transplants  2111 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user humorously shared their appearance three days after a hair transplant, sparking jokes and memes about their head shape. They remained positive, acknowledging the swelling and hoping for improvement.

      community How far are we from a treatment better than finasteride?

      in Treatment  129 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss as it blocks more of the enzyme causing hair loss. New treatments like stem cell therapies and alternatives to minoxidil are being explored, but major advancements are still years away.

      community Before, and my last 3 hair styles over 2 years. (Hair system)

      in Hair Systems  537 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss, initially using finasteride and minoxidil without satisfactory results, and later switching to hair systems, which they plan to use indefinitely. The user and others discussed the positive reactions, maintenance, and normalization of hair systems for men.

      community [26M] 3.5 year update. Fin+Min

      in Progress Pictures  3399 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 3.5-year hair loss treatment journey using finasteride and minoxidil, showing significant hair density improvement and no noticeable side effects. The user also mentioned the confidence boost from shaving their head and the positive impact of the treatments.

      community I can't take care of myself because of hair loss.

      in Chat  163 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user feeling hopeless due to hair loss despite using finasteride, dutasteride, and OM for over a year. Responses suggest therapy, self-improvement, and changing perspectives on appearance.

      community Shampoo except ketoconazole that works

      in Product  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about seeking shampoos that help with hair loss or hair thickening without ketoconazole, suggesting alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, or stemoxydine. One reply suggests that most hair loss shampoos don't work as claimed.

      community First 3 pics are at 6 months .5 mg fin daily, last 3 are 13 months

      in Progress Pictures  75 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced improved hair at 6 months using 0.5 mg finasteride daily but noticed more scalp visibility and potential hair loss at 13 months, questioning if this was due to shedding or the treatment not working. Some respondents suggested the possibility of a shed or scalp inflammation, while others observed improvements or advised checking for underlying scalp conditions.

      community From June 22 to August 23 slowww progress

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a person's slow progress in treating hair loss using finasteride, microneedling, testosterone replacement therapy, dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil. They experienced a significant hair shed after adding dutasteride.

      community New company working on grey hair reversal

      in Research/Science  98 upvotes 2 years ago
      A conversation about hair loss and the desire for treatments to reverse balding and grey hair. The conversation mentions the use of minoxidil (Minoxidil) for hair growth and the potential for it to darken grey hair. Finasteride (Fin) is also mentioned as a treatment that turned someone's blonde hair brunette.

      community Dutasteride (.5mg) is some strong stuff!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  53 upvotes 4 years ago
      User switched from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride, experienced side effects, then took dutasteride once a week with improved hair density. Another user had success with daily dutasteride, while one had no results from topical dutasteride.

      community Water hardness and hair looseness

       10 upvotes 6 years ago
      Hard water may contribute to hair loss. Using a showerhead filter improved hair retention and reduced hair fallout with white bulbs.

      community How bad is Canadian water for your hair?

      in Research/Science 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss potentially linked to Canadian tap water, specifically in Windsor, Ontario. The user questions if hard or chlorinated water contributes to hair loss and seeks ways to treat the water to reduce hair fall.

      community Fermented Rice Water ..... ???

      in Treatment  112 upvotes 2 years ago
      User discusses Fermented Rice Water as a hair loss treatment, with one person claiming it helped regrow their hair. Others share their experiences and opinions, with some skepticism and alternative explanations.

      community Finasteride Watery Semen

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user noticed watery semen and decreased volume after a week of using finasteride and asked if taking Zinc, pygeum, and lecithin supplements would affect finasteride's effectiveness. The conversation is about the side effects of finasteride and potential supplements to counteract them.

      community Minoxidil its giving me huge water retention

      in Minoxidil  128 upvotes 11 months ago
      Minoxidil caused water retention and gastrointestinal issues for the user, which improved after stopping the medication. The user is now using finasteride and topical minoxidil, experiencing excessive urination and concerns about systemic absorption.

      community Solvent for topical fin with low absorption

      in Product  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using distilled water as a solvent for topical finasteride to reduce systemic absorption. The user is considering avoiding ethanol and propylene glycol to achieve this.

      community Does water reduce finasteride efficacy?

      in General  59 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about whether dissolving finasteride in water affects its effectiveness. The user is concerned about the impact of water on the medication's efficacy over five days.

      community RU58841 mixing with water solution

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      RU58841 is being mixed with Minoxidil solution, but concerns arise about water causing instability. Mixing with water may lead to hydrolysis, potentially reducing effectiveness.

      community Water retention from topical minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Topical minoxidil can cause water retention, making the face appear swollen. Switching from liquid to foam and reducing application frequency may help; using dandelion root extract as a diuretic is also suggested.

      community Bloodwork Results. DHT and Testosterone Levels

      in Update  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their bloodwork results showing DHT at 17 ng/dl and testosterone at 287 ng/dl, with a slight Vitamin D deficiency. They are seeking opinions on these levels and have an upcoming dermatologist appointment.