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      Receding hairline / temples - asking for advice

      community Receding hairline / temples - asking for advice

      in General  114 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and has been using RU58841 but is considering pyrilutamide and minoxidil, avoiding finasteride due to side effects. Another user suggests finasteride or dutasteride as essential, possibly in topical form, while dismissing saw palmetto as ineffective.

      community Fin & min. Hairloss/sheds/hair cycles

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 11 months but is experiencing increased hair loss and no signs of improvement. Another user shares a similar experience and mentions iron deficiency and thyroid issues affecting hair loss despite using the treatments.

      community White hair seemed to be turn black, re-pigmentation

      in Update  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced hair repigmentation and attributes improvements in hair and overall health to a carnivore diet, Boron, and Selenium supplementation. They stopped using finasteride after 20 years, noticed increased testosterone and libido, and observed hair regrowth with RU58841.

      community Hairline regrowth but massive diffuse shedding

      in Chat  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse shedding but also hairline regrowth after starting finasteride, switching to dutasteride, and using oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and RU58841. Other users advise patience, suggesting that the treatments need more time to show results and caution against using too many medications simultaneously.

      community Sudden itchy scalp and shedding after 2 years of treatment

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      After 2 years of using finasteride and minoxidil with good results, the user is experiencing severe scalp itchiness, shedding, and tenderness. Despite dermatologists finding nothing wrong, the user seeks over-the-counter treatments for the itch.

      community 22M loosing ground - 1MG fin + 2% Keto Shampoo

      in Is this regrowth?  40 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old using finasteride and 2% ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss sees mixed results after three months, with some improvement at the crown but worsening at the temples. Suggestions include waiting 6-12 months, considering dutasteride, adding minoxidil, microneedling, caffeine tonic, and retinol.

      community Aggressive Receding after Six months on meds

      in Progress Pictures  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced aggressive hair loss despite using oral finasteride and minoxidil, with additional issues like dandruff and eyebrow hair loss. They are considering switching to oral minoxidil and dutasteride due to scalp inflammation and lack of improvement.

      community 24M – aggressive shedding, past success with mesotherapy + minoxidil, now worse than before. Unsure if I should try a combo or consider a transplant.

      in Minoxidil  14 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 24-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair shedding despite past success with mesotherapy and minoxidil, and is considering adding treatments like Expecia, dermapen, or a hair transplant. Many suggest using finasteride to maintain hair, as it is necessary even after a transplant, and side effects are rare and reversible.

      community Zinc Pyrithione for pattern hair loss.

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      Zinc pyrithione and ketoconazole shampoos may help reduce hair loss by removing DHT from the scalp. Users discuss various treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and non-pharmaceutical options like castor oil and dermarolling.

      community 6 months of hair loss. 0.5mg dutasteride daily, minoxidil topically nightly, nizoral shampoo a few times, vitamin D has been optimized for several weeks, now starting Zinc supplementation

      in Update  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male experiencing increased hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride daily, minoxidil nightly, and optimizing vitamin D, is considering zinc supplementation and seeking a dermatology referral. Concerns about potential shedding, thyroid levels, and zinc dosage are discussed, with advice to monitor and avoid over-supplementation.

      community Is this the 2026 Hairloss Nuclear Stack?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  30 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user discusses their extensive hair loss treatment regimen, which includes dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, RU58841, various supplements, and lifestyle changes. The conversation includes opinions on the effectiveness and necessity of such a comprehensive approach, with some users suggesting alternatives like microneedling and questioning the high dosage of dutasteride.

      community Opinion about my regiment.....

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shares their hair loss treatment regimen, which includes oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, RU58841, LLLT cap, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, vitamin D3, NAC supplement, MK677, collagen, and other hair care products. They seek opinions on its effectiveness.

      community 2% Ketoconazole/Nizoral Daily?

      in Ketoconazole  11 upvotes 5 months ago
      Using 2% ketoconazole daily can dry out the scalp; 1-2 times a week is recommended. Combining ketoconazole with treatments like minoxidil, alfatradiol, and fluridil can help manage hair loss effectively.

      community 14 months into fin + min and my hair is way worse than before

      in Chat  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Suggestions included reducing microneedling frequency, switching to oral minoxidil, adding tretinoin, and considering dutasteride.

      community Goodbye y'all, it's been a journey but have accepted where I'm at

      in Update  219 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conclusion of this conversation about hair loss is that the user, y00sh420, tried various treatments including a $700 lllt helmet, topical minoxidil and finasteride, spectraDNC, and micro needling, but did not achieve the desired results. They have decided to stop trying until a cure for male pattern baldness is found. Other users expressed different opinions on hair loss treatments.

      community 2 years on treatment (stack update)

      in Progress Pictures  462 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress using Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Estradiol Valerate injections as part of hormone replacement therapy for transitioning. They experienced significant hair improvement and personal satisfaction but caution against this approach for non-transitioning individuals due to irreversible changes.

      community How to overcome baldness with finasteride allergy

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses alternatives for hair loss treatment for someone allergic to finasteride, suggesting options like hair systems, topical anti-androgens such as CB-03-01, RU58841, and kx-826. It highlights the challenges faced by individuals allergic to anti-androgen inhibitors and the need for more information on this topic.

      community I'll defeat the norwood reaper with kitchen sink light

      in Treatment  27 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user who is using a combination of oral and topical treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, pyrilutamide, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo in order to combat hair loss. Another user gave the original poster a word of warning about overusing the ketoconazole shampoo.

      community 8 months of treatment revived my hair

      in Progress Pictures  301 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth over 8 months using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are satisfied with the results and may consider a hair transplant after one year.

      community Does anyone compound their own fin topicals?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 years ago
      The conversation is about a person considering making their own topical finasteride to avoid side effects from oral use. They discuss potential methods and ingredients, including cayenne pepper extract, rosemary, and coconut oil, and seek advice on effectiveness and alternatives like light therapy or dermarolling.

      community How I regrew back all my hair, but regret it

      in Treatment 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the use of Propecia (finasteride), Minoxidil, and Ketoconazole shampoo for hair regrowth, highlighting significant side effects like reduced libido and motivation. The original poster eventually stopped these treatments due to side effects and switched to microneedling and essential oils, which helped slow hair loss but did not achieve the same regrowth as the initial treatments.

      community (27M) My Life Changing Hairloss Recovery Journey. 4 Month on Minoxidil 5% + Finasteride 0.1% Topical, Finasteride 1mg, Ketoconazole 2% & Climbazole+Piroctone Olamine weekly, Vitamin D3 60k I.U. weekly

      in Minoxidil  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 27-year-old shares his hair loss recovery journey using Minoxidil 5%, topical Finasteride 0.1%, oral Finasteride 1mg, Ketoconazole 2%, Climbazole + Piroctone Olamine weekly, and Vitamin D3 60k I.U. weekly. He reports significant improvement over four months.

      community CB-03-01 supposed hair loss cure

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses why CB-03-01, a potential hair loss treatment, isn't widely discussed despite evidence of its effectiveness and safety. Some users mention other treatments like melatonin, procianidin b2, and RU58841, debating their effectiveness and safety.