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      community initial thinning on dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started oral minoxidil, finasteride, and later switched to dutasteride, also using Nutrafol, dermastamp, and ketoconazole shampoo, but experienced increased thinning with little regrowth. Others advised patience, suggesting it takes 6-18 months to see results, and noted that initial thinning is normal when switching treatments.

      community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)

      in Research/Science  39 upvotes 3 years ago
      HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.

      community Him's Minoxidil plus Finasteride results after 1 year

      in Progress Pictures  31 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user discussed their positive experience with Him's Minoxidil and Finasteride product and Biotin pills for hair loss treatment over a year. Another user asked when they started noticing hair thickening and volume increase on their temples.

      community 6 Months on Minoxidil & Finasteride: Crown Progress Reversal Concerns

      in General  86 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using a combination of minoxidil and finasteride for six months, seeing initial improvement in hair thickness at the crown, but recently noticed a regression. It is suggested to continue the treatment for a few more months as fluctuations are common, and consider switching to dutasteride if no improvement occurs.

      community Clascoterone ph3 results ready

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 8 months ago
      Clascoterone 5% solution showed a 539% improvement in hair count compared to placebo, but the actual increase in hair growth is minimal. Users express skepticism about the effectiveness of hair loss treatments.

      community Is it still thinning 23M fin/min spray

      in Is this regrowth? 8 months ago
      A 23-year-old is using a topical 5% finasteride/minoxidil spray, microneedling, and taking biotin and vitamin D for hair regrowth, noticing slight improvement but still experiencing thinning. They are considering switching to oral finasteride but are concerned about potential side effects.

      community 1600 grafts (~5500 hairs) | 10 month results

      in Transplants  1669 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user received 1600 hair grafts but is dissatisfied and plans a second transplant for better coverage. They use minoxidil and finasteride and are considering adding dutasteride.

      community What should I do, should I be concerned?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user began experiencing hair loss a few years ago at age 22 and is a diffuse thinner with a Norwood scale rating of 2. They have a naturally athletic build and gain muscle easily, with a hairy chest and stomach.

      community Please help! Continuously thinning while on Fin 1 mg

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing continued hair thinning despite taking Finasteride 1 mg daily for over a year and is hesitant to try Minoxidil due to potential side effects and inconsistency. Suggestions include trying topical Minoxidil once a day, considering oral Minoxidil, and possibly getting a skin biopsy to determine the type of hair loss.

      community Clascoterone 12 months phase 3 result out

      in Treatment  46 upvotes 3 months ago
      Clascoterone is promising for hair loss, showing 24.5% improvement in satisfaction compared to placebo. Users consider it an alternative to finasteride, with concerns about absorption and side effects.

      community So those "baby hairs" that start to appear...

      in Update  26 upvotes 2 years ago
      Three months into using Minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling, tretinoin, and saw palmetto shampoo, the user is seeing baby hairs on their hairline and is hopeful they will thicken. Another user reports that their own baby hairs have been getting thicker and longer over time.
      20M Concerned About Temple Regrowth with Minoxidil and Finasteride

      community 20M Concerned About Temple Regrowth with Minoxidil and Finasteride

      in Basic Questions  65 upvotes 3 days ago
      A 20-year-old is concerned about temple regrowth using 2.5mg topical minoxidil inconsistently for 5 months and 1mg finasteride consistently for 4 months, considering switching to oral minoxidil for better consistency. They are contemplating derma stamping due to lack of progress and thinning hair, especially at the temples.

      community Day 1 of Combating Diffuse Thinning

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user noticed worsening hair thinning and started using rosemary oil, jojoba oil, a 1.5mm dermastamp, 1% ketoconazole shampoo, scalp massages, and vitamin D tablets. They may switch to Minoxidil and Finasteride if needed.

      community Second shed and more abnormalities

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride for 15 months and oral minoxidil for 6 months, and developed alopecia areata, for which a dermatologist prescribed calcipotriol/betamethasone. The treatment is helping, but the user is experiencing another shedding phase and is concerned about the effects of the steroid cream and the cause of hair loss.

      community Hair loss - Blood work (High DHEAS)

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user has been taking finasteride for 5 months with no improvement in diffuse hair loss and suspects high levels of prolactin, cortisol, progesterone, and DHEAS, as well as iron, might be contributing to the issue. They are also taking vitamin D to address a deficiency.

      community 7 months update (min/fin) change to dut?

      in Progress Pictures  89 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 7 months, seeing thicker hair but no temple regrowth, and is considering switching to dutasteride. Another person suggested trying microneedling on the temples before changing medications.
      What kind of balding is this?

      community What kind of balding is this?

      in General  69 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 34-year-old male is experiencing hair loss on the sides of his head, with inflammation and itchiness, while the top remains thick. He is using topical dutasteride and keto shampoo to address the issue.

      community Starting Bimatoprost! Hair time

      in Product  36 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using Bimatoprost for hair growth, with concerns about potential side effects like eye color change and fat atrophy. Users discuss combining it with other treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, and sourcing Bimatoprost in bulk.

      community Hair not shedding but thinning on dut? Not a good sign imo.

      in Progress Pictures  47 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user concerned about hair thinning despite using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and recently adding dutasteride. Most responses suggest there is no noticeable difference in hair loss, attributing concerns to paranoia, and recommend continuing the current treatment or adjusting expectations.

      community Personal experiment: tretinoin and diffuse thinning

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      User experienced hair growth with finasteride and minoxidil, but after using tretinoin, faced aggressive thinning and hair loss. They plan to stop tretinoin for two months to see if the problem improves.