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

      in Treatment 11 months 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 Join the dutasteride master race today

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  668 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride is considered by some users to be more effective and have fewer side effects than finasteride for hair loss treatment. Users discuss switching from finasteride to dutasteride, with some reporting better results and fewer side effects, while others advise patience with finasteride as results can take time.

      community Finasteride and fertility. Personal report.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  829 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride can affect sperm quality, but fertility usually returns after stopping it, as shown by a user who conceived four months after discontinuation. Some users successfully conceive while on finasteride, though some prefer to pause its use to minimize risks.

      community 3 months on dut plus oral min 5mg

      in Is this regrowth?  388 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user switched from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride and increased their oral minoxidil dose to 5mg daily, resulting in significant hair regrowth in three months. They stopped using tretinoin and reported minimal hair shedding and noticeable new hair growth.

      community 4 months into treatment, thoughts?

      in Is this regrowth?  190 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing positive hair regrowth results after four months of using oral finasteride (1mg daily), oral minoxidil (5mg daily), Polaris NR02 shampoo, and ketoconazole 2% shampoo. They plan to continue the regimen and consider a hair transplant in the future, with no reported side effects from the current treatment.

      community Anyone else having a bad summer shed?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  41 upvotes 1 year ago
      Users are experiencing increased hair shedding despite using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, hair vitamins, and DHT shampoo. Some note this happens seasonally, while others are concerned their treatments are no longer effective.

      community 1 Year Later - Dutasteride + Minoxidil Foam

      in Progress Pictures  82 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth and thickness after one year of using Dutasteride and Minoxidil Foam. They mentioned regrowing hair on their temples and achieving the thickest hair since high school.

      community A hill on which I will die: The DHT itch absolutely exists

      in Research/Science  210 upvotes 1 year ago
      The DHT itch is linked to hair loss and persists despite finasteride use; switching to dutasteride helped alleviate the itch and promoted regrowth. Some users suggest seborrheic dermatitis as a cause and recommend treatments like medicated shampoos, vitamin D, and minoxidil.

      community One year later, fin won't work for everyone

      in Progress Pictures  77 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user's experience with finasteride not improving their hair loss and considering dutasteride as a last resort. Some users believe the user's hair appears stabilized, while others suggest surgery or patience, and one mentions heart issues as a reason for not using minoxidil.

      community One Month on Topical Fin and Min Experience

      in Update  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 27-year-old male started using topical finasteride (0.25%) and minoxidil (5%) once daily, along with supplements like zinc, magnesium, biotin, and vitamins C and D. After initial concerns about side effects, he experienced temporary ED and shedding but now feels better and has no regrets about starting the treatment.

      community CAUTION: My Experience with RU58841

      in Treatment  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced concerning side effects like throat irritation, shortness of breath, chest pain, and testicle pain after using RU58841 for hair loss, despite also using finasteride and minoxidil. Other users shared mixed experiences, with one advising to stop using RU58841 due to similar side effects, while another reported significant hair loss reduction without side effects.

      community 6 Month Progress Update (Min, Fin, Derma rolling (0.5 mm)

      in Progress Pictures  335 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user named KarensAnon who has been using minoxidil, finasteride, and derma rolling for hair loss treatments over the past 6 months with successful results in restoring their confidence. Other users have offered support and advice regarding similar treatment plans.

      community Brothers in baldness any news on pyrilutamide

      in Chat  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about the potential effectiveness of a hair loss treatment called pyrilutamide. One person has been using it since September and reports positive results.

      community Physician here AMA – 30M oral Fin 1-1.25 mg daily

      in Update  47 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.

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

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  58 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 22 Years Old, 4 Months Of Minoxidil.

      in Update  670 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user's experience using Minoxidil to treat hair loss, with discussion of Finasteride and RU58841 as additional treatments. Additional advice is provided on ketozolin shampoo use and microdosing finasteride.

      community Homelessess: the solution right in front of our eyes?

      in Satire  142 upvotes 3 months ago
      Homelessness is humorously proposed as a solution to hair loss due to less grooming and stress. Treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are discussed, with genetics and lifestyle also considered important factors.

      community How do you guys style thinning hair ?

      in Styling  7 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 20-year-old male experiencing hair thinning uses 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil daily, and seeks styling advice to hide frontal scalp thinning. Recommendations include using hair powder, mousse, sea salt spray, and matte clay, along with specific styling techniques like blow-drying and using a detangling brush.

      community Do it yourself topical Fin and Min solution works

      in Progress Pictures  119 upvotes 7 months ago
      A homemade topical solution of finasteride and minoxidil effectively stopped hair shedding and promoted regrowth without side effects. Users shared experiences and discussed different concentrations and application methods.

      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 Maintaining/Regrown on Fin but losing ground on Dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride led to hairline regression and scalp issues for some users, prompting a return to finasteride. Users reported better maintenance and regrowth with finasteride compared to dutasteride, despite using oral minoxidil throughout.

      community Please be consistent and don't give up!

      in Is this regrowth?  418 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 29-year-old man regained his hairline using a consistent routine of topical minoxidil and finasteride, along with pumpkin seed oil, despite experiencing side effects like low libido and ED. He emphasizes the importance of consistency and is satisfied with his progress, choosing to avoid oral treatments due to potential side effects.

      community What should i do while waiting

      in General  143 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is seeking advice on preserving hair follicles at Norwood stage 6 or 7 while waiting for new treatments. They are considering using treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841.

      community New stack I started this year has ruined my hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from finasteride and topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil and dutasteride worsened hair condition, leading to frustration and heart issues, prompting a return to topical treatments and the addition of tretinoin. Patience and consistency are advised, as these treatments can take years to show results, and abrupt changes may cause shedding.

      community Had to quit minoxidil because of headaches

      in Minoxidil  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user stopped using minoxidil due to headaches, which returned upon resuming the treatment, leading to hair shedding concerns. Alternatives like finasteride and diluted minoxidil were suggested by others experiencing similar side effects.