community What the hell happened in my family genes?
A user is frustrated about early balding despite older male relatives retaining hair into old age. Another user plans to start finasteride soon to address their hair thinning.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity 10 months on oral fin and my hair keeps on getting worse
A 19-year-old male has seen no improvement in hair loss after 10 months on oral finasteride and 2 years on topical minoxidil, with hair thinning and a receding hairline continuing. One reply suggests getting tests to confirm if DHT is the cause of the hair loss.
community M18 3 months progress [Oral Fin 1mg + Topical Minoxidil]
An 18-year-old has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss since January 1st, occasionally using ketoconazole shampoo. They are unsure about the progress and volume increase after three months of treatment.
community Finally regrowth on the crown of my head after five years and switch to Dut!
After five years of no progress with hair regrowth using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, a person switched to a combination of topical dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, ketoconazole, and hydrocortisone in November 2023 and finally saw results. They had previously experienced side effects like gynecomastia from finasteride.
community Thoughts on this Article: Post-Finasteride and Neurological Effects
The conversation discusses the effects of finasteride on hair loss and its potential neurological and sexual side effects. Users share personal experiences, with some reporting positive outcomes and others expressing concerns about cognitive function.
community How dangerous would fin be for me to take at 18?
An 18-year-old has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss without noticeable improvement and is considering oral finasteride. Some users suggest starting oral finasteride at 18 is fine, especially if puberty is complete, while others recommend caution and consulting a specialist.
community Started fighting hair loss at 55, it's working.
A user started treating hair loss at 55 using 0.5 mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil every second day, and microneedling. They saw noticeable improvement, especially in the front and a previously smooth bald spot.
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
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 17M 4 Month Update (Old Threads On Profile)
A 17-year-old male has experienced significant hair loss within 4 months, noticing scalp visibility constantly. He's used ketoconazole shampoo, and his dermatologist recommends minoxidil and finasteride when he turns 18, but he's considering shaving his head due to the rapid hair loss.
community Allopregnanolone deficiency by 5-ari inhibition (fin/dut users)
The conversation is about managing allopregnanolone deficiency caused by 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride or dutasteride. Specific treatments discussed for hair loss include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.