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      community Doctor didn't prescribe finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is struggling to obtain a finasteride prescription in France after moving there, despite previously using it alongside minoxidil, kz shampoo, and biotin supplements. They are advised to seek alternative doctors, consider telemedicine platforms, or explore topical finasteride options.

      community A Short Recap on PP405 and AAD 2026

      in Update 2 months ago
      PP405 is a promising experimental topical treatment for alopecia that reactivates dormant hair follicles by targeting cellular energy, with large-scale trials planned for 2026. While it shows potential, it cannot regenerate permanently destroyed follicles, making hair transplants the only guaranteed solution for advanced baldness currently.

      community M Thirties. Can gym gains cause hair loss?

      in Treatment 5 months ago
      A male in his thirties with a Norwood 2 hairline questions if gym gains and supplements like creatine cause hair loss. Responses suggest that while exercise can slightly increase testosterone and DHT, genetics primarily determine hair loss, and treatments like finasteride are recommended for DHT control.

      community Those who have taken dutasteride what was your experience?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  32 upvotes 6 months ago
      Dutasteride is often preferred over finasteride for hair loss due to its stronger DHT blocking, leading to better hair regrowth for some users. However, it can cause side effects like brain fog, libido changes, and mood issues, prompting some to switch back to finasteride or adjust their dosage.

      community How do you know when to give up on fin/min?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 10 months ago
      Individuals discussing hair loss treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil, express mixed results and concerns about effectiveness after two years. Some consider switching to dutasteride or exploring other options like hair transplants.

      community FTM/NB Hairloss from HRT, treatment started and feeling hopeless.

      in Transgender  61 upvotes 1 year ago
      A non-binary individual experienced hair loss after stopping hormone replacement therapy and is using oral Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are hopeful for regrowth but may use wigs due to the high cost and uncertain effectiveness of additional treatments like mesotherapy and PRP.

      community Zero progress and hair slightly getting worse

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old has been using 1 mg of finasteride and 1 mg of oral minoxidil for 10 months with no progress and worsening hair. They are considering switching to dutasteride and are seeking success stories and advice.

      community I ended up in the ER due to oral Minoxodil.

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user experienced severe side effects, including heart issues, after taking oral minoxidil without consulting a doctor. They are now considering alternatives like dutasteride, PRP, or laser treatments for hair loss.

      community 4.5 months Oral Min and Oral Dut

      in Is this regrowth?  108 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth after 4.5 months of using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, latanoprost, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling. They report shedding initially but have seen improvement without significant side effects.

      community 14 months - 1mg fin & 5% topical minoxidil results

      in Progress Pictures  452 upvotes 1 month ago
      Significant hair regrowth was achieved using 1mg finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil over 14 months, with only initial shedding and mild scalp irritation as side effects. Consistency and early treatment are recommended for optimal results.

      community What to do when dut and min fail you?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using minoxidil and dutasteride consistently since October, with no significant improvement. Suggestions include trying microneedling, switching dutasteride brands, or adding finasteride.

      community How to deal with mpb stress at an young age, Please help

      in Chat  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 17-year-old is stressed about mild male pattern baldness and is considering treatments like minoxidil and finasteride but is concerned about starting finasteride too young. Users suggest starting with minoxidil and considering finasteride at 18, while emphasizing the importance of consulting a doctor and not obsessing over hair loss.

      community Bicalutamide vs Finasteride for female AGA plus TE

      in Female  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      OP is considering Bicalutamide for female AGA and TE but is concerned about its side effects and effectiveness compared to Finasteride. OP is also using Minoxidil and Spironolactone but is experiencing significant shedding and is unsure if it's androgen-driven or due to Minoxidil changes.

      community 2 years of treatment with fin, dut and oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced chronic telogen effluvium and mild male pattern baldness, treated with finasteride, oral minoxidil, and later switched to dutasteride, which stopped excessive hair shedding. Other treatments like low-level laser therapy, hair loss shampoos (except ketoconazole), and supplements were ineffective.

      community M43. 9 months on fin+min oral. Hairline regrowing

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  317 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 43-year-old experienced hairline regrowth after 9 months using finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, dermarolling, and vitamins. Users discussed the effectiveness and dosage of these treatments, with some expressing concerns about high doses and potential side effects.

      community Progress at 4 month mark dut/min

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 24-year-old is using 1 mg oral dutasteride and 1 mg oral minoxidil daily, along with monthly mesotherapy including zinc, dutasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and panthenol, to treat hair loss. The user is considering increasing the minoxidil dose but will consult with their doctor first.

      community Blood work, is it worth to pay for it?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is considering getting blood work to investigate the cause of ongoing hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. Others suggest that while blood tests can provide useful health information, they may not change the hair treatment outcome.