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      community 24M - Dut + Min not working. How cooked am I?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 24-year-old is struggling with hair loss despite using treatments like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, and considering a hair transplant. They are advised to continue medication, possibly increase dosages, and explore additional treatments like tretinoin and tacrolimus.

      community VDPHL01 phase-2/3 results comparison

      in Research/Science  128 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on a new slow-release oral minoxidil compared to topical minoxidil and finasteride. The results show that twice-daily dosing of the new treatment is slightly more effective than once-daily, but concerns about cost, side effects, and the accuracy of reported results remain.

      community 9+ months progress pics and regimen details

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared a 9+ month hair loss treatment progress with 1mg finasteride in the morning, 2.5mg oral minoxidil at night, and vitamin A spray at night, noting the importance of seeing a dermatologist early as their cousin started treatment too late for it to be effective.

      community 13 month dutasteride update. Still improving.

      in Progress Pictures  34 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment, also using topical minoxidil, micro needling, keto shampoo, and PRP sessions. They've seen improvements, with reduced hair shedding and new hair growth, especially at the hairline.

      community Watching my younger brother bald hurts so much.

      in Treatment  268 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old is distressed about his 17-year-old autistic brother's hair loss, projecting his own insecurities despite being on finasteride and dutasteride. Replies suggest the brother might not care about balding, and the poster should address his own issues.

      community progression 1 month male 22 balding

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 22-year-old male using finasteride, minoxidil, and derma stamping for one month reports progress in hair loss treatment. He also uses vitamin D, omega-3, beta carotene, tongkat ali, and ag powder, and maintains an active lifestyle.

      community 1.5 years on oral 0.5 mg dut and 2.5mg minox

      in Is this regrowth?  8 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 23-year-old male has been using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for 1.5 years for temple recession, adding topical minoxidil and tretinoin 5-6 months ago, and recently adjusted thyroid medication and added iron supplements due to deficiencies. He noticed some baby hairs but no significant growth yet, and reports no shedding on dutasteride.

      community Questions about DUPA and figuring out what my hairloss is (NEED INPUT BADLY)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses severe hair shedding and thinning, with the original poster using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and other supplements without improvement. The discussion highlights the possibility of telogen effluvium and the importance of addressing potential underlying health issues, such as stress and gut health, rather than assuming diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA).

      community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP

      in Research/Science  50 upvotes 1 year ago
      Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.

      community 11 month progress - including a terrible shed.

      in Progress Pictures  110 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their 11-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride daily and topical minoxidil, noting significant improvement despite initial shedding. They advise continuing treatment through sheds and suggest starting finasteride before minoxidil if anxious about hair loss.

      community Is this progress: 21 year old male Norwood 3 minoxidil progress

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old male using minoxidil, derma stamping, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and Nizoral shampoo for hair loss sees minimal progress and is cautious about using finasteride due to potential side effects. Others suggest finasteride or dutasteride for better results, noting side effects are rare.

      community 4 months min/fin progress. Hopeful

      in Progress Pictures  270 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old reports positive hair regrowth using oral minoxidil and finasteride, with no side effects. The conversation includes advice on consulting a dermatologist and exploring alternative treatments.
      20-Year-Old Seeking Opinions on High Hairline and Recession

      community 20-Year-Old Seeking Opinions on High Hairline and Recession

      in Basic Questions  50 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 20-year-old male with a high hairline seeks advice on potential hair loss, noting a family history that typically doesn't progress beyond Norwood 2. A user suggests it appears to be a mature hairline rather than hair loss and advises monitoring for changes.

      community On Oral Fin and Min for 9 months. Is this progress?

      in Is this regrowth?  30 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 31-year-old male has been using oral finasteride (1.2mg) and minoxidil (3mg) for 9 months and is considering adding dutasteride to his regimen. Users suggest there is progress, but some recommend trying dutasteride for more aggressive treatment.

      community DUT/FIN FOR 20YR OLD + PERSONAL STORY

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 6 years ago
      A 20-year-old is experiencing severe hair loss and is considering using dutasteride and finasteride, worried about potential side effects. They feel depressed and isolated due to hair loss, and are exploring options like hair transplants and hair systems but are hesitant about faking it.

      community Treating my DUPA via controlling inflammation

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has DUPA and suspects autoimmune activity as a cause. They have tried various treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, pyrilutamide, estrogel, hydrocortisone, and clobetasol, and are now seeking a long-term immunosuppressant.

      community 7 months progress (Dut+Oral Min)

      in Progress Pictures  548 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing positive results in hair regrowth after 7 months of using oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and dutasteride (0.5mg). They noticed reduced hair loss by the second month and hair growth and thickening by the fifth month, with no side effects reported.

      community Pp405 phase 2a clinical results

      in Research/Science  40 upvotes 11 months ago
      PP405 shows initial promise for treating androgenetic alopecia, with safety confirmed in early trials, but skepticism remains due to limited data. Further trials are needed to determine its true efficacy and potential market impact.

      community 8 month difference dut & oral min. Face says it all 🤣

      in Progress Pictures  271 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone's hair growth progress after using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for eight months, with users commenting on the increased hair density and volume. Some users are skeptical, but the original poster insists there is a significant improvement in hair density.

      community Does anyone know of the actual effectiveness of the DP2 inhibitors?

      in Question  4 upvotes 8 years ago
      Setipiprant and Fevipiprant are questioned for their effectiveness in hair maintenance, with skepticism due to lack of convincing results beyond vellus hair growth. The user is satisfied with Minoxidil and Finasteride but is curious about the potential of DP2 inhibitors.

      community Is it possible for diffuse thinning to stop or retard?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 3 months ago
      Diffuse thinning is unpredictable, and while some suggest treatments like finasteride or dutasteride, others emphasize acceptance as hair loss may continue. Some users share personal experiences with treatments like nizoral, scalp massage, and lifestyle changes, but results vary.

      community Diffuse thinning hair texture changes

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experiencing diffuse thinning since age 18 describes their hair as unhealthy, dry, thin, and hard, with texture changes cycling between good and bad every few weeks. They are not on any medication, only taking vitamins and supplements.