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      community Diffuse thinning is the worst possible balding experience

      in Chat  76 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the struggle with diffuse hair thinning and the effectiveness of treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. Users share experiences of hair thickening and shedding stopping with these treatments, but results vary and some are skeptical.

      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 Tropical Dut 0.5 and Scalp Psoriasis

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user reports that using topical Dutasteride has stopped their hair loss, and they are curious about potential side effects and regrowth. They also mention having scalp psoriasis and past SSRI use affecting libido.

      community 18M Unsure About Topical vs. Oral Fin After Shedding, Started Feb 2024

      in General  117 upvotes 9 months ago
      An 18-year-old is experiencing hair loss and has been using topical minoxidil consistently for over a year, with some improvement in hair density. They tried switching to a combination of topical finasteride and minoxidil but experienced possible side effects, so they returned to using only minoxidil, along with biotin and dermarolling, and are seeking advice on whether finasteride might still be effective for them.

      community Losing my hair has become the best thing that ever happened to me!

       99 upvotes 8 years ago
      A user shared their journey of improving their overall appearance and health after starting to lose hair at 21, which led them to adopt a healthier lifestyle, including better dental hygiene, dieting, and exercise. They used biotin, Rogaine, and finasteride to combat hair loss and emphasized self-improvement despite the possibility of still losing hair.

      community Early Signs - Notes for diffuse thinners

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 2 months ago
      Diffuse thinning is often due to androgenetic alopecia, and DHT blockers like finasteride are recommended. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841, with emphasis on starting early and using a holistic approach.

      community Scalp Itch/Continued Shedding after years

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced continued hair loss and scalp itch despite using finasteride and switching to dutasteride. They sought advice on managing these issues, with suggestions including adjusting medication frequency and trying different shampoos.

      community 15 months - 1mg fin only progress

      in Progress Pictures  439 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 22-year-old is using 1mg finasteride daily for hair loss, noting some scalp thickening but still experiencing visible thinning. They are considering oral minoxidil due to concerns about topical application with cats at home, and others in the conversation share positive experiences with oral minoxidil, reporting no side effects and significant hair regrowth.

      community Just started my third month of fin min

      in Treatment  146 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user, aged 32, is treating hair loss with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, Vitamin D3, and magnesium. They shave their head, condition daily, and wash their hair every three weeks.

      community 5-month finasteride - diffuse thinning update

      in Progress Pictures  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared a 5-month update on using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for diffuse thinning, along with supplements like B-Vitamins, D-Vitamins, Iron, and Beta carotene. They noted improvement in hair condition and encouraged others to check previous posts for more information.

      community My hair loss journey from February to may

      in Progress Pictures  157 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user shared their hair loss progress over a few months using minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and microneedling. They reported reduced hair loss and plan to continue their routine, possibly increasing dosages gradually.

      community After 4 months of DREAD SHED it seems to have ended!

      in Chat  70 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced a severe hair shedding phase after switching to a combination pill of finasteride, minoxidil, and B12, but the shedding has now significantly reduced. Other users shared similar experiences, noting that shedding can be a sign of treatment effectiveness.

      community maybe some of you need to hear this

      in Chat  326 upvotes 3 years ago
      Coping with hair loss, the effects of finasteride and minoxidil, and strategies for maintaining self-esteem while experiencing hair loss.

      community Has anyone had success with lipodermal solution?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses using a lipodermal solution for hair loss, with concerns about side effects from multiple active ingredients. Users mention experiences with minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, noting side effects like brain fog and sexual issues.
      Do I have a chance of reversing this without a transplant?

      community Do I have a chance of reversing this without a transplant?

      in General  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old is seeking advice on reversing hair loss without a transplant, currently using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. A suggestion was made to switch to dutasteride and use a stronger minoxidil, with the addition of a topical anti-androgen after three months.

      community How to minimize hair loss while waiting to start finasteride (17M)

      in Technology  6 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 17-year-old is using topical minoxidil for hair loss and is considering other treatments like ketoconazole shampoo and saw palmetto while waiting to start finasteride at 19. Suggestions include using oral minoxidil, topical antiandrogens like RU58841, and CB-03-01, with a focus on minimizing systemic DHT impact.

      community 4C hair journey minoxidil and finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user experienced hair loss and started using minoxidil (5%) and finasteride (0.5 mg daily) with inconsistent application but still saw noticeable improvements by the end of January. They use the liquid form of minoxidil.

      community Good hair days; finastride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user expresses positivity about managing hair loss and celebrates good hair days. They mention using finasteride (Propecia) as part of their treatment.