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      community 1 Year after TE. Scarred scalp

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 9 months ago
      Hair loss after telogen effluvium (TE) with thinning and possible scarring, treated with 5 mg oral minoxidil. Concerns about scarring alopecia and lack of regrowth, with suggestions to consider finasteride for better results.

      community Anyone Else Balding but Never Notice Shedding?

      in Chat  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses their experience with hair loss, noting they don't notice shedding despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin. Others share similar experiences, suggesting that shedding varies and may not occur for everyone using these treatments.

      community 21M. Curly hair. Please read and give your opinion

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old is experiencing hairline recession and is using finasteride, saw palmetto, gelatin, topical minoxidil with retinoic acid, derma stamping, and scalp massage to address it. Suggestions include adding oral minoxidil, vitamin D3 with K2, and maintaining the current regimen for a year.

      community What I would tell my younger self when I started losing hair

      in Chat  197 upvotes 11 months ago
      Hair loss is emotionally challenging, but acceptance and focusing on other life aspects are important. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 are discussed, with emphasis on the emotional impact over physical changes.

      community Nuking DHT at the age of 17 - My Hairloss StackπŸ’ͺ🏼

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 17-year-old shares their hair loss treatment, using oral finasteride, dutasteride, stemoxydine, alfatradiol, and a placebo product, but cannot use minoxidil due to an allergic reaction. Others discuss similar treatments and question the use of dutasteride at a young age.
      Shave it or treat it need advise on mpb genetic

      community Shave it or treat it need advise on mpb genetic

      in General  68 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 31-year-old experiencing rapid hair loss is considering whether to shave their head or use treatments. They were prescribed B12, topical finasteride 0.1%, and minoxidil 10% but are unsure about the correct dosage and potential side effects.

      community 3 Doctors 3 Diagnoses: Please help.

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experiencing hair loss received three different diagnoses: androgenic alopecia, traction alopecia, and scarring alopecia, and tried treatments like minoxidil and finasteride without success. They are considering dutasteride but were advised to seek anti-inflammatory medication instead.

      community 4 months of AGA therapy Finasterdie 1,25 EOD and Regaine

      in Progress Pictures  83 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 30-year-old with Norwood 3V hair loss uses finasteride 1.25 mg every other day and Minoxidil (Regaine 5%) twice daily, experiencing no side effects with the current regimen. The front hairline remains unchanged, but the crown appears better in certain lighting.

      community My hairloss 26m on fin microdosing and min tretinoin

      in Microneedling  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 26-year-old discusses hair loss treatment using oral finasteride microdosing, topical minoxidil with tretinoin, and dermastamping every 10 days. They started experiencing hair loss at 19 and have been using these treatments for 8 months.

      community second shed on dutasteride, but a woman

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 11 months ago
      A woman experiencing hormonal hair loss is on dutasteride and bicalutamide, which initially improved her hair, but she is now experiencing a second shedding phase with significant short hair loss. Despite normal hormone levels and no deficiencies, she is unsure if this shedding is normal and seeks advice.

      community extreme hair growth on hairline and temples , no drugs

       8 upvotes 8 years ago
      A user experienced extreme hair growth on their hairline and temples using natural remedies like onion juice, nail rubbing, more veggies and fruits, less carbs, jojoba oil, and dermarolling. They did not use Minoxidil, finasteride, or any prescription drugs.

      community Testosterone and Androgenetic Alopecia

      in Chat  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      How androgens, including testosterone, can cause hair follicles to miniaturize in people with sensitivity to androgens, and treatments such as finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, or fluridil may be used in combination for long-term treatment.

      community Turning werewolf yet losing ground in scalp

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their hair loss treatment routine, which includes oral and topical Minoxidil, dermarolling, Keto shampoo, multivitamins, Biotin, oils, protein intake, and water. Another user suggested adding finasteride and continuing the routine for 6-12 months.

      community scarring alopecia awareness in this community

      in Chat  33 upvotes 3 years ago
      Lichen Planopilaris (LPP), a form of permanent hair loss, which can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis and is characterized by scalp itching, burning, redness, and dandruff. Treatment options discussed include steroidal creams, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.

      community progress from april 2024 to june 2025

      in Progress Pictures  170 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's impressive hair recovery over 14 months using 0.5mg dutasteride, 5% topical minoxidil, saw palmetto shampoo, and occasional microneedling. The results are highly praised by others, with many expressing admiration and hope for similar outcomes.

      community 25M | 10 years of gradual hair loss | Minoxidil user | Looking for input on treatment optimization before HT

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 25-year-old male with 10 years of hair loss is using minoxidil and considering adding finasteride or dutasteride, possibly with microneedling, to improve hair regrowth before a hair transplant. Community members suggest starting a DHT blocker immediately, considering oral minoxidil, and addressing low vitamin D and HDL levels.

      community My hair loss recovery (9 months treatment), androgenic alopecia

      in Progress Pictures  729 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared a 9-month hair recovery journey from androgenic alopecia using 1 mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, and weekly dermarolling with a 1.5 mm roller. Some responders were skeptical about the authenticity of the results, while others confirmed the consistency of the user's appearance and supported the effectiveness of the treatment.

      community Strategies for Treatment Resistant Androgenic Alopecia

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The conversation is about a person experiencing treatment-resistant androgenic alopecia despite using high doses of dutasteride and minoxidil, along with other treatments like microneedling and purilutamide. Suggestions include considering a hair transplant, checking medication authenticity, and exploring other treatments like RU58841 or topical estradiol.

      community I’m going punch hair loss in the face

      in Satire  68 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "OP" is frustrated with hair loss despite using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and oral dutasteride. Other users suggest keto shampoo, lifestyle changes, and low light laser therapy.

      community Scalp is constantly uncomfortable and irritated with lots of hair loss

      in Chat  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The individual has experienced a sore, stiff, and itchy scalp with hair loss for 4.5 years, and has noticed increased thinning and miniaturized hairs, especially at the temples. They have tried ketoconazole shampoo without success and are considering finasteride for treatment.