User noticed beard and sideburn hair loss, and thinning eyebrows, diagnosed with alopecia barbae and male pattern baldness, and prescribed Desonide cream. User seeks feedback on Desonide cream.
Oral minoxidil can cause multiple facialhairs to grow from one follicle, known as Pili Multigemini, leading to ingrown hairs and zits. Users report increased facial and body hair growth, with some experiencing fewer issues after switching to dutasteride.
Dutasteride may not effectively stop scalp hair loss and can cause thinning of facial and body hair, including eyebrows. Users suggest considering other causes like autoimmune conditions or vitamin deficiencies and exploring treatments like finasteride or minoxidil.
A 25-year-old is frustrated with hair loss and inability to grow facialhair despite using oral finasteride and minoxidil for over a year. Suggestions include trying topical treatments, considering a hair system, or seeking professional help for mental health.
The individual has experienced no hair regrowth from using minoxidil and finasteride and is considering a hair restoration clinic's options, including PRP and nano follicle hair replacement, as well as a potential beard transplant. They are seeking advice on whether to pursue PRP, timing for hair replacement surgery, and experiences with beard transplants.
User shared progress in treating hair loss and improving skin, using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, tretinoin, microneedling, and skin care regimen. Others commented on the impressive results and asked about costs and side effects.
A user shared their 5-6 month hair loss progress using dutasteride daily, microneedling weekly, and topical minoxidil every two days, along with a hair nutrient mask. Another user praised the use of dutasteride.
Finasteride can increase body and facialhair growth due to increased testosterone, despite its intended use to reduce hair loss on the scalp. Some users consider trying topical finasteride for less systemic impact, while others report mixed results and side effects.
Hair loss discussion mentions Native Americans' resistance to male pattern baldness and lack of facialhair. Users discuss genetics, sun exposure, and potential treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
Some men look better with shaved heads due to facial features and low body fat, while others believe a perfect hairline enhances attractiveness. Treatments like finasteride might be used to maintain a perfect hairline.
A user reported significant facial aging after using minoxidil for hair loss, despite a good skincare routine and healthy lifestyle. They plan to switch to dutasteride and possibly stop minoxidil.
The user discusses using Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss and plans to counteract potential facial aging from Minoxidil with tretinoin, a jade roller, dandelion root extract, and careful water and sodium intake. They also consider switching to topical Minoxidil and using supplements to enhance treatment response.
A 20-year-old female with PCOS is experiencing hair loss and excessive facialhair. She is using ketoconazole and caffeine shampoos, microneedling, and considering anti-androgens like finasteride, but is cautious about minoxidil due to facialhair concerns.
Unwanted hair growth from minoxidil use, with suggestions to reduce dosage or switch to finasteride. Users recommend hair removal methods like shaving, waxing, or electrolysis to manage excess facialhair.
The user experienced hair regrowth and reduced dandruff using ketoconazole shampoo mixed with peppermint oil, without side effects. Minoxidil caused unwanted facialhair, and finasteride had side effects, so they avoided these treatments.
An 18-year-old experiencing mild hair thinning is prescribed ketoconazole shampoo, clobetasol, and a solution with minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin. They are hesitant to start finasteride due to concerns about systemic absorption and its impact on facialhair development.
A 21-year-old male is experiencing hair loss and plans to see a dermatologist and take hair growth pills to prevent further balding and possibly aid facialhair growth. Another user suggests using minoxidil, which has shown results for them after four months.
A user shared their 7-month hairline recovery using 1 mg finasteride and 5 mg minoxidil daily. They experienced significant hair growth, including unwanted facialhair, and discussed potential side effects and dosage adjustments with others.
A user who has been shaving his head for 15 years looking for potential treatments to regrow hair; the replies range from advice to try out medications such as finasteride and minoxidil, to suggestions of changing up his look with facialhair or hobbies.
Joe Biden aged significantly between ages 25 and 30, with noticeable changes in hair and facial features. He had a hair transplant, but it's unclear if he used Minoxidil or Finasteride.
A user shared their hair regrowth journey using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Biotin, and B-Complex, along with exercise, resulting in significant hair and facialhair growth. Others in the conversation expressed encouragement and shared similar experiences.
Scalp hydration may influence hair growth by affecting the signaling pathways that control the hair growth cycle. Users suggest using facial moisturizer, aloe vera, and oils for scalp hydration.
A young man with hypertrichosis has over 95% of his face covered in hair, sparking humorous comments about hair loss treatments like minoxidil and dutasteride. Users joke about transplanting his facialhair and discuss the challenges of his condition compared to typical balding.
A 17-year-old is concerned that taking finasteride might affect facial bone growth and is considering switching to topical finasteride due to its reduced systemic effects. They are also using oral minoxidil and exploring other hair loss treatments like microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo.
The user is considering using Tacrolimus Solution and topical Dutasteride to avoid shedding caused by Minoxidil, which they fear may lead to facial side effects. They are also concerned about scalp sensitivity and are exploring different treatment bases to manage seborrheic dermatitis.
A woman experiencing hair loss and facialhair growth suspects PCOS or androgenic alopecia and is considering treatments like Rogaine, but is concerned about the cost. She has tried various hair care methods and is awaiting a hormone doctor appointment, while others suggest she may have a hormonal imbalance and recommend seeing a gynecologist or trying cheaper versions of Rogaine.
Exploring the idea of using facialhair properties for scalp regeneration in male pattern baldness, considering the potential of transferring androgen-resistant characteristics from facialhair to the scalp. Challenges include complexity, scalability, aesthetics, and safety, but the concept encourages innovative thinking beyond current treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and hair transplants.
Oral minoxidil significantly increases hair growth, including facialhair, in a short period. Some users suggest combining it with finasteride for better long-term results, despite potential side effects.
Beard gains from minoxidil are usually permanent due to facialhair follicles' lower sensitivity to DHT. Scalp hair requires ongoing DHT suppression with treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 to maintain gains after stopping minoxidil.