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      community Hormones and hair loss (23F)

       5 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair loss, possibly due to telogen effluvium, after stress, poor nutrition, and hormonal changes. They are using Nizoral and supplements but are considering hormonal treatments like spironolactone despite previous side effects.

      community Thin spots over time even with Finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  132 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their experience with Finasteride for hair loss, noting improvement but still some thinning. They plan to get a hair transplant to address remaining thin spots and strengthen their hairline.

      community Just found out my dad is not my dad and my bio dad is bald

      in Chat  73 upvotes 6 months ago
      A person is struggling with hair loss and mental health issues, using treatments like dutasteride and minoxidil, and planning a hair transplant. They recently discovered their biological father is bald, causing additional stress, but are encouraged by others to focus on their treatment success and seek professional help for their mental health.

      community Finasteride vs RU58841 vs Dutasteride for MPB, Diffuse Thinning, or Retrograde Alopecia

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is seeking advice on the best treatment for male pattern baldness, diffuse thinning, and retrograde alopecia, comparing the effectiveness of finasteride, RU58841, and dutasteride, and considering whether to add minoxidil or switch to dutasteride or combine treatments. They are currently on finasteride and are contemplating if adding RU58841 or switching to dutasteride is better, and also asking about the comparison between pyrilutamide and RU58841.

      community Shedding whilst on Dut and topical min

      in Chat  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 26-year-old from the UK is experiencing increased hair thinning despite using dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering additional treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, oral minoxidil, and possibly RU58841, while seeking advice on managing side effects and exploring other options.

      community Folic Acid and hair loss

       4 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user experienced hair loss due to a folic acid deficiency and saw hair regrowth after taking a folic acid supplement. They advise checking for a folic acid deficiency before spending money on other treatments.

      community 3.5 months on Minoxidil, Weekly 0.6mm microneedle

      in Transgender  37 upvotes 1 month ago
      A trans woman experiencing male pattern baldness has been using Minoxidil and microneedling for 3.5 months, noticing visible hair regrowth. Despite initial skepticism, progress is evident, though a hair transplant might be needed for fuller coverage.

      community Scalp pain, diffuse thinning and Fin+nizoral

      in Chat  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experiencing scalp pain and diffuse hair thinning is taking finasteride and using Nizoral shampoo. They plan to continue finasteride for 6 months and consider adding minoxidil if no improvement is seen.

      community Is this regrowth ? Topical Min/Fin

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old is using keto shampoo, topical Minoxidil 5% for 3 months, and topical finasteride 0.1% for 1.5 months to address hair loss. They are noticing baby hairs and shedding, questioning if the hairs will thicken and if more time is needed for finasteride to work.

      community Testing recommendations from lack of min/fin success

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil, finasteride, a laser cap, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss without success and is seeking advice on further tests or treatments. They have a family history of hair loss and have not yet undergone dermatologist or trichology tests.

      community Fluridil degrades the androgen receptor.

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 11 months ago
      Fluridil degrades androgen receptors, which are prevalent in the scalp and other tissues. People with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) may have higher expression of these receptors and 5AR activity in affected scalp areas.

      community Age 20 vs Age 26 (Fin/Dut/Minoxidil)

      in Progress Pictures  118 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user shared their hair loss journey, starting with Finasteride and Minoxidil in 2019, switching to Dutasteride in 2024, and adding topical Minoxidil and Tretinoin. They experienced slight temple thinning, which improved with Dutasteride, and reported no significant side effects except for thicker eyebrows and hair color change.

      community Update to losing hair at 16

      in Update  12 upvotes 6 years ago
      User has seborrhoeic dermatitis causing hair loss. They are using Ketoconazole shampoo and may use selenium sulfide shampoo.

      community Hair loss treatment rabbit hole [OC]

      in Satire  317 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, ranging from topical minoxidil and finasteride to taking hormones such as estradiol or nandrolone, as well as a controversial suggestion of an orchiectomy. A hair system is also mentioned as an alternative solution.

      community Min/Fin/Needle July 2024-March 2026

      in Progress Pictures  33 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth and improved hair density using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, with microneedling as an additional treatment. They are considering a hair transplant for low-density areas but are uncertain due to existing follicles.