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      community 20M Losing Hair After 6 Months of Topical Finasteride and Minoxidil

      in Treatments  80 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 20-year-old male has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 6 months, reducing hair fall by 60%, but is still experiencing hair loss. He is considering more powerful treatments as topical finasteride, which reduces scalp DHT by 70%, hasn't stopped his hair loss.

      community Ultimate anti-DHT solution

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 25-year-old male experiencing hair loss and thinning since age 20 is seeking advice on effective DHT inhibitors. He lists various oral and topical treatments, excluding Minoxidil due to adverse effects.

      community Loosing my hairline at 29. 2 months on fina+mino

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 29-year-old is experiencing hairline loss and has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for two months, considering adding RU58841. They are advised to get a blood test for deficiencies and to style their hair instead of frequent haircuts.

      community Frustrating back and forth progress

      in Is this regrowth?  161 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing fluctuating hair regrowth using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling, with the best results in the first four months. Suggestions include being patient through shedding cycles, considering oral minoxidil, and possibly adding dutasteride for stronger results.

      community I wish I were a man so bad. Life is cruel

      in Female  225 upvotes 3 months ago
      A woman with androgenetic alopecia uses Dutasteride and Bicalutamide but feels devastated due to increased sensitivity to DHT. She considers wigs, Minoxidil, and seeks advice on options like spironolactone, hair transplants, and therapy.
      Someone please save me (19M)

      community Someone please save me (19M)

      in General  91 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old is experiencing hair loss and shedding despite using Dutasteride and topical Minoxidil for six months. They are concerned about potential infections like folliculitis and are considering stopping the treatments due to stress and hair loss from various areas, including eyebrows and eyelids.

      community Reaching the End

      in Update  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      User tried dutasteride, topical finasteride, oral minox, dermawounding, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and ketacozonole for hair loss. Improvement was temporary, now trying RU58841 and seeking help.

      community Dry flakes from topical fin use

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing white flakes and a greasy look from using a topical solution containing 0.025% finasteride, 8% minoxidil, 0.01% retinoic acid, and 1% hydrocortisone. Suggestions include reducing application frequency, using a brush to clean the scalp, and considering alcohol-free alternatives.
      Seeking Advice After FUT Hair Transplant in 2021 – Considering FUE

      community Seeking Advice After FUT Hair Transplant in 2021 – Considering FUE

      in General  92 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is unhappy with the results of a FUT hair transplant from 2021, noting uneven hair texture and persistent thinning. They are considering a FUE procedure and have been using finasteride for a year, previously used minoxidil, and currently use Toppik for concealment.

      community Someone hold my hand through dread shed! Shedding so bad!

      in Chat  38 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the emotional struggle of hair shedding while using finasteride and minoxidil, with users sharing encouragement and tips like using hair fibers, cutting hair shorter, and trusting the process for eventual regrowth. Many users emphasize that shedding is temporary and a sign that the treatment is working, suggesting patience and temporary solutions like hats and hair fibers.

      community How insane is this oral min shed?

      in Progress Pictures  111 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user started taking 0.625mg oral minoxidil daily for hair loss, increased the dose to 1.25mg, and experienced a significant shed, losing 70% of scalp density. They cannot tolerate finasteride due to side effects but are hopeful for hair regrowth despite the shedding.

      community Hairline vs Crown regrowth results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including microneedling, Nizoral, LLLT, Minoxidil, and Finasteride. The user experienced initial shedding reduction with Nizoral and LLLT, but shedding resumed with Minoxidil and Finasteride, which is considered a normal part of the treatment process.

      community Should I be shedding months after starting treatment?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning started finasteride and 2% minoxidil 8 months ago, then switched to 5% minoxidil with tretinoin 4 months ago. Despite initial improvement in hair density, he is now experiencing increased hair shedding, losing 100-200 hairs daily.

      community 1 month Pyrilutamide. A non responders story to everything.

      in Research/Science  218 upvotes 3 years ago
      My hairline, I am only 23. This conversation is about a user's experience with treatments for androgenic alopecia, including finasteride, dutasteride, RU, minoxidil, progesterone, melatonin, LLLT, oral minoxidil, and Pyrilutamide. They have tried many treatments over the course of two years without seeing much success, and they are considering getting a hair system as a last resort.

      community 17M with Diffuse Thinning, Dandruff, and Body Hair Shedding

      in Basic Questions  93 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 17-year-old is experiencing diffuse thinning, dandruff, body hair shedding, and other symptoms, possibly linked to seborrheic dermatitis or telogen effluvium. They are using ketoconazole shampoo and considering blood tests to check for thyroid issues or deficiencies.

      community Shedding whilst on Dut and topical min

      in Chat  2 upvotes 3 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.