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      community Scalp Calcification - Inflamation

       6 upvotes 7 years ago
      A young male in his twenties discusses hair loss, mentioning the use of Minoxidil, topical finasteride, and occasional derma rolling. He inquires about scalp inflammation, fibrosis, and the potential benefits of magnesium oil and scalp massages for improving blood flow and hair health.

      community Your sides can very much come from minoxidil.

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      Minoxidil may cause increased prolactin levels, leading to side effects like puffy nipples and chest tenderness. Users experienced these issues and considered stopping minoxidil while continuing or switching to other treatments like finasteride, microneedling, and supplements.

      community Scalp Inflammation Beyond Psoriasis: A Hidden Player in Hair Thinning

      in Technology  54 upvotes 1 month ago
      Scalp inflammation may contribute to hair thinning, with treatments like ketoconazole shampoo potentially helping by reducing inflammation. Some users report that DHT blockers and other treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 can alleviate symptoms associated with inflammation.

      community Can valisone solution cause hairloss?

      in Question  1 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user is concerned that prolonged use of valisone (betamethasone) and clotrimazole solution for scalp dermatitis may be causing hair thinning and loss. They noticed thinning in the area where the solution was applied.

      community 3 months in and it's happening!

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      User is excited about hair regrowth progress after 3 months using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and biotin. Initial side effects included chest tightness and faster heartbeat, but none persist.

      community CoQ10 and Fish Oil body hair growth

      in Female  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Taking CoQ10 and fish oil supplements may lead to increased body hair growth and a crawling sensation on the scalp and skin. The user suspects these supplements could be linked to hair growth, possibly due to their effects on heart health and cholesterol management.

      community started RU58841 today and am panicing

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user started using RU58841 for hair loss and experienced anxiety and physical discomfort. Other users suggested avoiding the treatment due to similar side effects and recommended alternative treatments like pyri.

      community Gyno caused by finasteride?

      in General  75 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing chest sensitivity and muscle ache after using topical finasteride for a month and is concerned about potential gynecomastia. They are considering asking their doctor for blood work to check estrogen levels and are questioning whether to stop using finasteride.

      community Autoimmune issue?

      in Question  2 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user experienced severe hair loss, itchy scalp, and skin issues after trying no-shampoo, and wonders if it's male pattern baldness or an immune issue. They have a history of eczema, dermatitis, and jock itch, and have tried various treatments like coconut oil, peppermint, pumpkin seed, and onion.

      community RU-58841 Lung Disease Possibility | Chest pain, "heart issues", etc

      in Treatment  22 upvotes 2 years ago
      Some users of RU-58841 report cardiovascular symptoms like heart palpitations and chest tightness, which may be linked to its metabolites causing lung disease. The safety of RU-58841 is uncertain due to lack of long-term data and concerns about product purity, especially from gray market sources.

      community concerns about starting minoxidil

      in Female  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      An 18-year-old woman experiencing hair loss due to stress, possible PCOS, and low vitamin D is concerned about starting 5% minoxidil foam, prescribed by her doctor, due to potential facial hair growth. She is also using a topical steroid for scalp sensitivity and pain.

      community Pumpkin seed oil

      in General  43 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced side effects from using 1% finasteride and 2% minoxidil, including dermatitis, erectile dysfunction, and heart palpitations. They switched to using 2000mg pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto capsules, and applying pumpkin seed oil and rosemary oil twice a week, seeking feedback on results.

      community A scary individual report of RU58841.

      in Research/Science  33 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 caused severe side effects like heart palpitations and shortness of breath, leading the user to stop using it. Minoxidil and finasteride were effective without side effects, while RU58841's safety and effectiveness remain uncertain.

      community The MPB itch aka DHT itch is very real.

      in Chat  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss itch is caused by DHT attacking follicles and stimulating nerves. Finasteride users who respond well don't experience this itch.

      community Started fin .25mg ED on 9/19/25

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user started taking 0.25mg finasteride daily on 9/19/25, along with using 2% ketoconazole, rosemary oil, and dermastamping. They are hesitant to add minoxidil due to heart palpitations.

      community Ok keep it real, is Fin not for me? Tried it 10 years ago

      in General  172 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is considering trying finasteride again for hair loss despite past side effects like tender nipples and concerns about mental health impacts. They are advised to consult a doctor and consider topical or low-dose finasteride.

      community Weird response to microneedling

      in Microneedling  40 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling can cause sneezing and eye tearing due to nerve stimulation, particularly near the temples and forehead. Some users find it lessens over time, while others prefer using finasteride and minoxidil for hair growth.

      community No shedding but temples & frontal receeding

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 months ago
      A 24-year-old male started using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noticing reduced hair fall but continued temple and frontal recession. He uses both oral and topical minoxidil, biotin, vitamin D, and coal tar shampoo, and experiences rare heart palpitations.

      community Saw palmetto, eucapil and micro needeling

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      User noticed receding temples, used minoxidil and microneedling with positive results. Added saw palmetto and eucapil, experienced shedding and thinner hairline, but no side effects.

      community Fin bad responder? My experience

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced side effects from ecklonia cava similar to those reported with finasteride, including depression, brain fog, anxiety, and testicular pain. Despite these issues, the user is still considering using topical finasteride in the future.

      community Should i seek further blood tests given my levels?

      in Finasteride  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing low libido and mood swings after starting a low dose of topical finasteride. They are considering further blood tests to investigate low testosterone levels and other hormonal factors.