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      community 1 year 1 month into fin, new regrowth

      in Chat  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user increased finasteride to 1mg daily, stopped using ketoconazole and pyrithione zinc shampoos, and started using regular pH balanced shampoo with tea tree oil, rosemary/peppermint oil, and microneedling. They are now seeing new hair regrowth at the hairline and temples.

      community How come topical finasteride even works at all?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  29 upvotes 7 months ago
      Topical finasteride can effectively reduce scalp DHT by targeting local enzymes, despite less systemic impact compared to oral forms. Combining oral dutasteride with topical finasteride and minoxidil may enhance hair loss prevention, though evidence of its effectiveness is limited.

      community 7.5 months and fin, time for dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride, 2% ketoconazole shampoo, vitamins, and growth shampoo for 7.5 months to treat hair loss and is considering switching to 0.5 mg dutasteride due to slight recession and persistent symptoms. Another user commented that the user's temples appear to have improved, especially in the latest photo.

      community Facing difficulty in applying minoxidil to the scalp as I have long hair.

      in Scalp Massage  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      An 18-year-old male experiencing hair thinning and loss is using oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and a multivitamin as prescribed by a dermatologist. He's having difficulty applying the topical minoxidil effectively due to his hair length, as he feels a lot of it stays on his hair instead of reaching the scalp.

      community Microneedling and massaging scalp progress

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shared their hair restoration journey using oral and topical finasteride, experiencing side effects with the former. They later switched to microneedling, scalp massages, and vitamins (D3, Zinc, Biotin, B complex, Vitamin E) with mixed feedback on progress.

      community Is fin not working for me? Burning sensation

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing a burning sensation on their scalp despite using finasteride and nizoral for hair loss, and is unsure if they should switch to dutasteride. They have reduced their testosterone dose but the burning persists, and a trichologist suggested it might be telogen effluvium.

      community Need motivation, can’t live normally

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old experiencing hair thinning became depressed and sought treatment. The new dermatologist prescribed a routine including topical minoxidil, finasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral shampoo, rosemary oil, and scalp massages.

      community Progress ? - is my hair getting worse

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss, particularly at the crown, and is using topical finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo but avoids minoxidil due to side effects. Opinions vary, with some suggesting the hair looks worse, while others see no change or slight improvement; additional treatments like oral finasteride and micro-needling are suggested.

      community 123 days of massaging my scalp

      in Update  58 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about a user massaging their scalp for 123 days to address hair loss, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Some suggest using minoxidil and finasteride for better results.

      community Been diagnosed with telogen effluvium and MPB

      in Chat  3 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 21-year-old male diagnosed with telogen effluvium and male pattern baldness started oral finasteride, which initially slowed hair loss and slightly thickened hair, but experienced increased shedding after surgery. The doctor recommended iron and vitamin D supplements, and the user is seeking additional advice.

      community 13 months TOPICAL ONLY progress! (Diffuse thinner)

      in Update  552 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's progress in treating diffuse hair thinning using a topical regimen including finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, saw palmetto, collagen, and vitamins, along with lifestyle changes. The user plans to switch from topical to oral finasteride for potentially better results.

      community Experiences with topical Finasteride (0.0125%)?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 23-year-old male with slight hair thinning is using ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, zinc, magnesium, D3/K2, and has just started topical finasteride (0.0125%). He plans to add minoxidil (4.5%) with 17α-estradiol and is seeking advice on the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments, as well as the use of a dermaroller.

      community The Real Reason For Hair Loss?

      in Research/Science 6 months ago
      Hair loss is linked to scalp fibrosis and tension, which result from chronic mechanical stress and androgenic signaling. Treatments include blocking androgens with finasteride, promoting hair growth with topical minoxidil, and improving scalp mobility through exercises.

      community 30 M diffuse shining/bolding crown - stack

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old with diffuse thinning and a balding crown is using a treatment regimen of a 2-in-1 pill containing finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin, along with various supplements. After two weeks, no side effects have been experienced, and updates with pictures will be posted monthly.

      community Shedding hair like crazy idk why

      in Chat  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      An 18-year-old male is experiencing significant hair shedding, particularly from the back of his head, despite normal blood test results except for slightly low vitamin D. A dermatologist prescribed minoxidil for receding temples, but the cause of the shedding remains unclear.

      community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.

      community watch out, here comes the hair

      in Research/Science  564 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's journey with hair loss and their use of topical finasteride, minoxidil and pyri/minoxidil ratio treatments to attempt hair regrowth. Replies focused on offering support and advice while sharing personal experiences with different treatments.

      community Topical fin/min + microneedling 3 month results

      in Progress Pictures  36 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using topical finasteride and minoxidil combined with microneedling, along with supplements like collagen, vitamin C/D, and saw palmetto. The user also mentions using a DHT-blocking shampoo and experimenting with cold showers and contrast therapy for hair health.
      One-sided diffuse thinning - what should I do?

      community One-sided diffuse thinning - what should I do?

      in General  101 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing one-sided diffuse thinning and has been using finasteride and liquid minoxidil for 4-5 years with minimal results. They are considering whether to save for a hair transplant or address scalp sensitivity and irritation first.

      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

      in Will treatment work for me? 3 years ago
      In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.

      community Hydrocortisone helps with itch

       4 upvotes 8 years ago
      Hydrocortisone helps relieve scalp itchiness, possibly caused by minoxidil. Users discuss its effectiveness for managing this side effect.

      community Why Is My Hair Thinner All Over After 8 Months on Topical Fin?

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse hair thinning after 8 months on topical finasteride and 11 months on minoxidil, and is considering switching to oral finasteride due to lack of effectiveness. They also mention scalp itchiness and use of a 1% ketoconazole shampoo.