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      community Doctor told me not to take fin.

      in Transplants  17 upvotes 3 months ago
      A doctor advised against taking finasteride after a hair transplant, suggesting the patient had reached their final balding pattern, but many users disagreed, recommending medications like minoxidil and finasteride to prevent further hair loss. The consensus was to seek a second opinion, as the advice seemed financially motivated rather than medically sound.

      community Uh oh! 20 days?! Could it be so LOL

      in Satire  781 upvotes 5 months ago
      Hair loss treatments like olive oil, coconut oil, and finasteride are discussed with skepticism and humor. The conversation highlights disbelief in quick fixes and the ongoing search for effective solutions.

      community How to cope with starting fin/dut too late

      in Chat  9 upvotes 6 months ago
      Regret over not starting hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil earlier, leading to significant hair loss. Users discuss coping strategies, including buzzing hair, staying on medications, and considering future treatments.

      community How to reduce scalp DHT as much as possible?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses reducing scalp DHT to prevent hair loss, with a focus on using dutasteride, finasteride, and other treatments like RU58841 and minoxidil. It highlights the challenges of managing hair loss while on high testosterone levels, suggesting that dutasteride may be more effective than finasteride in such cases.

      community Dutasteride vs Finasteride and Steroid

      in Progress Pictures  87 upvotes 6 months ago
      Dutasteride is preferred over finasteride for hair loss due to fewer side effects. Combining dutasteride with minoxidil and RU58841 is effective for hair regrowth, even during steroid use.

      community blood flow and scalp tension - put up or shut up

      in Chat  31 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses skepticism about the effectiveness of scalp tension theory and scalp massagers for hair regrowth, contrasting it with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, which have more user-reported results. Participants question the belief in scalp tension theory, suggesting it may be a marketing tactic, while others argue for a multifactorial approach to hair loss.

      community One year off fin/min and I regret it

      in Update  417 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user regrets stopping finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects but plans to resume treatment. They consider using finasteride every other day and continuing topical minoxidil to manage side effects while maintaining hair.

      community Considering Quitting Topical Min

      in Treatment 7 months ago
      The user is considering stopping topical minoxidil due to lack of improvement in hair growth and is exploring alternatives like oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and tretinoin. They are hesitant about oral finasteride and dutasteride, and are open to trying oral minoxidil if available, despite concerns about potential heart-related side effects.

      community Dht kills hair, but no one says why?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  40 upvotes 7 months ago
      DHT affects hair follicles, contributing to hair loss, but the exact mechanism is unclear. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss, though they may have side effects and varying effectiveness.

      community Result - 5 months of topical minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  7486 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 37-year-old man achieved significant hair regrowth in five months using topical minoxidil 5%, rosemary oil massages, and Nizoral 2% shampoo. His impressive results led to disbelief and admiration, with some attributing his success to being a "hyper responder."

      community Summary of future treatments from 2020

      in Chat  54 upvotes 9 months ago
      Hair loss treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, dutasteride, CB-03-01, RU-58841, and experimental options like KY-19382 and stem cell therapy. Some treatments are considered ineffective or risky, such as ketoconazole, PRP, and low-level laser therapy.

      community 6 months on dutast and minoxodil, hair growing like weeds now!

      in Progress Pictures  618 upvotes 9 months ago
      A woman experienced significant hair regrowth after six months of using dutasteride and minoxidil, despite initial hair loss due to androgenetic alopecia. She reported minimal side effects and highlighted the effectiveness of these treatments for women, despite doctors' hesitancy to prescribe them.

      community Temporalis Hypertrophy and hair loss

      in Treatment  24 upvotes 9 months ago
      Hair loss treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and scalp exercises. Opinions vary on the effectiveness, with some attributing hair loss to muscle tension and inflammation, while others focus on genetics and DHT.

      community The meds work: my dad at 23 yo vs me at 35 yo

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1794 upvotes 10 months ago
      Finasteride and oral minoxidil effectively maintain a youthful appearance and full head of hair, despite genetic predispositions to balding. The discussion also considers the impact of DHT blockers on masculinity and aging, with lifestyle choices like sunscreen use and a vegetarian diet mentioned.

      community 📈 Progress update – started 09/23, current photo 06/25

      in Progress Pictures  141 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user shared their hair recovery progress using oral finasteride, minoxidil, and occasional dermarolling and ketoconazole shampoo, noting significant improvement since starting in September 2023. They experienced no side effects from finasteride and found topical finasteride ineffective, leading to its discontinuation.

      community Taking creatine while being on Fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 11 months ago
      Creatine does not cause hair loss, but it may accelerate hair loss in those predisposed to male pattern baldness. Finasteride users report mixed experiences with creatine, with some noticing no change and others experiencing increased shedding.

      community My good/bad experience with Creatine

      in Treatment  30 upvotes 11 months ago
      Creatine may cause increased hair shedding in some individuals, especially those with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), despite its physical performance benefits. Many users report stopping creatine to reduce hair loss, while others believe the effects are anecdotal or due to other factors like increased physical activity.

      community 2 years of treatment, hair continues to get worse

      in Progress Pictures  233 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is worried about hair loss despite using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and keto shampoo for two years and is considering switching to dutasteride. Responses suggest patience, lifestyle changes, or trying additional treatments like microneedling.

      community Good evening tressless, here to give you all an update and hopefully give some hope as I used to binge this sub back at the start of my journey, routine is 1mg fin, 2.5mg min per day, been nearly 3 years now 21M

      in Progress Pictures  1759 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old shared impressive hair regrowth results after nearly three years using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily. The user experienced shedding periods but reported no side effects, and the transformation was praised by many.