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      community 2.5% topical fin too high?

      in General  53 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses starting topical finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about high dosages. It suggests starting with a lower concentration, like 0.1% or 0.3%, especially with liposomal versions.
      6 Months of 0.3 Fin 5% Min, Thinning More on One Side Now

      community 6 Months of 0.3 Fin 5% Min, Thinning More on One Side Now

      in General  68 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using a hair solution with 0.3% finasteride and 5% minoxidil, along with microneedling, but is experiencing more thinning on one side. Suggestions include checking application techniques and ensuring microneedling is not overdone.

      community Crazy question about sex sides

      in General  50 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses using hormones like pregnenolone and tongkat ali to counteract sexual side effects from hair loss medications such as finasteride, dutasteride, ketoconazole, and minoxidil. The user stopped the other medications but continues using minoxidil while seeking advice on maintaining libido.
      Is Oral Minoxidil Chewables not as effective?

      community Is Oral Minoxidil Chewables not as effective?

      in General  31 upvotes 10 months ago
      Hims chewable oral minoxidil may be less effective due to its form and dosage of 2.5 mg. The effectiveness is questioned because the source criticizing it sells a competing product.

      community Am I losing my mind or should I be concerned

      in General  144 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user switched from topical to oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and experienced swelling and sensitivity in the left chest area. They are concerned about these symptoms but noticed improvement after skipping a dose.

      community Finestride induced hairloss? Is it normal?

      in General  70 upvotes 10 months ago
      Increased hair shedding can occur when starting Finasteride, but it's usually temporary. Adding Minoxidil may help regrow and thicken hair, while vitamins are only beneficial if there's a deficiency.

      community Combining Topical and Oral Finasteride

      in General  82 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is considering combining 1mg oral finasteride with 0.1% topical finasteride due to reduced effectiveness after 5 years and is also using minoxidil twice daily. They previously tried dutasteride but stopped due to side effects and are hesitant to try RU58841.

      community Prevent g thinning while promoting beard growth

      in General  61 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 25-year-old male experiencing hair shedding due to testosterone use is considering topical finasteride or RU58841 for scalp treatment while continuing minoxidil for beard growth. Topical finasteride is suggested to prevent scalp thinning without affecting beard growth.

      community Getting bloods done whilst on finasteride

      in General  98 upvotes 10 months ago
      Finasteride can affect hormone levels within two weeks, and a break of several weeks is recommended for baseline results. Monitoring E2 and testosterone is suggested to assess the risk of gynecomastia.
      Is there any hope for me?

      community Is there any hope for me?

      in General  34 upvotes 10 months ago
      Consider using finasteride or minoxidil for hair loss. Both treatments require patience as results may take months.

      community Forgot min+fin whilst travelling

      in General  82 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user forgot their minoxidil and finasteride while traveling in Indonesia and is concerned about hair loss. They are advised that a 6-week break might cause some shedding but not drastic changes, and it's safer to wait for friends to bring the medication due to strict drug laws.

      community Would you use a hair transplant recovery tracker app?

      in General  70 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user is considering creating a mobile app to track hair transplant recovery, including daily progress, photos, and care instructions. They seek feedback on whether such an app would be helpful for others.
      Someone please save me (19M)

      community Someone please save me (19M)

      in General  91 upvotes 10 months 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 [24 M- NW2] Should I do a transplant now?

      in General  126 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 24-year-old considering a hair transplant is currently using dutasteride for hair loss. They are unsure about proceeding with the transplant due to concerns about future hair loss and the need to shave their head for the procedure.
      How cooked am i? (M17)

      community How cooked am i? (M17)

      in General  26 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 17-year-old is concerned about hair loss and shares photos for opinions. A user responds that the hair looks normal but is hard to assess from the images.

      community Wedding in a year, when do I start treatment?

      in General  144 upvotes 10 months ago
      A person is considering starting hair loss treatments before their wedding in a year, with options including laser treatment with Saw Palmetto shampoo and conditioner, or Minoxidil and Finasteride. They are concerned about potential shedding from Minoxidil and Finasteride and seek advice on when to start treatment to avoid shedding on their wedding day.

      community Stopping finasteride. Need help

      in General  76 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user plans to stop using finasteride due to side effects but will continue using minoxidil. They are concerned about hair regrowth without finasteride.
      25 M is this even saveable give me some advice please

      community 25 M is this even saveable give me some advice please

      in General  73 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair thinning and receding and is seeking advice. Suggestions include starting treatments like finasteride or minoxidil and considering a short haircut to manage the appearance of thinning hair.

      community M20 Vitamin D Deficiency and Hair Thinning

      in General  75 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 20-year-old is experiencing hair thinning due to vitamin D deficiency and has completed a vitamin D prescription without seeing improvement. Suggestions include waiting a few months for potential regrowth or considering treatments like minoxidil or finasteride for androgenetic alopecia.

      community New to this, new some opinions

      in General  49 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using Minoxidil and finasteride for a year with good progress but is now experiencing increased hair shedding. They are concerned and questioning if this is normal or a cause for worry.

      community Balding (i guess?) 22 yr old male with seborrheic dermatitis

      in General  98 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing hair thinning and loss, possibly due to seborrheic dermatitis or low vitamin D, is cautious about using minoxidil or finasteride due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure. Suggestions include using ketoconazole shampoo to control inflammation and focusing on treating the dermatitis first.

      community Scared to hop on minoxidil

      in General  92 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about concerns over starting minoxidil due to the initial shedding phase, with minoxidil being the only available treatment option. Despite fears, shedding is a normal part of the process and indicates new hair growth.

      community Is it okay to take minoxidil orally if I am already taking finasteride?

      in General  108 upvotes 11 months ago
      Taking oral minoxidil with finasteride is generally acceptable and can be more convenient than using topical minoxidil. Dermarolling may enhance minoxidil absorption, and dutasteride is a stronger alternative to finasteride for DHT suppression, but it may have more side effects.