community (30M) Should I start on Fin, Min or both?
A 30-year-old male is considering starting finasteride for thinning hair at the crown and is seeking advice on whether to add minoxidil. A user suggests using both treatments for better results.
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390-420 / 1000+ results community 22M Quit Finasteride Due to Mental Side Effects, Seeking Alternatives
The user stopped using finasteride due to mental side effects but is concerned about hair loss. They are seeking affordable alternatives to finasteride, as their hairline is receding.
community Which telemedicine should I use to get a prescription written for as cheap as possible?
A 17-year-old is seeking affordable prescriptions for oral finasteride and minoxidil, considering lying about their age to use costplusdrugs. They are exploring telemedicine options, including Dr.B, to obtain the prescriptions.
community Struggling with Diffuse Thinning After 2 Years on Oral Minox (3mg) and Dut (0.5mg), Need Advice on Next Steps
The user is experiencing diffuse thinning despite using oral minoxidil (3mg), dutasteride (0.5mg), microneedling, scalp massaging, and vitamins. Suggestions include increasing the minoxidil dose, checking for scalp conditions, and continuing current treatments.
community Not shedding a lot but miniaturization continuing on dut 0.5mg ED (3months)/ oral min 3mg ED
The user is experiencing hair miniaturization despite using dutasteride 0.5mg daily and oral minoxidil 3mg daily for three months. They are advised to continue the treatment as full effects may take up to a year.
community 20M, 2 years of minoxidil + microneedling… Still losing hair. Need advice on finasteride sources
A 20-year-old has been using minoxidil and microneedling for hair loss but is still losing hair and is considering finasteride or dutasteride for more effective treatment. They seek advice on reliable online sources for purchasing finasteride in Italy.
community Concern About Hair Loss After Stopping Fin & Dut (4-5 Years on Fin/Minox)
Stopping finasteride and dutasteride led to significant hair shedding, but restarting finasteride may help regain previous hair thickness. The shedding is likely temporary and may stabilize in a few months.
community 31M - Finally starting treatment after years of neglect. Need Help in reviewing my routine
A 31-year-old man from India is starting a hair loss treatment routine using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and supplements for vitamin deficiencies. He is considering switching to oral minoxidil and possibly using Redensyl serum, while also exploring the effectiveness of dutasteride compared to finasteride.
community Finasteride with healthy hair at 20 good idea?
A 20-year-old with no signs of hair loss is considering finasteride or dutasteride due to family history of baldness. Advice given is to monitor hair and start treatment only if thinning occurs.
community M20 with Low Vitamin D, B12, and Iron: Impact on Hair Loss?
A 20-year-old is experiencing hair loss and has low levels of Vitamin D, B12, and iron. They are seeking advice on vitamin D supplementation, despite no family history of hair loss.
community I’m afraid if using oral finasteride + topical minoxidil (28 yo)
A user is concerned about the long-term commitment and potential side effects of using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss. They are debating whether to accept their hair loss or start the treatment despite mixed results from others.
community 35M After 2.5 Years on Finasteride: Should I Consider a Transplant? Need Graft Estimates and Canada Options
A 35-year-old male has been using finasteride for 2.5 years but still finds his hair loss unsatisfactory and is considering a hair transplant. He is seeking advice on the number of grafts needed and affordable options in Canada.
community 21M: Considering Finasteride After Saw Palmetto, Concerns About Alcohol and Nicotine
A 21-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and is considering using finasteride and minoxidil after tolerating saw palmetto without side effects. They are concerned about the impact of alcohol and nicotine on hair health and are contemplating quitting these habits.
community Experienced Increased Shedding After Switching from Dutasteride to Finasteride, Also Using Topical Anti-Androgen and Minoxidil
The user switched from Dutasteride to Finasteride and experienced increased hair shedding. They are also using a topical anti-androgen and Minoxidil.
community 25M: Increased Hair Fall After 4 Years on Dutasteride and Minoxidil, Need Advice on Next Steps
The user has been using 0.5mg Dutasteride and minoxidil foam for 4-5 years but recently noticed increased hair loss. They have increased Dutasteride to 1mg, started using a dermaroller and Nizoral shampoo, and are seeking advice on further steps.
community 25M Exploring Causes of Hair Loss: TE, Alopecia, or AGA?
The user is experiencing hair loss with possible causes including chronic telogen effluvium, diffuse alopecia areata, and androgenic alopecia. They have tried treatments like Nizoral shampoo, minoxidil, and finasteride, and are considering a biopsy for further clarity.
community Early 20s, 1.5 Years on Min & Fin, Receding Hairline – Next Steps?
The user is experiencing continued hair loss despite using minoxidil, finasteride, tretinoin, and microneedling. They are considering a hair transplant due to lack of response to current treatments.
community 20M: Struggling with Family Hair Loss History & Treatment Advice Needed
A 20-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair loss and is using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, tretinoin, rosemary oil, and dermarolling in an attempt to manage it. They are concerned about their appearance and future hair loss, seeking advice on additional treatments.
community Persistent Genital Itching on Finasteride Despite Clotrimazole Treatment
The user experienced genital itching while using finasteride and noticed a yellow bump, which improved with clotrimazole, but the itching persists. The discussion focuses on side effects of finasteride.
community 32M Considering Topical Xyon or RU58841 for ED from Oral Dutasteride
A 32-year-old male experienced erectile dysfunction and decreased libido after using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. He is considering switching to topical alternatives like Xyon dutasteride or RU58841 to reduce side effects.
community High blood pressure issue with Dr?
A 48-year-old male is experiencing hair loss despite taking finasteride for four months. He is considering oral minoxidil but is concerned about high blood pressure and is unsure about taking spironolactone.
community Pumpkin seed oil
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 Choosing Between Titanium Fixed Needles vs. Pen for 1.5mm Depth
The conversation discusses choosing between titanium fixed needles and a pen with disposable needles for hair loss treatment at a 1.5mm depth. The preference is for disposable needles for better sanitization.
community 19M Experiencing Sexual Side Effects from 1.5 Months of Topical Fin + Min. Advice?
A 19-year-old is experiencing sexual side effects after 1.5 months of using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. They are considering stopping the treatment to see if symptoms resolve and are seeking advice on how long to wait before discontinuing.
community Can 0.25mg Finasteride Worsen Stress-Induced Headaches? Experience After 2 Months
A user experienced persistent headaches after a stressful week and questioned if 0.25mg finasteride could be the cause, despite using minoxidil for two years. Another user suggested stress is likely the main factor, not the medication, and advised consulting a healthcare provider if headaches persist.
community 5 Months on Topical Min/Fin – Are These Baby Hairs or Just Thin Hairs?
The user has been using topical Minoxidil and Finasteride for 5 months and is questioning whether the new hair growth is genuine or just thin existing hairs. Another user suggests that comparison with before pictures is necessary to determine progress.
community Experiencing Side Effects After 6 Months on Finasteride - Continue or Stop?
The user experienced positive hair growth with finasteride but developed gut issues, dry skin, thinning eyebrows, fatigue, low libido, and erection difficulties after stopping it. They are seeking advice on whether to resume finasteride or stay off it to recover.
community Sudden Triangular Thinning Patch
A 31-year-old has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They noticed a sudden triangular thinning patch on their scalp and are seeking advice, questioning if it could be medication-related.
community 28M, 6 Months on 2.5mg Oral and 5mg Topical Minoxidil, Constant Shedding Concern
A 28-year-old male is experiencing excessive hair shedding despite using oral and topical minoxidil, and occasionally using ketoconazole shampoo. He is considering trying GHK-Cu serums but cannot use finasteride.
community Hair Loss Worsened After Switching From Arimidex to Raloxifene, Despite Dutasteride
Switching from Arimidex to Raloxifene worsened hair loss despite using Dutasteride. The user added oral Minoxidil, dermastamping, and RU58841 to their regimen to address the issue.