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      community (25/f) “I am more than my hair”…. How can I finally get to believing that?

      11 years ago
      A woman who is experiencing Female Pattern Baldness and struggling to cope with it; she has tried a few treatments but is not satisfied with the results and feels like her femininity has been taken away from her. The conversation includes advice on possible treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and lifestyle changes.

      community Just a rule of thumb regarding "the cure™"

      in Chat  8 upvotes 4 months ago
      Be skeptical of claims about new baldness cures; current treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil remain the best options. New products like Breezula and PP405 lack compelling evidence and may not be available soon.

      community Rate My Routine: Oral Minoxidil 2.5mg daily, Topical Dutasteride (0.5ml, 1mg/ml) 2x weekly + DermaPen M8S 0.75mm, 18 pin 1x weekly, ketoconazole 2% shampoo 2x a week

      in General  85 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 28-year-old is experiencing early signs of balding and is using a routine that includes oral minoxidil, topical dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are seeking advice on the effectiveness of oral minoxidil with microneedling and the reliability of their product sources.

      community First time at the barber since 9 months.

      in Chat  65 upvotes 2 years ago
      A person shared their experience of going to the barber for the first time in 9 months after starting treatment with finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. Another person related to this experience and mentioned they also started these treatments and previously used topical minoxidil with little effect.

      community Just got my diagnosis, not allowed to have fin, not sure what to do

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 29-year-old male diagnosed with male pattern baldness was prescribed Minoxidil with Azelaic Acid but not Finasteride due to a history of mild depression. He is considering getting Finasteride online without waiting for a 3-month evaluation and is questioning the cost of his Minoxidil prescription.

      community Results with Peppermint Oil?

      in Question  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      People discussed using Peppermint Oil for general hair thinning not linked to male pattern baldness. They shared their experiences and results.

      community M22, Finasteride 3 Months in, seeking advice!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 22-year-old male with a family history of baldness has been using finasteride for 3 months and previously used minoxidil. He is concerned about hair loss progression and seeks advice on whether to restart minoxidil and improve his lifestyle, while being advised to be patient with the treatment.

      community What I hate about being told to shave my head

      in Chat  258 upvotes 11 months ago
      Hair loss challenges and identity issues, with opinions on using finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants versus accepting baldness. Some find shaving more work, while others stress personal choice and self-perception.

      community I Think it is Over for me Bros. I'm Cooked.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old user tried finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dutasteride for hair loss but saw no improvement and was advised by their dermatologist to accept baldness. Other users suggested alternative treatments like RU58841, pyrilutamide, microneedling, and checking for underlying conditions or lifestyle factors.

      community New company working on grey hair reversal

      in Research/Science  98 upvotes 2 years ago
      A conversation about hair loss and the desire for treatments to reverse balding and grey hair. The conversation mentions the use of minoxidil (Minoxidil) for hair growth and the potential for it to darken grey hair. Finasteride (Fin) is also mentioned as a treatment that turned someone's blonde hair brunette.

      community PSA: If you're prone to MPB dont take creatine

      in Update  109 upvotes 3 years ago
      Creatine might speed up hair loss in those prone to male pattern baldness, possibly due to increased DHT levels. Some users experience no issues when using creatine with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, or dutasteride.

      community Finasteride + Minoxidil 6-Week Update

      in Is this regrowth?  90 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 40-year-old man experiencing male pattern baldness reports noticeable hair regrowth after 6 weeks of using finasteride 1 mg daily, topical minoxidil 5% twice a day, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. He has not experienced any side effects and plans to continue monitoring his progress.

      community I don’t know what to do at this point

      in Female  87 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old woman with female pattern baldness has tried minoxidil, red light therapy, and supplements without success. She is considering spironolactone and seeking medical advice.

      community The Bad Ending: You Lose Finasteride

      in Satire  129 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation humorously discusses the effects of stopping finasteride for two years, with users joking about hair loss and embracing baldness. Treatments mentioned include finasteride.

      community Eddie Bravo talking about hair loss on JRE

      in Satire  325 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a 53-year-old man's struggle with hair loss and the various perspectives on balding. It also mentions the use of finasteride as a hair loss treatment.

      community Should I dedicate my university studies to solving hair loss?

      in Research/Science  373 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 20 year old male who is balding and considering switching to a biology/chemistry program in order to find a low-cost, accessible solution for hair loss. Replies discuss the merits of this idea as well as potential treatments such as Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, TM5614, and ADQ.

      community #BIG4 plus vitamins and biotin/ 6 Months results/ 26 years old/ Extreme MPB

      in Progress Pictures  236 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 26-year-old with extreme male pattern baldness saw hair regrowth after 6 months using Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, Nizoral, a vitamin complex, biotin, and a shampoo with baicapil. Continuation of treatment is necessary to maintain results; stopping may lead to hair loss, making a hair transplant a potential future option.

      community No, Finasteride as a treatment for MPB was not an "accident"

      in Research/Science  108 upvotes 5 years ago
      Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.

      community find a cure for this shit already

      in Chat  208 upvotes 5 years ago
      Treatments used to prevent and treat male pattern baldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure for hair loss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.

      community Natural methods of reversing MPB

       5 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses natural methods for addressing male pattern baldness, with the original poster using a plant-based diet, herbs, scalp massages, pumpkin seed oil, and dermapen treatments, while avoiding pharmaceuticals like minoxidil and finasteride due to concerns about side effects. Other users suggest that pharmaceuticals like finasteride may be necessary for significant hair loss, but the original poster remains committed to natural approaches.

      community 21, female, diagnosed with MPB. What do I do?

      in Female  14 upvotes 11 years ago
      A 21-year-old woman diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) who is considering treatments such as spironolactone, minoxidil and finasteride to address her hair loss. The user also discusses potential solutions for concealing the appearance of her thinning hair, such as wigs or haircuts.

      community Oral vs topical finasteride for mpb

      in Treatments  85 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair loss and was diagnosed with male pattern baldness. They are considering using oral or topical finasteride to manage the condition and are contemplating cutting their hair short.

      community Losing hope that doctors will help with my hair loss - Female Hair loss

      in Female  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 28-year-old woman is struggling with Female Pattern Baldness and has tried various treatments, including Minoxidil and Spironolactone, without success. She feels frustrated with doctors' responses and is considering alternative treatments like light therapy but is losing hope in finding a solution.

      community 4 months running still lot to improve ig 😉

      in Progress Pictures  481 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 20-year-old who started balding in 2020 and has been using a treatment routine for 4 months that includes daily Minoxidil (1.5ml), Finasteride three times a week, and a derma roller twice a week, along with a 2-month course of vitamin supplements. The treatment has significantly improved their hair loss, boosting their confidence.

      community I tried salt water to stop the DHT itch

      in Treatment  58 upvotes 3 years ago
      Treating the itch associated with male pattern baldness, which is believed to be caused by DHT. Potential treatments discussed include salt water, finasteride, ketoconazole, and RU58841.