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      community Stop Lurking and Start Treatment NOW

      in Chat  62 upvotes 4 years ago
      Start hair loss treatment as soon as you notice thinning to prevent further loss; finasteride and minoxidil are suggested treatments, with the option to switch to topical treatments if side effects occur. Some regret not starting treatment earlier, and maintaining current hair is more likely than regrowth.

      community Remember to take care of your hair condition.

      in Chat  107 upvotes 5 years ago
      Taking care of hair condition through the use of shampoo, conditioner, oils and scalp scrubs, as well as advice on using Nizoral and Naturebox Olive Shampoo. Replies also included discussion about whether a bad shampoo could be causing hair loss.

      community 1 year results on Big 3 + dermaroll

      in Treatment  97 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user who experienced hair loss at age 23, but started treatment with finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, dermarolling and biotin vitamins at age 32 and saw significant regrowth results in 1 year. Treatment methods such as rolling their head on the carpet were also discussed.

      community Almost 2 years on Finasteride: update

      in Update  9 upvotes 8 years ago
      A 24-year-old has been using finasteride for almost two years, along with ketoconazole shampoo, fish oil, saw palmetto, emu oil, and minoxidil for a period. They report positive results and invite questions about their experience.

      community 2,5-3 months progress. I might be a hyper responder?

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing reduced hair shedding and increased hair density after using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, granactive retinoid, and Nizoral, while also taking testosterone and aromatase inhibitors. They question if they are a hyper responder to the treatments, despite mixed feedback from others about visible progress.

      community 8+ months on topical fin/min. Looking for insight.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using topical finasteride (0.1%) and minoxidil (5%) for over 8 months, experiencing significant hair shedding and loss of density, and is considering switching to topical dutasteride. They are hesitant to switch due to potential shedding but plan to wait until the 12-month mark before making a decision.

      community I'm convinced creatine causes hair loss for me

      in Product  183 upvotes 2 months ago
      Creatine is believed by some to cause hair loss, potentially by increasing DHT levels, despite conflicting evidence. Users report mixed results when combining creatine with treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.

      community Early Signs - Notes for diffuse thinners

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 3 months ago
      Diffuse thinning is often due to androgenetic alopecia, and DHT blockers like finasteride are recommended. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841, with emphasis on starting early and using a holistic approach.

      community I had claude create a protocol only using fda approved drugs.

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      A new hair loss protocol using FDA-approved topical treatments targets eight pathways, potentially improving results by 60-75% compared to the standard 40-50% from oral minoxidil and finasteride. The protocol includes minoxidil, finasteride, tacrolimus, cetirizine, bimatoprost, lithium gluconate, losartan, melatonin, NAC, caffeine, and tretinoin, with a monthly cost of $35-50 in Mexico and $80-150 in the US.

      community Finasteride doubled my testosterone & estrogen

      in Chat  265 upvotes 6 months ago
      Finasteride increased testosterone and estrogen, stopped hair loss, and promoted regrowth. Users discussed side effects like libido changes and considered adding minoxidil and aromatase inhibitors.

      community Dec 2024 vs now (min + fin/dut)

      in Progress Pictures  27 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced hair thickening and reduced shedding using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with a switch from finasteride to dutasteride due to ineffectiveness. They also use a saw palmetto shampoo and take vitamin D3 supplements, while considering potential underlying causes like vitamin deficiencies and hard water buildup.

      community Accelerated Hair Loss from Creatine

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  133 upvotes 6 months ago
      Creatine may cause hair loss in some individuals, especially those on finasteride, despite no scientific link. Personal experiences suggest individual sensitivity to DHT could be a factor.

      community My 2-Year Journey – Meds Finally Kicking In

      in Progress Pictures  345 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and reduced shedding after two years of using finasteride, minoxidil, and a laser helmet, along with maintaining scalp health with specific shampoos. Consistency and patience were key to their success, despite initial heavy shedding.

      community Pleasant surprise Eyebrow and eyelash gains

      in Is this regrowth?  155 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant eyebrow and eyelash growth after starting a hair loss treatment routine that includes oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, microneedling, and supplements. They also reported positive scalp hair gains and no significant side effects.

      community Been on Finasteride for 19 years

      in Chat  458 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 49-year-old has used finasteride for 19 years to manage hair loss, experiencing some libido changes but no major side effects, and plans to continue. They found minoxidil inconvenient but are considering restarting it with micro-needling.

      community DHT levels and correlation to hair loss

      in Chat  3 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced hair shedding after starting testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and is considering using DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride to address potential DHT-related hair loss. Low ferritin levels due to frequent blood donations may also contribute to hair issues, and the user is working on stabilizing iron levels.

      community One year off fin/min and I regret it

      in Update  413 upvotes 8 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 3 year update - Dut, Min, Niz. 1.5mm roller

      in Progress Pictures  643 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user shared a 3-year hair restoration update using 0.5mg dutasteride daily, 5% minoxidil foam twice daily, a 1.5mm derma roller twice a month, and Nizoral shampoo. They reported significant improvement and maintenance of hair, with minimal side effects, and are satisfied with the results at age 40.

      community Still receding at 8 months on finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  21 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, and microneedling to address hair loss but continues to experience recession after 8 months. Suggestions include being patient as treatments can take 12-18 months to show effects, considering a switch to dutasteride, and consulting a dermatologist for potential underlying scalp conditions.