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      community Hairloss all over body and head

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 25-year-old experiencing hair thinning all over the body and head, despite using minoxidil and having low vitamin D levels, is advised to seek a second opinion from a dermatologist specializing in hair loss. The likely diagnosis is diffuse alopecia areata, which may require treatment with a JAK inhibitor.

      community Why are you so obsessed with celebrities using finasteride or dutasteride?

      in Chat  30 upvotes 5 months ago
      Celebrities using hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants is common and helps normalize these practices for the public. Many believe acknowledging this reduces stigma and provides reassurance that these treatments are effective and widely used.

      community Non-responder to minoxidil for years

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 22-year-old has been using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss with initial success, but later experienced increased shedding and no regrowth. They recently added vitamin D3 supplements and microneedling, which reduced shedding, but are seeking advice on regrowth, with suggestions to try tretinoin with minoxidil and consider dutasteride.

      community Sad update. Has anyone ever lost their minoxidil gains from breaks/inconsistency and fully recovered what they lost? What are my chances of regrowing what I lost? I was a hyper responder but I missed oral min for a few days on multiple occasions because my prescription expired while traveling.

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced hair loss due to inconsistent oral minoxidil use while continuing dutasteride and topical minoxidil. Consistent treatment is advised for potential recovery of lost hair.

      community Turkey? Fin? Min? Fin+Min? Biotin? Keto? Saw? Dut? Nut?

      in Satire  42 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses various unconventional and satirical hair loss treatments, including Minoxidil, RU58841, dutasteride, and microneedling. It also mentions bizarre suggestions like topical sharpie, spray paint, and Nutella.

      community What norwood is it? Don't sugarcoat it.

      in Satire  204 upvotes 6 months ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride might help with hair regrowth, but a hair transplant may be necessary for significant improvement. The conversation humorously discusses the severity of hair loss, comparing it to various exaggerated Norwood scale levels.

      community Dutasteride has been nuking me

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  156 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair loss after 9 months of using 0.5mg dutasteride and oral minoxidil, possibly due to alopecia areata. It is advised to consult a doctor for accurate diagnosis and treatment, as dutasteride and finasteride may not be effective.

      community M40 - 3 Months progress on Fin/Min

      in Is this regrowth?  1436 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user reported significant hair regrowth after 3 months using 1mg oral finasteride, 1ml 5% topical minoxidil, and microneedling, along with biotin, vitamin D, iron, and zinc supplements. They are optimistic about continued progress despite initial skepticism.

      community Hopefully my progress will make you guys keep going.

      in Progress Pictures  110 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using oral finasteride and minoxidil, noting significant progress after nine months despite initial doubts and side effects. They emphasized the importance of patience, consistent treatment, and lifestyle changes like reducing stress and improving health.

      community Regrowth after 9 months of DHT blockers, and 6 months of HRT

      in Transgender  24 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 20-year-old saw significant hair regrowth after 9 months of using DHT blockers (finasteride and dutasteride) and 6 months of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estradiol. The regrowth is attributed to low testosterone and high estradiol levels, without using Minoxidil.

      community Creatine is the opposite of minoxidil !

      in Research/Science  315 upvotes 8 months ago
      Creatine may counteract minoxidil's hair growth effects by closing potassium ATP channels, potentially leading to hair loss in predisposed individuals. Despite anecdotal reports, there is no conclusive evidence linking creatine to hair loss.

      community Story time! The Great Unbalding (PP405)

      in Research/Science  236 upvotes 8 months ago
      PP405 is a promising new hair loss treatment that may reactivate dormant hair follicles without side effects. It could surpass traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride if successful in further trials.

      community 7m 20d progress, is this good?

      in Is this regrowth?  97 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has experienced noticeable hair regrowth after 7 months and 20 days using finasteride, minoxidil, dermastamping, vitamin D, zinc, and ketoconazole shampoo. The user reports improved hairline and self-esteem with no side effects.

      community 200 days on dut + min, what do you think?

      in Is this regrowth?  599 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user reports significant hair regrowth after 200 days using dutasteride and minoxidil, attributing changes to hair dye. Others doubt the authenticity and discuss treatment effectiveness and side effects.

      community Can we stop fear mongering with finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  285 upvotes 8 months ago
      Finasteride is effective for hair loss but can cause sexual dysfunction and mental health issues in some users, leading to a polarized debate on its risks. Some switch to alternatives like Dutasteride or topical treatments to avoid side effects.

      community Mesotheraphy dutasteride worth it ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 31-year-old male experienced side effects from various hair loss treatments, including finasteride and dutasteride, and is considering mesotherapy with dutasteride as a last resort. Another user tried mesotherapy for four months without significant change but experienced no side effects.

      community How to take care of the microneedler?

      in Microneedling  7 upvotes 9 months ago
      Disinfecting microneedlers is important to prevent infection, with suggestions to use high-percentage alcohol or denture tablets for sterilization. Rollers may cause skin damage, so stamps or pens are recommended for safer microneedling.

      community Openminded Creatine Discussion

      in Product  10 upvotes 9 months ago
      Creatine may cause hair shedding in some individuals, particularly those with genetic sensitivity to hair loss, but this is not universally experienced. Finasteride users report mixed results, with some experiencing resumed shedding when taking creatine.

      community My final attempt at creatine with fin

      in Product  41 upvotes 10 months ago
      Creatine may cause hair shedding and texture changes, with mixed user experiences. Combining creatine with finasteride doesn't always prevent these effects, possibly due to individual DHT sensitivity.

      community 23M Couldn’t go bald for fear of my Girlfriend leaving me.

      in Is this regrowth?  1093 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 23-year-old man uses a topical spray with minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin for hair loss, experiencing improved hair growth but occasional heart palpitations. He worries his girlfriend might leave him if he goes bald, but commenters advise that if she would leave over hair loss, she isn't worth it.

      community 18 months Dut - Shed after shed without any gains

      in Update  115 upvotes 11 months ago
      Dutasteride caused persistent hair shedding and no improvement for 18 months, leading to a switch back to finasteride. The user also uses oral minoxidil and plans to focus on better scalp health.

      community Will Fin+Min save me(6F) ?????

      in Satire  1481 upvotes 11 months ago
      Finasteride and minoxidil are discussed as hair loss treatments, with warnings about minoxidil's toxicity to cats. Suggestions include hair transplants, dutasteride, and humorous alternatives like red light therapy and rosemary oil.

      community new born daughter at Norwood 3 1 month on min + fin (pic)

      in Satire  491 upvotes 11 months ago
      A humorous discussion about a newborn's hair loss, jokingly suggesting treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and various other hair loss remedies. Participants humorously debate extreme measures, including shaving or using a "nuclear stack" of treatments.

      community Taking Finasteride and Creatine.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 11 months ago
      Finasteride may help prevent hair loss for those concerned about creatine, despite no proven link between creatine and hair loss. Personal experiences with creatine and hair shedding vary.