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      21M on Finasteride & Topical Minoxidil: Is My Frontal Thinning AGA or TE?

      community 21M on Finasteride & Topical Minoxidil: Is My Frontal Thinning AGA or TE?

      in General  43 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 21-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and is using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, considering adding oral minoxidil. They are unsure if the condition is androgenetic alopecia (AGA) or telogen effluvium (TE) and are advised to continue treatments and get a blood test.
      How iam doing iam receding male 28

      community How iam doing iam receding male 28

      in General  44 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 28-year-old male is experiencing hairline recession despite his family having full heads of hair. Suggested treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole 2% shampoo.

      community Balding at a young age - Hair loss Journey & Resolution

      in Hair Systems  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      A young individual experienced early hair loss and tried various treatments including Minoxidil, RU58841, micro-needling, and topical finasteride, which stopped the hair loss but did not regrow hair. Ultimately, they found a solution in a hair system, which restored their confidence and allowed them to participate in social activities again.
      Am i balding? what should i do ? i need help

      community Am i balding? what should i do ? i need help

      in General  78 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and is concerned about a small bald patch despite having thick hair and a full crown. They are considering starting minoxidil and finasteride to prevent further hair loss.

      community Autoimmune disease and balding

      in Update  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user diagnosed with Crohn's disease is concerned it might contribute to balding. They have been using keto shampoo, finasteride, and oral minoxidil, which improved their hair but not significantly.

      community Breaking hair loss news! GT20029 is a resounding success!

      in Product  132 upvotes 2 years ago
      GT20029, a new hair loss treatment, shows promising results but only a slight improvement over placebo. People are cautiously optimistic, discussing its potential and combining it with existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community HT / Meds results are reverting, thinning, crazy shedding..

      in Progress Pictures  164 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning 10 months post-hair transplant despite using minoxidil and topical finasteride. They are considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride and are also dealing with scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.
      Is this it for my hair?

      community Is this it for my hair?

      in General  169 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been dealing with hair loss since middle school and has tried various treatments like mesotherapy, PRP, and red light therapy without success. Currently, they use minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride but are considering a hair transplant due to limited improvement.

      community Diagnosed with female pattern hair loss as a male with recent aggressive loss. Preemptively mourning the only part of myself I’ve ever come close to loving. Lost all motivation to do anything with my life.

      in Progress Pictures  271 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user should consider using treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 to potentially reverse their hair loss. Other suggestions include using hair loss concealers and maintaining a healthy diet.

      community 14 Week Progress - Bald spot--gone! Hair much darker this month... Hairline going from rounded to pointed at the temples

      in Progress Pictures  73 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 29-year-old is using 5% topical minoxidil, 5 mg oral minoxidil, 1 mg finasteride, Nizoral shampoo, and weekly microneedling to treat hair loss, reporting significant progress in hair regrowth and hairline improvement. The routine includes applying minoxidil twice daily, managing dead skin with shampoo, and using a baseball cap to maintain hair appearance.

      community Losing the genetic lottery - venting

      in Chat  67 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and has tried various treatments including topical and oral finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and ketoconazole, but continues to lose hair. They are considering alternative solutions like hair systems due to the lack of improvement and a scalp condition called CVG.

      community 3 Doctors 3 Diagnoses: Please help.

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experiencing hair loss received three different diagnoses: androgenic alopecia, traction alopecia, and scarring alopecia, and tried treatments like minoxidil and finasteride without success. They are considering dutasteride but were advised to seek anti-inflammatory medication instead.

      community 28M Started Balding when I was 20 years old.

      in Is this regrowth?  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 28-year-old male started balding at 20 and has been using Bosley Shampoo, minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and exosomes/PRP treatments. He also underwent scalp micropigmentation to hide thinning hair and is seeking feedback on regrowth progress.

      community Balding since 2023, topical fin+keto+min since early 2025

      in General  118 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is stressed about hair loss and is using a HIMS topical treatment containing finasteride, ketoconazole, minoxidil, and biotin, but is concerned about the oily appearance it causes. They are considering switching to Rogaine (minoxidil) due to budget constraints and side effect concerns with oral finasteride.

      community This guy loses all transplanted hair?!

      in Transplants  160 upvotes 2 years ago
      A man lost his transplanted hair despite using minoxidil because he wasn't on a DHT blocker like finasteride, which is essential to prevent further hair loss. The conversation emphasizes that hair transplants are not a cure and require maintenance with medications to preserve results.

      community HT + fin + minox 5 months progress

      in Progress Pictures  364 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses a successful hair loss treatment involving a hair transplant, finasteride, and minoxidil. The user underwent a 2000 graft hair transplant at the hairline in a clinic in Sweden.

      community Rare Non responder to Finasteride, Dutasteride, and oral minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  78 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss after four years of treatment and is considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP). Other users suggest the hair loss pattern may indicate alopecia areata and recommend seeing a dermatologist.

      community No idea what's causing my hair thinning

      in Chat  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using finasteride and oral minoxidil, with no hairline recession or bald spots. Suggestions include checking for telogen effluvium, considering a JAK inhibitor for potential autoimmune issues, and conducting further tests to rule out other causes.

      community Melatonin a possible tool to help fight AGA hair loss.

      in Research/Science  51 upvotes 5 years ago
      Topical melatonin may help reduce hair loss and increase hair thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), with some studies showing positive results. It can be mixed with minoxidil for application, and its effectiveness might be enhanced when used with micro-needling, but results may vary among individuals.

      community Early Hair Loss - Starting Fin (19M)

      in Finasteride  7 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 19-year-old experiencing early hair loss started using finasteride to address diffuse thinning, despite concerns about potential side effects. They also use T/Gel and OGX Thick and Full shampoo, and have a dermatologist appointment scheduled to explore possible allergies.
      Thinning in Hairline and Vertex - What do I do?

      community Thinning in Hairline and Vertex - What do I do?

      in General  345 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 25-year-old male is experiencing hair thinning at the hairline and vertex, considering using a dermapen or dermastamp, and seeking advice on whether to continue with natural remedies like onion juice and rosemary oil or start using minoxidil or finasteride. He is also looking for recommendations on microneedling devices.

      community 2 years of treatment with fin, dut and oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced chronic telogen effluvium and mild male pattern baldness, treated with finasteride, oral minoxidil, and later switched to dutasteride, which stopped excessive hair shedding. Other treatments like low-level laser therapy, hair loss shampoos (except ketoconazole), and supplements were ineffective.