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      community How to use thickening hair products?

      in Styling  13 upvotes 4 years ago
      User asks for advice on using hair thickening products and their order of application. Experienced styler suggests using thickening tonic with a blow dryer, followed by styling powder and clay, then hair fibers, and finishing with hairspray.

      community 11 months Fin and 4 months microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  73 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user reported positive hair regrowth after 11 months on finasteride and 4 months of microneedling. Opinions in the conversation vary, with some endorsing microneedling as effective and others emphasizing finasteride as essential, while acknowledging that treatments may not work for everyone.

      community Average r/bald user complaining

      in Satire  398 upvotes 6 months ago
      Hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, focusing on their effectiveness and side effects. It also highlights the disparity in medical research funding between hair loss and conditions like endometriosis.

      community Here's an actual crazy dut shed

      in Update  273 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and from topical to oral minoxidil, experiencing significant hair shedding. They plan to continue this regimen for a year before deciding on any changes.

      community LLLT product recommendations (that don’t cost thousands of dollars)

      in Product  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses affordable low-level light therapy (LLLT) products for hair loss, with users debating the effectiveness of red LEDs versus lasers. The original poster is already using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and microneedling, and is seeking budget-friendly LLLT options to add to their regimen.

      community Exploring all options - Scalp tension theory

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the scalp tension theory as a potential factor in hair loss, alongside DHT, inflammation, and other mechanisms. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and botox injections, with some users exploring additional methods due to varying effectiveness.

      community Nearly 3 years in and I'm on a mega growth spurt. Don't lose heart.

      in Chat  63 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced subtle hair growth improvements using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil over nearly three years, with notable progress at the temples. The front hairline shows quicker regrowth cycles, but the vertex and crown remain unchanged.

      community 6 months aggressive treatment for hair loss

      in Progress Pictures  115 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared a 6-month aggressive hair loss treatment progress, using oral minoxidil, finasteride/minoxidil topical, dutasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral, and daily Cialis, which notably improved regrowth. Commenters observed significant improvement, with one noting a change from a Norwood 5 to a Norwood 1 in hair loss classification.

      community C’est terrible - at my wits end

      in Female  450 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.

      community Andrew Schulz stated he had been using a ‘’hair pill’’ for 15 years and it may have caused him infertility

      in Satire  134 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential link between hair loss treatment pills, specifically finasteride, and infertility. Users share their experiences and opinions, with some suggesting that finasteride can temporarily lower sperm count, while others argue that other factors like age and lifestyle could also contribute to infertility.

      community 22 yr asian male 2 year fin results

      in Progress Pictures  135 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user "Top_Replacement_7777" shared their positive results with finasteride for hair loss. They asked about maintaining their hair with finasteride and the impact of vaping on hair growth. Another user reassured them that vaping wouldn't affect their progress.

      community 3 months on 1 mg of finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  107 upvotes 3 years ago
      User shares 3-month progress on 1 mg finasteride daily, experiencing increased appetite as a side effect. They also use microneedling, topical minoxidil, and mielle rosemary mint scalp and hair strengthening oil.

      community 1 month Pyrilutamide. A non responders story to everything.

      in Research/Science  218 upvotes 3 years ago
      My hairline, I am only 23. This conversation is about a user's experience with treatments for androgenic alopecia, including finasteride, dutasteride, RU, minoxidil, progesterone, melatonin, LLLT, oral minoxidil, and Pyrilutamide. They have tried many treatments over the course of two years without seeing much success, and they are considering getting a hair system as a last resort.

      community PYRILUTAMIDE KX-826 experience

      in Research/Science  100 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's experience with the hair loss treatment Pyrilutamide KX-826, which has resulted in some side effects and shedding. The conversation also includes advice for baseline pictures and trying treatments for at least 6 months.

      community Please stop looking for a natural way to stop your hairloss

      in Chat  247 upvotes 4 years ago
      There is no natural way to stop hair loss; pharmaceuticals like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are the only effective treatments. Some users report success with minoxidil and microneedling, while others discuss the side effects of finasteride.

      community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta

      in Update  35 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.

      community Not balding just low density hair

      in Styling  576 upvotes 2 months ago
      A person with low-density hair likely experiencing diffuse thinning. Suggested treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride.

      community Male pattern baldness is not cosmetic.

      in Chat  223 upvotes 7 months ago
      Male pattern baldness is linked to health risks and should be treated medically. Finasteride is effective and should be insurance-covered.

      community Don’t do like me. Don’t take a long break from Fin and Min

      in Chat  124 upvotes 7 months ago
      Stopping finasteride and minoxidil can cause significant hair shedding, so they should be continued indefinitely. Concerns about finasteride affecting fertility or causing birth defects are mostly unfounded, but some stop for personal reasons.