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community My Dermatologist literally lied to me!

in Update 5 months ago

A dermatologist prescribed 1mg Finasteride daily and 5% topical Minoxidil for hair loss, stating results would appear in 3 months, but later clarified it could take 1-2 years for full effects. The user is frustrated with the slow progress and feels misled about the timeline.

community Finasteride daily for 10 months, no progress.. switching to dut

in Treatment 12 upvotes 5 months ago

A user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss without success and is considering switching to dutasteride. They are concerned about low DHT levels and are seeking advice on how to implement dutasteride effectively.

community Any help with female hair loss?

in Female 2 upvotes 5 months ago

A 20-year-old female with PCOS is experiencing hair loss and excessive facial hair. She is using ketoconazole and caffeine shampoos, microneedling, and considering anti-androgens like finasteride, but is cautious about minoxidil due to facial hair concerns.

community DHT before and after from .5mg DUT once a week

in Research/Science 29 upvotes 5 months ago

The user experienced improved libido and erections after reducing DHT levels with 0.5mg of dutasteride once a week, despite previous side effects from finasteride. They are also on testosterone replacement therapy and have not noticed major personality changes.

community The #1 hair transplant clinic red flag (and how to avoid it)

in Transplants 24 upvotes 5 months ago

Avoid clinics that push for more grafts than necessary, as it can lead to unnecessary costs and damage to the donor area. Trust reputable clinics and be cautious of those using celebrity endorsements or offering suspiciously low prices.

community 7 years of maintenance without finasteride

in Progress Pictures 17 upvotes 5 months ago

The user maintained their hair for 7 years using alfatradiol, fluridil (later switched to pyrilutamide), minoxidil 5%, and Nizoral shampoo without finasteride due to side effects. Despite some family history of hair loss, the user believes their hair loss is not aggressive.

community Crown slowly coming back from the dead

in Is this regrowth? 401 upvotes 6 months ago

A user shared their hair regrowth journey using a comprehensive treatment plan including oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, microneedling, and various supplements. They reported noticeable improvement in their crown area after 4.5 months, with only minor side effects like forehead pimples.

community Claim: Insulin resistance increases the enzyme that creates DHT and affects the liver's ability to control hormones

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 6 months ago

Insulin resistance may increase DHT production, contributing to hair loss, and addressing it through diet, nutrients, and natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil could help reverse hair loss. Some users prefer medications like finasteride for more effective results.

community 6 weeks minoxidil… and spironolactone

in Progress Pictures 32 upvotes 6 months ago

Minoxidil and spironolactone are used for hair regrowth, with visible progress noted. Spironolactone is discussed as a treatment option, particularly in the context of transitioning, with concerns about its effects on men.

community 24, documentation/pictures. oral fin.

in Progress Pictures 34 upvotes 6 months ago

The user is documenting their hair loss journey, using oral finasteride since January 2025, and plans to add microneedling and rosemary oil. They have experienced no further hair loss but no gains, and are considering oral minoxidil due to having pets.

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