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      community 19 year old male and Finasteride

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 19-year-old male with hair loss and gynecomastia is considering starting finasteride after trying various treatments like Ketoconazole shampoo and consulting dermatologists. He has chronic telogen effluvium and seborrheic dermatitis, with normal testosterone and thyroid levels but low platelet count.

      community My Vitamin D (25-0H) levels came <4.20 ng/ml (<20 implies deficiency)and B12 came 184 pg/ml (Should be between 211-911). I have a lot of dandruff. The derm has prescribed me with 60k vitamin d tablet once a week and multivitamins for a month. Vitamin deficiency implies TE no? or is it MPB?

      in Treatment  38 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on vitamin D and B12 deficiencies, and mentions using finasteride. It also suggests getting a biopsy to differentiate between MPB and other conditions.

      community [25, F] [RANT] Shedding since March 2020. This just isn’t fair.

      in Female  42 upvotes 5 years ago
      User "missbloombastic" has been experiencing hair loss since 2016 and tried min, fin, multivitamins, and spiro with mixed results. Another user shares their struggle with hair loss and its impact on self-esteem, while a third user suggests checking blood tests and confirming the cause of hair loss.

      community I just don’t understand this

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  115 upvotes 5 years ago
      Finasteride is discussed for hair loss treatment, with opinions divided on its safety and effectiveness. Some consider natural remedies, but these may also affect hormones.

      community I think I’m on to something

       24 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user shared their personal experience with hair loss, hormone imbalances, and treatments including testosterone boosters, natural estrogen blockers, and DHEA. They suggest that low-dose finasteride and natural hormone therapy could reduce hair loss with fewer side effects.

      community Norwood 1 to 3 is normal, and NOT balding

       7 upvotes 7 years ago
      Norwood 1-3 hair loss is considered normal in Russia and not balding. Using finasteride for Norwood 1-3 is seen as unnecessary and risky.

      community Went to the derm..

       16 upvotes 10 years ago
      Finasteride is recommended for hair loss treatment, with potential side effects like erectile issues in 1 in 33 users, which typically resolve after stopping the drug. Users report mixed experiences, with some experiencing initial side effects like brain fog and others seeing no issues, and the drug is generally considered effective for maintaining or regrowing hair.

      community Another clueless guy fearmongering and spreading misinformation

      in Chat  251 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with some users advocating for finasteride and minoxidil, while others express concerns about potential side effects of finasteride. A social media influencer is criticized for promoting scalp massages and minoxidil over finasteride, which some believe is misinformation.

      community The most nuclear stack possible

      in Satire  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user humorously suggests an extreme hair loss treatment regimen involving multiple medications and therapies, including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, and others, claiming it would prevent hair loss but with potential side effects like gynecomastia. The conversation highlights concerns about safety, side effects, and the effectiveness of such a comprehensive approach.

      community Spironolactone, what do you think?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is considering Spironolactone for hair loss but is advised against it due to its effects on testosterone. Instead, they are recommended to try finasteride at 18 and consider dutasteride if needed.

      community Is PP405 actually different, or does it fall into the same pattern as previous treatments?

      in Research/Science 3 months ago
      PP405 is being discussed as a potential new approach to hair loss by targeting follicle stem cells, suggesting a different mechanism from existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. However, there is skepticism about whether it will lead to meaningful long-term outcomes or follow the pattern of previous treatments that showed promise but lacked consistent results.

      community KX-826 , a small change in the pipeline

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      KX-826 is undergoing trials for hair loss treatment, showing similar effectiveness between 0.5% and 1.0% dosages, with mild side effects compared to finasteride. Users discuss combining KX-826 with other treatments like minoxidil and clascoterone for better results.

      community Can't figure out what I'm doing wrong

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 38-year-old male experienced rapid hair loss progression and tried topical Minoxidil for 15 months without success, then switched to a combination spray with Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Tretinoin for two months, still seeing no improvement. Users suggest patience, as Finasteride can take six months to a year to show results, and recommend considering oral treatments if health permits, while also advising against washing off treatments too soon.

      community 4 months of restarting treatment. M36

      in Progress Pictures  58 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 36-year-old man restarted hair loss treatment after a break, using topical Minoxidil 5% twice daily, topical Finasteride 0.01% daily, and Ketoconazole 2% three times a week, along with supplements like Vitamin B12, D3, C, Biotin, Omega-3, zinc, and copper. He avoids oral Finasteride due to side effects and plans to evaluate progress after a year.

      community To get a HT or Not To get a HT?

      in Transplants  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      A hair transplant without using finasteride or similar medications may lead to unnatural results and further hair loss. Financially capable individuals are advised to stabilize hair loss with medication before considering a transplant.

      community Pyrilutamide with Alfatradiol and minoxidil (23M)

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced side effects from a hair loss treatment and is considering using pyrilutamide, alfatradiol, and possibly minoxidil. They are unsure about starting minoxidil immediately or waiting to see the effects of the other treatments.
      M17 regrowth journal

      community M17 regrowth journal

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  144 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 17-year-old is addressing hair loss with finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. They are considering adding GHK-Cu to their regimen, but others advise caution with finasteride due to age.

      community Switch from fin to dut and its worse

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can worsen hair loss for some men due to increased testosterone levels. Topical treatments like RU58841 and Pyrilutamide are suggested to counteract these effects, but individual responses vary.

      community Min/Fin is Working - Some Advices

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 26-year-old shares their experience with hair loss treatment using minoxidil and finasteride, noting improvements in hair thickness and health. Despite positive results, they experience mood swings and decreased libido, leading them to consider stopping the treatment.

      community 27/M closing in on a year of fin and min, feel like it’s only gotten worse.

      in Chat  62 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user reported no improvement in hair loss after nearly a year of using 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and weekly microneedling. Other users suggested the possibility of DUPA or retrograde alopecia and mentioned that treatments might only slow down hair loss rather than regrow hair.

      community 3 Month progress update with fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      User shared a 3-month progress update on hair loss treatment using finasteride and minoxidil. They experienced initial shedding, thicker hair growth, and facial breakouts likely due to hormone changes.

      community Kevin Mann(Haircafe) is the GOAT

      in Update  416 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user praised Kevin Mann for his hair loss advice, crediting finasteride and minoxidil with tretinoin for saving their hair. Other users shared similar experiences and expressed frustration over Mann's channel being affected by past controversies.