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      community Progress finasteride and minoxidil + problem

      in Progress Pictures  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair improvement in the central and back areas after using finasteride, minoxidil, and a galenic lotion, but the temple area is worsening. They suspect the lotion might be causing the issue and are considering stopping its use.

      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.

      community What is up with all these body dysmorphic posts lately?

      in Chat  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses concerns about body dysmorphia related to hair loss, with some users expressing frustration over posts claiming treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are ineffective or harmful despite minimal hair loss. It emphasizes the importance of early treatment with medications like finasteride and minoxidil for those experiencing hair loss.

      community 3 months of oral min and 0,5dut

      in Progress Pictures  22 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 23-year-old experienced reduced hair loss after three months of using oral minoxidil and dutasteride. The user reported no side effects and plans to continue the treatment.

      community SOS – The cure for women = PREGNANCY

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      Pregnancy can temporarily reverse hair loss in women, but attempts to mimic pregnancy hormones with treatments like contraceptive pills, spironolactone, estradiol, progesterone, finasteride, and minoxidil have been ineffective. The discussion highlights the need for research into the hormonal mechanisms of pregnancy that affect hair regrowth.

      community 4 Month Update on Pyrilutamide

      in Update  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatment with Pyrilutamide, Minoxidil, and Finasteride showed improvement after 4 months. Shedding reduced, hair feels stronger and healthier, with no side effects.

      community Reaction to Minoxidil Foam version

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      User experienced itching, redness, and hives from Minoxidil foam and is questioning if they are allergic to Minoxidil or another ingredient. They have switched to oral Finasteride.

      community Is it okay if I try ashwagandha?

      in Chat  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential effects of ashwagandha on hair loss and anxiety, with users sharing mixed experiences. Some users caution against ashwagandha due to its potential to increase testosterone and DHT, which could counteract finasteride's benefits, while others suggest alternative methods like exercise, cold showers, or different supplements for managing anxiety.

      community 4 months on 2.5mg Dut + 5mg oral minox daily

      in Progress Pictures  119 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's positive experience with hair regrowth using 2.5mg daily of Dutasteride and 5mg oral Minoxidil, noting significant progress without major side effects. The user experienced an initial hair shed with Dutasteride, which stopped after starting Minoxidil, and recommends consulting a doctor before adjusting dosages.

      community 6 months on minoxidil and finastreride

      in Progress Pictures  1660 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 24-year-old experienced improved hair growth using 5% minoxidil, 1 mg finasteride, and dermastamping, but faced side effects like low libido and mild erectile dysfunction. They plan to reduce finasteride dosage after full results and may consider a hair transplant if thinning recurs.

      community Massive study on finasteride side effects released

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  83 upvotes 3 years ago
      The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.

      community If you had to abandon DHT blockers, what’s next?

      in Treatment  60 upvotes 5 months ago
      Users discuss alternatives to DHT blockers for hair loss, suggesting minoxidil, microneedling, natural DHT blockers, and scalp massages. Some explore RU58841, ketoconazole, hair transplants, and hair systems due to side effects from finasteride and dutasteride.
      Considering Switch to Oral Finasteride 1mg & Minoxidil 3mg/Day: Seeking Advice on Efficacy and Side Effects

      community Considering Switch to Oral Finasteride 1mg & Minoxidil 3mg/Day: Seeking Advice on Efficacy and Side Effects

      in General  121 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user plans to switch from topical to oral finasteride (1mg/day) and minoxidil (3mg/day) due to unsatisfactory results with topical treatments. They seek advice on the effectiveness, potential side effects, and the timing for considering a hair transplant, with recommendations to monitor health metrics like blood pressure and conduct thorough bloodwork before starting.

      community Fin advice please - losing ground!!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced hair loss issues after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and back, with stress and seborrheic dermatitis affecting hair quality. They plan to continue finasteride, treat seborrheic dermatitis, and monitor nutrient levels, considering low-dose oral minoxidil if safe.

      community Spironolactone Update

      in Female  13 upvotes 9 years ago
      A woman's experience with Spironolactone as treatment for female pattern hair loss, including the effects of increasing dosage and her doctor's recommendation to try finasteride if no results are seen after 6 months. Other users have also shared their experiences with using finasteride for this condition.

      community 7.5 months and fin, time for dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride, 2% ketoconazole shampoo, vitamins, and growth shampoo for 7.5 months to treat hair loss and is considering switching to 0.5 mg dutasteride due to slight recession and persistent symptoms. Another user commented that the user's temples appear to have improved, especially in the latest photo.

      community 9 months of treatment as an aggressive diffuse thinner

      in Progress Pictures  63 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, and other treatments for hair loss over nine months, seeing some improvement in hair thickness and crown volume but continued thinning at the hairline. They plan to continue treatment for another nine months despite being sensitive to DHT fluctuations and are considering increasing dosages or other options like a hair transplant.

      community Low dose oral minoxidil, any success stories?

      in Minoxidil  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      Low-dose oral minoxidil shows mixed results, with some users experiencing hair regrowth and others seeing no significant change. Finasteride is also commonly used, often in combination with minoxidil, and is generally considered effective with a low rate of side effects.
      Dut + Min, 5 Months In, No Results — Need Advice

      community Dut + Min, 5 Months In, No Results — Need Advice

      in Treatments  163 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 28-year-old experiencing worsening hair loss despite using Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil is considering exosome therapy and possibly switching treatments due to side effects. They seek advice on whether to continue with Dutasteride or try alternatives like Pyrilutamide or topical supplements.

      community Scared to start oral minoxidil (23M) — need advice

      in General  129 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 23-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is considering whether to try oral minoxidil due to fear of side effects, after inconsistent use of topical minoxidil. They are advised to try topical minoxidil consistently first, as it has fewer systemic effects.