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      community Antihistamines stop my hair loss

      in Treatment  23 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user found that antihistamines stop their hair loss and related symptoms, but they experience side effects like sedation and chest pain. They are seeking alternative solutions or topical antihistamines to avoid systemic side effects.

      community 1% cetirizine (available in allergy medicines) for androgenetic alopecia

       54 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses using 1% cetirizine, an antihistamine, as a potential treatment for androgenetic alopecia (hair loss). One user plans to try cetirizine instead of finasteride, while others are curious or skeptical about its effectiveness, discussing the role of inflammation in hair loss.

      community Is anyone using melatonin for hair loss?

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      Melatonin is being discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss, with questions about its effectiveness and whether it should be used topically or orally. No specific conclusions or personal experiences were shared.

      community Why I Take 5mg Minoxidil at Night Instead of Splitting 2.5mg

      in Minoxidil  10 upvotes 2 months ago
      Taking 5mg oral minoxidil at night instead of splitting 2.5mg doses, with the rationale that a single larger dose may provide a stronger activation for hair follicles and reduce peak-related side effects. Some users report sleep issues with nighttime dosing, while others find it beneficial; opinions on effectiveness and side effects vary.

      community 75 days on Oral Min & Oral Fin Retrograde Alopecia

      in Progress Pictures  65 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their 75-day progress using oral minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermastamping for retrograde alopecia, reporting significant improvement and increased body hair without side effects. They also discussed quitting smoking and the potential correlation between early beard growth and male pattern baldness.

      community Extreme Shedding/Hair Loss 7 months on Fin

      in Transgender  243 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 20-year-old FTM individual started finasteride for hair loss with initial success but experienced increased shedding after 7 months. They are considering oral minoxidil as advised by their doctor to address the worsening hair loss.

      community Losing the genetic lottery - venting

      in Chat  67 upvotes 3 months 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 Maintaining/Regrown on Fin but losing ground on Dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 4 months ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride led to hairline regression and scalp issues for some users, prompting a return to finasteride. Users reported better maintenance and regrowth with finasteride compared to dutasteride, despite using oral minoxidil throughout.

      community KX-826 Phase 3 Results Are Out

      in Research/Science  118 upvotes 4 months ago
      KX-826 shows promising results for hair growth with fewer side effects, offering an alternative to finasteride and minoxidil. Users discuss combining it with minoxidil, dermarolling, and Nizoral for improved results.

      community Vitamin D slight temple regrowth

      in Is this regrowth?  110 upvotes 5 months ago
      Vitamin D supplementation may have led to slight hair regrowth and density improvement. Other treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and maintaining optimal vitamin D levels.

      community (27M) Seems like first PRP session just worsen my hair...

      in Progress Pictures 6 months ago
      A user experienced worsened hair condition after a PRP session and is considering stopping further sessions. They are using a Dermapen, electric massage, iron, saw palmetto, and plan to start minoxidil, but have had side effects with finasteride and are advised to consider dutasteride under medical supervision.

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

      in Treatment  62 upvotes 7 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.

      community Oral minoxidil — is it actually worth it?

      in Minoxidil  42 upvotes 7 months ago
      Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but may cause side effects like increased heart rate and edema. Finasteride is recommended, with dutasteride as an alternative if needed.

      community Fluridil (Eucapil) seems like a great option?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user stopped using finasteride due to side effects and is considering Fluridil (Eucapil) as an alternative for hair loss treatment. They are exploring other options like RU58841 and are interested in the experiences of others with Fluridil, noting its good safety profile despite the cost.

      community Huge anxiety after taking finasteride

      in Treatment  25 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experiences severe anxiety and physical symptoms after taking finasteride and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments since dutasteride is unavailable. They suspect an allergic reaction to finasteride and have stopped using it.

      community M40 - 3 Months progress on Fin/Min

      in Is this regrowth?  1434 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user reported significant hair regrowth after 3 months using 1mg oral finasteride, 1ml 5% topical minoxidil, and microneedling, along with biotin, vitamin D, iron, and zinc supplements. They are optimistic about continued progress despite initial skepticism.

      community KX-826 alone to stop hairloss???

      in Treatment  13 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 28-year-old male experiencing early male pattern baldness is considering using Pyrilutamide (KX-826) as an alternative to finasteride due to side effects. He seeks to maintain his current hair without regrowth and is concerned about potential side effects like reduced libido.

      community 16 years later - Before and After

      in Progress Pictures  351 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user shared their 16-year hair loss journey using finasteride and minoxidil, noting slow hair thinning despite a family history of severe balding. They switched from topical to oral minoxidil but stopped for personal reasons, experiencing no significant side effects from finasteride.

      community 31M. Just diagnosed with androgenic alopecia. Fears of min.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 31-year-old man with androgenic alopecia is considering treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo but is worried about finasteride's side effects. Users recommend starting with finasteride or dutasteride for DHT blocking, suggesting topical solutions to reduce side effects.