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      community Got my DHT levels checked. 38 year old female. Still losing hair.

      in Female  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 38-year-old female is experiencing hair loss despite having almost undetectable DHT levels after using dutasteride. Suggestions include checking for PCOS, thyroid issues, adjusting diet, considering the impact of birth control, and trying treatments like tretinoin, redensyl, retinol, and minoxidil with derma stamping.

      community 1 year on fin. Take the pill. NOW.

      in Progress Pictures  353 upvotes 2 years ago
      After one year on finasteride, a user reports positive hair regrowth and minimal side effects, encouraging others to try the treatment despite potential risks. Other users share varied experiences with finasteride, some seeing improvements and others still waiting for results.

      community Can Fin and Min save my hair? (2 months old)

      in Satire  2163 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation jokes about using hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling on a baby, with suggestions ranging from starting treatment immediately to accepting baldness and focusing on other aspects of life. Some users suggest extreme measures like hair transplants in Turkey.

      community (25M) 25 days of treatment min + microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  173 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 25 days of using Minoxidil, microneedling, and recently started topical finasteride for hair loss. Some commenters are skeptical about the results, while others notice new hair growth.

      community Six months of only Dermarolling

      in Progress Pictures  157 upvotes 2 years ago
      User tried dermarolling for hair loss and shared progress pictures. Some suggest adding finasteride and minoxidil, while others debate effectiveness and frequency of dermarolling.

      community Andreas Townsend takes 15mg Fin 2x per day 🤣

      in Satire  796 upvotes 3 years ago
      Andreas Townsend's hair growth, likely due to a combination of finasteride and minoxidil treatments, as well as possibly a hair transplant. People have been discussing the efficacy of these treatments in achieving Townsend's level of hair growth.

      community Goodbye tressless. I’ve decided to give in to my hairloss.

      in Update  597 upvotes 3 years ago
      Kitchen_Plastic_2847 had been fighting hair loss since 2019-2020 and was initially successful in regrowing his hair with finasteride. However, after contracting Covid three times back to back at the start of 2021, he started to lose his hair again. He found a new dermatologist who prescribed him oral minoxidil along with finasteride, but eventually decided it wasn't worth spending all the money to try and save his hair.

      community ~3.5 Months on daily oral dut 0.5mg, oral min 2.5mg, topical RU 80mg, weekly microneedling at 1.5mm

      in Progress Pictures  34 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about a 23-year-old who started treating their hair loss with daily oral dutasteride (0.5mg), oral minoxidil (2.5mg), topical RU58841 (80mg), and weekly microneedling at 1.5mm after seeing others' success stories. Significant improvements have been noted, and there is optimism for even better results in the next 6 months.

      community How an SSRI seemed to help my hairloss

      in Chat  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      An SSRI (paroxetine) reduced hair loss and itching for a user with male-pattern baldness, but liver issues forced discontinuation, leading to increased hair loss and anxiety. The user plans to try other anti-anxiety medications, noting stress and anxiety significantly impact hair loss.

      community Anything you use without scientific backing, just trusting your gut?

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses using peppermint oil for hair loss, with one user applying it undiluted to the scalp and another combining it with finasteride and microneedling. Some believe in its effectiveness despite limited scientific evidence, and also mention rosemary oil as potentially beneficial.

      community 2.5 yrs progress: Min + dermaroll + niz

      in Progress Pictures  76 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's 2.5 year hair loss progress with Minoxidil, dermarolling, and Nizoral treatments, as well as taking biotin and a multivitamin supplement, with the intention of trying DIY topical finasteride in the future.

      community Any other diffuse thinners hate swimming?

      in Chat  78 upvotes 3 years ago
      People who experience diffuse thinning of their hair and how they cope with going swimming. People discussed wearing a swimming cap, making jokes out of it and accepting that it's genetics.

      community dutasteride 9 months, nonstop hair loss

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  31 upvotes 3 years ago
      Experiencing continual nonstop hair loss despite using dutasteride for 9 months, and the possible causes behind it being discussed such as nutritional deficiencies, elevated cortisol, vitamin D deficiency or other problems. Other solutions such as minoxidil and finasteride have been suggested.

      community 40 year old male, Dutasteride every other day, 1ml Minoxidil once daily, micro needling roughly every other week, Nizoral twice a week and vit d and biotin. Photos 5 months apart

      in Progress Pictures  144 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 40 year old male using Dutasteride every other day, Minoxidil once daily, micro needling roughly every other week, Nizoral twice a week and taking vitamins and biotin, with results showing hair darkening. The conversation includes discussion of side effects experienced by the user, as well as potential alternative treatments such as finasteride or RU58841.

      community Dutasteride (.5mg) is some strong stuff!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  54 upvotes 4 years ago
      User switched from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride, experienced side effects, then took dutasteride once a week with improved hair density. Another user had success with daily dutasteride, while one had no results from topical dutasteride.

      community Why I deleted my YouTube channel Part I

      in Update  118 upvotes 4 years ago
      A YouTuber named Kevin, also known as Rider_Of_Roach, who deleted his YouTube channel due to personal attacks and controversy surrounding his views on hair loss treatments. He advocated for FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but faced backlash from those who disagreed with him. The conversation also discusses his past trolling behavior and a lawsuit he filed against a website that published false information about him. Despite some disagreements, many viewers appreciated his research-based content and hope to see him return in the future.

      community Are Dermatologists actually helpful or is it a lost cause ?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 21-year-old is frustrated with hair loss treatments, having used Rogaine and finasteride without success, and feels dermatologists are not providing straightforward advice. They plan to continue using finasteride and Rogaine, despite considering shaving their head due to low hair density.

      community Did anyone try dutasteride mesotherapy? scared of oral side effects (high DHT male here)

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user is considering dutasteride mesotherapy for hair loss due to concerns about oral side effects from high DHT levels. They have been using topical finasteride with minoxidil but are exploring mesotherapy as an alternative, while another user shares their experience with mesotherapy sessions using dutasteride and minoxidil without side effects.

      community Reaction to High Dose Minoxidil After Year of Use

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 6 years ago
      A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe side effects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.

      community Sandalore: a scientific homemade approch

       19 upvotes 7 years ago
      The post discusses using Sandalore as a potential hair loss treatment, emphasizing precise measurements and safe handling. The user compares Sandalore's effects to Minoxidil and mentions preparing a solution with ethanol and DMSO.

      community The New, Improved CB-03-01/Setipiprant Group Buy

       27 upvotes 9 years ago
      The group buy for CB-03-01, a topical anti-androgen for hair loss, was postponed and refunded due to issues with the product's form and solubility. The product, also known as Breezula, is an alternative to finasteride with fewer side effects, but its official release is delayed until 2021.