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      community Comparison of options: topical vs medication

      in Female  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user diagnosed with AGA is seeking advice on hair loss treatments, comparing topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride to oral medications and natural methods like dermastamping, PRP, and LED light. They are concerned about side effects and effectiveness, especially given their existing fatigue.

      community AnagenInc says GT20029 is possible now

      in Research/Science  117 upvotes 3 years ago
      AnagenInc is ready to produce a hair loss treatment called GT20029 if there is enough demand. People are discussing combining it with other treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, and some are concerned about the legitimacy and safety of gray market products.

      community Hair regrowth attempt. Age 33 after 10 years bald.

      in Progress Pictures  640 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 33-year-old attempted hair regrowth after 10 years of baldness using topical finasteride, minoxidil, micro-needling, a laser cap, and later oral dutasteride. They noticed some regrowth, especially vellus hairs, and are considering a hair transplant or other treatments despite side effects.

      community Should I be shedding months after starting treatment?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning started finasteride and 2% minoxidil 8 months ago, then switched to 5% minoxidil with tretinoin 4 months ago. Despite initial improvement in hair density, he is now experiencing increased hair shedding, losing 100-200 hairs daily.

      community 2.5 years (August 2022 to today).

      in Progress Pictures  1943 upvotes 1 year ago
      A mid-50s Hispanic male uses a combination of topical minoxidil and finasteride, microneedling, a laser cap, and biotin to address hair loss, with noticeable progress over 2.5 years. He experiences some side effects but continues the routine, attributing improvements to these treatments.

      community I lost the fight against MPB at age 22 despite being on treatments.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  72 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user "ajsr8" shared their story of hair loss despite being on treatments. They started using finasteride in 2019 and later tried topical minoxidil, but it didn't seem to work. They also experienced side effects from other treatments. They are considering cutting off their hair and stopping the medications if there is no improvement in three months. Other users suggested trying different treatments and getting a blood test to check for underlying conditions.

      community Shedding whilst on Dut and topical min

      in Chat  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 26-year-old from the UK is experiencing increased hair thinning despite using dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering additional treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, oral minoxidil, and possibly RU58841, while seeking advice on managing side effects and exploring other options.

      community Just an encouraging post for atypical alopecia sufferers

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced eyebrow hair loss and tried various treatments, including Minoxidil, a Capsaicin-based product, Latanoprost, Bimatoprost, Castor Oil, and Travoprost. Despite initial setbacks and a brutal shedding phase, they eventually saw positive results with Travoprost, encouraging others not to give up on treatments.

      community Not sure if fin+ deutasteride are working

      in Treatments  156 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride, with no regrowth but stabilized loss. After a recent hair transplant, they are experiencing shedding and are unsure if it's due to shock loss or ineffective treatment.

      community Diagnosed with a mild form of Alopecia

      in Treatment 5 years ago
      A user experienced rapid hair loss and was prescribed Desonide cream for mild Alopecia. They are seeking feedback on its effectiveness and potential side effects.

      community pictures before I started pyrilutamide (repost)

      in Progress Pictures  124 upvotes 3 years ago
      Automatic-Law-3612's progress with hair loss treatments, including topical finasteride, topical dutasteride, minoxidil and pyrilutamide. They have been using these products for two weeks and noticed baby hairs in their temples getting longer.

      community 4 months on fin, adding topical min

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A user in their 40s is using finasteride every other day and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, considering adding topical minoxidil for further regrowth, including on eyebrows. They are advised to continue with the current regimen for a few more months before reassessing and to be cautious with minoxidil due to its application challenges and potential risks to pets.

      community Turning werewolf yet losing ground in scalp

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their hair loss treatment routine, which includes oral and topical Minoxidil, dermarolling, Keto shampoo, multivitamins, Biotin, oils, protein intake, and water. Another user suggested adding finasteride and continuing the routine for 6-12 months.

      community Hair Growth Journey: 10 months

      in Progress Pictures  252 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 31-year-old who experienced severe hair loss during medical school tried various treatments, including topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil, but stopped due to side effects. They restarted treatment 10 months ago with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, hydrocortisone, oral minoxidil, and light therapy, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skincare.

      community female battling hair loss

       7 upvotes 8 years ago
      User "tresslessatbest" shares her experience with androgenic hair loss and treatments. She found success using men's Rogaine 5%, spironolactone, dermaroller, biotin, blackcurrant seed oil, prenatal vitamins, and Nizoral shampoo.

      community Need advice with finishing off my hair loss :)

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      User is a Norwood 2-2.5, using 1.25 mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil lotion daily since June last year, experiencing significant regrowth. They are considering additional treatments like saw palmetto, microneedling, dutasteride, aminexil, stemoxydine, mesotherapy, ketoconazole shampoo, and alfatradiol to improve hair thickness.

      community Balding young sucks, and here is why.

      in Chat  24 upvotes 1 month ago
      A young person regrets not starting hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride earlier, leading to significant balding by age 19. They discuss the importance of early intervention and the impact of societal perceptions on those experiencing hair loss.

      community Is this new hair growth? Former slick bald patches.

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user, 42 M, NW 5-6, used oral Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841 topical, micro needling, Nizoral shampoo, saw palmetto gummies, vitamin D gummies, and scalp massages for 2 months. They noticed many small light hairs on previously bald areas and are questioning if these will darken or remain vellus hairs.

      community Is this regrowth 7 months in fin

      in Is this regrowth?  22 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 7 months and is experiencing some regrowth but struggles with an oily scalp despite trying ketoconazole and salicylic acid. They are seeking advice on managing the oily scalp and are reassured by others that regrowth is visible.