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      community progress ? should i switch to dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 23-year-old male has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for 14 months, along with derma stamping and vitamins, but is considering switching to dutasteride due to dissatisfaction with progress. Users suggest cutting hair shorter to better track progress, and some recommend adding dutasteride and possibly a hair transplant in the future.

      community What should i do while waiting

      in General  143 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is seeking advice on preserving hair follicles at Norwood stage 6 or 7 while waiting for new treatments. They are considering using treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841.
      Trying to identify area of treatment with topical fin

      community Trying to identify area of treatment with topical fin

      in General  136 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is considering using topical finasteride for thinning hair around the middle part, vertex, and crown, and is unsure if the whole scalp is thinning. Another user suggests oral finasteride is more effective than topical, and recommends consulting a dermatologist for proper treatment.

      community Oral Fin+Min+Biotin Progress 2 Mo

      in Progress Pictures  31 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair improvement after switching from topical to oral treatments, using finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin. They reported no major side effects, except for slightly thicker hair on their hands.

      community Starting finasteride before dermatologist (I’ll explain)

      in Finasteride  215 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 19-year-old male is experiencing hair loss and has been prescribed finasteride by a Telehealth company. He plans to start finasteride, improve his lifestyle, and take supplements like DIM and Zinc to manage potential side effects.

      community Balding without a family history

      in Chat  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss without a family history and suspects stress or telogen effluvium (TE) as the cause, despite using finasteride without results. Others suggest stress, vitamin deficiencies, or other conditions could be factors, and some mention that balding can occur without a family history.

      community 8 months progress using dutasteride and minoxidil

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  248 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair improvement using daily dutasteride (0.5mg) and oral minoxidil (5mg), along with ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. They reported no significant side effects, except for mild hypertrichosis, and plan to continue the regimen for a few years before reducing the dosage.

      community Exit strategy advice: 2nd transplant vs. electrolysis to soften hairline

      in General  99 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 32-year-old male is considering options to soften a dense transplanted hairline after experiencing accelerated hair loss and intolerance to finasteride and dutasteride, while using minoxidil. He is exploring partial electrolysis or laser treatments to achieve a natural look with a short buzz cut, avoiding a second transplant or scalp micropigmentation.

      community How do you deal with balding in your 20s?

      in Chat  229 upvotes 7 months ago
      Hair loss in your 20s, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and hair transplants discussed. Opinions vary between accepting baldness and pursuing aggressive treatments.

      community 26 months progress – major improvement and stability

      in Progress Pictures  341 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 36-year-old achieved significant hair improvement and stability over 26 months using oral finasteride, minoxidil foam, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo, with no side effects. Patience and consistency were crucial for increased hair density and reduced shedding.

      community Finasteride with Low Ferritin and Copper

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and is using finasteride while addressing low ferritin and copper levels. They are concerned about continued hair shedding and are advised to correct vitamin deficiencies and wait for finasteride results after 12 months.

      community Why do some people (specially those with diffuse balding) experience more regrowth just with DHT blockers?

      in Chat  41 upvotes 9 months ago
      Diffuse thinners often experience more hair regrowth with DHT blockers like finasteride, possibly due to less DHT sensitivity and the presence of miniaturized, not completely bald, follicles. However, regrowth varies widely among individuals, influenced by factors like genetics, the stage of hair loss, and treatment methods such as minoxidil, microneedling, and dermarolling.

      community 5 months topical minoxidil results

      in Progress Pictures  1247 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about a user sharing their 5-month progress using topical minoxidil 5% twice daily, ketoconazole shampoo, and vitamin D supplements for hair loss, with plans to add finasteride. The user experienced initial shedding but noticed hair thickening by the fourth month, and is seeking advice for dryness caused by minoxidil.

      community Is fin not working for me? Burning sensation

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing a burning sensation on their scalp despite using finasteride and nizoral for hair loss, and is unsure if they should switch to dutasteride. They have reduced their testosterone dose but the burning persists, and a trichologist suggested it might be telogen effluvium.
      On Creatine and Minoxodil for 1 week, quick shedding or progressing MPB

      community On Creatine and Minoxodil for 1 week, quick shedding or progressing MPB

      in General  145 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 24-year-old man is experiencing hair shedding after starting Minoxidil and Creatine, and is concerned about accelerated hair loss. A user suggests that Creatine does not increase DHT levels and recommends considering oral Dutasteride, low-dose oral Minoxidil, and Ciclopirox Shampoo, advising consultation with a doctor.

      community Topical spironolactone — how many ml do you apply?

      in Female  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the use of topical spironolactone for hair loss, with the original poster applying 8 ml daily but learning that 2 ml is recommended. It also touches on hair transplants and the role of DHT sensitivity in hair loss, emphasizing individual differences in treatment outcomes.

      community HT scheduled. Am I over reacting?

      in Transplants  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has scheduled a hair transplant after stabilizing hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil, considering additional dermarolling. They are advised to use 2500-3000 grafts conservatively for temple filling without lowering the hairline too much.

      community 24M — 4.5 Months Into Hair Treatment, Feeling Emotionally Drained

      in Is this regrowth?  85 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old male is experiencing emotional stress from hair loss despite seeing significant progress after 4.5 months of using oral dutasteride and minoxidil, and has now switched to topical treatments. Many users encourage him to continue with the oral treatments due to his impressive results and suggest waiting at least a year before considering a hair transplant.

      community Forgotten 'Total Revival' Stack

      in Research/Science  42 upvotes 1 year ago
      Cyclosporine A is discussed as a powerful hair growth stimulant, potentially more effective than minoxidil, but concerns about safety and side effects, including cancer risk, limit its use. The conversation highlights the need for further research and experimentation with topical application, despite its risks.

      community 8 months progress (Minoxidil + Finasterde)

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their 8-month progress using Minoxidil and Finasteride, noting improved hair density, especially at the back, and observing new hair growth. They plan to continue treatment and consider a hair transplant in the future.