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      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 How do you guys style thinning hair ?

      in Styling  7 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 20-year-old male experiencing hair thinning uses 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil daily, and seeks styling advice to hide frontal scalp thinning. Recommendations include using hair powder, mousse, sea salt spray, and matte clay, along with specific styling techniques like blow-drying and using a detangling brush.

      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 Disappointed after dermatologist visit, should I start Finasteride on my own?

      in What should I do?  8 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 19-year-old male is considering starting finasteride on his own for genetic hair loss after a disappointing dermatologist visit, where he was prescribed biotin, ketoconazole shampoo, and saw palmetto instead. Users suggest online options for finasteride and minoxidil, while opinions vary on the effectiveness and safety of saw palmetto and finasteride for someone his age.

      community 30M, 15 months Dut 0,5 and prp, what now?

      in General  202 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 30-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss despite using Dutasteride 0.5mg and PRP for 15 months, with no success. He is considering a hair transplant but is advised to stabilize hair loss first and explore other treatments like topical Minoxidil or combined therapies.

      community Experience with hair transplant or additional mechanisms for hairline

      in Transplants  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male is using a minoxidil and finasteride spray for hairline recession and is considering other treatments like oral minoxidil, exosomes, PRP, or a hair transplant. Suggestions include microneedling, possibly with tretinoin, while another user suggests the hairline is fine and mentions body dysmorphia.

      community My progress with finasteride and minoxidil.

      in Progress Pictures  281 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 26-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride and minoxidil, with no side effects, and is considering switching to dutasteride. He applies minoxidil topically and takes finasteride daily, noting the importance of consistent lighting for progress photos.

      community 4 months M26 Fin/Min/Keto/microneedle

      in Progress Pictures  39 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 26-year-old male shared progress pictures after 4 months of treating hair loss with finasteride (1.25 mg on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays), topical minoxidil twice daily, ketoconazole shampoo twice weekly, and weekly microneedling at 1.5 mm. He is seeing hair growth improvement, especially in the front, and is considering hair grafts for the crown area if necessary for more density.

      community 5 and months finasteride and microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  116 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 35 year old male who has seen good results from Finasteride and microneedling, with minimal side effects. Replies to the post ask about the device used for microneedling, discuss the progress made, and offer encouragement.

      community Receding hairline just starting, how to combat this?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 33-year-old male with a receding hairline is advised to start with finasteride to block DHT and consider minoxidil for promoting hair growth. Other treatments like copper peptides and serums are deemed less effective, and ketoconazole shampoo is suggested for scalp health.

      community M22, Finasteride 3 Months in, seeking advice!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 22-year-old male with a family history of baldness has been using finasteride for 3 months and previously used minoxidil. He is concerned about hair loss progression and seeks advice on whether to restart minoxidil and improve his lifestyle, while being advised to be patient with the treatment.

      community Best treatment for receeding hairline

      in General  145 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 21-year-old male is experiencing a receding hairline and has tried tea tree oil and hair growth shampoo without success. He is considering products from companies like Hims, Happy Head, and Dermose for treatment.

      community 21M cant stop hairloss at all +2 years on dut/fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 21-year-old male has been experiencing persistent hair loss despite using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and ketoconazole. Suggestions include checking for hormonal issues, nutritional deficiencies, or allergies, and consulting a doctor for professional advice.

      community Severe Hair loss after stopping Rogaine

      in Minoxidil  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 32-year-old male experienced severe hair loss after stopping Rogaine and is considering restarting it along with topical Finasteride and Ketoconazole shampoo due to concerns about oral Finasteride causing gynecomastia. Users suggest that stopping Minoxidil can lead to significant hair loss and recommend Finasteride for better results.

      community Should I start Fin with these blood tests?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 25-year-old male with normal hormone levels is considering starting finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but is concerned about high estradiol levels and potential side effects. Responses vary, with some suggesting blood tests before starting treatment and others emphasizing individual tolerance and the importance of consulting a doctor.

      community [20M] 2 Year Fin&Min Progress (Detailed & Pics)

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 20 year old male's experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, nizoral shampoo, dutasteride, alfatradiol, stemoxydine and RU58841, over the course of two years. The user reported losing ground overall but their hair becoming curly, which helped hide more scalp.

      community 21M, 3 months of insane shedding on fin/min/saw palmetto

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 21-year-old male experiencing severe hair shedding despite using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and saw palmetto with pumpkin seed oil. He is seeking advice on whether this shedding is normal and if he should consider other treatments like dutasteride or RU58841.

      community My 14 Month Progress

       60 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 25-year-old male shared his 14-month hair regrowth progress using minoxidil, finasteride, and initially dermarolling, along with supplements like fish oil, vitamin D, biotin, and zinc. He attributes his hair loss improvement mainly to the medications and noted minor side effects like lower libido and dark circles under the eyes.