community How do I get the balls to start it?
The user is hesitant to start using finasteride again due to past side effects experienced between 2015-2018. They have had the medication for a month but are afraid to begin treatment.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity I have started taking iron polymaltose and my hair has drastically stopped falling out.
A user reported that taking iron polymaltose significantly reduced their hair loss. They also mentioned hair loss due to DHT and asked if hair loss from iron deficiency is permanent or temporary.
community May to today (dut 0.5mg everyday 3.5 months). Is it normal for my sensitive areas to miniaturize crazy?
The user is experiencing increased hair miniaturization despite using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and microneedling. They are considering reintroducing finasteride and adjusting dutasteride dosage.
community Fin- 4.5 months, Min-2.5 months, still long way to go
The user has been treating hair loss with 1mg oral finasteride daily, 1mg topical minoxidil twice daily, and microneedling twice a week. They report improved hair quality and density but are still experiencing shedding.
community Switch to generic meds?
The user is considering switching from Hims to generic minoxidil and finasteride, with slightly lower dosages. They are concerned about maintaining their current hair condition without regrowth.
community 1.25mg Finasteride (6times a week)
A 25-year-old is using 1.25mg finasteride six times a week and 5% topical minoxidil daily for hair loss. They are experiencing reduced libido and erectile issues, possibly due to stress, and are questioning if the finasteride dosage is affecting DHT suppression.
community 16 years later - Before and After
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 Single stressful event enough to trigger recurring hair loss, study suggests
Stress can trigger hair loss, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride being used to manage it. Some users report improvement with medications like Lexapro, while others emphasize the impact of stress and life events on hair health.
community Is my hairline starting to minituarize?
The conversation discusses concerns about potential hairline miniaturization and whether to start finasteride as a preventive measure. Recommendations include consulting a specialist and considering treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole.
community Age-linked hair loss caused by disappearing collagen, researchers say
Age-linked hair loss is linked to disappearing collagen. Treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, tretinoin, microneedling, and collagen supplements.