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      community Why Is My Hair Thinner All Over After 8 Months on Topical Fin?

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse hair thinning after 8 months on topical finasteride and 11 months on minoxidil, and is considering switching to oral finasteride due to lack of effectiveness. They also mention scalp itchiness and use of a 1% ketoconazole shampoo.

      community 40 female with long hair, advice on what to try please

      in Female  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 40-year-old woman with naturally thin and fine hair is seeking advice on over-the-counter treatments for hair loss and is open to prescription options for her upcoming doctor's appointment. She has tried biotin, Nioxin, various haircuts, and colors, and has had blood tests for deficiencies.

      community Can't take fin just yet, but need to try and stave off hair loss. Need your advice.

       4 upvotes 10 years ago
      The user is concerned about starting finasteride due to potential fertility issues and is considering using minoxidil and Nizoral shampoo as alternatives for hair loss. Another user shares their experience of pausing finasteride while trying to conceive, continuing with minoxidil and Nizoral, and advises prioritizing child health over hair treatment.

      community Passive/preventative anti-DHT haircare routine?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses preventative hair care measures for hair loss, focusing on non-prescription treatments like rosemary, peppermint, castor oils, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. It also touches on the use of finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 for those experiencing hair loss.

      community How come some guys are half bald yet their hair is so healthy?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  62 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning and frizzy hair has been using finasteride for nine months and is seeking advice on improving hair quality. Suggestions include using conditioners, biotin, rosemary oil, and addressing scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, while finasteride may help reverse miniaturization and improve hair health.

      community If you had to abandon DHT blockers, what’s next?

      in Treatment  60 upvotes 5 months ago
      Users discuss alternatives to DHT blockers for hair loss, suggesting minoxidil, microneedling, natural DHT blockers, and scalp massages. Some explore RU58841, ketoconazole, hair transplants, and hair systems due to side effects from finasteride and dutasteride.

      community Opinions- AGA options and pregnancy

      in Female  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user with Androgenetic Alopecia is seeking advice on hair growth treatments while planning for pregnancy. Current routine includes LaserCap, Nizoral Shampoo, scalp massage, The Ordinary Multi Peptide Serum, vitamin D, prenatal vitamins, and SEEN shampoo.

      community Anti androgen shed all over scalp

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is experiencing intense hair shedding all over the scalp after applying pyrilutamide to the hairline and taking oral castor oil. They are also using topical finasteride and latanoprost, but are unsure which treatment is causing the shedding.

      community Scalp massages: where's the community consensus on this ?

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 10 months ago
      Scalp massages have mixed reviews for hair loss; some users report reduced shedding and healthier hair, while others see no benefit or worsening conditions. Many prefer proven treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride over massages.

      community How to tell if it’s miniaturizing vs regrowth?

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth and miniaturization, with the user transitioning to oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil, and occasionally using topical minoxidil. The user observes baby hairs near the hairline but less on the scalp, indicating possible regrowth and shedding.

      community Unexpected temple hair growth from GHK-Cu

      in Update  23 upvotes 5 months ago
      GHK-Cu injections led to unexpected temple hair growth for someone who had been using minoxidil and finasteride for over a decade. The user plans to continue using GHK-Cu and experiment with a DIY AHK-Cu serum.

      community 6 years fighting the Norwood reaper

      in Is this regrowth?  45 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been managing hair loss with microneedling, Nutrafol, topical finasteride/minoxidil foam, LLLT, and Nizoral, and plans to add oral minoxidil. They are seeing improvement and are cautious about using oral finasteride due to past gynecomastia concerns.

      community Just a tad bit swollen but anything for hair right babe?

      in Transplants  516 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user experienced significant swelling after a hair and beard transplant, possibly due to an allergic reaction or improper post-surgery care. Despite dissatisfaction with the clinic's handling of grafts and customer service, the user appreciates the clinic's skill in achieving natural hairline density.
      Help: Digital Perm while Thinning Hairline

      community Help: Digital Perm while Thinning Hairline

      in Basic Questions  142 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 20-year-old male experiencing hair loss is using finasteride for 8 months and is considering a digital perm but is concerned about potential hair damage, especially at the thinning hairline. Advice given includes continuing finasteride, using gentle hair products, and possibly trying topical minoxidil or CBD cream for scalp care.

      community Am I missing something with pp405?

      in Research/Science  32 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is discussed as a potential hair growth stimulant, possibly more effective than minoxidil, but not a cure for hair loss. There is skepticism about its ability to regrow "deadzones," and concerns about its impact on those with hair transplants.

      community Hairline regrowth but massive diffuse shedding

      in Chat  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse shedding but also hairline regrowth after starting finasteride, switching to dutasteride, and using oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and RU58841. Other users advise patience, suggesting that the treatments need more time to show results and caution against using too many medications simultaneously.

      community 22 M / Thinning hair, want some natural remedies/tips

      in Scalp Massage  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing thinning hair seeks natural remedies, avoiding minoxidil and finasteride due to potential side effects. Suggestions include using rosemary oil with microneedling, vitamins, and considering minoxidil for regrowth, while others emphasize finasteride as the most effective option for maintaining hair.

      community Is this regrowth ? Topical Min/Fin

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old is using keto shampoo, topical Minoxidil 5% for 3 months, and topical finasteride 0.1% for 1.5 months to address hair loss. They are noticing baby hairs and shedding, questioning if the hairs will thicken and if more time is needed for finasteride to work.

      community Derek from More Plates More dates has maintained his hair for over a decade

      in Chat  130 upvotes 5 months ago
      Derek has maintained his hair for over a decade using dutasteride, keto shampoo, and previously minoxidil, despite early hair loss and family history of baldness. Other users discuss their own hair loss treatments, including combinations of oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, nizoral, microneedling, and low-level laser therapy.