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      community found out im more responsive to dutastetide than finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and saw significant improvement in under two months. They also microneedle, take supplements including collagen and vitamin D3, use ketoconazole shampoo, and noticed accidental hair regrowth with retinol application on their face.

      community Second shed or losing the battle? Finasteride and minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced initial regrowth with finasteride and minoxidil but is now facing increased hair thinning, possibly due to a second shedding phase. They are considering increasing finasteride dosage or adding dutasteride, despite availability issues, and have started microneedling.

      community From hairline recession to full-blown resurrection

      in Satire  75 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses hair loss and its treatments, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It highlights a transformation from hairline recession to significant hair regrowth.

      community Stemoxydin and hair cycle question

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using Finasteride for hair loss and is considering adding alphatradiol, stemoxydine, or 2% minoxidil to their regimen. They are concerned that stemoxydine, which shortens the resting phase of hair, might accelerate hair loss in those not using Finasteride by depleting hair cycles without strengthening miniaturized hairs.

      community Heavy shedding after one year could treatment not be effective

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user has been on finasteride and minoxidil for a year, along with biotin supplements, microneedling, and ketoconazole, but is experiencing heavy hair shedding and is concerned about the treatment's effectiveness. They are seeking advice and experiences from others regarding shedding and potential signs of hair regrowth.

      community Dutasteride UPDATE (female) *sixth month*

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 4 years ago
      A female user in her mid-20s with androgenetic alopecia and suspected telogene effluvium who has been taking Dutasteride, Spironolactone, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Ketoconazol shampoo, and Yaz contraception for her hair loss for the past 6 months. She had a small shed during this time that she believes to be stress related.

      community Sup Chooms?! One year of treatment!!

      in Progress Pictures  365 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their one-year hair loss treatment progress using oral finasteride, topical finasteride/minoxidil, and microneedling, reporting no current side effects and significant hair improvement. They also use Head & Shoulders for dandruff control and recommend consistency in treatment.

      community Summed up version of my hair loss journey so far

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user started a hair loss treatment with oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and microneedling, later switching to oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. Despite initial stabilization, shedding resumed, and the user is considering switching to dutasteride after 12 months.

      community A story about why it matters to fight this

      in Chat  47 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, which improved their hair from a diffuse NW3 to a solid NW2 - 2.5. They noticed significant changes in how people treated them after regrowing their hair, suggesting that attractiveness can greatly impact social interactions and opportunities.

      community Can a HT fix a severe case of diffuse thinning scalp?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has severe diffuse thinning on the scalp and is using finasteride, topical minoxidil, dermarolling, tretinoin, and Nizoral without satisfactory results. They are considering a hair transplant but are concerned about the cost and the number of grafts needed.

      community M30, month 4 of dutasteride and minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  125 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 30-year-old male is using dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and various supplements for hair loss, reporting no sexual side effects but experiencing tinnitus. He stopped microneedling and tretinoin cream, saw quick results, and experiences low-intensity shedding.

      community Been now 15 months on treatment Time for hair transplant? (1.25 oral finas + minox twice + oral zinc and vitamin c + caféine + microneedling every 15 days at 0.5 to 1mm)

      in Is this regrowth?  116 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's 15-month experience with oral finasteride, minoxidil, zinc and vitamin C, caffeine, and microneedling as treatments for hair loss, which has yielded impressive results. Suggestions were made to stack a topical DHT blocker with the finasteride or increase the microneedling regimen, and it was suggested to re-evaluate at the two year mark.

      community Desperate for help - Dread shed since 5 months!

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair loss after starting Minoxidil 5% and is seeking advice, as their hair loss worsened following a second COVID infection. Despite normal hormone and vitamin levels, the user is considering additional treatments like Ketoconazole shampoo, massages, and low-level laser therapy.

      community The expected timeline for PP405 - Next update at AAD Annual Meeting in March 2026 ?

      in Treatment  30 upvotes 5 months ago
      A new hair loss treatment, PP405, showed promising Phase 2a results with 31% of patients experiencing over 20% hair density increase without systemic absorption, avoiding hormonal side effects. The treatment is expected to be expensive, with Phase 3 trials starting mid-2026, and there is skepticism about the data's strength.

      community I'll defeat the norwood reaper with kitchen sink light

      in Treatment  27 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user who is using a combination of oral and topical treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, pyrilutamide, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo in order to combat hair loss. Another user gave the original poster a word of warning about overusing the ketoconazole shampoo.

      community 1 year of treatment + frontal transplant = life-changing results.

      in Progress Pictures  718 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 30-year-old shared their successful hair restoration journey using a combination of liposomal topical finasteride and minoxidil, vitamins, and a second hair transplant in Greece, resulting in life-changing improvements without side effects. The user emphasized the importance of proper research for hair transplant clinics and expressed gratitude for finding an effective treatment protocol.

      community Telogen Effluvium

       4 upvotes 8 years ago
      Hair regrowth after telogen effluvium, with the user experiencing hair loss at the temples and regrowth after taking omega-3/fish oil tablets. Suggestions include consulting a dermatologist and considering supplements like Biotin, Zinc, and Vitamin D.

      community 4 months on fin, adding topical min

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 1 month 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 He is claiming, he can treat alopecia

      in Chat  357 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user claims a product can treat alopecia, but others are skeptical, calling it a scam due to lack of evidence and transparency. The product is said to inhibit Type II 5-αr by 22.9%, but is considered weaker than existing DHT blockers.

      community Another blow to the cursed baldness

      in Research/Science  91 upvotes 8 months ago
      A South Korean company, Therazyne, has developed a promising hair loss treatment using a WNT chain surrogate that binds to Frizzled 7, with human follicle testing expected soon. Current treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are not seen as cures, and while optimism exists for future solutions like PP405, approval processes are lengthy.

      community (27M) My Life Changing Hairloss Recovery Journey. 4 Month on Minoxidil 5% + Finasteride 0.1% Topical, Finasteride 1mg, Ketoconazole 2% & Climbazole+Piroctone Olamine weekly, Vitamin D3 60k I.U. weekly

      in Minoxidil  23 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 27-year-old shares his hair loss recovery journey using Minoxidil 5%, topical Finasteride 0.1%, oral Finasteride 1mg, Ketoconazole 2%, Climbazole + Piroctone Olamine weekly, and Vitamin D3 60k I.U. weekly. He reports significant improvement over four months.

      community Starting at other men’s scalps

      in Update  77 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss discussion, emotional investment in scalp photos. Mentioned treatments: Min (Minoxidil), Fin (finasteride), RU (RU58841).