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      community Someone please explain the Dut horror stories

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 7 months ago
      Dutasteride is often blamed for worsening hair loss, but initial shedding may lead to improvement, requiring patience. Some users find success with dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil, while others experience side effects or no improvement.

      community It has been 1 year. Should I keep going or give up?

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering whether to continue their hair loss treatment, which includes finasteride, minoxidil spray, keto shampoo, and dermarolling. Suggestions include increasing minoxidil application, adding multivitamins, improving sleep, and possibly switching to dutasteride, while the consensus is to keep going with the treatment.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 1 year ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community Thin spots over time even with Finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  132 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their experience with Finasteride for hair loss, noting improvement but still some thinning. They plan to get a hair transplant to address remaining thin spots and strengthen their hairline.

      community NW5 at 19. How many grafts do I need?

      in Transplants  138 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old with rapid hair loss since 16 is considering a hair transplant but refuses to take finasteride or any 5α-Reductase inhibitors. They are currently using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling with a Derminator 2, and only want hair until age 27.

      community 3 month progress NW5 -- lost cause?

      in Progress Pictures  22 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user is treating their advanced hair loss with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, hydrocortisone, stem cell serum, peptide serum, multivitamins, he shou wu tea, derma pen, argan oil, and a derma roller. Replies suggest it's too early to judge progress and recommend staying consistent, with one suggesting oral minoxidil as an additional option.

      community Finasteride and Its Effects on Cognition: Where's the Science?

      in Research/Science  29 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including low-dose minoxidil, finasteride, and essential oils, and expressed concerns about the cognitive side effects of finasteride. They are seeking more information on how finasteride may affect cognition and are considering whether to continue or stop the treatment.

      community 21 M Planning trip to Turkey for FUE

      in Transplants  4 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 21-year-old is considering a hair transplant in Turkey due to aggressive hair loss and scalp psoriasis, but is advised to try finasteride and minoxidil for at least a year to stabilize hair loss before proceeding. The user is concerned about side effects but plans to consult a dermatologist and possibly start finasteride.

      community Kiierr 312 MD DualWave Laser Review

      in Technology  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user reviewed the Kiierr 312 MD DualWave Laser for hair loss, using it alongside ketoconazole shampoo, Svvimer products, and oral finasteride. They also mentioned using minoxidil on their face and adjusting lifestyle factors like sleep, vitamin D, and protein intake.

      community Go bald/buzzed, fellas. Your life will improve.

      in Chat  227 upvotes 9 months ago
      Buzzing or shaving your head can boost confidence and save money on hair loss treatments. Some prefer treatments like finasteride and minoxidil to maintain their hair.

      community Finasteride - Beard Shedding -

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old male using 1mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil for hair loss experienced stabilized scalp hair but began noticing beard shedding. Users suggest that Finasteride can slow beard growth, and some recommend using Minoxidil on the beard to counteract thinning.

      community Aminexil. Where to get it?

      in Question  4 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses transitioning from topical to oral minoxidil for hair loss treatment and explores the potential use of Aminexil, despite concerns about its effectiveness compared to minoxidil. It highlights the risks and side effects of oral minoxidil, such as potential heart and liver damage, and emphasizes the importance of monitoring blood pressure.

      community Please save this community. Seriously.

      in Satire  231 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation humorously critiques the lack of common sense in discussions about hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin, while also highlighting the repetitive nature of advice in the community. It suggests that joke posts keep the community engaging, despite some users taking absurd claims seriously.

      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 (37 M) Fin for 5 o years, Dut for 9 months. I’d like to talk to Dut’s manager

      in Progress Pictures  138 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 37-year-old male has been using finasteride for 5 years and dutasteride for 9 months to address hair loss, noticing improvements but also some recent thinning. He experienced no significant side effects from either treatment, except a slight decrease in semen volume with dutasteride, and is considering trying oral minoxidil again despite previous side effects.

      community 5months Oral Min (2.5mg) & Fin (1mg)

      in Progress Pictures  59 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 5 months of using oral Minoxidil (2.5mg) and Finasteride (1mg) for hair loss, reporting satisfaction with the results despite some light spots. Another user suggested increasing the Minoxidil dose if needed after a year.

      community Been on Finasteride for 19 years

      in Chat  458 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 49-year-old has used finasteride for 19 years to manage hair loss, experiencing some libido changes but no major side effects, and plans to continue. They found minoxidil inconvenient but are considering restarting it with micro-needling.

      community 22 | ~34 Months Finasteride Update

      in Progress Pictures  818 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 34-month update on using finasteride for hair loss, noting they maintained regrowth even after stopping minoxidil a year ago. Other users shared similar experiences and expressed admiration for the results.