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      community Finally got checked turns out it was not in my head

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user was diagnosed with male pattern baldness and prescribed biotin, vitamin D, a hair serum, fluocinolone shampoo, and a gel with minoxidil and finasteride. Other users suggest focusing on oral finasteride and minoxidil, questioning the necessity of the other treatments.

      community The Hormonal Profile of MPB/AGA

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      Men with early male pattern baldness (MPB) may have hormonal abnormalities similar to those in women with PCOS. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Monthly Reminder.

       9 upvotes 7 years ago
      Various treatments for male pattern baldness including Minoxidil, Finasteride/Dutasteride, hair systems, and oral anti-androgens such as Spironolactone and Flutamide. It also mentions dermarolling as a possible treatment in conjunction with minoxidil.

      community #BIG4 plus vitamins and biotin/ 6 Months results/ 26 years old/ Extreme MPB

      in Progress Pictures  236 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 26-year-old with extreme male pattern baldness saw hair regrowth after 6 months using Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, Nizoral, a vitamin complex, biotin, and a shampoo with baicapil. Continuation of treatment is necessary to maintain results; stopping may lead to hair loss, making a hair transplant a potential future option.
      31M on TRT, 3 weeks into finasteride but getting dizziness — should I switch to topical, lower the dose, or consider a transplant?

      community 31M on TRT, 3 weeks into finasteride but getting dizziness — should I switch to topical, lower the dose, or consider a transplant?

      in Basic Questions  123 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      A 31-year-old experiencing male pattern hair loss is considering options to manage it before their wedding, including continuing oral finasteride despite dizziness, switching to topical finasteride, adding minoxidil, or getting a hair transplant. They are advised that switching to topical treatments might reduce dizziness and that a hair transplant should be considered once hair loss stabilizes.

      community Finasteride 1mg daily vs 1.25mg EOD vs 1.25mg 5 days a week

      in Basic Questions  122 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is treating male pattern baldness with oral minoxidil, ketoconazole, derma rolling, rosemary oil, and topical minoxidil, and is considering adding finasteride. They are debating between three finasteride dosing strategies: 1mg daily, 1.25mg every other day, or 1.25mg five days a week, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost.

      community Finasteride + Minoxidil 6-Week Update

      in Is this regrowth?  90 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 40-year-old man experiencing male pattern baldness reports noticeable hair regrowth after 6 weeks of using finasteride 1 mg daily, topical minoxidil 5% twice a day, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. He has not experienced any side effects and plans to continue monitoring his progress.

      community A little optimism post to detract from all the doom posting.

      in Technology  11 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shares optimism about combating male pattern baldness using oral and topical minoxidil, highlighting the advancements in treatments available today. Another user agrees, noting that early treatment can yield good results, and mentions the availability of affordable hair transplants.

      community 3.5 months on Minoxidil, Weekly 0.6mm microneedle

      in Transgender  37 upvotes 3 months ago
      A trans woman experiencing male pattern baldness has been using Minoxidil and microneedling for 3.5 months, noticing visible hair regrowth. Despite initial skepticism, progress is evident, though a hair transplant might be needed for fuller coverage.
      [19M] Am i too late for treatment?

      community [19M] Am i too late for treatment?

      in General  71 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old started treating male pattern baldness with topical minoxidil, finasteride tablets, microneedling, and is considering PRP injections. They are concerned about the effectiveness and timing of these treatments.

      community I don’t know what to do at this point

      in Female  87 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old woman with female pattern baldness has tried minoxidil, red light therapy, and supplements without success. She is considering spironolactone and seeking medical advice.

      community Positive Hair Result in Patient using Tirzepatide

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 57-year-old man with male pattern hair loss and insulin resistance experienced hair regrowth and weight loss after using tirzepatide, without other hair treatments. Dysregulated glucose metabolism is linked to hair loss, with tirzepatide potentially improving hair density by normalizing insulin resistance.

      community 6 months progress after minoxidil/finasteride stopped working

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old with male pattern baldness experienced side effects from oral finasteride and switched to a topical minoxidil/finasteride combination, later incorporating daily shampooing and scalp brushing to manage hair loss and dandruff. After initial shedding, the regimen led to reduced hair loss and new hair growth, with the user now using a densita mf combination (5% minoxidil/0.1% finasteride + redensyl) nightly.

      community Diagnosed with MPB at 16 (Male)

      in Treatment  54 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 16-year-old diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) was prescribed hair vitamins, vitamin D, a non-ketoconazole shampoo, and redenysl + serum, with a suggestion for GFC or IHRF treatments. Some users recommended minoxidil, ketoconazole, and derma stamping, while others advised against certain treatments until the age of 18.

      community why is procapil not preferred ?

      in Product 2 years ago
      Minoxidil is commonly used for male pattern baldness, but Procapil is considered to have fewer side effects and be more effective. The user seeks information or experiences regarding Procapil.

      community do minoxidil and finasteride shed the same type of hair?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride may cause different shedding patterns; the user experienced shedding with finasteride which stopped, and is now concerned about potential shedding after starting minoxidil. They have been on finasteride for 3 months, minoxidil for 1 week, and had exosome therapy 1 month ago.

      community Vitamin D deficiency hair loss

      in Chat  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss for three years due to a vitamin D deficiency and has seen no improvement after 3.5 months of taking supplements. Another person suggested that if the hair loss follows a pattern, it might be regular baldness rather than due to the deficiency.

      community How an SSRI seemed to help my hairloss

      in Chat  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      An SSRI (paroxetine) reduced hair loss and itching for a user with male-pattern baldness, but liver issues forced discontinuation, leading to increased hair loss and anxiety. The user plans to try other anti-anxiety medications, noting stress and anxiety significantly impact hair loss.

      community Going to try and reverse MPB naturally.

      in Treatment  55 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user is trying to reverse male pattern baldness (MPB) naturally by taking high doses of Vitamin D, improving diet, exercising, reducing stress, and other lifestyle changes, but plans to use finasteride if no results are seen in 60 days. Other users are skeptical, advising medical treatments like finasteride and warning against potential vitamin D overdose and the ineffectiveness of natural remedies for genetic hair loss.

      community My strong recommendation for those shedding hair

      in Treatment  93 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found that topical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed some thickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, but topical melatonin showed immediate results in reducing hair loss.

      community Eucapil sale on, I'm giving it a go

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      Exploring treatment options for male pattern baldness, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, with a focus on Eucapil, a topical agent. The post also discusses research from various sources about the efficacy of these treatments.

      community find a cure for this shit already

      in Chat  208 upvotes 5 years ago
      Treatments used to prevent and treat male pattern baldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure for hair loss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.