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      community Dermatologist wants me to stop topical min+fin as a teen

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 17-year-old has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss but is advised by a dermatologist to taper off due to age concerns. Other users suggest continuing minoxidil but stopping finasteride until at least 18, and consulting a specialized pediatric dermatologist.

      community Diagnosed with MPB at 16 (Male)

      in Treatment  53 upvotes 1 year 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 The MPB itch aka DHT itch is very real.

      in Chat  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss itch is caused by DHT attacking follicles and stimulating nerves. Finasteride users who respond well don't experience this itch.

      community manager told me i have to stop using minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  593 upvotes 11 months ago
      A manager told an employee to stop using minoxidil, fearing it could unintentionally cause hair growth in others. The conversation is filled with humorous and sarcastic responses, questioning the manager's logic and suggesting the employee continue using the treatment secretly.

      community 15yo with severe anxiety from Norwood 2.5 and thinning

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 15-year-old experiencing hair loss and anxiety is using minoxidil and microneedling but is advised against starting finasteride or dutasteride due to age. The discussion emphasizes consulting a doctor, considering hormonal evaluations, and exploring non-medication coping strategies.
      Can I still save my hairline at age of 15?

      community Can I still save my hairline at age of 15?

      in General  532 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 15-year-old is concerned about hair loss, possibly at Norwood 2 or 3, and is using shampoos and conditioners recommended by a trichologist. Suggestions include considering topical minoxidil and consulting a doctor about topical anti-DHT treatments like finasteride or RU58841, but avoiding 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors at this age.

      community Topical finasteride now the safest possible path?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  84 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical finasteride is considered a safer option for hair regrowth with fewer systemic side effects compared to oral finasteride. Some users report similar efficacy and side effects between topical and oral treatments, while others prefer topical due to reduced systemic exposure.

      community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.

      in Research/Science  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.

      community This sucks hard. I want my life back

      in Chat  127 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 21-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, vitamins, and keto shampoo. They are contemplating a hair transplant but worry about their age and future hair loss.

      community [25, F] [RANT] Shedding since March 2020. This just isn’t fair.

      in Female  42 upvotes 4 years ago
      User "missbloombastic" has been experiencing hair loss since 2016 and tried min, fin, multivitamins, and spiro with mixed results. Another user shares their struggle with hair loss and its impact on self-esteem, while a third user suggests checking blood tests and confirming the cause of hair loss.

      community Need MPB specialist dermatologist in the Denver/Boulder area

      in General  70 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is seeking recommendations for a knowledgeable dermatologist in the Denver/Boulder area to address male pattern baldness, as they are dissatisfied with their current treatment of topical finasteride and are considering switching to dutasteride. They feel their current doctor is not open to exploring different treatments that could improve hairline thickness.

      community Dermatologist Scammed me (I think)

      in Treatments  82 upvotes 1 month ago
      An 18-year-old is frustrated with a dermatologist who prescribed shampoos and Betnovate instead of Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis. The user feels misled and is considering giving up on dermatologists.

      community is my dermatologist good or bad?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The dermatologist diagnosed androgenic alopecia and prescribed minoxidil and a shampoo for dandruff, avoiding finasteride due to side effects. The user questions the dermatologist's approach and considers seeking a second opinion due to concerns about the lack of a physical scalp check initially.

      community Derms are so useless, how did they even get to be in these positions with all these academic years when random internet dwellers know more than them?

      in Chat  100 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about frustration with dermatologists not effectively treating hair loss and the difficulty in obtaining prescriptions for Minoxidil and Finasteride. Some users suggest seeing specialists or general practitioners for hair loss treatment, while others share their own experiences with dermatologists and the importance of doing personal research.

      community Severe diffuse thinning since 13 years old

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 15-year-old experiencing severe diffuse thinning plans to use minoxidil, dermarolling, and possibly ketoconazole, with hopes to later incorporate finasteride. Concerns about starting finasteride too young and the need for a dermatologist consultation are discussed.

      community Suspicious about my dermatologist

      in Product  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 17-year-old is concerned about hair loss and questions his dermatologist's advice against using finasteride due to age. The dermatologist recommended a serum with aloe vera, saw palmetto, biotin, and dexpanthenol, but the user is skeptical and considers using minoxidil instead.

      community 3 dermatologists, none gave me fin prescription

      in Finasteride  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      A 20-year-old in Italy struggled to get a finasteride prescription from multiple dermatologists due to concerns about side effects and age, despite using minoxidil. Eventually, they obtained a prescription from a hair transplant surgeon.

      community Bad experience at Dermatologist

      in Update  44 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user had a disappointing dermatologist appointment where they were denied prescriptions for Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and were only offered a hair transplant referral. Other users sympathized, discussed self-medication, and suggested consulting a transplant doctor for up-to-date treatments.
      34M, Dermatologist consultation every month?

      community 34M, Dermatologist consultation every month?

      in General  109 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 34-year-old male has been using a topical minoxidil and finasteride solution for hair loss and was prescribed oral finasteride by a dermatologist. He questions the necessity of monthly consultations since the prescription remains unchanged.

      community My skin is always dry and flakes like chalk (25)

      in Transgender  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user underwent a biopsy two years ago and was diagnosed with keratosis pilaris, leading to hair issues. They tried treatments including Minoxidil, betamethasone, lymecycline, topical Accutane, and dutasteride, as well as diet changes, without improvement in hair thickness or skin dryness.

      community hello

       145 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 12-year-old diagnosed with alopecia shares their experience and current treatments, including Dermovate, an unnamed cream, and liquid iron. The community offers support and encouragement.

      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

      in Will treatment work for me? 3 years ago
      In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.