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      community Should I start taking finasteride at 17.5? (M)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 17-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and is using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, saw palmetto, and pumpkin seed oil. They are considering starting finasteride but are concerned about its effects on development and are seeking advice on whether to proceed with finasteride or switch to oral minoxidil.

      community Approve PP405 quickly you coward

      in Satire  193 upvotes 11 months ago
      Pelage Pharmaceuticals is developing PP405, a topical treatment for hair growth, currently in Phase 2a trials. There is skepticism about the company's claims, and no fast-tracking approval timeline has been detailed.

      community (17M) Hair loss and Cystic Acnes / Dutasteride

      in Finasteride  109 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 17-year-old is using Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss, experiencing hair shedding and cystic acne. They are considering Dutasteride for acne but are concerned about potential side effects on genital development.

      community Put P5P in my shampoo, reduced itch a lot!

      in Chat  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user added P5P (vitamin B6) to their shampoo to reduce scalp itch, which improved significantly. They have been using finasteride for hair loss but are exploring additional treatments like topical antiandrogens and prolactin inhibitors.

      community My dermatologist won’t prescribe me Fin

      in Treatment  81 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 23-year-old Italian man in Switzerland is experiencing hair loss and cannot get a prescription for Finasteride, only Minoxidil. He seeks advice on obtaining Finasteride through online pharmacies or by consulting different doctors.

      community 8.5 month transplant + meds update - 2,689 grafts

      in Transplants  378 upvotes 3 years ago
      Ibrox1972 shared an 8.5-month update on their 2,689-graft hair transplant by Dr. Raghu Reddy in London, along with using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling. Users praised the natural-looking results and discussed the importance of choosing a skilled doctor.

      community My bloodwork results from dermatologist

      in Chat  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss and bloodwork results, focusing on zinc, vitamin D, and ferritin levels. The user is experiencing telogen effluvium after surgery and seeks advice on supplementation.

      community Has anyone else seen this encouraging verteporfin case study?

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential use of verteporfin for hair loss treatment, with one user mentioning their surgeon's interest in trying it and another noting its research status and clinical use as a YAP inhibitor. Some users debate the market size, availability of generics, and the optimism in the hair loss community regarding new treatments.

      community Conceived on low dose topical fin (.025%), anyone else?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user expressed concern about using low-dose topical finasteride while conceiving, but was reassured that the risk of affecting a fetus is negligible. The user stopped using finasteride during pregnancy and switched to minoxidil and ketoconazole, while others shared experiences and advice on using these treatments safely.

      community Any good Trichologist/Dermatologist in Belgium?

      in General  37 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is seeking a knowledgeable trichologist or dermatologist in Belgium for a thorough scalp examination due to diffuse thinning and a previous diagnosis of male pattern baldness. They are interested in procedures like a trichogram and scalp biopsy.

      community Heads up for EU Fin users: Finasteride prescription has been toughened up in France

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  106 upvotes 2 months ago
      Finasteride prescriptions in France now require an annual certificate acknowledging psychiatric and sexual risks, as the European Medicines Agency recognizes these risks. The conversation discusses the potential mental health effects of Finasteride, with some users reporting side effects and others questioning the statistical significance of these findings.

      community I just went to a dermatologist and there were many red flags about him.

      in Treatment  13 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user visited a dermatologist for hair loss concerns and was prescribed a hair lotion called "Lotion revolotion evdermia," which is meant for hair toning, hydration, and anti-aging, not regrowth. The user found the dermatologist's behavior and the prescription to be questionable.

      community I hate it when people write off your hairloss info because “you’re not a doctor.”

      in Treatment  78 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their frustration about their cousin's refusal to take their advice on using finasteride for aggressive hair loss, despite the cousin's desperation and current use of minoxidil and consideration of PRP injections. The user, who has done extensive research, suggested the cousin needs a 5ar inhibitor, but the cousin dismisses the advice because the user isn't a doctor.

      community Platelet rich plasma treatment

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 27-year-old male experienced rapid hair loss after dengue fever, which activated a balding gene. The doctor suggested platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair regrowth.

      community 12 Month Update - Smile Hair Clinic - Dr. Erdogan

      in Transplants  1508 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant at Smile Hair Clinic, using treatments like oral finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. They reported no side effects, significant improvement in hair density, and satisfaction with the results.

      community Almost 2 months from post op !!!

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared their hair transplant progress, using saw palmetto, vitamins, biotin, zinc, ginseng, ozonized olive oil, and a dermaroller with serum. They avoid finasteride due to trying for a second child.

      community L Doctor criticized my fin usage and suggested minox and HT as alternatives

      in Chat  33 upvotes 1 year ago
      A doctor criticized the use of Finasteride for hair loss, suggesting Minoxidil and a hair transplant instead, despite the patient experiencing no side effects from Finasteride. The patient disagreed, arguing that Minoxidil doesn't address the root cause and that Finasteride is necessary to protect donor hair in transplants.

      community Do Doctors prescribe meds I don't need?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user was prescribed various treatments for baldness, including finasteride, vitamin D pills, biotin PRP, and minoxidil. The minoxidil and finasteride topical solution finally worked, leading the user to question the doctor's motives for prescribing ineffective treatments initially.

      community How Do You Get A Dut Prescription?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss is seeking advice on how to get a prescription, with suggestions to ask their primary care physician or consult a dermatologist, and mentions of telehealth options for obtaining the prescription.