community What If I want to have kids?
Concerns about the impact of hair loss treatments like finasteride on fertility and future children. The user is worried about reduced sperm count and quality due to lowered DHT levels.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Finasteride 1mg daily vs 1.25mg EOD vs 1.25mg 5 days a week
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 19 Y/O with Rapidly Progressing MPB – Unsure About Minoxidil & Long-Term Plan
A 19-year-old is experiencing rapidly progressing male pattern baldness and is unsure whether to start Minoxidil now or wait until they can access Finasteride. They currently use Ketoconazole shampoo and are concerned about the long-term commitment and potential shedding associated with Minoxidil.
community 6 months progress, 4600 grafts in Turkey
The user is happy with their 6-month hair transplant progress of 4600 grafts in Turkey and has been using finasteride for 5 years and minoxidil for 4 years. The donor area is in good condition, potentially allowing for future hair reinforcement.
community 3 hair transplants | 11,102 grafts | 28 yrs old | NW 6/7
A 28-year-old underwent three hair transplants totaling 11,102 grafts at Eugenix, using finasteride and minoxidil to manage advanced hair loss. Despite limited density, the results are satisfactory, allowing the individual to feel presentable without a hat.
community Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is discussed as a potential treatment for androgenic alopecia due to its ability to reverse hypoxia and promote angiogenesis. The conversation explores its potential benefits for hair loss, though no studies have been conducted on this application yet.
community Is this regrowth? Doing PRP + exosomes
User doing PRP with exosomes for hair loss, sees possible regrowth after two treatments. Another user suggests providing before and after pictures for better assessment.
community I think I’ve finally found the reason for my hair loss
The user experienced hair loss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.
community Do I Disagree With Dr. Who Says Hair Loss Cause is Female Pattern Baldness and not Iron Deficiency? (25 Female)
A 25-year-old woman is experiencing hair loss and is unsure if it's due to iron deficiency or female pattern baldness, as diagnosed by her dermatologist. She is considering using Minoxidil but is hesitant and seeks advice on whether increasing her iron levels could help.
community 30 Female, a month into 5% Minoxidil - is this normal?
A 30-year-old woman experiencing rapid hair loss is using 5% Minoxidil, Saw Palmetto, vitamins, and Nizoral, but is advised to see a dermatologist as her symptoms may indicate a condition other than androgenetic alopecia, such as alopecia areata or a thyroid issue. Many suggest a biopsy and blood tests to determine the underlying cause.