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      community 11 months progress, HRT + Fin + Min

      in Progress Pictures  366 upvotes 3 months ago
      A transwoman shared her 11-month progress using hormone replacement therapy (HRT), finasteride, and minoxidil, reporting significant hair regrowth and satisfaction with the results. The discussion included various perspectives on HRT, its effects on hair and sexual function, and personal experiences with similar treatments.

      community Has anyone had a hair transplant while on pyrilutamide?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering starting pyrilutamide before a scheduled hair transplant, having previously used oral minoxidil and finasteride with worsening results. They also tried dutasteride, which worsened their hair and made their skin oily.

      community TE turned into Scarring hairloss

      in Update  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced hair loss due to a crash diet and later developed scarring hair loss. They are now on finasteride, oral minoxidil, LDN, Zyrtec, and Oztela to reduce scalp inflammation and promote hair regrowth.

      community Losing ground on 3x a week finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride three times a week due to side effects and is considering alternatives like topical finasteride, estrogen blockers, or dutasteride. They are also interested in potential treatments like GT20029 and pyrilutamide.

      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 24F, minodixil, saw palmetto, biotin, rosemary oil, advice?

      in Question  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      A 24-year-old woman with thinning hair is using Minoxidil, saw palmetto, biotin, rosemary oil, and ketoconazole. She seeks advice on whether to try finasteride or dutasteride, the effects of Minoxidil shedding, and the significance of her hair follicle condition.

      community Drastic and sudden change in hair loss condition

      in General  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced increased hair loss and scalp itchiness despite using finasteride and plans to resume minoxidil and start microneedling. They are considering using clay, Aveda thickening tonic, and a beanie to manage the appearance of thinning hair.

      community Clascoterone study going on right now

      in Research/Science  355 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is participating in a phase 3 trial for Clascoterone, a topical acne medication that may stimulate hair growth, and will share results after 6 months. They will have a section of their hair shaved and marked with a tattoo for the study.

      community Getting bloods done whilst on finasteride

      in General  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride can affect hormone levels within two weeks, and a break of several weeks is recommended for baseline results. Monitoring E2 and testosterone is suggested to assess the risk of gynecomastia.

      community Should I Still Be Shedding Despite My Timeline?

      in Update  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing ongoing hair shedding despite using oral minoxidil, topical and oral finasteride, magnesium, and vitamin D3. They are advised to stick with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for a year, as frequent changes might affect results, and are reassured about future hair cloning advancements.

      community Giving up on ever feeling comfortable in my body

      in Update  81 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss without success and feels extremely uncomfortable with their appearance, including being bald and short. They express deep unhappiness and social isolation. Suggestions from others include adopting stoicism, focusing on personal development, considering a hair system, improving fashion, working out, and seeking therapy for mental health.

      community 6 months of hair loss. 0.5mg dutasteride daily, minoxidil topically nightly, nizoral shampoo a few times, vitamin D has been optimized for several weeks, now starting Zinc supplementation

      in Update  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male experiencing increased hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride daily, minoxidil nightly, and optimizing vitamin D, is considering zinc supplementation and seeking a dermatology referral. Concerns about potential shedding, thyroid levels, and zinc dosage are discussed, with advice to monitor and avoid over-supplementation.

      community Testicular ultrasound is it necessary to do?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 month ago
      A 25-year-old male experienced increased testosterone and estradiol levels after starting finasteride for hair loss, leading his doctor to suggest a testicular ultrasound as a precaution. The user questions the necessity of the ultrasound, considering it potentially excessive, while others suggest it could be a useful precaution to rule out any issues.

      community Cheap topical anti-androgens recommendations?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about finding affordable topical anti-androgens for hair loss. The user is currently using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil, and is advised that additional topical treatments may not be necessary.

      community Why is nobody talking about topical Spironolactone?

      in Chat  12 upvotes 2 months ago
      Topical spironolactone is discussed as a hair loss treatment, with concerns about its effectiveness and side effects compared to finasteride and minoxidil. Users mention its unpleasant smell, potential systemic absorption, and suggest alternatives like pyrilutamide and alfatradiol.

      community Diagnosed with MPB. Started with finastride 1mg

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  18 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 28-year-old male diagnosed with Male Pattern Baldness is using finasteride 1mg and asking if it's sufficient without minoxidil, PRP, or multivitamins. The advice given is to continue with finasteride and assess results after a year before considering additional treatments.

      community Almost 3 months on pyrilutamide

      in Treatment  32 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's experience with Pyrilutamide, which they have been taking for 3 months to treat their aggressive male pattern baldness. The user reported that the medication decreased shedding and was hopeful it would work as advertised.

      community Losing Hope, Not Sure if I should keep fighting

      in Update  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair thinning and is using multiple treatments including topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, latanoprost, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, saw palmetto, and derma wounding. They are considering adding RU58841 and are contemplating a hair transplant and exosomes due to frustration with current results.

      community Clascoterone - Why are there so few posts if it’s already on the market?

      in Chat  34 upvotes 5 months ago
      Clascoterone is being discussed for hair loss, but its current acne formulation may not be suitable for scalp use due to potential skin irritation and lower dosage compared to Breezula. Users mention other treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and pyrilutamide, with some expressing skepticism about clascoterone's effectiveness for hair loss.

      community Testosterone, gray hair, low vitamin D, and switching to oral Minoxidil

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      A woman experiencing hair loss due to high testosterone and low vitamin D is using treatments like Dutasteride, Rogaine, zinc, ketoconazole shampoo, dermastamp, iRestore, multivitamins, scalp massager, and vitamin D. She plans to switch to oral Minoxidil under medical supervision.

      community Got the bloodwork results and it’s interesting

      in Treatment  15 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has high DHT levels despite using dutasteride, which may not be effective due to potential damage or spoilage. They are considering a hair transplant if DHT levels don't decrease after two years.

      community Balding (i guess?) 22 yr old male with seborrheic dermatitis

      in General  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing hair thinning and loss, possibly due to seborrheic dermatitis or low vitamin D, is cautious about using minoxidil or finasteride due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure. Suggestions include using ketoconazole shampoo to control inflammation and focusing on treating the dermatitis first.

      community is my multi vitamin a high dose ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      User experienced hair loss after weight loss and started using finasteride 1mg and a multivitamin called HAIRGRO. They noticed increased oily skin and sebum production and are unsure if they should continue the multivitamin.