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community Barely holding onto my NW2 hair... I can't afford to wait... help.

in Treatment 6 upvotes 6 years ago

A user struggled with hair loss and ineffective vitamin treatments from their doctor. They eventually obtained a finasteride prescription through a telemedicine service and felt relieved.

community Tried to get a finasteride prescription but doc says I'm too young and warned me of sides. I'm 22. Says I should only use minox.

in Finasteride 24 upvotes 6 years ago

A 22-year-old was advised by their doctor to use 5% minoxidil for hair loss instead of finasteride due to age and potential side effects. Other users suggested either persisting with the doctor or finding a new one, sharing mixed experiences with finasteride.

community 3 month progress dut

in Progress 309 upvotes 6 years ago

User experienced rapid thinning on crown, used dutasteride for 3 months with significant improvement. Microneedling and ketoconazole were also used, but no minoxidil or finasteride.

community I think I’m on to something

24 upvotes 6 years ago

The user shared their personal experience with hair loss, hormone imbalances, and treatments including testosterone boosters, natural estrogen blockers, and DHEA. They suggest that low-dose finasteride and natural hormone therapy could reduce hair loss with fewer side effects.

community Two Great Articles on NCBI That Summarize What We Actually Know About Finasteride Side Effects

in Finasteride 80 upvotes 6 years ago

The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.

community Why Didn't the Pumkin Seed Oil Study Get More Attention?

in Question 71 upvotes 6 years ago

Pumpkin seed oil showed a 40% increase in hair count, but its effectiveness is questioned due to other ingredients in the supplement. Users discuss its potential compared to finasteride, with some expressing skepticism and others showing interest.

community We don't talk about vitamin E enough

57 upvotes 7 years ago

A user shared that taking vitamin E, specifically tocotrienols, seemed to reduce their hair shedding, and they are also using finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling for hair loss. Another user cautioned against high doses of vitamin E due to potential health risks.

community Received a hair transplant today at 22 years old

in Transplants 108 upvotes 7 years ago

A 22-year-old's experience with receiving a hair transplant and the use of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, Lidocaine shots, and platelet injections to treat hair loss.

community Fin/Min/VitD 3 month progress pics

117 upvotes 7 years ago

A user shared their positive 3-month experience using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin D to treat hair loss, noting significant regrowth and minimal shedding. They also discussed potential side effects and the low likelihood of experiencing them, while being open to answering further questions.

community Young guys read this

68 upvotes 7 years ago

A user's experience with dealing with hair loss, and the advice that was shared by other users to cope with it. Suggested treatments included shaving their head, using medications such as finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, as well as dermarolling.

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