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      community 2nd shed Update: Lost everything and still losing like crazy.

      in Update  176 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair loss after initially successful treatment with minoxidil and finasteride, leading to a second shedding phase. They are considering switching to oral minoxidil for convenience and are advised to continue treatment despite the shedding, as regrowth is expected.

      community I cry every day, everything is very depressing

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  52 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing hair loss despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, feeling hopeless and considering a hair system. They are advised to try ketoconazole, seek a second opinion from a dermatologist, and consider treatments like finasteride, RU58841, and hair transplants.

      community 10 months fin 1mg - not much if any progress :/

      in Progress Pictures  80 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 10 months with no significant regrowth but no further hair loss and is considering adding oral minoxidil despite concerns about side effects. Other users suggest combining finasteride with minoxidil for better results, as finasteride prevents further hair loss while minoxidil aids regrowth.

      community I was on 2.5 mg oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  468 upvotes 1 year ago
      User took 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, saw hair growth but stopped due to excessive body hair. Recently started finasteride and plans to update progress.

      community 9 months on fin and oral minoxidil (26M)

      in Progress Pictures  2325 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after 9 months of using 1mg finasteride daily and 2.5mg oral minoxidil every other day, with no side effects. Other users expressed various reactions, from skepticism to hope, and discussed their own experiences with similar treatments.

      community Went from almost balding to some this!

      in Progress Pictures  498 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user successfully regrew hair after nearly going bald by using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, plasma injections, and mesotherapy over 9 months. They plan to try derma rolling and have an alarm set for taking medication, noting increased sexual drive as a side effect.

      community Anyone who is not taking fin after hair transplant, how is you hair now?

      in Transplants  81 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of finasteride (fin) in preventing hair loss after a hair transplant. Some users have experienced hair thinning and loss after stopping finasteride, while others have had success with finasteride and minoxidil (min) in maintaining their transplanted hair. The general consensus is that finasteride is important for younger patients to prevent further hair loss.

      community Is ketoconazole shampoo bullshit?

      in Ketoconazole  45 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. The conclusion is that ketoconazole shampoo can help with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, but it is not a strong enough treatment to stop or regrow hair. It is recommended to use it as an adjunct treatment along with finasteride or dutasteride.

      community 1 Month Topical Minoxidil Only

      in Progress Pictures  72 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user plans to use topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and a derma stamp for hair loss treatment. They also plan to start using finasteride in the next 2 months. Other users suggest using finasteride and a hair transplant for better results. The user appreciates the feedback and will continue posting progress.

      community This is Brad Pitt @ 59 years old

      in Satire  2660 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about Brad Pitt's hair and whether he has had a hair transplant or used finasteride. Some users believe that his good genetics and lifestyle choices are responsible for his hair, while others think he may have had cosmetic procedures or used hair loss treatments.

      community 8 years of Finasteride and Minoxidil (includes a photo)

      in Update  71 upvotes 3 years ago
      User has used Finasteride, Minoxidil, and derma roller for 8 years to treat hair loss but is still losing the battle. Others suggest trying Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, RU58841, or considering a hair transplant.

      community Why I Will be Accepting Baldness

      in Chat  204 upvotes 3 years ago
      User decides to accept baldness due to mental health issues with finasteride. Others suggest considering hair systems, topical finasteride, or RU58841 as alternatives.

      community Today I didn’t go to my cousin marriage because of my hair. I feel really depressed, I just want to disaper, i can’t take this anymore. I tried everything for the past 3 years, and I’m just 21 years. I’m isolating myself from othesrs.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  284 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 21 year-old feeling depressed about hair loss and how to cope with it, discussing various treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, hair pieces, and scalp micropigmentation. There is also discussion of accepting oneself and redefining self-worth in order to not base one's entire identity on their hair.

      community Bad reaction to Finasteride, what are my other options?

      in Transplants  15 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user had a bad reaction to Finasteride, experiencing anxiety and fatigue, and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments since they can't use Finasteride or Minoxidil. Suggestions include trying low doses of Finasteride, making a topical version, or using other treatments like Alfatradiol, but the user is hesitant to use Finasteride again and is considering a hair transplant.

      community The theory that explains everything. Please help me make this big!

      in Research/Science  2446 upvotes 5 years ago
      The post and conversation are about the role of the enzyme 3alpha-hydroxysteroid reductase in hair loss and the potential of compounds like procyanidin B2 and sulforaphane to boost its activity for hair regrowth. Further research is needed to develop effective treatments based on this theory.

      community Balding, short, small penis. What is the point of living…

      in Treatment  405 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 24 year old male struggling with the physical and mental effects of balding, being short, and having a micropenis. Suggested treatments include taking medications such as finasteride and minoxidil, lifting weights, and trying not to compare himself to others.

      community Feeling really down and hair loss is slowly destroying me

      in Chat  83 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about a person struggling with aggressive hair loss and feeling depressed, who has tried finasteride but is experiencing sexual side effects. Others suggest various treatments like reducing finasteride dosage, trying minoxidil, dermarolling, addressing health and hormonal issues, and accepting baldness.

      community Dutasteride 2 years 3 month results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  251 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user tried dutasteride for hair loss for 2.5 years but experienced drastic thinning and receding hairline. They decided to switch back to finasteride, along with minoxidil, LLLT, and ketoconazole, due to dissatisfaction with dutasteride's results and side effects.

      community PRP with Exosomes - The next step for me?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is considering PRP with exosomes for hair loss after oral minoxidil and dutasteride failed to provide desired results. Despite suggestions for a hair transplant, the user is hesitant due to cost and complexity, and is unsure about other options.

      community PRP + Stem Cell Treatment For Hairloss

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with PRP and stem cell treatment for hair loss, noting it nearly stopped their hair loss after previous use of finasteride and minoxidil. Another user mentioned PRP helped maintain their hair, though its effectiveness decreased over time, and they experienced side effects from dutasteride.

      community Hy-tissue PRP 50 Experience ??

      in Product  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      PRP treatments have been effective for the user, with a new recommendation of using a high-quality plasma kit once a year. The user seeks experiences with this specific PRP approach.