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      community How to unocebo myself

      in Finasteride  49 upvotes 6 days ago
      The user took finasteride for a year with no issues until reading negative stories online, which led to experiencing side effects they believe are psychological. They stopped the medication and are seeking advice on recovering faster.

      community mbp alopecia areata or vitamin deficiency

      in Chat 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old male has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 8 months with no progress and is considering seeking a second opinion due to potential misdiagnosis. The discussion revolves around whether the hair loss is due to male pattern baldness, alopecia areata, or a vitamin deficiency.

      community Alguien más le pasa esto por el minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 20-year-old male experienced mental fog after resuming topical minoxidil for hair loss, questioning if it's due to interactions with antidepressants. Suggestions included trying a lower concentration of minoxidil or alternatives like copper peptides.

      community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)

      in Research/Science  39 upvotes 3 years ago
      HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.

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

      in General  98 upvotes 10 months 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 The MPB itch aka DHT itch is very real.

      in Chat  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss itch is caused by DHT attacking follicles and stimulating nerves. Finasteride users who respond well don't experience this itch.

      community scarring alopecia awareness in this community

      in Chat  33 upvotes 3 years ago
      Lichen Planopilaris (LPP), a form of permanent hair loss, which can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis and is characterized by scalp itching, burning, redness, and dandruff. Treatment options discussed include steroidal creams, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.

      community I think the hairloss finally delivered me a depression

       19 upvotes 7 years ago
      User struggles with hair loss after 2.5 years on minoxidil and 1 year on finasteride, feeling depressed. Replies suggest accepting the situation and not focusing on baldness in public.

      community New warning by FDA on topical finasteride

      in Research/Science  194 upvotes 11 months ago
      The FDA warned that topical finasteride can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction and brain fog, similar to oral finasteride. Compounded topical formulations pose additional risks due to lack of regulation.

      community who else just can't seem to take finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including anxiety and libido issues, and is currently using topical minoxidil and microneedling. They are considering trying dutasteride but are concerned about potential side effects.

      community I wish we didn’t have to live with this….

       61 upvotes 6 years ago
      The struggles of hair loss at a young age and available treatments, such as medication (Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Derma Rolling) and potential options for hair systems or cloning in Japan. People discussed their own experiences with trying to cope with the emotional aspects of this condition.

      community Fin has seriously helped my mental health

      in Chat  68 upvotes 4 years ago
      Finasteride improved mental health and reduced hair loss concerns for the original poster. Other users suggested using minoxidil and derma-rolling for better results.

      community I (diffuse thinner) would genuinely prefer having the Generic MPB hairloss

      in Chat  35 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses struggles with diffuse thinning and hair loss treatments, including the use of dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride, with limited success. The original poster regrets having a hair transplant at 21 due to weak donor hair and ongoing thinning.

      community Am I losing my mind or should I be concerned

      in General  144 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user switched from topical to oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and experienced swelling and sensitivity in the left chest area. They are concerned about these symptoms but noticed improvement after skipping a dose.

      community [M30] Constant swing between continuing or quitting Finasteride

      in General  204 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 30-year-old man is considering quitting Finasteride due to sexual side effects, including reduced libido and difficulty reaching orgasm, despite its effectiveness in treating hair loss. He is exploring other factors like relationship issues and potential low testosterone, and is considering getting blood work done.

      community Insomnia and Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user reports experiencing insomnia as a side effect of taking finasteride for hair loss, which takes 1 to 2 hours to fall asleep and results in only about 5 hours of sleep per night. They suspect the cause is related to the downregulation of neurosteroids due to finasteride.

      community Been diagnosed with mpb and acute TE

      in Chat  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 21-year-old male diagnosed with telogen effluvium and male pattern baldness started taking finasteride, which initially slowed hair shedding and slightly thickened hair. The doctor recommended iron and vitamin D supplements, and the user is considering minoxidil but wants to stabilize shedding first.

      community 16 month update post hair transplant and meds

      in Transplants  42 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is generally happy with their hair transplant results but has concerns about graft density and placement, particularly on the left temple and hairline. They are using finasteride and minoxidil inconsistently, plan to add Priorin, and are considering microneedling and PRP sessions for future care.

      community 10 months treating MPB - I am happy with these results

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 26-year-old man shared his positive results after 10 months of treating male pattern baldness using a regimen that includes Estradiol Enanthate, DHPA, Bicalutamide, Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, and a dermaroller. He experienced mild gynecomastia and reduced body hair as side effects but was satisfied with the outcome.

      community Anyone else super depressed cause of hairloss?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  185 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old is dealing with hair loss, using finasteride and oral minoxidil, and considering dutasteride. Others suggest treatments like dutasteride, hair transplants, therapy, and lifestyle changes to boost confidence and mental health.

      community Balding really does affect you sometimes

      in Chat  226 upvotes 3 months ago
      A person is worried about balding affecting their relationship and is using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. They are advised to be honest with their partner and focus on self-acceptance, as many people don't care about hair loss.