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      community 17 and Balding- Need treatment help and input

      in Chat  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      A 17-year-old in the UK seeks advice on mitigating hair loss until finasteride becomes an option at 19. Recommendations include using Minoxidil and considering other treatments like specific shampoos and dietary changes.

      community 17 months dut + min + 2800 grafts (5 months)

      in Progress Pictures  80 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user shared progress on hair restoration using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and 2800 grafts, noting significant improvement in hair thickness and coverage. They discussed the importance of continuing DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride post-transplant to prevent further hair thinning.

      community Don't give up on finasteride folks

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  282 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride may take over two years to show results and can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and emotional changes. Alternatives such as dutasteride and minoxidil are discussed, with varying effectiveness and side effects.

      community my Body hair has stopped working

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  44 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user on dutasteride for hair loss noticed hair regrowth on their head but a significant reduction in body hair growth. They plan to switch to finasteride and dutasteride and are considering testosterone replacement therapy but are concerned about its effects on hair growth.

      community 2 month difference before (first 4 photos) vs after

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 16-year-old has been using microneedling, rosemary oil, coconut oil and egg mask, Nizoral shampoo, saw palmetto, and supplements for hair loss and is asking if there's progress. It's suggested to replace some oils with minoxidil, continue saw palmetto, and possibly start finasteride at 18.

      community It's just ironic..

       31 upvotes 6 years ago
      A 16-year-old is experiencing severe hair thinning and wants to start finasteride but is advised to wait until at least 20. In the meantime, minoxidil is suggested as an alternative.

      community Any other non-responders to most medications?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has not seen results from various hair loss treatments including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and others over several years and is considering adding RU58841 and starting hormone replacement therapy. They are also experiencing anxiety and contemplating moving to a more accepting environment for their nonbinary identity.

      community never give up (19 to 21 years old)

      in Progress Pictures  281 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about a person recovering from drug-induced malnourishment, regaining hair growth, and improving overall health. They attribute their progress to stopping drug use, focusing on nutrition, and possibly using hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

      community 21, female, diagnosed with MPB. What do I do?

      in Female  15 upvotes 10 years ago
      A 21-year-old woman diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) who is considering treatments such as spironolactone, minoxidil and finasteride to address her hair loss. The user also discusses potential solutions for concealing the appearance of her thinning hair, such as wigs or haircuts.

      community Why does finasteride stop working?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride may seem less effective over time due to increased DHT sensitivity or aging, but it still suppresses DHT. Switching to dutasteride offers stronger DHT suppression but may increase estrogen levels.

      community Is my hairloss too aggressive to be stopped/reversed ?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old male has been experiencing aggressive hair loss since age 15/16 and has tried various treatments including topical Minoxidil, microneedling, tretinoin, retinoic acid, stemoxydine, RU58841, and finasteride without success. He recently added oral Minoxidil but continues to experience significant hair thinning and is considering switching to dutasteride.

      community Age :-17 ,on topical fin and min

      in Is this regrowth?  194 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 17-year-old is using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair regrowth. The effectiveness of these treatments is discussed, with some users noting progress and others suggesting more time is needed for significant results.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.

      community hight pre-finasteride estrogen levels

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user with high pre-finasteride estrogen levels is asking if they need to normalize their hormone levels before starting finasteride and whether they should postpone dermarolling until they begin finasteride. The user is 21.5 years old.

      community Just got some test results back.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user received hormone test results showing normal estradiol and testosterone levels, low SHBG, and normal free androgen index. They are considering starting finasteride but are concerned due to being slightly overweight.

      community 18/19 male, started balding when I was 16, diffuse thinning

      in Chat  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18/19-year-old male started balding at 16 and initially saw hair growth with minoxidil, but results diminished over time. He switched dermatologists and is now using a regimen of topical finasteride, minoxidil, vitamin D, and supplements, hoping for better results.

      community 18 and possibly in the midst of MPB

       7 upvotes 12 years ago
      The user noticed hair thinning since age 15, initially attributed to a Vitamin D deficiency. They are currently using Rogaine and considering Propecia but are hesitant about a scalp biopsy; they seek financially practical treatments for male-pattern baldness.

      community I'm sorry I hate it, I cannot enjoy life like this.

      in Chat  175 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male is frustrated about being the only bald person in his social circle. He has tried minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride without success and is considering hair systems, transplants, or counseling.
      37 days on dut 0.5mg at 17 progress

      community 37 days on dut 0.5mg at 17 progress

      in General  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress photos after 37 days of using 0.5mg dutasteride for hair loss at age 17. The discussion focuses on the effectiveness of this treatment.

      community Starting pyrilutamide boys wish me luck!

      in Treatment  36 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user beginning to take Pyrilutamide as a treatment for their hair loss, and other users sharing their experiences with the drug or similar treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.