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      community Seeking Advice: Oral Minoxidil as Last Resort at 23?

      in Basic Questions  88 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 23-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss since age 19 and has tried topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and topical finasteride, but experienced side effects. He is considering oral minoxidil as a last resort and seeks recommendations.

      community 32M: Oral Fin/Minox for 6 Months - Seeking Advice on Continued Thinning

      in Finasteride  117 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 32-year-old male experienced short-term hair regrowth with topical minoxidil, but thinning resumed. He switched to oral finasteride and minoxidil, saw initial improvement, but now faces aggressive thinning again and is considering other treatments like dutasteride, derma rollers, or red light caps.

      community Dut for 8 months, getting crushed honestly

      in Update  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and vitamin D for 8 months with no improvement in hair loss. They are considering trying RU58841 or a hair transplant due to the ineffectiveness of current treatments.

      community Could RU58841 actually worsen hairloss?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced worsening hair density after using finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841, suspecting RU58841 might be the cause. They are considering stopping RU58841 after a scalp biopsy, while others share mixed experiences with RU58841's effectiveness.

      community Oral Min & Fin - 9 Months no results - diffuse thinner

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21-year-old has been using 0.4mg finasteride and 1mg oral minoxidil (increased to 2mg) for 9 months with no noticeable hair growth and worsening hair condition. They are considering stopping finasteride due to side effects and are seeking advice on other treatments.

      community 8 Months of Treatment with Subpar Results

      in Is this regrowth?  23 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole, and RU58841 for hair loss but sees subpar results. Suggestions include adjusting treatments, considering a hair transplant, and addressing scalp inflammation.

      community 3 months progress fin/min and rosemary oil

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 22-year-old shared progress pictures after 3 months of using finasteride, minoxidil, and rosemary oil for aggressive hair loss. The treatments helped with dryness and itchiness, despite initial heavy shedding.

      community Results after 6 months of treatment

      in Progress Pictures  1835 upvotes 1 year ago
      Significant hair regrowth was achieved after six months using finasteride and minoxidil, with no side effects reported. The user plans to taper off minoxidil and is considering oral minoxidil, but is cautious due to potential heart issues.

      community Anyone else a non-responder to spiro?

      in Treatments  63 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning Spiro, Min, Fin, and RU. It highlights that Spiro is generally for women and can affect men's hormonal balance.

      community How much DHT causes hair loss ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is taking 2.5 mg dutasteride and 5% minoxidil but is not seeing hair regrowth, and is considering adding RU58841. They are experiencing fatigue and low MCV/MCH, possibly related to dutasteride, and are advised to be patient, consider microneedling, and check for iron deficiency.

      community Efficacy of finasteride

      in Finasteride  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses concerns about the effectiveness of finasteride for hair loss. The user is worried about being a non-responder to the treatment.

      community Important reminder for cat owners ⚠️

      in Minoxidil  441 upvotes 11 months ago
      Minoxidil is extremely toxic to cats, even in small amounts, and can be fatal. Switching to oral minoxidil is safer for cat owners, but precautions should still be taken to prevent exposure.

      community Suddenly stopping oral minoxidil

      in Female  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses whether to continue or stop oral minoxidil for hair maintenance, with OP using spironolactone, oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo. It is suggested that stopping oral minoxidil might not cause significant hair shedding if topical treatments continue, but oral minoxidil is generally more effective for most people.

      community The most nuclear stack possible

      in Satire  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user humorously suggests an extreme hair loss treatment regimen involving multiple medications and therapies, including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, and others, claiming it would prevent hair loss but with potential side effects like gynecomastia. The conversation highlights concerns about safety, side effects, and the effectiveness of such a comprehensive approach.

      community Minoxidil not working anymore..

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old male has been using minoxidil for 2 years but is seeing worsening results. He is seeking alternative treatments, avoiding finasteride due to side effects, and finds rosemary and argan oil ineffective.

      community Just spilled my minoxidil while using it :-)

      in Satire  7 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user humorously lamented spilling their minoxidil, describing it as a dramatic and personal loss. Others shared similar experiences and advised caution if pets are around.

      community Complete non responder to everything. Modern Norwood Sisyphus

      in Update  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for four years and topical minoxidil with microneedling for a year but has not seen significant results in slowing hair loss. They are considering trying dutasteride despite concerns about its intensity, and others suggest trying oral minoxidil or combining treatments for better results.

      community why hair restoration has not been progressed for last 20 years?

      in Chat  32 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the lack of significant advancements in hair loss treatments beyond finasteride and minoxidil, questioning if hair restoration technology has reached a dead end. Hair transplant technology has improved, but new medications face challenges with market entry, cost, accessibility, and long-term effectiveness.

      community What the hell happened to Breezula?

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 10 months ago
      Breezula (clascoterone) Phase 3 hair loss trial results are delayed, with no official updates yet. The acne version is approved, but hair loss results are still pending.

      community Platelet rich plasma treatment

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 27-year-old male experienced rapid hair loss after dengue fever, which activated a balding gene. The doctor suggested platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair regrowth.

      community How to take better of my hair?

      in Chat  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and has tried topical finasteride without success due to side effects. They are considering using essential oils like rosemary, castor, and peppermint, and have started using 0.5% Pyriltamide.