community Personal Anecdote: Be careful with oral min, it can have a bad impact on your skin
Oral minoxidil can cause skin issues like redness and bumps. The user saw no hair improvement with oral minoxidil but noticed increased facial hair.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity A Complete Guide to Hair Loss for Beginners
The conversation is a guide on treating hair loss, discussing finasteride and dutasteride to lower DHT, minoxidil for growth, ketoconazole shampoo for scalp health, and dermarolling for regeneration. RU58841 is mentioned as a DHT blocker but not recommended due to safety concerns.
community Just wanted to thank this sub.
The conversation is about individuals sharing their positive experiences with hair loss treatments, specifically using oral minoxidil and finasteride, which have improved their hair density and helped them worry less about balding. Some users have been on these treatments for various durations and have noticed maintenance and regrowth of hair.
community Medications that cause extra hair growth
The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.
community Had a son while being on FIN, MUST READ
A user shared his experience of having two healthy children while continuously using finasteride (Fin) for hair loss, challenging fears about its potential impact on fetal development. The discussion that followed included various perspectives, with some users sharing similar experiences, others expressing concerns about potential risks, and some emphasizing the need for more substantial evidence before drawing conclusions.
community 7 month progress - Thank you to this community!
A 21-year-old used 1.25mg finasteride and minoxidil twice daily for hair regrowth, reducing finasteride to 5 times a week since September. He also started using Nizoral for dandruff, noticed an increased appetite, and experienced a temporary change in sex drive.
community Quick rant for those on the fence.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user regrets not starting finasteride earlier to treat their hair loss. They are currently using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and RU58841. Other users in the conversation express frustration with fearmongering about finasteride and emphasize the benefits of starting treatment early.
community 137 years old and still far more hair than the average r/tressless user
The post and conversation are about a user claiming to be 137 years old with a full head of hair. Specific treatments mentioned include dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil.
community Regimen update - Added oral Minox and RU
The user updated their hair loss treatment to include daily dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical dutasteride with minoxidil and tretinoin, and RU58841. Commenters feel the extensive treatment is unnecessary for the user's level of hair loss.
community Can I combat hairloss on finastride alone??
User asks if finasteride alone can combat hair loss and considers adding minoxidil later. Replies suggest aggressive approach with multiple treatments or using finasteride alone, depending on personal preference.