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      community Severe diffuse thinning after scalp inflammation – should I keep fighting or just accept it?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 23-year-old experiencing severe diffuse thinning after scalp inflammation is considering finasteride as a last resort after stopping minoxidil and using anti-inflammatory medication. Users suggest that inflammation causes temporary shedding and recommend consulting a dermatologist, with some advocating for finasteride as a reliable treatment option.

      community Topic fin + min restart w/ major shedding

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user stopped using topical finasteride and minoxidil, leading to hair thinning and shedding, and has since restarted the treatment. They are experiencing significant shedding and are seeking advice on whether this is normal and when improvement might occur, while using a regimen that includes Nutrafol, microneedling, Nioxin, and Nizoral.

      community Hot weather causing hair shedding?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      Hot weather can increase hair shedding, possibly due to dehydration and active sebaceous glands. Using shampoos with salicylic acid or zinc pyrithione may help; daily anti-inflammatory use is not recommended.

      community SCUBE 3 (the last hair bender)

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 11 months ago
      SCUBE3 and Amplifica's progress in hair loss treatment is being discussed, with inquiries about their current status and clinical trials. No specific updates or new information are provided in the conversation.

      community Anyone have any KX-826 results yet?

      in Product  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      KX-826 users report increased shedding, with some experiencing more shedding at higher concentrations. Users are discussing where to purchase the product.

      community Hair texture changed on fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  313 upvotes 3 years ago
      The post discusses how using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss resulted in the user's hair changing from straight to wavy. The responses suggest this change indicates healthier, thicker hair and share similar experiences, while also expressing concerns about potential side effects of the treatments.

      community Guys. GUYS. Calm the hell down and listen.

      in Chat  455 upvotes 1 year ago
      Balding's emotional impact is discussed, highlighting self-acceptance and well-being. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling are mentioned, but the focus is on self-care and maintaining perspective.

      community Diffuse thinning fucking sucks

      in Update  430 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and checking for nutrient deficiencies. Some users suggest adding hydrocortisone butyrate, low-dose progesterone, or tretinoin to treatment regimens, while others recommend cosmetic solutions like Toppik hair fibers or shaving the head.

      community Itching scalp and dandruff when i scratch it

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about managing an itchy, flaky scalp, possibly due to psoriasis, and the use of a hydrating conditioner to address dryness. The user is concerned about using conditioner due to experiencing telogen effluvium.

      community Balding without a family history

      in Chat  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss without a family history and suspects stress or telogen effluvium (TE) as the cause, despite using finasteride without results. Others suggest stress, vitamin deficiencies, or other conditions could be factors, and some mention that balding can occur without a family history.

      community female battling hair loss

       7 upvotes 8 years ago
      User "tresslessatbest" shares her experience with androgenic hair loss and treatments. She found success using men's Rogaine 5%, spironolactone, dermaroller, biotin, blackcurrant seed oil, prenatal vitamins, and Nizoral shampoo.

      community Fun thought experiment about halting hair loss permamently

      in Research/Science  60 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user proposed genetically engineering scalp stem cells to stop androgen receptors from causing hair loss. Others discussed the feasibility, existing research, and potential issues with this approach, including targeting the correct cells and unintended 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 Question for RU users and regular usage

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding while using finasteride and RU58841, possibly due to changes in application methods. They are considering adding minoxidil and stemoxydine to their regimen to improve results and manage hair greasiness.
      (M24) Anything before min/fin? time to start?

      community (M24) Anything before min/fin? time to start?

      in General  63 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and shedding despite no family history of male pattern baldness. They are considering starting treatments like Minoxidil or finasteride.

      community big shedding after months of fin?

      in General  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      Shedding after two months of using 1.5 mg finasteride is a common concern. It's often a normal part of the hair growth cycle.