A man is worried about telling his girlfriend he uses finasteride for hair loss. Most responses suggest it's not a big deal and advise being open if it comes up naturally.
A user shared their experience with a hair transplant surgery in India, involving 3,500 grafts, and expressed satisfaction with the results and cost. The post received mixed reactions, with some users questioning the authenticity of the graft count and results, while others praised the outcome.
A 43-year-old male with advanced hair loss is experimenting with alternative treatments, including red light therapy, microneedling, scalp massages, an oil mix, and ketoconazole shampoo, after previously experiencing side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. He noticed some minor changes with red light therapy but remains skeptical about significant improvement.
The user started hair loss treatment at 19 with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, later switching to oral Dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Despite ongoing treatments, including microneedling and topical applications, hair loss, particularly at the hairline, continues to progress.
People in the Netherlands are discussing reliable sources to buy Minoxidil, with recommendations for local pharmacies and online pharmacies with NL or neighboring country addresses. Concerns include avoiding fake products, insurance coverage, and the legitimacy of certain online sellers like Foligain and Biovea.
A new light therapy claims to reduce hair loss markers by 92% using a specific wavelength range. Users discuss the cost and effectiveness of devices, with some expressing skepticism and others considering alternative treatments like red light therapy and vitamin D exposure.
Rob English, known for promoting scalp massages for hair regrowth, now sells his own brand of finasteride and minoxidil. Opinions are mixed, with some calling him a charlatan and others acknowledging his shift towards scientifically-backed treatments.
The user has been using 1.25 mg of oral minoxidil and finasteride since September 2025 to address diffuse hair thinning, and is considering trying a new shampoo. Other users suggest increasing the minoxidil dose and trying dutasteride.
A user experimented with applying pure rosemary oil to a single hair strand twice daily, observing increased thickness and pigmentation, but questioned if the oil or the application method caused the change. Some users noted rosemary oil might be as effective as 2% minoxidil for hair growth, though others warned about potential harm from using undiluted oil.
Some prefer hair systems for better appearance and confidence, while others find them costly and inauthentic. Alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants are also considered.