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      community Vitamin E and K deficiency (F,25)

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 3 months ago
      Vitamin E and K deficiencies due to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency may affect hair growth. A scalp biopsy is recommended to check for autoimmune-related hair loss.

      community Am i hallucinating or is it really working?

      in Progress Pictures  67 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride, oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, and Nizoral for hair loss and noticed texture improvement but is unsure about density changes. Other users discuss the importance of taking progress photos with dry hair and share their own experiences and advice.

      community Connection between finasteride and nafld?

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride may affect liver function and cortisol levels, potentially linking it to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). More research is needed to understand this connection fully.
      Three weeks in and temples are responding

      community Three weeks in and temples are responding

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user reports improvement in temple hair after three weeks of using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, stemoxydine, and follicopeptide. They note visible progress by maintaining the same hair length for comparison.

      community Don't think I can go on like this anymore

      in Chat  120 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 24-year-old is struggling with severe depression and anxiety due to hair loss, despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for two years. They are advised to consider shaving their head, exploring wigs or hair systems, and focusing on other aspects of life like health, relationships, and career.

      community Finally got checked turns out it was not in my head

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user was diagnosed with male pattern baldness and prescribed biotin, vitamin D, a hair serum, fluocinolone shampoo, and a gel with minoxidil and finasteride. Other users suggest focusing on oral finasteride and minoxidil, questioning the necessity of the other treatments.

      community I think I’m on to something

       23 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user shared their personal experience with hair loss, hormone imbalances, and treatments including testosterone boosters, natural estrogen blockers, and DHEA. They suggest that low-dose finasteride and natural hormone therapy could reduce hair loss with fewer side effects.

      community Thoughts on my dermatologist only giving me methionine for AGA?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      A dermatologist prescribed methionine with vitamins for hair loss, but the user is doubtful and plans to seek finasteride in France. The user is unsure why finasteride or minoxidil wasn't prescribed, suspecting concerns about side effects or strength.

      community Counter-update: Cbum's transplant DOESNT look super good now

      in Transplants  221 upvotes 1 year ago
      Cbum's hair transplant is criticized for looking unnatural and not blending well, with some suggesting better results were expected given his resources. Discussions also cover the effects of steroids and finasteride on hair loss and muscle growth.

      community I have tried many treatments but it's getting worse. 23M.

      in Treatment  86 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male experiencing worsening hair loss has tried topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, Progesterone, Hydrocortisone butyrate, and Ketoconazole. He is considering switching to oral Finasteride due to concerns about side effects and lack of improvement.

      community Male pattern baldness, and mental health

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  332 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.

      community Overcame finasteride side effects

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user successfully overcame finasteride side effects by lowering the dosage and adding zinc and vitamin B6 supplements. They also micro-dosed dutasteride and resumed weight lifting.

      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 dutasteride 9 months, nonstop hair loss

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  31 upvotes 4 years ago
      Experiencing continual nonstop hair loss despite using dutasteride for 9 months, and the possible causes behind it being discussed such as nutritional deficiencies, elevated cortisol, vitamin D deficiency or other problems. Other solutions such as minoxidil and finasteride have been suggested.

      community Ru58841 made my hair worse

      in General  138 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 worsened hair condition, causing thinning and unusual patterns. The user stopped using it two months ago but hasn't seen recovery, and there's speculation about androgen receptor upregulation.

      community Finnasterid (1mg) 5 month results

      in Progress Pictures  429 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared positive results after 5 months of using oral finasteride, reporting no side effects and continued shedding but less than in the initial months. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride and minoxidil, with some expressing concerns about side effects and others sharing their own progress and plans.

      community Does ashwagandha work against finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      Finasteride may cause insomnia, and ashwagandha is suggested to help with sleep issues without significantly affecting testosterone or DHT levels. Users discuss personal experiences with sleep disturbances and suggest consulting a doctor if side effects persist.

      community Extreme Shedding/Hair Loss 7 months on Fin

      in Transgender  243 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 20-year-old FTM individual started finasteride for hair loss with initial success but experienced increased shedding after 7 months. They are considering oral minoxidil as advised by their doctor to address the worsening hair loss.

      community My experience and a discourse on “DUPA”

      in Chat  46 upvotes 3 years ago
      How diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) is not an invitation to self-diagnose oneself with aggressive AGA and that seeking a specialized dermatologist may help people experiencing hair loss. Treatment options discussed include topical clobetasol propionate, oral minoxidil, and discontinuing finasteride.

      community What are the alternatives to spironolactone for AGA?

      in Female  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced side effects from spironolactone and is seeking alternatives for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), considering saw palmetto but unsure of its effectiveness. They are also exploring the possibility of using topical spironolactone, despite availability challenges.

      community Severe Vitamin D deficiency?

      in Chat  15 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about severe Vitamin D deficiency and its potential link to hair loss. The user is already using oral finasteride, topical finasteride, and topical minoxidil for aggressive hair loss.

      community So I have good results but theres a catch

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced good hair growth results using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and a topical formulation, but faced temporary numbness as a side effect. They manage this by microdosing oral finasteride and minoxidil and using the topical formulation sparingly.