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      community There are two philosophies here...choose what makes you feel best.

       51 upvotes 6 years ago
      Hair loss approaches: 1) using treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, vitamins, and transplants, or 2) accepting hair loss, trying minimal treatments, and shaving head. Users share experiences and preferences between options.

      community Pyrilutamide for 16 weeks, with some progress

      in Progress Pictures  40 upvotes 2 years ago
      User gained hair with topical minoxidil and finasteride, then experienced shedding after starting pyrilutamide. After 12 weeks, new hairs grew and existing hairs thickened, hoping for more improvement in a year.

      community Could you tell this is a hair system?

      in Technology  307 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user who was losing their hair and found an effective solution; they asked for opinions on it and discussed treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841, as well as SMP.

      community Receding hairline just starting, how to combat this?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 33-year-old male with a receding hairline is advised to start with finasteride to block DHT and consider minoxidil for promoting hair growth. Other treatments like copper peptides and serums are deemed less effective, and ketoconazole shampoo is suggested for scalp health.

      community Kinda freaking out because my hair loss is getting worse again (on fin)

      in Chat  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user started taking finasteride 1.5 years ago with some success in stopping hair loss but no regrowth, and is now experiencing increased hair loss after a recent operation, questioning if the medication stopped working or if the hair loss is temporary. They are considering switching to a different treatment and seeking advice.

      community 9 years of hair loss process and 27 months of treatment. What's going on?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  38 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced hair loss diagnosed as chronic Telogen Effluvium and male pattern baldness, treated with finasteride and minoxidil, later switching to dutasteride due to side effects but with limited success. The user plans to return to finasteride due to side effects from dutasteride, while others suggest maintaining consistent treatment and considering additional options like oral minoxidil and lifestyle changes.

      community Heavy shedding 10 months after HT

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced heavy shedding 10 months after a hair transplant and used a topical solution of Minoxidil and Finasteride, later switching to Finoduta. They also dealt with a dry scalp and greasy hair, using various shampoos and conditioners, and sought advice on whether the shedding was normal and how to manage the dry scalp.
      Do you think i catch it in time?

      community Do you think i catch it in time?

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  70 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old noticed thinning hair at the temples and started using finasteride (1mg/day) for two months, along with keto shampoo twice a week and vitamins like vitamin D, biotin, and zinc. They are seeing some results and are hopeful about regaining lost hair.

      community Facing difficulty in applying minoxidil to the scalp as I have long hair.

      in Scalp Massage  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      An 18-year-old male experiencing hair thinning and loss is using oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and a multivitamin as prescribed by a dermatologist. He's having difficulty applying the topical minoxidil effectively due to his hair length, as he feels a lot of it stays on his hair instead of reaching the scalp.

      community 2% Ketoconazole/Nizoral Daily?

      in Ketoconazole  11 upvotes 6 months ago
      Using 2% ketoconazole daily can dry out the scalp; 1-2 times a week is recommended. Combining ketoconazole with treatments like minoxidil, alfatradiol, and fluridil can help manage hair loss effectively.

      community Opinions on this study for Triphasic Progressive by Rene Furterer

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared their 5-year hair loss journey, initially using a product called Triphasic Progressive by Rene Furterer, which gave good results. Later, they switched to FDA-approved medications finasteride and minoxidil, which also helped, but they noticed the most significant progress with Triphasic. They're considering trying it again if minoxidil doesn't show improvements.

      community Breezula is a good alternative

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Clascoterone 5% solution (Breezula) is a promising alternative for androgenetic alopecia, showing continued hair growth with consistent use and no significant side effects. It may be suitable for those who cannot tolerate finasteride or dutasteride, especially when trying to conceive.

      community Help with Routine for 50 year old Black Woman

      in Female 5 years ago
      A 50-year-old Black woman with alopecia areata and traction alopecia is seeking a science-based hair loss routine. Current treatments include spearmint tea for DHT levels and considering PRP.

      community Brutal ongoing Shed after 15 months on fin

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      User is experiencing severe hair loss despite using finasteride for 15 months, losing 500 hairs a day and 50% density since June. Minoxidil with needling was ineffective, and RU58841 is too expensive and hard to obtain.

      community For the ladies: Spironolactone for FPHL

      in Female  12 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 34 year old female with androgenic alopecia who has tried treatments such as Spironolactone, Desogen, Minoxidil and Finasteride in order to address her hair loss. It also details the experiences of other women taking Spironolactone for Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL).

      community Hairline hairs wont grow past a certain length :(

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including topical minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and microneedling, noting significant hair regrowth except at the hairline. They plan to start oral minoxidil and switch to a combination treatment, while another user mentioned that some miniaturized hairs may not fully recover.

      community Feeling really down and hair loss is slowly destroying me

      in Chat  83 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about a person struggling with aggressive hair loss and feeling depressed, who has tried finasteride but is experiencing sexual side effects. Others suggest various treatments like reducing finasteride dosage, trying minoxidil, dermarolling, addressing health and hormonal issues, and accepting baldness.
      Hairloss journey from 18 years of age

      community Hairloss journey from 18 years of age

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  236 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user began experiencing hair loss at 14 and is now starting treatment at 18 with a topical solution of 10% minoxidil-finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo. Oral finasteride was not recommended due to potential effects on growth, and microneedling will be considered after four months.