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      community Should I be shedding months after starting treatment?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning started finasteride and 2% minoxidil 8 months ago, then switched to 5% minoxidil with tretinoin 4 months ago. Despite initial improvement in hair density, he is now experiencing increased hair shedding, losing 100-200 hairs daily.

      community Bloodwork reports just came in

      in Update  23 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21-year-old male suffering from male pattern baldness is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, and oral minoxidil. His bloodwork shows normal DHT levels and slightly high testosterone, leading to discussions about the role of DHT sensitivity in hair loss, the potential impact of finasteride on his DHT levels, and the suggestion to proceed with oral finasteride due to his high testosterone.

      community 2.5 years progress on minoxidil + finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  309 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 26-year-old man shared his 2.5-year hair regrowth progress using minoxidil and finasteride, initially experiencing side effects but later continuing treatment with no issues, resulting in improved hair. He lifts weights and wrestles weekly, plans to continue treatment indefinitely, and has had no hairline issues, only diffuse thinning.

      community pyrilutamide any results so far?

      in Treatment  45 upvotes 3 years ago
      The hair loss treatment Pyrilutamide and whether it has had any results for users. Martinsahara is planning to buy some soon.

      community 5 month post hair transplant ~2500 grafts to frontal third + finasteride 1mg/day + topical minoxidil 2x day + caffeine shampoo 1x day since HT procedure

      in Progress Pictures  39 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment involving a hair transplant of approximately 2500 grafts to the frontal area, daily use of finasteride, twice-daily topical minoxidil, and daily caffeine shampoo since the hair transplant procedure. One person is skeptical about the improvement in the crown area with just finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Unexpected hairline re-growth (taking new supplements)

      in Treatment  30 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user in their mid-30s experienced unexpected hairline regrowth after starting a new supplement stack, despite being on a regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral for over four years. The new supplements include Tongkat Ali, Fadogia Agrestis, Panax Red Ginseng, Vitamin B1, Vitamin D3, Zinc Picolinate, Magnesium Glycinate, Maca, and L-Citrulline.

      community Some of y’all need to hear this

      in Chat  351 upvotes 3 years ago
      Understanding that the importance of hair loss should not be overstated and encouraging self-love and confidence regardless of physical appearance. People discussed how they were feeling about their own hair loss and shared tips on treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841.

      community Creatine and Hairloss (experiment)

      in Research/Science  18 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user experimented with creatine while using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noticing increased bald spots and thinner hair, but attributed it to his hair cycle rather than creatine. Other users suggested that creatine doesn't cause hair loss directly, but increased testosterone from workouts might affect those with a genetic predisposition.

      community If after 3 years nothing works should i get scalp biopsy

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has tried various treatments like Dutasteride, RU58841, Minoxidil, Finasteride, Spironolactone, Pyrilutamide, and Ketoconazole for hair loss without success and is considering a scalp biopsy to diagnose another condition. Others suggest consulting a dermatologist and possibly getting a biopsy, as the issue might not be typical male pattern baldness.

      community Surprise! Hair loss at 25

       5 upvotes 9 years ago
      A user noticed worsening hair loss and is considering treatments. They plan to use finasteride, Rogaine, and a ketoconazole shampoo, and seek advice on their effectiveness and usage.

      community RU58841, Topical dutasteride minoxidil and tretonin, dermarolling, serioxyl, and redensyl for about 3 months. Each picture is about 2 weeks of growth. I used to have thick hair with big curls. Am I on track to get it back? Age 32

      in Progress Pictures  25 upvotes 3 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, including topical dutasteride minoxidil, tretonin, dermarolling, serioxyl, and redensyl over a period of 3 months; switching from RU58841 to pyrilutamide was suggested with potentially less risk of systemic side effects; and encouragement to not give up hope.

      community My 12-step program for hair-regrowth

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 28-year-old male shares his 12-step hair regrowth routine, including finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, LLLT, dermarolling, various shampoos, supplements, and a healthy diet. He seeks advice on microneedling frequency and mentions experiencing lowered libido and occasional scalp inflammation.

      community Novel effect of sildenafil (cialis) on hair growth

      in Research/Science  20 upvotes 3 years ago
      Sildenafil (Viagra) shows potential for hair growth by enhancing dermal papilla cell proliferation and stimulating perifollicular vessel formation. Users discuss the possibility of using Cialis (tadalafil) similarly, noting its benefits and side effects.
      22M Seeking Advice on Hairline Recession; Stopped Finasteride Due to Side Effects

      community 22M Seeking Advice on Hairline Recession; Stopped Finasteride Due to Side Effects

      in General  128 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 22-year-old experiencing hair loss since age 16 is seeking advice after stopping finasteride due to side effects, despite its effectiveness, and is currently using minoxidil and taking vitamin D supplements. They are concerned about their receding hairline and are considering whether to continue treatments or shave their head.

      community People like this don't have to be bald.

      in Transplants  544 upvotes 9 months ago
      Body hair transplants can be a last resort for hair loss, using body hair to fill scalp gaps, though it may not match scalp hair in texture or length. Minoxidil and finasteride are discussed as treatments, with varying effectiveness and side effects.

      community Completely Lost with my hair 20M

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 20-year-old experiencing hair loss uses minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, vitamin D, and biotin. They are considering finasteride or dutasteride and are advised to consult a doctor for diagnosis and possible oral treatments.

      community Can scalp buildup Cause hair loss?

      in Chat  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair shedding while on finasteride and plans to start using ketoconazole shampoo to address a greasy, waxy scalp buildup. They are seeking additional advice for managing hair loss.

      community Please take a vitamin & hormone test

      in Chat  256 upvotes 1 year ago
      Checking vitamin and hormone levels is important for addressing hair loss, as deficiencies in vitamin D, zinc, and iron can affect hair growth. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements are used, but addressing deficiencies is crucial for effectiveness.

      community 5 year recovery while using steroids

      in Update  9 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user shared their 5-year hair recovery journey using finasteride, RU58841, dutasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, noting mixed progress but overall improvement. They regret not starting treatment earlier and recently received positive health feedback from their doctor.

      community Been on fin/min topical spray for 6 months and my hair is the worst it’s been

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using a topical spray containing finasteride and minoxidil for six months but is experiencing increased hair shedding and concerns about its effectiveness. Suggestions include switching to oral finasteride and minoxidil, consulting a dermatologist, and checking for underlying health issues like thyroid function and nutrient deficiencies.

      community Using the nuclear stack and still losing hair... Is this the end for my hair?

      in Update  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using a comprehensive treatment regimen including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, cyproterone acetate, transdermal estradiol, and topical bicalutamide. They suspect cyproterone acetate may be worsening their hair loss and are considering switching to injection monotherapy.

      community 50 year old male, been balding for 10+ years

      in Progress Pictures  101 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 50-year-old male has been using 0.5mg oral finasteride, 5% topical minoxidil, and weekly microneedling to combat hair loss, seeing progress with new hair growth. He plans to continue this regimen and evaluate results after 12 months.

      community Progress(?) update 3.5 months on pyrilutamide and minox

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses a user's 3.5-month experience using pyrilutamide and minoxidil for hair loss, with some perceived improvement in the temples but potential recent regression. Another user suggests that maintaining the current hairline, even without improvement, is positive.

      community Anybody else lost a lot of gains on pyrilutamide?

      in Update  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss and the ineffectiveness of a treatment called pyrilutamide, with one user experiencing negative results and questioning the product's authenticity.