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      community Oral vs topical finasteride for mpb

      in Treatments  85 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair loss and was diagnosed with male pattern baldness. They are considering using oral or topical finasteride to manage the condition and are contemplating cutting their hair short.

      community 3 years on dutasteride 0.5mg and minoxidil 5mg

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been taking dutasteride 0.5mg and minoxidil 5mg orally for 3 years to treat hair loss, which has stabilized their condition. They are considering adding topical RU58841 to their regimen but are uncertain of its effectiveness and contemplating a hair transplant instead.

      community Can I take bicalutamide for hair loss as a man, but don’t want to transition?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 23-year-old man with hair loss, despite using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and RU58841, is considering bicalutamide for regrowth but is concerned about feminization. Alternatives like topical estrogen, JXL069, and spironolactone are discussed, with suggestions to explore thyroid levels and other potential underlying conditions.

      community Average r/bald user complaining

      in Satire  398 upvotes 6 months ago
      Hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, focusing on their effectiveness and side effects. It also highlights the disparity in medical research funding between hair loss and conditions like endometriosis.

      community Microneedling at .25 everyday before applying Min

      in Minoxidil  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      Daily microneedling at 0.25mm before applying minoxidil is debated, with some suggesting weekly microneedling is safer and more effective. Concerns include potential skin damage and systemic absorption, while alternatives like tretinoin are considered safer for enhancing minoxidil absorption.

      community HT / Meds results are reverting, thinning, crazy shedding..

      in Progress Pictures  164 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning 10 months post-hair transplant despite using minoxidil and topical finasteride. They are considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride and are also dealing with scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.

      community Kintor Phase 2 Results released KX-826 (pyrilutamide)

      in Research/Science  444 upvotes 3 years ago
      Kintor Pharmaceutical's Phase 2 results with the drug Pyrilutamide, a potential alternative to 5-ARI drugs like Finasteride and Dutasteride but without the side effects. It could be used in combination with other topical treatments such as Minoxidil. The safety of the drug has been demonstrated in 6 months of use, however there are still questions about long term efficacy and systemic absorption.

      community Finasteride alternative close to fda approval in the US

      in Research/Science  57 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Breezula, a topical treatment, is anticipated to be available in the US by mid-2027 as a potential alternative to finasteride with fewer systemic side effects. There is ongoing debate about its effectiveness and some users report similar side effects to finasteride.

      community Body hair growth on finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 month ago
      Finasteride can increase body and facial hair growth due to increased testosterone, despite its intended use to reduce hair loss on the scalp. Some users consider trying topical finasteride for less systemic impact, while others report mixed results and side effects.

      community How to minimize hair loss while waiting to start finasteride (17M)

      in Technology  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 17-year-old is using topical minoxidil for hair loss and is considering other treatments like ketoconazole shampoo and saw palmetto while waiting to start finasteride at 19. Suggestions include using oral minoxidil, topical antiandrogens like RU58841, and CB-03-01, with a focus on minimizing systemic DHT impact.
      Seeking Advice on Norwood 3 Hairline at Age 15

      community Seeking Advice on Norwood 3 Hairline at Age 15

      in Basic Questions  533 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 15-year-old is concerned about hair loss, possibly at Norwood 2 or 3, and is using shampoos and conditioners recommended by a trichologist. Suggestions include considering topical minoxidil and consulting a doctor about topical anti-DHT treatments like finasteride or RU58841, but avoiding 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors at this age.

      community Over 95% of his face is covered in hair.

      in Satire  349 upvotes 1 year ago
      A young man with hypertrichosis has over 95% of his face covered in hair, sparking humorous comments about hair loss treatments like minoxidil and dutasteride. Users joke about transplanting his facial hair and discuss the challenges of his condition compared to typical balding.

      community 5 months topical spiro + minox + micro

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 35-year-old male uses topical minoxidil, spironolactone, and microneedling for hair loss, with spironolactone prescribed based on a DNA test indicating poor response to finasteride and dutasteride. Despite concerns about the test's validity and spironolactone's side effects, he reports stable or improved hair condition and no low testosterone symptoms.

      community My dermatologist screwed me over methinks (18M)

      in Minoxidil  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses their hair thinning journey, starting minoxidil at 16, switching treatments, and experiencing significant shedding after resuming minoxidil. They are now using minoxidil daily and considering PRP if shedding continues, while also planning lifestyle changes to improve their condition.

      community My mum is mad annoying about Fin.

      in Chat  245 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 25-year-old man discusses his struggles with his mother's opposition to his use of Finasteride for hair loss treatment, despite it improving his condition and self-control after a hair transplant. He expresses frustration over her blaming the medication for various issues and the stress caused by her insistence to stop taking it.

      community Should I be hopeful? Oral min 5mg dutasteride 1mg

      in Is this regrowth?  22 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments including oral minoxidil 5mg, dutasteride 1mg, and suggestions to use a derma stamp on the scalp. Some users believe these treatments can improve hair condition or at least stabilize loss, while one suggests considering a hair transplant after a year if desired.

      community Do you recommend oral minoxidil after your full experience?

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      LemonyBonobo started oral minoxidil a week ago, experiencing significant shedding, and is concerned about potentially worsening their hair condition. They also use dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling. Elyktronix, who has been on oral minoxidil for 15 months, recommends it, noting that shedding can be a positive response and that results take time.

      community What if I told you you could have it all back? May 2023 to now

      in Progress Pictures  152 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user's 7-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride/minoxidil gel, minoxidil foam, ketoconazole shampoo, thickening shampoo and conditioner, biotin supplements, and plans to start using a dermaroller. Replies suggest a new haircut and commend the user's progress.

      community 60 days progress using min/fin spray

      in Progress Pictures  262 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's 60-day progress using minoxidil and finasteride spray, combined with derma stamping, shampooing twice weekly, vitamins, intense conditioning training, and a carnivore/ketovore diet. The most recent post includes pictures of the progress following a haircut and shower, with hair air dried.

      community 1 month and 1 week update, Topical Min and Fin, Nizoral and Microneedling

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  135 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user who started using minoxidil and finasteride topically, micro needling weekly, Nizoral twice per week, and switched to sulfate free shampoo and conditioner. The user reported that after 1 month and 1 week of this routine they noticed their hair was thicker and healthier, with less shedding and no more dandruff or itching during workouts.

      community 27F with questions

       4 upvotes 8 years ago
      A 27-year-old woman is seeking advice on hair loss treatments, considering options like Spiro, Viviscal tablets, Rogaine, dermarolling, Nizoral shampoo, saw palmetto, castor oil, jojoba oil, and spearmint tea. She has a history of hair loss since childhood, has tried various treatments, and is looking for effective solutions before accepting her condition.

      community Survived First Monte. Shedding is real

      in Progress Pictures  370 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is treating hair loss with 1mg finasteride every other day, daily topical minoxidil, and weekly derma rolling, and is considering using hair fibers for special occasions. There is a discussion about the initial shedding phase of minoxidil treatment and the importance of consistent photo conditions to track progress.

      community Shedding and thinning won’t stop on Nuclear protocol

      in Treatment  18 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, low-level laser therapy, ketokonozole, supplements, Viviscal, Nutrafol, microneedling, PRP, and scalp Botox injections, but is still experiencing hair shedding and thinning. Despite being on this regimen for two years, the user's hair condition is worsening, and they are seeking advice on what else they can do.

      community If you're sitting there wondering, "I'm losing my hair, what do I do?" then read my advice here. I've been fighting the fight for 7 years, with great success. (pictures included)

      in Question  104 upvotes 12 years ago
      Fighting hair loss with "The Big 3" treatments of Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo, as well as specific advice on how to use these products. People have shared their long-term success stories and some have discussed the side effects of finasteride. Other suggestions included Lipogaine and Pura D'or Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner.

      community Give me courage, friends! / Is finasteride response correlated with aggressiveness of hair loss?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has been using topical finasteride for seven months and minoxidil for three years, with added tretinoin gel for ten months, and is experiencing continuous shedding without signs of regrowth. They are questioning if the amount of shedding is normal at this stage of treatment and if there's a correlation between finasteride response and the rate of hair loss.