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      community Help?

       5 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 21-year-old female is experiencing rapid hair shedding and receding hairline despite trying various treatments like hydration, vitamins, and castor oil. Medical tests showed normal results, and she seeks advice as the hair loss continues.

      community 17M with Diffuse Thinning, Dandruff, and Body Hair Shedding

      in Basic Questions  93 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 17-year-old is experiencing diffuse thinning, dandruff, body hair shedding, and other symptoms, possibly linked to seborrheic dermatitis or telogen effluvium. They are using ketoconazole shampoo and considering blood tests to check for thyroid issues or deficiencies.

      community Massaging scalp, day 163, Update. NEED ADVICE!!

      in Chat  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including scalp massage, and the importance of blocking DHT for hair loss management. The user shares blood test results, which appear normal, and seeks advice on effective tests and treatments, expressing a preference for natural methods over medication.

      community No progress from Feb 2025 to Jan 2026

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has not seen significant progress in hair growth using topical minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin shampoo over a year. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, adding microneedling, and considering other treatments like scalp massages and blood tests.
      21M Concerned About Temple Recession: Minoxidil/Finasteride Worth It?

      community 21M Concerned About Temple Recession: Minoxidil/Finasteride Worth It?

      in General  203 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 21-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is considering using Minoxidil and Finasteride, but is concerned about lifelong dependency and seeks advice on permanent solutions. They are advised to act quickly, consider additional treatments like Dutasteride, and get blood tests to rule out other causes.

      community Recent discovered thinning hair, taking steps to diagnose.

      in Chat  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 43-year-old noticed significant hair thinning and is using topical minoxidil, dermarolling, Alpecin, biotin, zinc, copper, vitamin D, and rosemary oil. They plan to see an endocrinologist and have blood tests scheduled to investigate further.

      community Has anyone experienced burning scalp after chemical damage (perm)?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user experienced burning, itching, and soreness on their scalp after a perm in 2021, despite using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are seeking advice on whether to pursue further medical tests or consult a neurologist for nerve pain.

      community Topical Min 5% - Keto 2% shampoo 2x week - Tretnoin 0.025% - 6 Months update

      in Is this regrowth?  13 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and has been using topical Minoxidil 5%, Keto 2% shampoo, and Tretinoin 0.025% for six months, with plans to start topical Finasteride 0.1% soon. They are advised to focus on DHT blockers like Finasteride and consider additional tests and supplements to address potential deficiencies and scalp health.

      community 30 Female, a month into 5% Minoxidil - is this normal?

      in Female  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old woman experiencing rapid hair loss is using 5% Minoxidil, Saw Palmetto, vitamins, and Nizoral, but is advised to see a dermatologist as her symptoms may indicate a condition other than androgenetic alopecia, such as alopecia areata or a thyroid issue. Many suggest a biopsy and blood tests to determine the underlying cause.

      community Dutasteride accelerated my hairloss, no shed tho

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 year ago
      A user experienced worsening hair recession after adding 0.5 mg daily dutasteride to their regimen of topical minoxidil and finasteride, despite no initial shedding. They plan to continue monitoring the situation, as others suggest it may be too early to see results and recommend blood tests to check DHT levels.

      community Dutasteride + oral min progress

      in Progress Pictures  536 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old used finasteride for 5 months, then switched to dutasteride for 7 months, and added oral minoxidil for 2.5 months, finding the combination of dutasteride and oral minoxidil most effective. The user experienced significant hair improvement and confidence boost, with no blood tests but an ECG to monitor heart health.

      community No idea what's causing my hair thinning

      in Chat  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using finasteride and oral minoxidil, with no hairline recession or bald spots. Suggestions include checking for telogen effluvium, considering a JAK inhibitor for potential autoimmune issues, and conducting further tests to rule out other causes.

      community Help On Topical Finasteride 0.3%

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is seeking advice on a new topical hair loss treatment containing Minoxidil 3%, Finasteride 0.3%, Progesterone 1%, Hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1%, and Ketoconazole 0.5%. They are concerned about the systemic absorption of Finasteride and plan to do blood tests and a spermiogram before starting.

      community Blood test 3 days after finasteride. Is it ok?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user asked if taking a blood test 3 days after starting finasteride would affect the results for Estradiol, FSH, SHBG, Progesterone, and DHEA-S. The conversation is about the timing of blood tests after beginning finasteride treatment.

      community 40 female with long hair, advice on what to try please

      in Female  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 40-year-old woman with naturally thin and fine hair is seeking advice on over-the-counter treatments for hair loss and is open to prescription options for her upcoming doctor's appointment. She has tried biotin, Nioxin, various haircuts, and colors, and has had blood tests for deficiencies.

      community [25, F] [RANT] Shedding since March 2020. This just isn’t fair.

      in Female  42 upvotes 4 years ago
      User "missbloombastic" has been experiencing hair loss since 2016 and tried min, fin, multivitamins, and spiro with mixed results. Another user shares their struggle with hair loss and its impact on self-esteem, while a third user suggests checking blood tests and confirming the cause of hair loss.

      community Dutasteride , bloodwork and dht.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user reported high testosterone and estradiol levels within range, but unexpectedly high DHT levels after using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss. Another person suggested the dutasteride might be fake or a bad batch and recommended using the branded Avodart.

      community Guide To Finasteride and Avoiding Side Effects

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation provides a guide on using finasteride for hair loss, suggesting to start with a quarter of a 1mg pill daily after ensuring estradiol levels are within a specific range, and potentially increasing the dose if no side effects occur. It also recommends supplements like DIM, Calcium d-glucarate, and Zinc to manage high estradiol levels and side effects from finasteride.

      community New plant-based serum shown to regrow hair in weeks, according to scientists

      in Treatment  274 upvotes 5 months ago
      A new plant-based serum is claimed to regrow hair in weeks, but users are skeptical about its effectiveness and the reliability of the study. Ingredients like Centella Asiatica and IGF-1 are mentioned, but many doubt the serum's superiority over existing treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Finasteride and naturally low baseline DHT levels?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user discovered they have naturally low DHT levels and is concerned about taking finasteride, which could further lower these levels. They are seeking advice on whether to proceed with the treatment given their hormone levels are within the normal range.

      community Aggressive diffuse thinning after 1 year of fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing aggressive diffuse thinning despite using 1mg oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice, microneedling, and Nizoral for seborrheic dermatitis. They are considering switching to dutasteride or RU58841 but are advised to seek a second opinion to determine the cause of hair loss.