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      community Dutasteride appears to not be working despite 'perfect' blood results. Advice for next steps?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced intensified hair thinning after 10 years on finasteride and saw little improvement after switching to oral minoxidil and dutasteride for 8 months. Suggestions included continuing dutasteride for another 6-8 months, considering additional treatments like topical finasteride, and evaluating nutrition and other potential causes of hair loss.

      community I got my bloodwork done... What now?

      in Update  6 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been experiencing hair thinning despite taking finasteride and minoxidil for six months. Bloodwork suggests a vitamin D deficiency, and users recommend consulting a doctor and possibly supplementing vitamin D.
      Can this be fixed

      community Can this be fixed

      in General  16 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 24-year-old noticed hair thinning over 4-6 years and is seeking advice on whether it can be salvaged. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community guys help 😭, am i cooked? Mon 5%, Fin 1mg

      in Is this regrowth? 7 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair thinning and has been using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5%, along with Alpecin caffeine liquid and vitamins. Others suggest continuing the treatment, as it seems to be stabilizing the hair, and advise against stopping the medication abruptly.

      community Losing ground after over 5 years on dutasteride and min

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using dutasteride and minoxidil for over five years and is considering adding oral minoxidil, microneedling, and nizoral to their regimen. They are concerned about the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments, especially with an upcoming event.

      community 1 year of 1,25 mg oral FIN - Progress

      in Is this regrowth?  170 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 23-year-old experiencing hair thinning has seen noticeable improvement after using 1.25 mg oral finasteride for over a year and recently starting 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, along with ketoconazole shampoo. They are considering a hair transplant in the future and have not experienced any side effects from the medication.

      community Scalp inflammation let’s talk about it?

      in Chat  11 upvotes 8 months ago
      Scalp inflammation can cause hair thinning and may be related to diet, infections, or conditions like psoriasis. Treatments suggested include using Nizoral shampoo and checking vitamin levels.

      community Finasteride shed at 5.5 months? - dose increase 4 weeks ago

      in General  107 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning after increasing finasteride to 0.5 mg daily and oral minoxidil to 3 mg. They are concerned about whether this is normal and if the recent dose increase is affecting their hair, as they plan a hair transplant in 5 weeks.
      16 advice on routine I’m beginning

      community 16 advice on routine I’m beginning

      in General  126 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and bald spots, using Nizoral, rosemary oil, fluocinolone, and receiving PRP treatments. They are considering oral minoxidil and finasteride but are hesitant due to age and financial constraints.
      (M24) Anything before min/fin? time to start?

      community (M24) Anything before min/fin? time to start?

      in General  63 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and shedding despite no family history of male pattern baldness. They are considering starting treatments like Minoxidil or finasteride.

      community M20 : Need advice on starting minoxidil

      in General  114 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and increased hair fall, and is considering using minoxidil for 3-4 months but is concerned about the long-term commitment and potential hair loss after stopping. They have tried multivitamins, serums, and shampoos, and are hesitant about starting PRP treatment.

      community (20) Found out a coworker likes me, what should I do?

      in Chat  40 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user with aggressive hair thinning is considering how to handle a coworker's interest in them. They are using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride, and are debating whether to keep using hair fibers, shave their head, or get a hair system.

      community Minoxidil For 2 Years, What is this?

      in Treatment  111 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has experienced significant hair thinning despite using 2.5 mg minoxidil for 2 years. Other users suggest adding finasteride or dutasteride and consulting a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis.

      community is Oleanic acid a DHT blocker ?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing hair thinning and is using a peptide with oleanic acid as a DHT blocker, along with minoxidil, while waiting for topical finasteride. They plan to use a combination of minoxidil, finasteride, dermastamp, ketoconazole, and scalp massages, but are advised to stick to proven treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Need motivation, can’t live normally

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old experiencing hair thinning became depressed and sought treatment. The new dermatologist prescribed a routine including topical minoxidil, finasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral shampoo, rosemary oil, and scalp massages.

      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 Dont know what the hell is going on.

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced rapid diffuse hair thinning for five years despite no signs of AGA or miniaturization. They tried finasteride and oral minoxidil without success and have checked thyroid, iron, and vitamin D levels.

      community Question about Min/Fin + any natural regrowth tips

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is concerned about hair thinning at 23 and is considering Minoxidil and finasteride for treatment, asking about long-term use and side effects. They also mention using collagen and exploring acupuncture for hair regrowth.

      community Can anyone tell me what kind of issue this looks like?

      in Transgender  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The individual is experiencing hair thinning primarily at the front/middle of their scalp and is seeking to identify the type of hair loss they have. They already use treatments like oral Minoxidil, topical Finasteride, Tretinoin gel, dermarolling, and various oils and shampoos.

      community Dutasteride treatment in female 6 months

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user reported worsening hair shedding and thinning after 6 months of daily dutasteride, despite also using minoxidil, bicalutamide, and recently adding RU58841. They are considering stopping dutasteride due to lack of improvement.

      community Finasteride is giving me relief when I needed it the most

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  46 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 22-year-old experiencing hair thinning started using finasteride and feels relieved for taking action against hair loss. Others in the conversation share similar experiences, finding comfort in trying treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, even if they don't fully stop their hair loss.

      community Does Rosemary oil cause shedding ?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user noticed increased hair shedding and thinning after using rosemary oil diluted with coconut oil for two weeks. They are questioning if rosemary oil causes shedding similar to minoxidil.

      community Oral Castor Oil and your experience

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning after using oral castor oil for hair loss. Other users suggested seeing a dermatologist and noted that castor oil is typically used for constipation.

      community Three months on Finasteride

      in Progress  5 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user noticed rapid hair thinning and started using finasteride in October 2019. They also use Nizoral and Head & Shoulders with zinc pyrithione, hoping for regrowth and to delay baldness.