Woman uses antiandrogens for hairthinning prevention, experiences severe dry eye with finasteride. Asks if dutasteride could be better despite potential for worse dry eye.
A user noticed rapid hairthinning and started using finasteride in October 2019. They also use Nizoral and Head & Shoulders with zinc pyrithione, hoping for regrowth and to delay baldness.
A 20-year-old experiencing hairthinning is considering treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various oils but is hesitant due to potential side effects. Users advise starting minoxidil and finasteride for effective results, while oils and supplements are seen as less effective.
The user reported tiny hair growth in thinning areas and improved thickness after 56 days of using 1 mg oral finasteride, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, and a serum with Redensyl, Anagain, Capixyl, and Procapil. They also take supplements and maintain a healthy lifestyle with no noticeable side effects.
A user with medium length hair and thinning at the top is using an adenosine-based hair growth serum and seeking advice on whether to use a boar bristle or nylon bristle brush to stimulate hair growth. They are concerned about their sensitive scalp.
A user with diffuse thinning experienced no hair regrowth with finasteride or Avodart but slowed hair loss with Avodart. They are considering trying Minoxidil and are seeking advice on whether to use foam or liquid, and if combining it with other treatments could be beneficial, excluding micro-needling due to scalp irritation concerns.
People who experience diffuse thinning of their hair and how they cope with going swimming. People discussed wearing a swimming cap, making jokes out of it and accepting that it's genetics.
The user experienced increased hair shedding and thinning after 6 months of using finasteride, despite using minoxidil and keto shampoo. They are considering switching to dutasteride due to concerns about the lack of improvement.
A user experienced hair loss and thinning after starting a high-dose vitamin B complex. They are seeking advice on whether others have had similar experiences.
A user with diffuse thinning shares a tip for improving hair appearance by using a shea butter and coconut oil serum from Trader Joe's at night. They are on finasteride and considering adding minoxidil for better results.
A user decided to buzz their thinninghair after starting Dutasteride, feeling liberated by the change. Other users shared similar experiences, with some using treatments like Finasteride and Minoxidil to manage hair loss.
A 43-year-old man noticed hairthinning due to stress and started using Minoxidil, supplements, and specific shampoos, seeing improvement after 7 months. He is hesitant to add Finasteride due to fear of side effects but is managing stress better and feels more confident.
A 26-year-old is experiencing hairthinning and has received conflicting diagnoses of androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium. They are considering treatments like dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and are unsure whether to start treatment or pursue further diagnosis like a scalp biopsy.
A 23-year-old woman is considering starting minoxidil for hairthinning but is concerned about its long-term use and effectiveness. Recommendations include consulting a doctor, checking ferritin levels, and considering treatments like spironolactone or finasteride, while minoxidil is suggested for regrowth but not as a primary treatment.
A 20-year-old is experiencing hairthinning and seeks advice on starting treatment and regrowing hair. They are considering using Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841.
A 17-year-old is experiencing hairthinning and is using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, saw palmetto, and pumpkin seed oil. They are considering starting finasteride but are concerned about its effects on development and are seeking advice on whether to proceed with finasteride or switch to oral minoxidil.
A 30-year-old is experiencing hairthinning and is considering using finasteride to stop hair loss and possibly thicken existing thin hairs. They are unsure of their Norwood scale stage and seek advice on whether finasteride is suitable for their situation.
A 31-year-old male experienced hairthinning and initially used topical minoxidil, then switched to finasteride, which caused significant shedding. He later adopted a regimen of dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and anti-dandruff shampoo, leading to positive hair growth results, though he noted increased body hair as a side effect of oral minoxidil.
A 20-year-old with diffuse hairthinning has been using finasteride daily for 2 years and added topical minoxidil once daily at night for the past 7.5 months, seeing improved results. They are switching to oral minoxidil for convenience and will update on the outcome.
Using topical Minoxidil (Kirkland 5%) to treat thinninghair, with some users reporting positive results and others not seeing any effect. Other treatments mentioned include finasteride and adapalene gel.
A female user starting Spironolactone treatment for thinninghair, and others sharing their experiences with Minoxidil and oral/sublingual Minoxidil as treatments.
A 22-year-old male experiencing hairthinning is considering starting finasteride but is concerned about potential side effects and hereditary factors. While waiting to access finasteride, he plans to use pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, biotin, and vitamins, and is advised to check blood levels before starting treatment.
27-year-old female experiences aggressive hairthinning and hirsutism despite normal testosterone levels. Spironolactone and 2% minoxidil were ineffective; high DHEA sulfate levels may be the cause.
The user reported early stage diffuse hairthinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.
A 27-year-old man with thinninghair saw improvement after stopping Rogaine and starting dermarolling with peppermint oil, experiencing less shedding and thicker hair growth. He also uses biotin caffeine shampoo, argan oil conditioner, and a mix of castor oil with peppermint oil after dermarolling.
The conversation is about someone experiencing hairthinning at the temples and seeking alternative treatments to Minoxidil due to side effects. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of peppermint oil and dermarolling for hair growth.
A user with early-stage diffuse hairthinning asked for long-term success stories using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. One person regained most of their hair after 22 months on finasteride and minoxidil, while another saw significant improvement with oral minoxidil after trying various treatments over many years.
A 23-year-old is experiencing hairthinning and has switched from topical minoxidil to a Hims finasteride/minoxidil combo with vitamins, feeling more confident and seeing progress. They seek opinions on their progress, noting minimal side effects and aiming for significant improvement by months 6-8.
A 24-year-old with thinninghair and receding sides is considering using Minoxidil and finasteride to improve hair thickness. They are seeking general expectations for these treatments, acknowledging individual results may vary.