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      community Huge hair shedding on Astaxanthin.

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      Astaxanthin may cause increased hair shedding, affecting even transplanted hair and eyebrows. The user has tried various treatments for androgenic alopecia, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community 34/F with hair thinning

       6 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 34-year-old female is experiencing hair thinning after stopping birth control pills and a damaging hair treatment. She has normal bloodwork and a normal trichogram but is considering trying MSM or Saw Palmetto for her hair loss.

      community Hair loss journey from 01 24 to 06 25 / HT and 5ARI only

      in Progress Pictures  123 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 28-year-old male shares his hair loss journey, starting with a hair transplant in February 2024 and using finasteride, later switching to dutasteride in January 2025. He has not used minoxidil and is satisfied with the results, despite some side effects like temporary nipple pain and a spike in libido.

      community Hairline thinning 9 after months on finasteride

      in Update  4 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with some regrowth at the temples but continued hairline thinning. The dermatologist suggested possible telogen effluvium due to stress and deficiencies, prescribed oral minoxidil, and may consider dutasteride if the condition doesn't improve by January 2026.

      community Predicting Your Hair Loss with a Trichoscopy Report

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of trichoscopy to predict hair loss patterns and inform treatment approaches. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with varying effectiveness based on gender-specific hair loss patterns.

      community Just passed by a homeless guy!

      in Chat  190 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, alfatradiol, vitamins, red light therapy, ketoconazole shampoo, meditation, green tea, leg workouts, and silk pillows. Genetics is emphasized as the primary factor in hair health, with some humor about unconventional methods like drug use affecting hair loss.

      community Ik I’ll get hate but I’ll say it anyway

      in Chat  111 upvotes 1 year ago
      A clean diet, including cutting sugar, gluten, and dairy, improved hair health and reduced shedding for a user on oral minoxidil and finasteride, but reverting to an old diet worsened hair condition. While diet impacts hair health, genetic factors and treatments like topical ketoconazole and hydrocortisone are also important for managing hair loss.

      community Hair falling at an alarming rate.

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss concerns, with suggestions to use finasteride (Fin) and minoxidil (Min) as treatments. Stress, creatine in protein shakes, and male pattern baldness are considered potential factors.
      Sudden Triangular Thinning Patch

      community Sudden Triangular Thinning Patch

      in General  157 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 31-year-old has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They noticed a sudden triangular thinning patch on their scalp and are seeking advice, questioning if it could be medication-related.

      community No shedding but temples & frontal receeding

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 months ago
      A 24-year-old male started using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noticing reduced hair fall but continued temple and frontal recession. He uses both oral and topical minoxidil, biotin, vitamin D, and coal tar shampoo, and experiences rare heart palpitations.

      community How the hell am I still losing hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been experiencing sudden and aggressive hair shedding despite using oral dutasteride and topical minoxidil for six years, and recently added topical finasteride without improvement. Possible causes discussed include stress-related hair loss, dietary changes, or high DHT sensitivity, with suggestions to consult a doctor and consider adjusting treatments.

      community What’s your nuclear protocol???

      in Chat  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      People discussed their intense hair loss treatments, including the use of dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, tretinoin, essential oils, microneedling, and various topical sprays. Some users reported success with these methods in preventing hair loss and stimulating hair growth.

      community 16, female, losing a ton of hair

      in Female  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 16-year-old female experiencing severe hair loss and sebum buildup, likely due to telogen effluvium and PCOS, is currently using vitamin D3 supplements, Redenser serum, and T follihair supplements. Recommendations include addressing PCOS first and consulting a doctor.

      community Extreme Shedding/Hair Loss 7 months on Fin

      in Transgender  233 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 20-year-old FTM individual started finasteride for hair loss with initial success but experienced increased shedding after 7 months. They are considering oral minoxidil as advised by their doctor to address the worsening hair loss.

      community maybe some of you need to hear this

      in Chat  326 upvotes 4 years ago
      Coping with hair loss, the effects of finasteride and minoxidil, and strategies for maintaining self-esteem while experiencing hair loss.

      community Why does hairloss look great one day and regression the next?

      in Chat  49 upvotes 4 months ago
      Hair appearance fluctuates due to factors like styling, product buildup, and humidity, causing frustration for those with diffuse thinning. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and RU58841, with mixed results.

      community Losing hair. Dont know why and what to do

      in General  163 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old is experiencing hair loss since 2022, possibly linked to post-COVID effects, and is hesitant to use minoxidil or finasteride due to side effects. They have tried shampoos, vitamins, and scalp massages with limited success and are seeking natural solutions.

      community IGE Hair Loss and Miniaturization

      in Chat  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male is experiencing diffuse hair loss and miniaturization, possibly due to high IGE levels after using tofacitinib. He seeks advice and has not yet consulted a dermatologist.

      community Hair looks extremely thin under sunlight!

      in Chat  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning is using oral minoxidil and finasteride but notices his hair looks thin in sunlight. Suggestions include using hair products, considering topical minoxidil, addressing seborrheic dermatitis, and possibly trying dutasteride or a hair transplant.
      M22:Hair Query. Advice Needed

      community M22:Hair Query. Advice Needed

      in General  56 upvotes 1 year ago
      Rapid weight loss led to hair thinning and shedding. Suggested treatments include minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and CBD with MCT oil.

      community Pyrilutamide: hairloss continues

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about someone experiencing continued hair loss despite using Pyrilutamide and considering the need for more time or better quality control for the treatment. Another person suggests waiting for the drug to be officially approved due to potential quality issues with current products.

      community Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance

      in Research/Science  81 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hair loss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hair loss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hair loss.

      community I've been taking medicines for my hair loss at 18? Read description

       2 upvotes 8 years ago
      A 22-year-old from India is using finasteride, Trichoton AT, and a multivitamin to address hair loss, noticing some regrowth. They are concerned about weight gain and the psychological effects of masturbation but find no strong evidence linking it to hair loss.