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      community Blood work, is it worth to pay for it?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is considering getting blood work to investigate the cause of ongoing hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. Others suggest that while blood tests can provide useful health information, they may not change the hair treatment outcome.

      community Hair transplant, dutasteride and topical minoxidil. Back from the dead.

      in Progress Pictures  64 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 24-year-old shared their successful hair restoration journey, which included a hair transplant in Turkey, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil. They also started testosterone replacement therapy, which improved their quality of life and hair condition, and they now feel confident and satisfied with the results.

      community Need advice/Insight with hairloss please

      in General  148 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user is concerned about hair thinning and is using minoxidil, considering finasteride, and planning blood tests to rule out deficiencies. They are advised to consult a dermatologist to confirm if androgenic alopecia is the cause before starting finasteride.

      community I’m 14 years old and I’m losing more hair than my dad. I’ve gone to the doctor 2 times because of this and I’ve received no help. I’m starting to feel like It’s worthless and my hairs gonna look like this forever. I don’t know how anyone could help me but it’s always worth a shot.

      in Treatment 5 years ago
      A 14 year old who is experiencing hair loss and has not received any help from the doctor, with advice being given to try different doctors, get tested for underlying conditions and intolerances, buzz it short as an option and treatments that could slow down or reverse the hair loss such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and addressing the cause of the hair loss.

      community My Finasteride Story (Pictures + Blood work + Updates)

      in Finasteride  10 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user shared their experience with finasteride for hair regrowth, which was effective but caused side effects like gynecomastia and mood swings. They now manage side effects with Arimidex and vitamins while continuing finasteride, and monitor their health with blood tests.

      community I lost the fight against MPB at age 22 despite being on treatments.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  72 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user "ajsr8" shared their story of hair loss despite being on treatments. They started using finasteride in 2019 and later tried topical minoxidil, but it didn't seem to work. They also experienced side effects from other treatments. They are considering cutting off their hair and stopping the medications if there is no improvement in three months. Other users suggested trying different treatments and getting a blood test to check for underlying conditions.

      community Fin/dut ONLY users, this has been my experience so far

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  97 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for hair loss since January 2023, initially seeing improvement but now experiencing increased thinning. They are considering other factors like thyroid and insulin resistance and are seeking advice from long-term finasteride users, while some suggest trying dutasteride, minoxidil, or consulting a dermatologist for further evaluation.

      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 Injecting stomach fat into the scalp could cure baldness in just six months

      in Update  114 upvotes 7 years ago
      A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.

      community 5 months 0.5mg fin daily and minoxidil 5% once daily

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and increased confidence after using 0.5mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil once daily for five months, with no side effects reported. Other users shared similar experiences, discussing libido changes and considering testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).

      community Hairloss - what hormones to check?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss despite using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil. They are seeking advice on additional blood tests to identify potential causes.

      community What are your thoughts on pre-finasteride blood work?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is considering resuming finasteride after a 6-month break and is debating the necessity of extensive blood work, including hormone and health markers, to establish a baseline. They are unsure if the tests are necessary since they experienced no side effects previously.

      community 2 years of dut, 1 year of loss 24m

      in Progress Pictures  526 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth with dutasteride but later lost progress despite using minoxidil foam and dermastamping. Suggestions included reducing dermastamping frequency, conducting blood tests, and considering oral minoxidil or different brands of dutasteride.

      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 8 months apart on the mother of all stacks

      in Progress Pictures  151 upvotes 3 years ago
      User Tricky9555 tried various hair loss treatments for 8 months with no visible results. Others suggested considering a hair transplant, checking thyroid levels, and being patient for up to 24 months for potential results.

      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 Woman with hairloss, want to hear from other women with same problem

      in Female  4 upvotes 9 years ago
      A woman experiencing hair loss is trying iron, biotin, and B12 supplements, increasing meat intake, and improving hydration to address her condition. Another person suggests checking vitamin D levels, stress, thyroid, and hormones, and recommends seeing a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis.

      community 6 month progress thank god i started

      in Progress Pictures  258 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 24-year-old shared their 6-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg oral finasteride, 1ml 5% minoxidil, and 1% topical finasteride daily, noting initial side effects that subsided. They addressed vitamin D, B12 deficiencies, and thyroid issues, expressing satisfaction with the results and encouraging patience with the treatment.

      community Non responsive diffuse thinning

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, clobetasol cream, and PRP sessions. They seek advice on additional treatments and are advised to check vitamin D, iron, and thyroid levels.

      community One+ year 1mg Fin, Ketoconazole, and 3.75 Oral Min. I have DUPA. Switched from Topical to Oral Min.

      in Progress Pictures  142 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's experience with hair loss treatments such as finasteride, ketoconazole, and oral minoxidil that have not yielded any results; other users suggest shaving the head or getting a wig, while others offer additional advice such as seeing a dermatologist, checking thyroid levels, switching to dutasteride and adding needling, and trying stemoxydine.

      community Is this retrograde alopecia ??

      in Chat  24 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair thinning and treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and RU58841. Users share experiences with retrograde alopecia, hair transplants, and stress-related hair loss, while also considering thyroid issues and other potential causes.