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      community 14 months into fin + min and my hair is way worse than before

      in Chat  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Suggestions included reducing microneedling frequency, switching to oral minoxidil, adding tretinoin, and considering dutasteride.

      community antihistamine for scalp inflammation??

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Cetirizine 10mg daily reduced hair shedding by 50% and lessened scalp itchiness. The user is considering long-term use for scalp inflammation and hair loss.

      community (21M) 13 months into meds, hair fall's returning

      in Update  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old male, 13 months into hair loss treatment, reports increased hair fall despite using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, vitamins, and specialized shampoos. He questions the impact of anxiety and depression on hair fall and is hesitant to seek therapy.

      community Anyone try Musely Men's Bloom Hair Pill?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user started taking Musely men's bloom hair pill, which contains minoxidil, dutasteride, and vitamins, and noticed a stop in hair shedding after switching from other hair loss treatments like hims and Keeps. They are questioning the effectiveness of the Musely pill due to its lower dosage of active ingredients and are curious about others' experiences with the product.

      community What do we actually know about HMI-115?

      in Chat  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post and conversation are about HMI-115, a potential treatment for hair loss. The conclusion is that HMI-115 is not a 5ar-inhibitor and is instead a prolactin receptor inhibitor. Some users are skeptical about its effectiveness and believe that baldness will still be a problem in the future.

      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 New regimen started after 4 years of little progress

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is trying a new hair loss regimen including Spirolactone, Finasteride, oral Minoxidil, microneedling, and various supplements. They are experiencing increased shedding and seeking advice on microneedling and treatment effectiveness.

      community Does ketoconazole reduce systemic DHT by much?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 9 months ago
      Ketoconazole shampoo does not significantly reduce systemic or scalp DHT levels and is mainly used for its anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory effects. It is not a replacement for finasteride, which is recommended by some users despite concerns about side effects.

      community 42 male - 8 months (Is this the biological limit?)

      in Progress Pictures  59 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 42-year-old male has reached a plateau in hair regrowth after 8 months using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, a dermaroller, and Ketoconazole. Suggestions include continuing treatment, considering a hair transplant, and improving nutrition.

      community 7 months of hairgrowth (Fin/Oral Min)

      in Progress Pictures  174 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 7 months using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil, with initial lightheadedness as the only side effect. The user feels more confident and believes the minoxidil contributed most to the regrowth.

      community 30M - Should I Get a Crown Hair Transplant?

      in Transplants  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 30-year-old man is considering a crown hair transplant after experiencing thinning since 2022, despite using treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. Opinions vary, with some suggesting additional treatments or lifestyle changes, while others recommend waiting or focusing on maintaining current treatments.

      community Unexpected temple hair growth from GHK-Cu

      in Update  20 upvotes 3 months ago
      GHK-Cu injections led to unexpected temple hair growth for someone who had been using minoxidil and finasteride for over a decade. The user plans to continue using GHK-Cu and experiment with a DIY AHK-Cu serum.

      community 6ish months min & fin, still loosing ground? (20M)

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 20-year-old is using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and a dermastamp to address hair loss but is concerned about continued thinning and lack of visible regrowth after six months. They are questioning if diet, vitamin deficiencies, or dosage adjustments could impact progress.

      community 22M – Started hair loss at 16 | Journey so far:

      in Chat  7 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 22-year-old shared their hair loss journey, starting with homeopathic treatments and later using Minoxidil and Finasteride, seeing some regrowth. They are currently on oral Finasteride, PRP treatments, and saw palmetto serum, considering reintroducing Minoxidil or switching to Dutasteride for better results.

      community 9 months progress. Started treatment in Aug 24

      in Progress Pictures  227 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing hair growth after 9 months of using 1 mg oral finasteride, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil (recently increased to 5 mg), and 2% ketoconazole shampoo. Users discussed the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments, with some suggesting alternative methods and cautioning about minoxidil dosage.

      community Copper Literally Saved My Life (and My Baldness)

      in Treatment  31 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral copper supplementation significantly improved hair regrowth for someone who experienced severe hair loss after stopping minoxidil, suggesting copper deficiency might hinder minoxidil's effectiveness. The user now only takes copper and occasionally uses microneedling, recommending others to try copper if minoxidil alone isn't effective.

      community Bloodflow/Natural Remedies for receding hairline

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old male successfully stopped hair loss and improved hair density using red light therapy, saw palmetto, vitamins, L-Arginine, fish oil, derma rolling, and specific shampoos, after experiencing negative effects from minoxidil and finasteride. He emphasizes focusing on blood flow and natural remedies, noting significant improvements in hair and beard fullness.

      community Pills for life Dutasteride 2.5mg+5mg oral Minoxidil 🤑

      in Satire  37 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and other medications for hair loss, with the user expressing satisfaction despite potential side effects. The user prefers these treatments to maintain a youthful hairline, despite others suggesting alternative methods.