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      community 6 month update of 1 mg fin only

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared a 6-month hair loss progress update using 1 mg finasteride, plans to start minoxidil and RU58841 due to severe shedding, and seeks advice. Others suggest maintaining treatment, switching to different medications, and considering more aggressive treatments due to strong genetic predisposition to baldness.

      community Losing Hope, Not Sure if I should keep fighting

      in Update  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair thinning and is using multiple treatments including topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, latanoprost, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, saw palmetto, and derma wounding. They are considering adding RU58841 and are contemplating a hair transplant and exosomes due to frustration with current results.

      community Dut 0.5mg ED and oral min 3mg ED 5 months progress

      in Progress Pictures  28 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is using 0.5mg dutasteride daily and 3mg oral minoxidil daily for hair loss, but hasn't seen improvements after five months. They report miniaturization and thinning, especially at the hairline and crown, and are advised to wait at least a year for better results.

      community 3 month progress on 0.5mg fin only - I think it’s saving me.

      in Progress Pictures  77 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male shares his positive progress using 0.5mg finasteride for hair loss, noting initial side effects like sore nipples that resolved after adjusting the dosage. Other users discuss their experiences with finasteride, including effects on libido and the trade-offs of using the medication.

      community Forgot min+fin whilst travelling

      in General  82 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user forgot their minoxidil and finasteride while traveling in Indonesia and is concerned about hair loss. They are advised that a 6-week break might cause some shedding but not drastic changes, and it's safer to wait for friends to bring the medication due to strict drug laws.

      community Low topical fin + 0.5% pyrilutamide

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      Using a combination of low-dose topical finasteride (0.025%) and 0.5% pyrilutamide for hair loss, with a focus on minimizing side effects. The user seeks experiences and results from others who have tried this combination.
      24 yo from Istanbul. Hair loss for 3–4 years. Used minoxidil but didn’t see results, recently started topical finasteride. Shedding has accelerated in the last 6 months and I’m very discouraged. What should I expect? Open to advice

      community 24 yo from Istanbul. Hair loss for 3–4 years. Used minoxidil but didn’t see results, recently started topical finasteride. Shedding has accelerated in the last 6 months and I’m very discouraged. What should I expect? Open to advice

      in General  27 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 24-year-old from Istanbul has experienced hair loss for 3-4 years, used minoxidil without results, and recently started topical finasteride. Hair shedding has increased in the last 6 months, and they are seeking advice on what to expect.

      community Extreme caution: my experience using Ru58841 only once

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old experienced severe side effects, including heart palpitations and high blood pressure, after using RU58841 once, leading to a referral to cardiology for suspected left ventricular hypertrophy. The user regrets using RU58841 and seeks advice on recovery, while others suggest preexisting conditions or genetic predispositions may be factors.

      community I [31 M] am losing all hope and patience

      in Chat  37 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 31-year-old man is experiencing hair loss, using minoxidil with mixed results, and has started finasteride. He is considering a hair transplant if these treatments are ineffective.

      community My Experience and a Discourse on "DUPA"

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.

      community 22m hormone test - 4months fin, test 3 weeks off fin.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male has been using finasteride for 4 months without major side effects but is concerned about hormone test results showing low SHBG and high estrogen. He plans to consult a doctor and is considering alternatives like minoxidil or topical finasteride to avoid health issues.

      community This Stuff Consumes Us Young People With No Mercy

      in Update  43 upvotes 4 months ago
      A young person struggling with hair loss switched from finasteride to 0.5mg dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil 2.5mg, hoping for improvement before graduation. They are considering a hair transplant and exploring other treatments like stemoxydine and hair fibers, while dealing with the emotional impact of early balding.

      community It's all so frustrating: I don't know what to do anymore.

      in Chat  18 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is frustrated with hair loss despite using minoxidil, topical finasteride, and topical dutasteride, and is considering other options like oral treatments, SMP, or hair systems. They feel demoralized and are struggling with self-esteem and social interactions due to their thinning hair.
      Is this a shedding phase or am i losing my little gains ?

      community Is this a shedding phase or am i losing my little gains ?

      in General  79 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss since 2021, tried various treatments, and is currently using oral minoxidil and finasteride since December 2024. They are experiencing shedding, which is common when starting or stopping treatments, and are advised to continue the current regimen as it may stabilize over time.

      community The Big Fat Layer II

      in Research/Science  27 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatment should target dermal white adipose tissue (DWAT) to restore hair follicles. Potential remedies include tocopherol (vitamin E), botox, rosiglitazone, niacin, kojyl cinnamate esters, and ADP355.

      community Beginning my hair treatment journey

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 19-year-old noticed hair thinning and mild receding hairline, opting for a treatment regime excluding finasteride and minoxidil. The regime includes derma rolling, rosemary and coconut oil, a massage comb, a DHT-blocker shampoo, and vitamins B12 and Biotin.

      community Any help with female hair loss?

      in Female  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 20-year-old female with PCOS is experiencing hair loss and excessive facial hair. She is using ketoconazole and caffeine shampoos, microneedling, and considering anti-androgens like finasteride, but is cautious about minoxidil due to facial hair concerns.

      community Alfatradiol causing shedding ?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced a sudden decrease in hair density after starting alfatradiol while already using finasteride. Another user mentioned that initial shedding can occur with hair loss treatments, but it may not last long.

      community Duta 2,5mg/day - No Progress - 28M

      in Update  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 28-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using treatments like oral minoxidil, finasteride, and high-dose dutasteride (2.5 mg). They suspect lichen planus might be contributing to the issue and plan to continue treatment while monitoring progress.

      community Having AGA as a girl makes me depressed

      in Female  65 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 20-year-old woman with androgenetic alopecia feels depressed about her hair loss, despite using topical minoxidil, spironolactone, and saw palmetto. Suggestions include trying oral minoxidil, higher doses of finasteride or dutasteride, and checking for vitamin deficiencies and heavy metal exposure.

      community hairloss in my 20s has ruined my life.

      in Research/Science  373 upvotes 1 year ago
      A person in their 20s is struggling with hair loss, using treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Suggestions include self-improvement, therapy, hair transplants, and focusing on acceptance and confidence.

      community Lost ground on Dut, Min, RU, etc (5 yrs… 2021->2026)

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using a combination of treatments including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and low-level laser therapy to address hair loss but continues to experience shedding and density loss. Despite high testosterone and iron levels, the user is frustrated with the lack of improvement and is considering adjusting treatment or exploring other options like a hair transplant.

      community Any other non-responders to most medications?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has not seen results from various hair loss treatments including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and others over several years and is considering adding RU58841 and starting hormone replacement therapy. They are also experiencing anxiety and contemplating moving to a more accepting environment for their nonbinary identity.