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      community Am I throwing too much at my hair ?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      User has been using minoxidil for 5 years and recently started finasteride, 2% nizoral shampoo, low light level laser helmet, microneedling, and biotin supplement to prepare for a hair transplant. Another user suggests it's not too much and mentions additional treatments like dutasteride, oral min, RU, and pyrilutamide.

      community 17M with Diffuse Thinning, Dandruff, and Body Hair Shedding

      in Basic Questions  93 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 17-year-old is experiencing diffuse thinning, dandruff, body hair shedding, and other symptoms, possibly linked to seborrheic dermatitis or telogen effluvium. They are using ketoconazole shampoo and considering blood tests to check for thyroid issues or deficiencies.

      community Should I Switch to Dut if Fin Causes Side Effects?

      in Basic Questions  72 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user is considering switching from finasteride to oral dutasteride due to side effects and lack of regrowth. They are unable to access topical dutasteride and are seeking advice on whether to proceed with oral dutasteride.

      community Why does finasteride stop working?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride may seem less effective over time due to increased DHT sensitivity or aging, but it still suppresses DHT. Switching to dutasteride offers stronger DHT suppression but may increase estrogen levels.

      community Ru58841 not working. How long did it take to work for you ?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 month ago
      RU58841 hasn't stopped shedding for the user after three weeks, despite being stable on dutasteride for six years. Suggestions include continuing RU58841 for 4-6 months, considering minoxidil, and addressing stress and sleep issues.

      community 2 years treatment only getting worse any help

      in Progress Pictures  52 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over two years but is experiencing worsening hair loss. They are considering adding dutasteride, switching to oral minoxidil, and possibly a hair transplant, seeking advice on these options despite potential side effects.

      community Dutasteride 1 year regression. Depressing. (With pictures for proof)

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their experience of hair loss progression after one year on dutasteride, expressing disappointment with no improvement and considering other treatments like RU58841. Other users offered mixed responses, some seeing no change, others suggesting the hair loss might have been worse without treatment, and discussing the role of testosterone and DHT in hair loss.

      community hight pre-finasteride estrogen levels

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user with high pre-finasteride estrogen levels is asking if they need to normalize their hormone levels before starting finasteride and whether they should postpone dermarolling until they begin finasteride. The user is 21.5 years old.

      community Fluridil/topilutamide experince

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is trying fluridil/topilutamide for hair loss and experiencing side effects like pain in the testicles and genital discomfort. They previously had adverse effects with finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841, and are considering other treatments like topical dutasteride and spironolactone for maintenance before a hair transplant.

      community So defeated and tired of nothing working

      in Female  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia has been using minoxidil, spironolactone, and dutasteride but sees little improvement in hair thinning. She is considering switching to oral minoxidil and exploring other treatments like PRP and hair systems.

      community could this be a reason for my hair loss

      in Chat  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses potential links between low vitamin D levels and hair loss, and how correcting this might impact the effectiveness of Minoxidil and Finasteride treatments. The responses vary, with some suggesting that vitamin D deficiency would cause overall scalp hair loss, while others believe it would first affect the most sensitive areas.

      community Had a rough week. What to do now?

      in Treatment  36 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user had a rough week after being told they couldn't get a hair transplant due to insufficient donor area and worsening balding. They were advised to increase their oral Minoxidil dosage and consider switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride.

      community Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 4 months ago
      Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.

      community Hair greed made me switch to Dut too early

      in Chat  42 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss but faced increased shedding and anxiety, regretting not staying with finasteride longer. Other users shared mixed experiences, advising patience with dutasteride, as it may take up to a year to show results.

      community How many are hyper responders to Finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including hormonal imbalances and cognitive issues, leading to a recommendation to stop its use. They plan to follow up with tests to rule out a pituitary tumor and are considering topical treatments as alternatives.

      community Reversing 8 years of hair loss. Dut is freaking magic!

      in Progress Pictures  4083 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user successfully reversed hair loss over 17 months using 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil daily, noting significant improvement without a transplant. Minor side effects like headaches and testicular discomfort were reported but resolved quickly.

      community 9 years of hair loss process and 27 months of treatment. What's going on?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  38 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss diagnosed as chronic Telogen Effluvium and male pattern baldness, treated with finasteride and minoxidil, later switching to dutasteride due to side effects but with limited success. The user plans to return to finasteride due to side effects from dutasteride, while others suggest maintaining consistent treatment and considering additional options like oral minoxidil and lifestyle changes.

      community Dutasteride not working - is this the end now?!

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using treatments like topical and oral finasteride, dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and RU58841. They are advised to consider a scalp biopsy and blood tests to determine the underlying cause, as their hair loss may not be related to DHT.