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      community Reaction to High Dose Minoxidil After Year of Use

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 6 years ago
      A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe side effects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.

      community 46 Days Results: Oral Fin + Oral Min + Ketoconazole Shampoo

      in Progress Pictures  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 46-day progress using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, noting significant improvement and no major side effects. They advised ensuring dermatologists understand diffuse thinning and expressed disappointment with their initial dermatologist's recommendations.

      community Forgotten 'Total Revival' Stack

      in Research/Science  42 upvotes 11 months ago
      Cyclosporine A is discussed as a powerful hair growth stimulant, potentially more effective than minoxidil, but concerns about safety and side effects, including cancer risk, limit its use. The conversation highlights the need for further research and experimentation with topical application, despite its risks.

      community Good recovery to diffuse thinning

      in Chat  15 upvotes 2 days ago
      A 25-year-old male with androgenetic alopecia experienced improved hair condition after using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dutasteride, but later faced diffuse thinning and texture deterioration after a shedding phase. Others suggest patience, continued treatment, and using ketoconazole shampoo, with some sharing similar experiences of post-shed thinning.

      community My follicles are getting ready to throw in the towel 😮‍💨

      in Satire  442 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, including Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, and debates the merits of being bald versus using hair systems. Opinions vary on confidence and attractiveness related to baldness and hair systems.

      community Regimen proposal (incl. dut meso) (event industry)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user in their early 20s is concerned about minor hair thinning and is considering a hair loss regimen involving PRP sessions, mesotherapy with dutasteride injections, and low-dose finasteride. They dislike minoxidil due to its greasiness and prefer a routine that is easy to maintain.

      community Need help now! 36yo, just beginning to recede!

       2 upvotes 10 years ago
      A 36-year-old is concerned about early hairline recession despite no family history of hair loss. They are considering treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo but are worried about potential side effects and are seeking natural alternatives.

      community Caffeine affects on oral minoxidil

      in Chat  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      Caffeine may interfere with oral minoxidil because caffeine increases blood pressure while minoxidil lowers it. Users discuss potential interactions and effects on hair loss treatment.

      community How I treated side effects

       9 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses treating side effects of hair loss treatments. Recommendations include lifting heavy weights, reducing body fat, taking ZMA and D3 supplements, improving diet, taking DIM, reducing finasteride dosage, avoiding alcohol, drinking water, getting quality sleep, and not obsessing over side effects.

      community Which vitamin deficiencies can lead to hair loss?

      in Chat  69 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses potential vitamin deficiencies leading to hair loss, with a focus on Vitamin D and iron. Some individuals are using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, while others consider vitamin supplementation due to deficiencies.

      community Anyone else having a bad summer shed?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  41 upvotes 1 year ago
      Users are experiencing increased hair shedding despite using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, hair vitamins, and DHT shampoo. Some note this happens seasonally, while others are concerned their treatments are no longer effective.

      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 For hair loss - zinc is your friend

      in Chat  44 upvotes 4 years ago
      Zinc supplements can make existing hair thicker and fuller but do not cure or slow hair loss. Long-term zinc use requires copper supplementation to avoid deficiencies.

      community [rant] being hairless is ruining all my self esteem

      in Chat  181 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Hair loss is causing distress and self-esteem issues, with discussions on treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants. Some suggest topical treatments or lifestyle changes, while others stress the importance of confidence and self-acceptance.

      community 18 M on fin 0.25 mg for 4months

      in General  256 upvotes 4 months ago
      An 18-year-old male has been taking oral finasteride 0.25 mg daily for almost four months to address hairline recession, experiencing mild sexual side effects like softer erections and lower libido. He also uses Tugain 5%, ketoconazole, and vitamins, noticing slowed shedding but no major regrowth, and seeks advice on managing side effects and hair loss.

      community Prolonged shedding over last 15 months

      in Update  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been experiencing prolonged hair shedding despite using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and topical Finasteride, with blood tests showing high free testosterone and low SHBG. Suggestions include adjusting Minoxidil dosage, considering topical anti-androgens like RU58841, and addressing metabolic factors to increase SHBG.

      community my dermatologist prescribed me two shampoos and vitamins hair

      in Chat  18 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21-year-old experiencing hair loss was prescribed two shampoos and hair vitamins by a dermatologist who suggested seborrheic dermatitis as the cause. However, users in the conversation suggested the hair loss could be male pattern baldness (MPB), recommending monitoring the situation and considering finasteride as a treatment.

      community 6 months of hair loss. 0.5mg dutasteride daily, minoxidil topically nightly, nizoral shampoo a few times, vitamin D has been optimized for several weeks, now starting Zinc supplementation

      in Update  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male experiencing increased hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride daily, minoxidil nightly, and optimizing vitamin D, is considering zinc supplementation and seeking a dermatology referral. Concerns about potential shedding, thyroid levels, and zinc dosage are discussed, with advice to monitor and avoid over-supplementation.

      community Experiencing Severe Shedding on Finasteride and Minoxidil After 18 Months

      in Basic Questions  159 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user has been on finasteride for 18 months and experienced significant hair shedding after increasing minoxidil dosage, which has not stopped despite reducing the dosage. They are concerned about the effectiveness of finasteride and whether minoxidil triggered ongoing hair loss, compounded by personal stress and trauma.