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community Here’s my hair being dry, almost 5 months on finasteride and 8 months on minoxidil.

in Is this regrowth? 144 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses a user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically using finasteride for almost 5 months and minoxidil for 8 months. The user is considering switching to oral minoxidil and possibly dutasteride if not satisfied with the results, despite others noting progress and advising patience.

community 3 month progress (23M) on Fin, Min, Redensyl and Derma roller

in Progress Pictures 107 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their 3-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, Redensyl, and a derma roller, along with vitamin and biotin supplements. They have seen significant improvement and regained confidence, despite initially losing hair due to seborrheic dermatitis and male pattern baldness.

community Creatine effects on DHT Experiment

in Research/Science 58 upvotes 2 years ago

Creatine might increase hair loss due to increased DHT sensitivity, but evidence is mostly anecdotal. The user is using oral minoxidil for hair loss and is cautious about starting creatine.

community Dermatologist wants me to stop topical min+fin as a teen

in Minoxidil 7 upvotes 2 years ago

A 17-year-old has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss but is advised by a dermatologist to taper off due to age concerns. Other users suggest continuing minoxidil but stopping finasteride until at least 18, and consulting a specialized pediatric dermatologist.

community Dermatologist tells me I don't have any serious signs of hair loss. This is my hairline.

in Chat 30 upvotes 2 years ago

A user is confused about a dermatologist's positive assessment of their scalp despite concerns about their hairline. They discuss using oral minoxidil, concerns about side effects from finasteride, and difficulty finding topical finasteride.

community Why do people downplay vitamin deficiency when 94% of Americans are vitamin D deficient?

in Research/Science 126 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about the role of vitamin deficiencies in hair loss and the effectiveness of treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It concludes that while vitamins and nutrition are important, they are not the primary solution for androgenic alopecia.

community Finasteride doesn't work for me in 2 years and my bloodtest result just came in.

in Progress Pictures 88 upvotes 2 years ago

A user has been treating hair loss with finasteride for two years without success and is experiencing an itchy scalp with seborrhea. Despite low DHT levels, they are still losing hair, suggesting that DHT might not be the main cause of their hair loss, and they are considering other treatments or causes.

community Ultimate Hairloss Flowchart (for beginners)

in Treatment 247 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses a hair loss flowchart for beginners, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, and vitamins.

community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.

in Female 57 upvotes 2 years ago

A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.

community C’est terrible - at my wits end

in Female 450 upvotes 2 years ago

A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.

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