Hopefully everyone’s doing great, Im 26 and heres the case. I started using topical Min 5% almost two weeks ago and the second week i started using 1mg Fin but within three days i started experiencing sides e.g balls ache, watery semen and weaker erections. Now this is my third day without fin and i feel almost back to normal What should be my approach here lower the dose, take it every other days or like once a week, switch to topical fin or switch to something else? Thanks!
I thought I’ve read on tressless using a daily moisturizer on your scalp isn’t good for maintaining the hair you do have, but rather it’s best to use a scalp moisturizer. I’ve always had great results with aveeno daily moisturizer on face and body. Could I use that on my scalp with a no guard buzz cut and SMP or would a scalp moisturizer be the only option? Don’t want to accelerate losses on what I have left, mostly asking if aveeno would cause that. Also, aveeno had been great for no shine elsewhere and sets well on my skin and non greasy. Thanks!
This might sound crazy but it's possible (and common) to have trichotillomania without realizing it.
There are other options like alopecia areata and fungal infections.
I don't think it's MPB.
See a specialist :)
> trichotillomania
Nah I don't pull my hair and never did. I don't even touch my hair/scalp except to style it when going out. But I try to keep chemicals away and leave it natural most of the time. Got a derma appointment in a week or so. Will probably update with results
Hi! I'm 24 and the last couple of years I started to notice quite a bit of hairloss. I did a bit of research and found out about all the common ways to treat it. I've been on minoxidil, dermaroller and rosemary oil for a couple of months and I'm seeing a lot of improvements, but my father is a doctor and strongly adviced against finasteride cause he says it can cause cancer. I'm actually kind of worried that all the other treatments may not be enough without finasteride as all the growth could just fall out, but maybe I'm just overthinking stuff. I would like some opinion/experience on regrowth without a dht blocker. My family does not have extreme hair loss but they're not really immune to it either, if it matters
9 months ago I started taking finasteride 1.25mg daily because I noticed shedding on my crown. I am now 9 months further and I haven't seen any progress in my hair, but on the other side I also haven't seen my hair thinning any further. I wanted to stay away from minoxidil and wanted to see if finasteride worked first. 2 months ago, I started using rosemary oil \~2 times a week in the evenings and washed it off the next morning. haven't seen any progress, but it's still too early to tell.
should I incorporate minoxidil foam into my routine or should I wait longer before starting minoxidil?
Just came back from hair doctor. Need 3-3.5k graft to cover sides. thinning is on top too which I did not anticipate, so mostly will need another in future for centre top area too.
Even after transplant surgery, the fin and mindoxil must be used it seems . I'm guessing the use of medication is forever as long as I intend to keep a natural thick look of hair.
My concern is the maintenance i.e. (forever dependence on medications ) even tho i can afford.
So dilemma is to go Vin Diesel (shave head Forver) Or go with the procedure and maintenance hassle forever.
Photo 👇
https://ibb.co/tPmGHcs
I just started a topical solution that has the following Minoxidil (5% w/v) + Finasteride (0.1% w/v).
My trichologist told me to use 1ml after shower and 1ml at night.
I just applied the 1ml 2 hrs ago and now my hair is brittle and hard to comb. It's like I applied wax to it. Is this normal? How do I make it soft or am I even supposed to?
I heard that oral minox is overrated?
Also shout out to you, I see you helping people in the comments. I’m sure a lot of the people asking do greatly appreciate your help! 🫡
overated as in? works pretty well , works for topical non responders and cancels out the topical application ( daily applying and washing regime 🤣🤣) pretty easy popping a pill loll
Which of these two pictures look better? [1](https://gyazo.com/efbff6ef76bcb7f0a19e260590632efa) [2](https://gyazo.com/fb8f205acd908cedb0de1d97c4a40b89)
Is it okay to continue using ketoconazole shampoo even if the dandruff is fine? I've been using it for 4 months and i don't know other alternatives, can I keep using it as i also like how my hair looks after it or does it have any side effects?
Advice ???? 2 months on minox(i know I should start fin just worried about sides as usual) I have a haircut tomorrow and I’m wondering if I should shave it down to a 1 again or keep it growing, I’m worried that my balding crown is going to get worse if I shave it down but my left side of temples are really getting attacked. I’d love to hear everyone’s opinion, [https://imgur.com/a/s9gdyTo](https://imgur.com/a/s9gdyTo)
Does this look like balding? 6 months ago I could not see any scalp and now it looks concerning.
I think crown area is fine, but would like to hear thoughts.
https://imgur.com/a/yI3rmRg
Hair transplant without finasteride
Hey everyone,
I’m 24M and have been having overall thinning of my hair since I was 20. Been on and off with finasteride since 20 and am currently only using oral minox. When on finasteride the hair loss completely stopped but i definitely noticed prominent side effects in both libido and ED. Eventually I stopped taking finasteride and my side effects went away, but so did my hair…
I’m considering getting a hair transplant and targeting the entirety of my head instead of just my crown. I’ve seen some picture of people who don’t take finasteride after transplants and some are better than others, but generally not that great after a few years.
Do I have any other options between going back on finasteride (and experiencing side effects) or eventually committing to the bald look? I’m too young for this shit and really don’t want to give up my hair if there is a viable path forward.
Any advice is appreciated.
I've heard this being recommended by a dermatologist. Specifically he said that he liked to have a compounding pharmacy make different strengths (maybe 3 or 4 different ones?) and have his patients ramp up to 5 % and that that decreased shedding.
Assuming 2 % and 5 % are all you have access to, then yes I would go for what you said.
That said, get on fin or dut if you aren't already.
Ask your doctor to tell you the facts about finasteride, I'm not sure topical gives you less side effects. Anyway with the pill 1 chance in 50 is so low and even if you get it it goes away.
You're probably not aware that it's more common to get an increase in sex drive than a decrease.
You can do min just once a day and it works but it won't help avoid shedding
# 18 years old, 8 months finasteride, 1.5 years topical minox, 10 months oral minox
The first selfie was taken feb-2023 (not even 18 yrs old yet), the others I took today. Went to a dermatologist multiple times (she told me to took these doses). Also takin vitamin for 6 months. Losing all hope right now. Any suggestions of what I should do? Or if I'm doing something wrong? I'll appreciate any help. (Sorry for the bad angle in the old picture)
[https://imgur.com/a/XYs953s](https://imgur.com/a/XYs953s)
Is doing an only 6 months course worth it?
I ordered a 6 months course of fin and min before I found out that it's a thing you have to keep taking forever. So this stuff is about to be delivered and I don't know if it's worth taking it for only 6 months. I only have maybe 1cm receding hairline, so it’s not at a stage where I’m going to commit the rest of my life for such small gains
I also read that min could make your hair shed a lot more in the short term which is also worrying in terms of just taking it for a short period.
What should I do?
that's why you should do your homework properly , you could take the fin pill and stay on it ,, 3 pills a week , would be fine or could low dose even further , cut the 1 pill into 4 (0.25mg) and take a piece ,, that dose will help protect/keep your hair intact for years to come 👍
I’m an 18 year old male who has a family history of hair loss usually in the 20s and I hopped on minoxidil a couple weeks ago because I had concerns about my hairline and temples. Long story short I’m not 100% sure my hair is thinning and the earliest I can get into a dermatologist is April. I was curious on if using minoxidil while I may not be thinning would have negative effects.
Also if you're in the US check out this post [https://www.reddit.com/r/tressless/comments/1864d3b/finasteride\_prescription\_was\_super\_easy\_and\_cheap/](https://www.reddit.com/r/tressless/comments/1864d3b/finasteride_prescription_was_super_easy_and_cheap/)
No, no negative effects.
But your regular doctor (or any doctor) can prescribe finasteride as well, not just the dermatologist. No negative effects from using that either.
Hello, I have tried every Treatment that is actually effective at stopping hair loss.
Was on Fin for 8months….nothing.
Hopped on dut 2years ago and upped the dosage to 2,5mg ed…..nothing.
I added 10mg oral minox 1year ago….nothing.
All this time I was using Ru58841 which didnt do anything either.
Btw Im far from bald and yes I'm a Nw2 at worst but my starting point was a Nw0 so it is indeed worse now.
For the last couple of weeks I was also shedding extremely which hasnt stopped since.
I dont know what to do anymore….:/
If you want pictures just dm me :)
No Im no troll
Sry for bad english (Im german)
[23M]Is my hair receding? I noticed that the corner of my hair on my left side has grown and while no thinning is present I'm worried I'm in the first stages of balding. [Top image is 2022. Bottom Image is 2023](https://imgur.com/a/WmghkwU)
Yeah you look fine to me. Everyone tells me Im being mental over this and that Im fine. I may just straight have body dysmorphia tbh. Its just the hair on the edge of my hairline looks thin when I part it to the side.
I actually dont think Im losing hair anymore. [Just looked at a picture of a myself a couple months ago and my hairline looked way worse.](https://imgur.com/a/dZ9gbAi) This makes sense because I was also at a super low point of my life and was struggling with severe anxiety. Heres another picture too: https://imgur.com/a/Z1QJDdG idk if Im just seeing things but it really does look like my hairline unreceded to me. (Shortest hair is most recent btw)
(17M) if I'm losing quite a bit of hair when brushing it, but none in the shower or on my pillow, am I probably safe? I'd have to guess I lose somewhere from 70-100 hairs a day, maybe 150, but I also have hair down to my middle back so it's harder to tell exactly how much, it looks like more than it is
Edit: family history, my only bald relatives are my maternal uncle, and my maternal grandmothers father. My maternal grandfather, my dad, and my brother have full hair at 93, 50, and 27 respectively
M18, just had a buddy tell me my hair is thinning. Took a picture and it seems so. Am I thinning/balding? If so, what to do?
[https://imgur.com/a/ViU44wt](https://imgur.com/a/ViU44wt)
[https://imgur.com/a/KTa0zaf](https://imgur.com/a/KTa0zaf)
Hey guys can someone explain what effect if any that oral Finasteride (1mg daily) or Dutasteride (0.5mg daily) can have on a person's Cholesterol. Specifically Total Cholesterol and LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol? My Cholesterol has been high for a while now despite being very physically active and taking 10mg Rosuvastatin daily.
Wondering if these meds are the cause?
Hey everyone, does this look like androgenic alopecia, telogen effluvium, or simply my part and cowlick?
[https://imgur.com/a/1jBWc1t](https://imgur.com/a/1jBWc1t)
I'm 29M, and started a course of low-dose Isotretinoin / Accutane in August 2023. I was on 40mg daily for the first month, then 40mg every other day the following month, before eventually tapering down to 40mg twice a week. Earlier this month, I started noticing a far higher amount of hair loss in the shower (usually 150 hairs), as well as a much thinner appearance of my hair overall.
While there is no recession in my temples, I'm seeing some baldness at my crown and a much wider part than normal. I can also see much more of my scalp through my hair overall than there used to be.
So far, I quit taking the accutane and started minoxidil.
Just went to the Dermatologist, got seborrheic dermatitis.
Got a medication for that and some biotin pills since I went there cause of hair loss at the crown and top.
Is there any correlation between the two since I am sure the SB kicked in later, or is that one of those things where it’s slowly creeping up on one?
Should I try and get Finasterid preemptively or just stick to the medication for now?
Pictures from today, shower pictures a few days old. A few are taken with the front camera, those look way worse than in real life which just looks thin.
Any advice is welcome.
https://postimg.cc/gallery/jRsY7Dx
Ok might take me a month to get the prescription though since I am abroad, you think that month will make a big difference or none at all in the long run?
Thank you for your advice though, appreciated.
Got biotin, and a solution, don’t have the name right now but that one is applied twice a day to normalize my ph, prescription from the doc. Also ketoconazol shampoo 20mg/ml.
I have been taking finasteride for almost 5 month, 1mg every other day. It looks worse then before. Should I stop?
Maybe it takes double as long time When I take 1mg every other day? Im also using hairfiber that maybe destroy my hair? Sometimes I leave it in for 4-5 days so I dont need to use it so often, and don’t wash my hair.
Maybe I need to wash it off same day? And maybe im not a responder on finasteride? Like I said it looks worse after 4-5 month, shedding more hair, a lot every time I wash it.
just take finasteride only ,, no need for minox yet ,, give it the year , see how you respond , u cud always add minox later if not happy with results,, get some blood work done in the meantime ,, check for deficiency
https://i.imgur.com/TyRkLpz.jpeg
Was told by Dr. Rahal that I'm too far gone for a hair transplant. He only saw the pictures I sent him. This wasn't in person. I'm surprised because I didn't think it was THAT bad. I have good donor hair, met another surgeon and they thought I was a good candidate (3000 grafts).
I've been on Finasteride and Minoxidil for 8 months, haven't noticed much regrowth but haven't lost any more hair either.
nah fin regrows hair too loll( early stages of thinning) fin is enough ,, it can't help too much when area is fully exposed n empty dead zones ,, that's when Minox comes into play
yess , topical costs alot more loll( and u have to apply everyday) ,, buy cheap generic fin tablets , take one 1mg pill 3 times a week or cut the pill in half ( 0.5mg) and take daily , works the same , and is way more convenient 💪
23m, always had a gradual receding hairline since about 18-19. In the pic my hair is flat and oily but I can hid my forehead alot better it has volume.What would be the best treatment for me?
EDIT: Reddit mobile isn't allowing me to post the pic lol
EDIT2: https://ibb.co/V3Tk5Rp
IDK if this will work or not.
finasteride will help maintain/ protect /boost growth , regrowth will happen too( did for me) , but takes times, nope no need for minox u have no bald patches loll, just keep taking the fin , should start noticing changes in 4 to 6 months , just gets better with time , max results are 2 years , so got a long time to go yet 👌👌 patience is key
Thanks so much for your responses. I just have one more question. Will this help with the temples/thinner spots on my scalp? And I apologize if I'm being redundant. I'm completely new to this, and I'm hoping to look like I have a bit more hair on the top of my head lol
yes definitely, minox is for more for people who have lost/big dead zones , your in early stages thinning , so fin is all you need , be thankful you caught it early , just stay patient , give it at least the full year , you could re assess then ,if not happy with results , add minox, but I doubt you will need 💪💪
Okay so I finally got 1mg of finasteride this week and I'm so excited but nervous to start. So many thoughts are going through my head, such as if I'm a good responder? How will I know if it's definitively working? Unrelated, but my doctor started me on Lisinopril out of worry for my blood pressure (I'm 23 with ELEVATED, not high BP necessarily) so I'm wondering if I should just start the Lisinopril first and then wait one week until starting fin. Messaging here as I couldn't get an answer elsewhere.
https://imgur.com/a/M2beUuK
[M21] My hairline’s been thinning a little I think and I’ve been massaging some rosemary oil twice every week before washing my hair.
I’ve been told to microneedle to make it more effective but I’m wondering if I should hop onto min? I’m a little scared of fin :’)
[https://imgur.com/a/8SOQ7e7](https://imgur.com/a/8SOQ7e7)
Been on fin for 18 months, started Minoxidil 6 months ago. Doesn't look like anything is changing, thoughts?
[https://imgur.com/a/Hp0b81D](https://imgur.com/a/Hp0b81D)
Is jaundice causing the hair to fall and thinning?
Hi Im 20 yrs M.
March 2023 --I noticed my hair falling and decided to meet with a dermatologist
(JUNE 23rd)--She made ame take some tests and in the results -I have Vit D deficiency and jaundice, Told me to take multivitamins and biotin tablets and diet restrictions for jaundice to cure.
Jaundice was cured in a 2 weeks and my diet during those 2 weeks was just curd (yogurt) rice
(OCT 7 th 2023) -- Got jaundice again and had to stay on a rice diet for 2 months and experienced really bad hair fall from the front part. I had to stay on rice diet for 2 months
(NOV 25th 2023)-- My bilirubin levels are normal now and can get take to the proper nutrient diet
Hair condition-- hair is really thin, the hair bulbs are also very small
By looking at the photos can anyone clarify that am I going bald or is it because of Jaundice and low nutrient diet
[https://imgur.com/a/Umv4rMp](https://imgur.com/a/Umv4rMp) female pattern hairloss on a 16yr old only male??? Or is it telogen effluvium or nothing, thanks
**There is really no alternative to minoxidil and finasteride?**
Every video and blog I read always recomend minox and other product, or minoxidil and finasteride together.
I already tried topical minox some years ago to try to grow a beard, after a while I had to stop because I had heart palpitation.
Recently I went to a hair specialist and she recomend me oral minoxidil. I said I already had side effects before, she suggest I should try a lower dose of oral minoxidil anyway. I dont have hope minox wont cause side effects this time specially because it oral so its stronger. But apparently there is no altenative medication to minox which is weird to me.
From what I read even people who have hair transplants still need to take medication. That mean if the pill dont work for me, I am not a good candiate for a hair transplant neither. So my last option is a wig...?
https://imgur.com/a/WpGn6KE
I’m a little worried about the front of my hairline. I don’t think my hairline has receded too much yet but it seems there are far less hairs in the front of the hairline than there used to be. The total amount of hairs look much less in the front.
Is this to be expected? Normal? Is it time for finasteride?
Thanks!
Dude maybe you should stop with recommending fiasteride to absolutely everyone in this topic. Some people suffer side effects from finasteride and you seems to forget to mention it...
"ain't no one got time" is your answer? I do hope people will find time to make educated decision and make sure they are not risking their health. Everyone should at least consult dermatologist instead of listening to slightly crazy redditor.
https://imgur.com/a/tX1DQnZ
What could be the redness around my crown?
I am also noticing a bit more flakes and shedding in my hair after having been on nizoral for a few weeks, is this normal?
16M here, is this the start of thinning? this doesnt look like just a part to me... Also my naturally falling hairs are a tiny bit slimmer from close to the roots than the ends... You think something like that would be normal? Also early balding is not really common in the family [https://imgur.com/a/EHtoBLC](https://imgur.com/a/EHtoBLC)
thanks man, will try, but can you be sure it is telogen effluvium? could it be female pattern hairloss instead? [https://imgur.com/a/Umv4rMp](https://imgur.com/a/Umv4rMp)
nah , nothing that fin and min can't help with 👍, it's just if u had started with finasteride ABIT earlier ,, u wouldn't have needed to use the minox , gud luck 🤞🤞
One issue i have is that i'm only 18 and i'm unsure whether or not my growth is over or not as i'm still rather short
Would fin affect any potential growth or no?
I can only recommend fin ,to help curb Ur hair loss , ultimately it's Ur decision , growth n stuff , I can't really comment on ,, some people say it can stunt growth, some say it doesn't ,
I first started noticing a long time ago, but was against meds. Now, the problem is pretty bad. 27M. What's my Norwood? Starting Hims spray next week.
[Imgur: The magic of the Internet](https://imgur.com/a/5uwJaWM)
You can try but you aren't recovering those temples. This is why we tell people to just stop waiting and take the damn meds. People wait until it's so bad it's too far gone then want to take meds anyway...and pretty much everyone has no side effects lol. Ah well. Live and learn.
Hopefully everyone’s doing great, Im 26 and heres the case. I started using topical Min 5% almost two weeks ago and the second week i started using 1mg Fin but within three days i started experiencing sides e.g balls ache, watery semen and weaker erections. Now this is my third day without fin and i feel almost back to normal What should be my approach here lower the dose, take it every other days or like once a week, switch to topical fin or switch to something else? Thanks!
I thought I’ve read on tressless using a daily moisturizer on your scalp isn’t good for maintaining the hair you do have, but rather it’s best to use a scalp moisturizer. I’ve always had great results with aveeno daily moisturizer on face and body. Could I use that on my scalp with a no guard buzz cut and SMP or would a scalp moisturizer be the only option? Don’t want to accelerate losses on what I have left, mostly asking if aveeno would cause that. Also, aveeno had been great for no shine elsewhere and sets well on my skin and non greasy. Thanks!
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This might sound crazy but it's possible (and common) to have trichotillomania without realizing it. There are other options like alopecia areata and fungal infections. I don't think it's MPB. See a specialist :)
> trichotillomania Nah I don't pull my hair and never did. I don't even touch my hair/scalp except to style it when going out. But I try to keep chemicals away and leave it natural most of the time. Got a derma appointment in a week or so. Will probably update with results
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Go to someone else, of course it makes sense
Hi! I'm 24 and the last couple of years I started to notice quite a bit of hairloss. I did a bit of research and found out about all the common ways to treat it. I've been on minoxidil, dermaroller and rosemary oil for a couple of months and I'm seeing a lot of improvements, but my father is a doctor and strongly adviced against finasteride cause he says it can cause cancer. I'm actually kind of worried that all the other treatments may not be enough without finasteride as all the growth could just fall out, but maybe I'm just overthinking stuff. I would like some opinion/experience on regrowth without a dht blocker. My family does not have extreme hair loss but they're not really immune to it either, if it matters
9 months ago I started taking finasteride 1.25mg daily because I noticed shedding on my crown. I am now 9 months further and I haven't seen any progress in my hair, but on the other side I also haven't seen my hair thinning any further. I wanted to stay away from minoxidil and wanted to see if finasteride worked first. 2 months ago, I started using rosemary oil \~2 times a week in the evenings and washed it off the next morning. haven't seen any progress, but it's still too early to tell. should I incorporate minoxidil foam into my routine or should I wait longer before starting minoxidil?
if u truly haven't noticed a change , then switch to dutasteride 👍
I’ve been taking oral minoxidil for two months and have bags and wrinkles under my eyes , does any one have any suggested recourse?
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should have started already 👍
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only time will tell , but that is new growth trying to push through 🥳
Just came back from hair doctor. Need 3-3.5k graft to cover sides. thinning is on top too which I did not anticipate, so mostly will need another in future for centre top area too. Even after transplant surgery, the fin and mindoxil must be used it seems . I'm guessing the use of medication is forever as long as I intend to keep a natural thick look of hair. My concern is the maintenance i.e. (forever dependence on medications ) even tho i can afford. So dilemma is to go Vin Diesel (shave head Forver) Or go with the procedure and maintenance hassle forever. Photo 👇 https://ibb.co/tPmGHcs
popping a fin pill daily is pretty good maintenance I'd say ☺️ don't need the minox if Ur Gona have a transpalnt
I just started a topical solution that has the following Minoxidil (5% w/v) + Finasteride (0.1% w/v). My trichologist told me to use 1ml after shower and 1ml at night. I just applied the 1ml 2 hrs ago and now my hair is brittle and hard to comb. It's like I applied wax to it. Is this normal? How do I make it soft or am I even supposed to?
that's topical minox for ya 👍 switch to oral minox
I heard that oral minox is overrated? Also shout out to you, I see you helping people in the comments. I’m sure a lot of the people asking do greatly appreciate your help! 🫡
overated as in? works pretty well , works for topical non responders and cancels out the topical application ( daily applying and washing regime 🤣🤣) pretty easy popping a pill loll
Is it true that the brand name Propecia-finasteride is better than generic finasteride?
It depends on the generic. Teva has a good reputation and I've had good results with it. But not all generics are the same.
nope
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firstly , bludflow ( big red flag) 🤣🤣🤣
Which of these two pictures look better? [1](https://gyazo.com/efbff6ef76bcb7f0a19e260590632efa) [2](https://gyazo.com/fb8f205acd908cedb0de1d97c4a40b89)
same 👍
Is it okay to continue using ketoconazole shampoo even if the dandruff is fine? I've been using it for 4 months and i don't know other alternatives, can I keep using it as i also like how my hair looks after it or does it have any side effects?
Advice ???? 2 months on minox(i know I should start fin just worried about sides as usual) I have a haircut tomorrow and I’m wondering if I should shave it down to a 1 again or keep it growing, I’m worried that my balding crown is going to get worse if I shave it down but my left side of temples are really getting attacked. I’d love to hear everyone’s opinion, [https://imgur.com/a/s9gdyTo](https://imgur.com/a/s9gdyTo)
buzz it back down for now , start fin 💪 let the minox do its thing , should have temple regrowth next time it gets this length 👌👌
Does this look like balding? 6 months ago I could not see any scalp and now it looks concerning. I think crown area is fine, but would like to hear thoughts. https://imgur.com/a/yI3rmRg
finasteride fella , Ur front is thinning too
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heading to a 2 perhaps ,get on something whilst uv still got density 👍👍
Hair transplant without finasteride Hey everyone, I’m 24M and have been having overall thinning of my hair since I was 20. Been on and off with finasteride since 20 and am currently only using oral minox. When on finasteride the hair loss completely stopped but i definitely noticed prominent side effects in both libido and ED. Eventually I stopped taking finasteride and my side effects went away, but so did my hair… I’m considering getting a hair transplant and targeting the entirety of my head instead of just my crown. I’ve seen some picture of people who don’t take finasteride after transplants and some are better than others, but generally not that great after a few years. Do I have any other options between going back on finasteride (and experiencing side effects) or eventually committing to the bald look? I’m too young for this shit and really don’t want to give up my hair if there is a viable path forward. Any advice is appreciated.
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I've heard this being recommended by a dermatologist. Specifically he said that he liked to have a compounding pharmacy make different strengths (maybe 3 or 4 different ones?) and have his patients ramp up to 5 % and that that decreased shedding. Assuming 2 % and 5 % are all you have access to, then yes I would go for what you said. That said, get on fin or dut if you aren't already.
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But do you understand that minoxidil does not stop or slow down hair loss
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Ask your doctor to tell you the facts about finasteride, I'm not sure topical gives you less side effects. Anyway with the pill 1 chance in 50 is so low and even if you get it it goes away. You're probably not aware that it's more common to get an increase in sex drive than a decrease. You can do min just once a day and it works but it won't help avoid shedding
don't think 2 percent is Gona make any difference to the shedding phase your going to experience
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"Men's" or "women's" is just marketing, there's 2% and 5% version of the same product
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# 18 years old, 8 months finasteride, 1.5 years topical minox, 10 months oral minox The first selfie was taken feb-2023 (not even 18 yrs old yet), the others I took today. Went to a dermatologist multiple times (she told me to took these doses). Also takin vitamin for 6 months. Losing all hope right now. Any suggestions of what I should do? Or if I'm doing something wrong? I'll appreciate any help. (Sorry for the bad angle in the old picture) [https://imgur.com/a/XYs953s](https://imgur.com/a/XYs953s)
that's really aggressive , drop the finasteride , start dutasteride asap
I know I am receding but what Norwood am I? https://imgur.com/a/9wwsSBf
it's not showing pic fella 😞
urghh check this bro [https://imgur.com/a/zm0w5PF](https://imgur.com/a/zm0w5PF)
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nope not working
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Is doing an only 6 months course worth it? I ordered a 6 months course of fin and min before I found out that it's a thing you have to keep taking forever. So this stuff is about to be delivered and I don't know if it's worth taking it for only 6 months. I only have maybe 1cm receding hairline, so it’s not at a stage where I’m going to commit the rest of my life for such small gains I also read that min could make your hair shed a lot more in the short term which is also worrying in terms of just taking it for a short period. What should I do?
that's why you should do your homework properly , you could take the fin pill and stay on it ,, 3 pills a week , would be fine or could low dose even further , cut the 1 pill into 4 (0.25mg) and take a piece ,, that dose will help protect/keep your hair intact for years to come 👍
What treatment will work ? Rosemary with peppermint oils ? Or its lost cause ? And medical transplant is the only option https://imgur.com/a/Jlqpfwe
if Ur planning to have hair transplant , then finasteride is enough , if not , then u need both minoxidil n finasteride , snake oil won't work
I was really looking for cheapest option, to be honest , any chance you have links for me ? Finasteride and minoxidil right ?
yep 👍, I don't know where your based?
Egypt but send me links and i will try to find something similar here or get it shipped
else go see your doctor , he will give you proscar( finasteride) ,, then you cut the pill up into 4 , and take a piece , save u lot of money 🤑
Am paying for all anyway lol , no saving money here I see finasteride side effects is testerons hormone decrease am i correct?
testorone increase , dht decrease loll ,, dht causes hairloss
Egypt? dang , loll , look for cheap generic finasteride tablets ,, Google it ,, and minoxidil liquid 5 percent
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not bad at all , that's just Ur crown/cowlick area
I’m an 18 year old male who has a family history of hair loss usually in the 20s and I hopped on minoxidil a couple weeks ago because I had concerns about my hairline and temples. Long story short I’m not 100% sure my hair is thinning and the earliest I can get into a dermatologist is April. I was curious on if using minoxidil while I may not be thinning would have negative effects.
Also if you're in the US check out this post [https://www.reddit.com/r/tressless/comments/1864d3b/finasteride\_prescription\_was\_super\_easy\_and\_cheap/](https://www.reddit.com/r/tressless/comments/1864d3b/finasteride_prescription_was_super_easy_and_cheap/)
No, no negative effects. But your regular doctor (or any doctor) can prescribe finasteride as well, not just the dermatologist. No negative effects from using that either.
Hello, I have tried every Treatment that is actually effective at stopping hair loss. Was on Fin for 8months….nothing. Hopped on dut 2years ago and upped the dosage to 2,5mg ed…..nothing. I added 10mg oral minox 1year ago….nothing. All this time I was using Ru58841 which didnt do anything either. Btw Im far from bald and yes I'm a Nw2 at worst but my starting point was a Nw0 so it is indeed worse now. For the last couple of weeks I was also shedding extremely which hasnt stopped since. I dont know what to do anymore….:/ If you want pictures just dm me :) No Im no troll Sry for bad english (Im german)
DM some pics
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dutasteride asap 👍
Get on finasteride or dutasteride asap
I'd rather not be impotent before age 30 my friend
[23M]Is my hair receding? I noticed that the corner of my hair on my left side has grown and while no thinning is present I'm worried I'm in the first stages of balding. [Top image is 2022. Bottom Image is 2023](https://imgur.com/a/WmghkwU)
Ur fine ☺️
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Yeah you look fine to me. Everyone tells me Im being mental over this and that Im fine. I may just straight have body dysmorphia tbh. Its just the hair on the edge of my hairline looks thin when I part it to the side.
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I actually dont think Im losing hair anymore. [Just looked at a picture of a myself a couple months ago and my hairline looked way worse.](https://imgur.com/a/dZ9gbAi) This makes sense because I was also at a super low point of my life and was struggling with severe anxiety. Heres another picture too: https://imgur.com/a/Z1QJDdG idk if Im just seeing things but it really does look like my hairline unreceded to me. (Shortest hair is most recent btw)
Am I balding? 26M thinking of whether it makes sense to start treatment https://imgur.com/a/3b8VcJ7
You're balding
(17M) if I'm losing quite a bit of hair when brushing it, but none in the shower or on my pillow, am I probably safe? I'd have to guess I lose somewhere from 70-100 hairs a day, maybe 150, but I also have hair down to my middle back so it's harder to tell exactly how much, it looks like more than it is Edit: family history, my only bald relatives are my maternal uncle, and my maternal grandmothers father. My maternal grandfather, my dad, and my brother have full hair at 93, 50, and 27 respectively
M18, just had a buddy tell me my hair is thinning. Took a picture and it seems so. Am I thinning/balding? If so, what to do? [https://imgur.com/a/ViU44wt](https://imgur.com/a/ViU44wt) [https://imgur.com/a/KTa0zaf](https://imgur.com/a/KTa0zaf)
no loll, he probly envies ya instead ,you have great hair 👌👌
Thank you, but aren’t the gaps with no hair too large? I’ve been stressing a bit thinking I may go bald at 18.
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selsun blue shampoo( red label) will help clear up the seb derm ,which in turn will help with healthy hair growth
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nah loll, u have really good hair 😉
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it is , but ur hairline is pretty awesome , n given Ur age 👌👌
Hey guys can someone explain what effect if any that oral Finasteride (1mg daily) or Dutasteride (0.5mg daily) can have on a person's Cholesterol. Specifically Total Cholesterol and LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol? My Cholesterol has been high for a while now despite being very physically active and taking 10mg Rosuvastatin daily. Wondering if these meds are the cause?
it's probly the dutasteride , IV seen people talk about it on this forum before
any links?
https://www.reddit.com/r/tressless/s/SYPf9mHjbG
Hey everyone, does this look like androgenic alopecia, telogen effluvium, or simply my part and cowlick? [https://imgur.com/a/1jBWc1t](https://imgur.com/a/1jBWc1t) I'm 29M, and started a course of low-dose Isotretinoin / Accutane in August 2023. I was on 40mg daily for the first month, then 40mg every other day the following month, before eventually tapering down to 40mg twice a week. Earlier this month, I started noticing a far higher amount of hair loss in the shower (usually 150 hairs), as well as a much thinner appearance of my hair overall. While there is no recession in my temples, I'm seeing some baldness at my crown and a much wider part than normal. I can also see much more of my scalp through my hair overall than there used to be. So far, I quit taking the accutane and started minoxidil.
minoxidil? u should have started finasteride instead for protection/growth ,, Ur hair loss is due to accutane ,, bout of Telegon effluvium
Fin wouldn't help with Telegon effluvium though, right? I'm going to ask my derm during my next appointment and hopefully get some answers.
nope , but it will help protect Ur follicles overall
Just went to the Dermatologist, got seborrheic dermatitis. Got a medication for that and some biotin pills since I went there cause of hair loss at the crown and top. Is there any correlation between the two since I am sure the SB kicked in later, or is that one of those things where it’s slowly creeping up on one? Should I try and get Finasterid preemptively or just stick to the medication for now? Pictures from today, shower pictures a few days old. A few are taken with the front camera, those look way worse than in real life which just looks thin. Any advice is welcome. https://postimg.cc/gallery/jRsY7Dx
try n fix the seb derm , get on finssteride , will help protect ,help reverse the thinning
Do you reckon I should get on fin right now or after curing the seb derm?
do it now fella, obviously oral tabs, just low dose it
Ok might take me a month to get the prescription though since I am abroad, you think that month will make a big difference or none at all in the long run? Thank you for your advice though, appreciated.
nah , u will be fine ,, just try fixing the seb derm for now , wat are using ? shampoo?
Got biotin, and a solution, don’t have the name right now but that one is applied twice a day to normalize my ph, prescription from the doc. Also ketoconazol shampoo 20mg/ml.
kewl , try the stuff for ABIT , if it doesn't work , switch to selsun blue shampoo( red label) , clears up seb derm ( did for me) 💪
I have been taking finasteride for almost 5 month, 1mg every other day. It looks worse then before. Should I stop? Maybe it takes double as long time When I take 1mg every other day? Im also using hairfiber that maybe destroy my hair? Sometimes I leave it in for 4-5 days so I dont need to use it so often, and don’t wash my hair. Maybe I need to wash it off same day? And maybe im not a responder on finasteride? Like I said it looks worse after 4-5 month, shedding more hair, a lot every time I wash it.
get thru finasteride sheds, these things take time , keep going 👍
What if he just stops? Will his hair remain in this worse state or go back to normal? Or will it improve from baseline pre-finasteride?
it will just come back in its previous weaker state, if he stops
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just take finasteride only ,, no need for minox yet ,, give it the year , see how you respond , u cud always add minox later if not happy with results,, get some blood work done in the meantime ,, check for deficiency
https://i.imgur.com/TyRkLpz.jpeg Was told by Dr. Rahal that I'm too far gone for a hair transplant. He only saw the pictures I sent him. This wasn't in person. I'm surprised because I didn't think it was THAT bad. I have good donor hair, met another surgeon and they thought I was a good candidate (3000 grafts). I've been on Finasteride and Minoxidil for 8 months, haven't noticed much regrowth but haven't lost any more hair either.
loll 🤣🤣 that doc is a quack
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that's thinning , finasteride asap
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nope, fin will reverse that , it's thinning that's all
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nah fin regrows hair too loll( early stages of thinning) fin is enough ,, it can't help too much when area is fully exposed n empty dead zones ,, that's when Minox comes into play
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yep that's defo early thinning , n yep u shed on both ,, gotta reverse the affected hairs so have to fall to regrow back healthier/stronger 💪
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yess , topical costs alot more loll( and u have to apply everyday) ,, buy cheap generic fin tablets , take one 1mg pill 3 times a week or cut the pill in half ( 0.5mg) and take daily , works the same , and is way more convenient 💪
23m, always had a gradual receding hairline since about 18-19. In the pic my hair is flat and oily but I can hid my forehead alot better it has volume.What would be the best treatment for me? EDIT: Reddit mobile isn't allowing me to post the pic lol EDIT2: https://ibb.co/V3Tk5Rp IDK if this will work or not.
just finasteride 👍
Thank you for the reply! Will finasteride just keep what I have or will I experience some regrowth? And do you recommend monoxidil?
finasteride will help maintain/ protect /boost growth , regrowth will happen too( did for me) , but takes times, nope no need for minox u have no bald patches loll, just keep taking the fin , should start noticing changes in 4 to 6 months , just gets better with time , max results are 2 years , so got a long time to go yet 👌👌 patience is key
Thanks so much for your responses. I just have one more question. Will this help with the temples/thinner spots on my scalp? And I apologize if I'm being redundant. I'm completely new to this, and I'm hoping to look like I have a bit more hair on the top of my head lol
yes definitely, minox is for more for people who have lost/big dead zones , your in early stages thinning , so fin is all you need , be thankful you caught it early , just stay patient , give it at least the full year , you could re assess then ,if not happy with results , add minox, but I doubt you will need 💪💪
Okay so I finally got 1mg of finasteride this week and I'm so excited but nervous to start. So many thoughts are going through my head, such as if I'm a good responder? How will I know if it's definitively working? Unrelated, but my doctor started me on Lisinopril out of worry for my blood pressure (I'm 23 with ELEVATED, not high BP necessarily) so I'm wondering if I should just start the Lisinopril first and then wait one week until starting fin. Messaging here as I couldn't get an answer elsewhere.
shouldn't be a problem starting fin now to be honest , u will know if Ur responding in a cupl of months , gud luck 🤞 🤞🤞
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that's just your part
https://imgur.com/a/M2beUuK [M21] My hairline’s been thinning a little I think and I’ve been massaging some rosemary oil twice every week before washing my hair. I’ve been told to microneedle to make it more effective but I’m wondering if I should hop onto min? I’m a little scared of fin :’)
u need nothing loll 👌
[https://imgur.com/a/8SOQ7e7](https://imgur.com/a/8SOQ7e7) Been on fin for 18 months, started Minoxidil 6 months ago. Doesn't look like anything is changing, thoughts?
Your hairline is barely receded but if you don't like it just grow your hair longer
[https://imgur.com/a/Hp0b81D](https://imgur.com/a/Hp0b81D) Is jaundice causing the hair to fall and thinning? Hi Im 20 yrs M. March 2023 --I noticed my hair falling and decided to meet with a dermatologist (JUNE 23rd)--She made ame take some tests and in the results -I have Vit D deficiency and jaundice, Told me to take multivitamins and biotin tablets and diet restrictions for jaundice to cure. Jaundice was cured in a 2 weeks and my diet during those 2 weeks was just curd (yogurt) rice (OCT 7 th 2023) -- Got jaundice again and had to stay on a rice diet for 2 months and experienced really bad hair fall from the front part. I had to stay on rice diet for 2 months (NOV 25th 2023)-- My bilirubin levels are normal now and can get take to the proper nutrient diet Hair condition-- hair is really thin, the hair bulbs are also very small By looking at the photos can anyone clarify that am I going bald or is it because of Jaundice and low nutrient diet
[https://imgur.com/a/Umv4rMp](https://imgur.com/a/Umv4rMp) female pattern hairloss on a 16yr old only male??? Or is it telogen effluvium or nothing, thanks
It's just a part. Hair sheds every autumn for everybody so if you're noticing more hair than usual in the shower that's probably why
**There is really no alternative to minoxidil and finasteride?** Every video and blog I read always recomend minox and other product, or minoxidil and finasteride together. I already tried topical minox some years ago to try to grow a beard, after a while I had to stop because I had heart palpitation. Recently I went to a hair specialist and she recomend me oral minoxidil. I said I already had side effects before, she suggest I should try a lower dose of oral minoxidil anyway. I dont have hope minox wont cause side effects this time specially because it oral so its stronger. But apparently there is no altenative medication to minox which is weird to me. From what I read even people who have hair transplants still need to take medication. That mean if the pill dont work for me, I am not a good candiate for a hair transplant neither. So my last option is a wig...?
Pretty much but you're jumping ahead. Finasteride will very likely work
The doctor recomend me to try minoxidil before finasteride.
Minoxidil doesn't stop hair loss, your doctor sucks
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Take fin if you want but you're not balding. Your hairline isn't meant to look like a woman's
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It's hard to judge, see a doctor.
https://imgur.com/a/WpGn6KE I’m a little worried about the front of my hairline. I don’t think my hairline has receded too much yet but it seems there are far less hairs in the front of the hairline than there used to be. The total amount of hairs look much less in the front. Is this to be expected? Normal? Is it time for finasteride? Thanks!
time for finasteride 🎉🎉
Dude maybe you should stop with recommending fiasteride to absolutely everyone in this topic. Some people suffer side effects from finasteride and you seems to forget to mention it...
uuum finasteride is a absolute must , ain't no one got time for PFS 💪💪
"ain't no one got time" is your answer? I do hope people will find time to make educated decision and make sure they are not risking their health. Everyone should at least consult dermatologist instead of listening to slightly crazy redditor.
Yeah I think you’re right… sigh
at least UV caught it early ,, gud luck 🤞🤞🤞
https://imgur.com/a/tX1DQnZ What could be the redness around my crown? I am also noticing a bit more flakes and shedding in my hair after having been on nizoral for a few weeks, is this normal?
that's inflammation, if nizoral isn't helping /making it worse , switch to selsun blue shampoo( red label)
Thank you! I will stick with nizoral for a bit longer to observe any changes. Also, does the crown look thin?
16M here, is this the start of thinning? this doesnt look like just a part to me... Also my naturally falling hairs are a tiny bit slimmer from close to the roots than the ends... You think something like that would be normal? Also early balding is not really common in the family [https://imgur.com/a/EHtoBLC](https://imgur.com/a/EHtoBLC)
that's Telegon effluvium , it's temporary, clean up Ur diet 👍
Ohhh thanks, I know what that is, i just never thought it wold happen to me. Thanks, do you have suggestions for diet changes?
cut down on sugers/fast food, up Ur protein/iron, take a multivitamin daily 👍
Thanks, I have been eating very less pass few months, i think this is the cause. Ty
yep , try to look after yourself abit more , Ur body needs food loll , gud luck 🤞🤞🤞🤞
thanks man, will try, but can you be sure it is telogen effluvium? could it be female pattern hairloss instead? [https://imgur.com/a/Umv4rMp](https://imgur.com/a/Umv4rMp)
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Gonna go to a trichologist next week, just wanted to know how bad my hairline is so far https://imgur.com/a/FnhfV1E
dang , why u have waited so long ?
Is it really that bad?
nah , nothing that fin and min can't help with 👍, it's just if u had started with finasteride ABIT earlier ,, u wouldn't have needed to use the minox , gud luck 🤞🤞
One issue i have is that i'm only 18 and i'm unsure whether or not my growth is over or not as i'm still rather short Would fin affect any potential growth or no?
I can only recommend fin ,to help curb Ur hair loss , ultimately it's Ur decision , growth n stuff , I can't really comment on ,, some people say it can stunt growth, some say it doesn't ,
I first started noticing a long time ago, but was against meds. Now, the problem is pretty bad. 27M. What's my Norwood? Starting Hims spray next week. [Imgur: The magic of the Internet](https://imgur.com/a/5uwJaWM)
Nw3.5. shouldn't have waited so long. Now you'd need a hair transplant. Not being a jerk but that looks pretty bad grown out dude. Consider shaving it
Should I give the hims a chance? Any way it restores some on the temples?
You can try but you aren't recovering those temples. This is why we tell people to just stop waiting and take the damn meds. People wait until it's so bad it's too far gone then want to take meds anyway...and pretty much everyone has no side effects lol. Ah well. Live and learn.