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For those of you who switched from finasteride to dutasteride, did you notice an improvement or any differences? I would love to hear the communities input. Should You Switch To Dutasteride For Hair Loss -
What are the cheapest treatments and where do you buy them? I’ve seen Keeps sell a 3 month supply of minoxidil for $30 and an generic minoxidil for $25 per month. I’d love to hear where you guys are getting good deals, let’s all chime in! Top 3 Cheapest Hair Loss Treatments That WORK!
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I am 23 and last year my mother noticed the hair near my crown thinning. I have been pretty paranoid since. I get a lot of conflicting opinions from people close to me, ranging from ‘everything is perfectly’ fine to ‘you will be bald within 2-3 years’. Thought I would get an opinion from more experienced people on here who have gone through similar journeys. I am currently taking daily: 10,000 mcg biotin pills, 500 mg Saw Palmetto pills, 350 mg beta-sitosterole and shampoo daily with either bitoin shampoo/alpecin (both which claim to block DHT, the latter using caffeine). And every 3-4 days I also use Nizoral 2% since I have dandruff. I am a bit afraid to start fina, mainly because of side-effects which 2% of the people noticed. Also I am not sure how much it would cost to get a prescription as I don’t have a lot of money and my insurance will not cover appointment for this kind of hairloss (at least thats what I think) so 2 questions for the community: 1) How bad is the hair loss from pictures (taken from iphone front camera) and how much time approximately before it is extremely noticeable and irreversible? 2) What treatment should I opt for? Shouls I continue my regimen or switch to fina ans minoxdil combo? Anyone noticed positive effects from saw palmetto and/or beta-sitosterole? Thanks in advance!
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Finasteride might just be the most misunderstood drug or the most manipulative seducer. Especially when it comes to the part of a physician prescribing it to the patients or not prescribing it, it becomes almost impossible to come out unscathed. One most definitely does not want to be blamed for being the cause of anybody's sexual disintegration. If the physician prescribes it, the patients are really not sure if they are walking down the right path. Especially when it comes to the sexual side effects, most patients are super sensitive about it. "Thou shalt not mess with my libido!!!" But then again they want to lose no more hair. Sometimes the effects are Psychogenic. However, that's the worst. Real side effects stop after withdrawing from the medications. People who "think" that they have side effects with the medication "feel" that the negative effects have been sustained in their bodies. Now how can one ever cure a feeling!!! The devotion towards "Lord libido" can cause irrational and biased fears. If the physician does not prescribe the medication, then the patients feel violated at worst. They feel misinformed, underinformed or downright cheated. If you discourage then from taking it then they will feel that "nothing is impossible" and taking useless treatments (I shall not name them for my own safety 😉😉😉), would do the trick. However, Mr. Dihydrotestosterone is least bothered and the other treatments can "talk to the hand!". If the physician gives the patients a choice... Lord almighty, all hell breaks loose!!! Nothing in the world can compare to the mayhem then! The level of indecisiveness exhibited with taking Finasteride is overwhelming when you see the poor individuals battle it out within themselves. Sometimes no amount of reassurance can be of help. But facts and figures apart, is it ethical for the doctors to prescribe this medication - Finasteride to the patients? It is FDA approved but definitely not "Lord libido" approved. And "Mr. Dihydrotestosterone" does not have very nice things to say about it. Sometimes "Lord libido" must be revered. But what if the fear of this "Lord libido" demands for the sacrifice of the virgins called "hair"? But most times it's "All hail Lord Libido"...
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We have a community poll, but I would like to hear some direct input. Everyone who has used or is using finasteride do you experience side effects? Does Propecia Have Side Effects?
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Unless you've been living under a rock you have heard of HIMS. it's basically everywhere on social media, I even hear about it on some of my favorite podcasts. Have any of you guys tried HIMS? do you guys feel the finasteride is legit? HIMS for Hair Loss
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I began losing hair at crown alone at 18 years old which has progressed to diffuse over whole scalp, had used finasteride on and off between 18-20 but have been using everyday since 20 yrs old, seeing hair loss slow down but not stabilise. I recently underwent an fue hair transplant procedure totalling 3200 grafts (6897 hairs) by ak clinics in Delhi. My hair count prior to surgery was 90 units/cm2 , 187hairs/cm2, my hair loss is progressive but I was also advised I have good donor area/cm2 to harvest. I am curious as to how many grafts I could be able to harvest via scalp in a lifetime with final baldness pattern is showing significantly, noting I have already taken 3200 grafts (1400 crown, 800 midscalp, 1000 front scalp) Any advise or opinions are appreciated. Regards -
Hello all Sorry if similar has been asked but i couldn't find anything. I have been a user of Belgravia for about 12 years, long story short it has done nothing but maintain what i have now. I am just wondering what peoples experiences are with Dr Fox and using 'Accord' Finasteride as i have always used Belgravia's and just don't want to waste all the money i have spent on retaining what i have to go for a cheaper option. If anyone wants to know my backstory i am having surgery in a couple of weeks so it was almost advised by surgeon that the minoxidil in the morning and evening is likely doing nothing these days so long as i keep taking finasteride i won't lose more and hopefully i can restore my hair to some degree. I can then save the £60 a month i am paying to put towards the surgery. So yeh the question is solely regarding using accord or Dr Fox. Thanks
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drug: Quetiapine and hair growth
latinlotus posted a topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
My father in law is 84 years old. Lost most of his hair over 30-40 years ago. Top of his head was completely bald like a pool ball, since I met him over 16 years ago. Yet he started to have hair re-growth within the past 12 months. The following is the medications list that he takes for his various ailments: Quetiapine 25 mgFinasteride 5 mgRosuvastin 20 mgRamipril 5 mgSynthroid 0.05 mgAcetaminophene 500 mgAmlodipine 2.5 mgApo Ismn 60 mgClopidogrel 75 mgDonepezil 10 mgFolic Acide 5 mgMethotrexate 10 mgPantoprazole 40 mg Quetiapine is the medication that he started to take about 8 months ago, and that I think is responsible for his hair regrowth. Yes, I know he also takes finasteride (for his prostate treatment) which is known for its hair growth ability, but he had taken it for a few years now, same as for his other medications. I don't know Quetiapine alone can help with hair growth or it is with combination of the other medications. This is up to our Pharmaceutical companies to do some research on it. We may need to rethink about the common knowledge that says that hair can't be regrown back once the follicle died. Because it is clearly not the case with my father-in-law. -
Have any of you heard about this treatment, it's from a pharmaceutical company in India. It is essentially Minoxidil and Finasteride combined topically. I encourage you guys to read this article, there is some insightful information and please share with others that might be interested. Morr F A New Hair Loss Solution
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Hey guys, I felt compelled to share my results. This is 5 months of Finasteride (1mg a day without missing a day) I have had no side effects and have used no other therapy, just Finasteride. At Arocha Hair Restoration we strive to help all those with hair loss find a solution whether it be surgery or a medical regiment. This is Blake, I am one of Dr. Arocha's patient educators, at 27, bummed about my hair thinning. It has been gradually getting thinner over the past 3 years. Most people did not notice, but I noticed and it bothered me. I will add more therapies and keep you posted but I wanted to share my results which I and Dr. Arocha think are pretty good. Dr. Arocha recommended Finasteride before having a procedure to hopefully avoid a procedure. Before: After: Before: After: Before: After: Before: After: Before: After: -
This question has been circulating and well the biggest difference is that one is FDA approved for hair loss and the other one isn't, but some users swear by it. According to the studies I have read it seems like the difference in terms of hair growth and density is nominal with Dutasteride being slightly higher. However, the side effects are also slightly higher, in the end I think most men do just fine with Finasteride. I encourage everyone to take sometime out of their day to have a read and share with others. What's the difference between Avodart and Propecia?
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Hey Guys, This can be a bit of a controversial topic, but I get so many questions as to why I stopped using Propecia and whether it is safe to use, well the fact is that yes for the majority of men it is safe to use, but that doesn't mean that it is side effect free. At the end of the day, it is a personal choice whether to use Propecia, just like it's a personal choice to have surgery. What do you guys think? Is Propecia Safe To Use?
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This is actually a common question that I get asked all the time, the truth is you can find pretty cheap alternatives to Propecia and Rogaine and even find Nizoral online for cheap. If you guys are interested I wrote an article about the cheapest proven treatments for hair loss, any other treatments you guys would like to add? Best Low Budget Hair Loss Treatments
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Hi All, I am looking for advice. I am turning 30 in a few months and over the last year have noticed my hair is feeling thinner. Over the last few month, it definitely seems that i am getting much faster recession on my temples and it looks like i have lost a few mm on my hairline as there are now hairs the same length growing in front of it. I am also losing smaller hairs of around 2/3cm. Probably losing between 100/150 hairs a day (that I notice) and have some slight itching and dandruff that I have never had before. Nothing on the crown although definitely feels thinner and looks it when looking through my hairline. As ridiculous as it sounds hair loss has been a fear of mine for a long time as my father started balding at 18 and the process only took 5 years. This has been driving me crazy over the last month and I have become a little obsessive. No one has noticed or mentioned it yet even my girlfriend, but i am afraid it is just a matter of time. Asked my hairdresser who wasn’t sure but said there could possibly be more temple recession than previously. After scouring various articles and forums for weeks would starting to take finasteride1mg or Avodart .5 now be a good idea? I am fully aware if i start it would be a life long commitment. The other option in to wait and get a FUT at some point especially as the shred i will experience will terrify me? Any advice would be great -
Hi everyone, If you can add any value to my topic then please feel free to comment. I have been looking into a fue to lower my hairline, I have minimal recession and I am 29 years old (My hairline has always been terrible, so don't feel need to take finasteride just yet). However I have been reading transplant stories on this site and it seems that the surgeons sometimes request patients be on finasteride prior to the surgery. Is this to prevent further loss or do you think it is to aid the success of the transplanted hairs? Many Thanks P3not
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On August 3rd 2014, I underwent my first FUE hair transplant, performed by Doctor John Diep of Los Gatos, California. Dr. Diep transplanted a total of 2,460 grafts in the front half of my head. He recreated my hairline and added grafts further back to increase density. The result was fantastic (link: https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/39774-2460-fue-hair-transplant-by-doctor-john-diep/), so I decided to quit using Minoxidil. I knew I'd pay for it, but decided that a second transplant to restore healthy hair in my problem area would be far better than taking Minoxidil for life. A quick side note; Minoxidil made my face puffy and caused deep creases/wrinkles to form on my forehead. On November 17th 2015, Dr. Diep transplanted an additional 2,220 grafts (link: https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/43867-second-fue-ht-by-dr-diep-2220-grafts-to-improve-density-4700-grafts-total/). Enough said. Here is my update. Just 3 weeks shy from my 4 year hair transformation anniversary. Thank you so much Dr. Diep, you're truly a master and have made me a calmer and happier person. -
This 29-year-old patient had prior FUE sessions in the frontal region and midscalp areas of his crown. The FUE procedures included beard FUE grafts into his midscalp. He desired more hair in his crown, but his donor reserve was limited and - in his 20s - he was almost certain to have more thinning in his donor region. This patient received 2 PRP sessions as well as the daily use of the topical hair growth blend (HGB) provided by Dr. Wesley. The images depict the patient before and about one year after initiating this non-surgical therapy. -
Hi guys, Hi, I've always had a head of thick, curly hair. All my life I suffered from depression, but when I turned 20 it was at its worst. I made the stupid mistake of taking steroids as a means of getting some control over my life through my body. After a year on steroids I realised how foolish I had been, and stopped. When I truly registered the irreversible damage I had done to my hair I began taking Finasteride and Minoxidil. This has halted the hairline recession that the testosterone caused. Prior to the use of testosterone, I never experienced hair loss. My question is: Given the the fact that I didn't lose hair before taking high dose testosterone (500-750mg) and the fact that Finasteride and Minoxidil have halted the hair loss, should it be okay for me to get a small hairline transplant without having to worry too much about chasing my hairline? - Obviously I do not expect to return to my original hairline, as I know this would look unnatural at an older age. I simply want to add a bit to my hairline to hide some of the damage I have done. PS - I have attached a photo of my current hairline (shaved the sides, usually they are bushy) and a photo of my old hairline from 3 years ago. PS again - please do not flame me for using steroids. I was in a very dark place and did not consider the consequences. I know exactly how stupid it was, and have learned from my mistakes. -
Hi everyone, need some help. Background: So I am 22 years old. After a year on testosterone replacement therapy due to faulty body signalling, I noticed for the first time some hairline recession. Nothing too serious, but noticeable enough to bother me and cause me psychological stress. Prior to the replacement therapy, I had a full head of thick, bushy hair. Aside from the hairline recession my hair has remained the same. I have since agreed with the doctor to dial back on the testosterone dosage by 15% and have been using Finasteride, Minoxidil and Nizoral shampoo for the last 2-3 months. The hair loss is continually slowing down. Ideally I would like to have a small hairline transplant to recover a bit of what I have lost - I am not looking at recovering all of it as I know this would look unnatural later on. Being my age, my concern is obviously about the hair loss progressing. Thus I have decided to wait and stay on the Finasteride for at least another year to see how things go. Hence I have two follow up questions: My Questions: 1. If over the next year on Finasteride + Minoxidil I experience no further hair loss, or better yet partial reversal, Can I then potentially consider a hairline transplant without worrying about chasing my hairline? 2. Stemming from this, if I have success with the Finasteride and it halts all hair loss, will the Finasteride continue to remain effective over the coming years or does it become less effective? (I haven't managed to find any studies that suggest that it loses effectiveness over time) PS - I know that I am very young to be considering a transplant. Please do not get the wrong impression, this is not a decision I am taking lightly, and I am weighing up the risks. i will only go forward with it if I can be assured that the Finasteride will remain effective and therefore I do not have to worry about further recession. Please focus on my questions and not on my age. Thanks guys
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Just registered so i could post but i have some questions regarding sebborheic dermatitis and finasteride. Probably a NW2. Im 24 years of age and have only really noticed rapid hair loss in the crown and temples in the last two years. I have currently been diagnosed with sebborheic dermatitis and appears in my scalp, t zone, eyebrows and above my lip in my beard hair. I would say it is pretty mild in the sense that i manage it by using apple cider vinegar topically regularly which usually keeps it at bay for 2 days before i need to treat again. Through my high school years i did suffer from ocular rosacea but manage to grow out of it until the last 3 years where seborrheic dermatitis has formed but could be a relapse of rosacea or both possibly. As i said im very on top of it by watching certain foods i eat and treating regularly. To the point exactly, im worried that potentially taking finasteride will exacerbate my seb derm and maybe make it harder to handle. If anyone has any input or insight that would be awesome as this is mainly reason i am reluctant to take fin as i have read that some people have broken out after a couple years of use. So if i have it now would it get worse potentially?
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I started taking finasteride at the beginning of the year. Before I did, I got a baseline test of many of my different hormone levels (everything was in the normal range). I initially took 1mg and noted fairly immediate sexual side effects. I then lowered it, and stared taking 1/4 of a pill every other day (so basically, 0.125mg). I noticed some occasional sides, but nothing too dramatic. After 3 months, I got my DHT level checked and started taking 1/4 pill every day (0.25mg) and noticed some increased side effects. I just got my test results back, my DHT level went from 63 ng/dL before finasteride to 12 ng/dL while taking 1/4 eod: 0.125mg. My question is, is that an effective drop in DHT, enough to result in the cessation of hair loss? And if so, should I drop back down 0.125mg, or go off of it until the sides are gone before starting back up at just 0.125mg? Thanks. -
Good Afternoon, I recently ordered Finpecia from AllDayChemist and it has come in 3 tables in a row instead of 2 in a row (my friend has 2 tablets in a row with his) Is this normal or is my Finpecia counterfeit?
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Hi guys, Have been lurking on these forums for a while, finally making it official and joining. Posting this here and another couple of the forums because I haven't seen much about it yet, but have any of you read about, used, or found suppliers for topical finasteride? I've had the side effects many of you have and stressed about continuing to use it orally but I found some studies that show the topical looks very promising and could be effective without the side effects. Any thoughts or recommendations?
