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Does anyone know how long RU stays on your scalp? Like, if I run my hand through my hair an hour after applying will I have to wash my hands etc?

Dude congrats. Apologies if you’ve answered this question, but I take it you continued meds throughout the pregnancy right? What measures did you take to ensure your partner/unborn baby didn’t come into contact with the RU. Kinda scares me a bit.

Any update here?

Androgenic Alopecia is one of those things that is truly unique from person to person. No one can tell you what your genetic makeup will do. My advice, stop looking for medical advice from this forum.

Man. Some people are just trolls. I’m sorry you’re worried about this dude. Take my advice, get on Google and find the highest rating Dermatologist/Hair Restoration Surgeon in your area. Talk to your parents about it and explain it’s worrying you - hopefully they’re willing to support you on...

Some good points in here. Not sure about all of it though. Not convinced on upregulation because of meds. I think upregulation is real as we age because we’re producing less T and our androgens need to find a way to compensate.

Have you tried finasteride at a lower dose?

If used for short period, supposed to help with inflammation in scalp. I’ve stopped now and can’t say it did much for me

Exactly my point...

Hey man. I have a similar pattern and it looks like you’ve had some hair loss. If you’re really worried about it, I recommend finding a reputable hair specialist/dermatologist and get them to look for miniaturisation. This way you and get of a good idea if you’re progressing/regressing. Many...

Thought about adding min or microneedling to try and recover some density. I’m a diffuser like you and am on finasteride and oral min.

I’ve been taking it for 3 weeks now. About to halve my dose tomorrow to taper off. Maybe a slightly decreased itch and slightly decreased shedding.

How things can change in a matter of months. You go from living a normal life to being consumed by hair loss, losing confidence, hiding from social situations, the depression and anxiety etc...

Congratulations man. They’re great results. At what point did you start to notice results? Did you have any shedding?

Hey mate. The two videos below explain things pretty well. Finasteride: Minoxidil: