9 Year MPB Treatment History (30M) Update Update 8/3/2026
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Physician here AMA – 30M oral Fin 1-1.25 mg daily
Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.
community M25: Getting way too many DMs, so let’s do this here! AMA about Male Pattern Baldness, Hair Loss, and Products (100% Science-Backed )
Finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil are discussed as treatments for male pattern baldness. Finasteride and dutasteride are effective DHT blockers, while minoxidil is necessary for regrowth but must be used consistently.
community 9 month progress: (1mg fin daily, 5% twice min daily, keto shampoo 3x per week)
A 23 year old's 9 month progress with hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil and keto shampoo, and others sharing their experiences and results with similar treatments.
community lost my hair in a single year of treatment at 20 years old
A 20-year-old lost significant hair after one year of treatment, using minoxidil, finasteride, and later dutasteride. They are considering adding RU58841 but are advised to return to finasteride and minoxidil for a year before deciding.
community Help deciding: Preventive finasteride now (NW2-3) vs. waiting for visible changes? (28M with family history)
A 28-year-old male with a family history of baldness is deciding whether to start finasteride now or wait for visible hair changes. He is considering starting finasteride immediately to proactively address potential hair loss.
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