community Diffuse Thinning Worsened After 2 Months of Ketoconazole Use, What to Do?
Ketoconazole may cause increased hair shedding. The user plans to use Minoxidil and dermastamping but cannot tolerate DHT blockers.
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community 25M: Hair Thinning Despite 2 Years of Oral Minoxidil & DHT Blocker Use
A 25-year-old is experiencing hair thinning despite using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, and is considering adding topical minoxidil. They also have seborrheic dermatitis and are advised to try ketoconazole shampoo or cream and possibly CBD with MCT oil.
community About 4 months consistant 2.5 mg fin every other day and topical mono 3-4 times a week. Once in a while derma
The user experienced hair regrowth after 4 months of using 2.5 mg finasteride every other day and topical minoxidil 3-4 times a week, with occasional dermarolling. They feel their hair has returned to 2023 levels, and the scalp heat that led to thinning is gone.
community Severe Testicular Pain After 2 Weeks on Oral Finasteride – Is This Normal?
A user experienced severe testicular pain after two weeks on oral finasteride. Another user suggested that while rare, this side effect can occur and recommended considering topical finasteride if the pain persists.
community Fin 1mg And Min 2.5 mg Progress Pictures - 6 months
The user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth after 6 months of using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil, with no side effects reported. They added Nizoral to their routine to address an itchy scalp.
community 21M | 2-Month Progress (Jan 2 – March 1) | Oral Fin/Min + Vitamin Stack | Seeking Advice
A 21-year-old is using oral finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins to address hair loss, showing some progress after two months. Many suggest shaving his head for a better appearance and easier progress tracking, while continuing the treatment and considering additional options like microneedling and Nizoral shampoo.
community 24M diffuse thinning ,2 years on finasteride and 5/6 months on dut and oral min, looking for long term advice
A 24-year-old male with diffuse thinning has been using finasteride for two years, dutasteride for 6-7 months, and oral minoxidil for 5 months, along with topical treatments. He plans to continue this regimen and reassess in August 2026, hoping to stabilize hair loss without surgery.
community 4 months progress using 2.5mg min, 1mg fin and 10mg biotin.
A user shared their 4-month progress using 2.5mg minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, and 10mg biotin, noting slight testicular discomfort initially but no significant hairline changes yet. Another user reported similar treatment results, with hair darkening at the scalp center and small temple hairs.
community New shedding after 2.5 yrs finasteride + 5 months minoxidil — cycle shed or something else?
A user experienced increased hair shedding after 2.5 years on finasteride and 5 months on minoxidil, possibly due to recent additions like supplements and microneedling. Others shared similar experiences with minoxidil shedding, suggesting it may be a normal part of the process, with hair often growing back thicker.
community Fin 1mg and Min 2.5 mg for 2 years this month
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically the use of 1 mg finasteride and 1.5 mg oral minoxidil over two years, with consideration of a future hair transplant and possibly switching to dutasteride. Users discuss their own experiences and suggest trying different treatments like minoxidil 5%.