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      community 8 Months on oral min, time to add Fin?

      in General  121 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using 2.5mg oral minoxidil for almost 9 months with reduced shedding but no regrowth and is considering adding oral finasteride despite potential side effects. They plan to consult their dermatologist about this addition to their treatment.

      community Update on the ol' crown (oral min/fin)

      in Progress Pictures  1013 upvotes 1 year ago
      Using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 1mg oral finasteride daily leads to significant hair regrowth without side effects, especially at the crown. Consistency is crucial, and some users consider additional methods like derma rolling.

      community Starting Finasteride After Being on Oral Minoxidil 19M

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 19-year-old is using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil for hair loss and plans to add finasteride later, but is concerned about potential hair loss after starting finasteride. Others advise starting finasteride sooner to prevent further hair loss, noting that shedding is a normal part of the process.

      community How much DHT causes hair loss ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is taking 2.5 mg dutasteride and 5% minoxidil but is not seeing hair regrowth, and is considering adding RU58841. They are experiencing fatigue and low MCV/MCH, possibly related to dutasteride, and are advised to be patient, consider microneedling, and check for iron deficiency.

      community 3 months on dutasteride/minoxidil progress

      in Progress Pictures  502 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 3-month progress using 0.5mg daily dutasteride and 3mg oral minoxidil for hair loss, reporting significant improvement after an initial shedding phase. The user experienced no side effects and noted that dutasteride might have fewer side effects than finasteride.

      community 2 Months progress on min, fin daily, and microneedling twice a month

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using 0.5 mg finasteride, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, and 1.5mm microneedling with topical dutasteride for hair loss treatment. They report hair thickening without side effects, except for temporary water retention, and are considering increasing finasteride dosage and microneedling frequency.

      community Something that helped my Fin sides massively (ED).

       4 upvotes 12 years ago
      Taking 1000mg l-arginine alongside 0.5 mg finasteride every other day helped alleviate erectile dysfunction and possibly increased libido. The user recommends trying l-arginine for those experiencing sexual side effects from finasteride.

      community Using oral min, fin, biotin for 4 months

      in Is this regrowth?  69 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil (5mg), finasteride (1mg), and biotin for 4 months with minimal progress in hair regrowth. Other users suggest patience, considering alternative treatments, and note that biotin may not significantly contribute unless there's a deficiency.

      community Before Oral Minoxodil vs 3 months (2.5)

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and Nizoral shampoo for hair regrowth, noticing some improvement. They are considering increasing the dosage and exploring alternatives to topical minoxidil/finasteride due to concerns about toxicity to cats.

      community 1.5yrs Fin 5m Min.. wow it was bad

      in Progress Pictures  250 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair improvement using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, with most gains attributed to finasteride. They also stopped using topical treatments due to scalp psoriasis and reported no major side effects.

      community Month 8 Progress Pics. Think it may be working?..

      in Progress Pictures  93 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared their 8-month progress using oral dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily, reporting improved hair density with minimal side effects, except for a slightly decreased libido. They did not use any supplements but occasionally used a derma stamp.

      community 4 weeks in (dutasteride only).

      in Progress Pictures  76 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user experienced hairline improvement after four weeks on 1.5mg dutasteride but had side effects like reduced libido and sensitive nipples. They plan to switch to finasteride to manage these side effects.

      community Dutasteride accelerated my hairloss, no shed tho

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 year ago
      A user experienced worsening hair recession after adding 0.5 mg daily dutasteride to their regimen of topical minoxidil and finasteride, despite no initial shedding. They plan to continue monitoring the situation, as others suggest it may be too early to see results and recommend blood tests to check DHT levels.

      community 7 month hairline recovery (jul - feb)

      in Progress Pictures  174 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 7-month hairline recovery using 1 mg finasteride and 5 mg minoxidil daily. They experienced significant hair growth, including unwanted facial hair, and discussed potential side effects and dosage adjustments with others.

      community 3 months 5g Min only before/after, 26 y/o

      in Is this regrowth?  451 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after three months of using 5 mg oral minoxidil nightly and plans to add finasteride to maintain progress. Many recommend combining minoxidil with finasteride or dutasteride to prevent future hair loss.

      community 6 Month Update on Dut and Minox

      in Progress Pictures  331 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male reported significant hair improvement after 6 months on 0.5 mg Dutasteride daily and 2.5 mg Minoxidil daily, with Nizoral shampoo twice a week. He experienced increased body/facial hair but no other side effects, and his hair density and hairline improved.

      community What is your stack and what is your protocol for it?

      in Chat  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user maintains NW2 hair with 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, along with ketoconazole shampoo and derma stamping. They seek advice on more aggressive treatments to achieve NW1.

      community Doing everything still losing hair

      in Minoxidil  16 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using 1 mg finasteride, 2.5 mg minoxidil, a multivitamin, and a topical finasteride-minoxidil solution. Suggestions include increasing minoxidil dosage, addressing vitamin deficiencies, especially Vitamin D, and considering lifestyle changes like diet and exercise.

      community HairCafe was right about trolls on dutasteride

      in Chat  232 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user falsely claimed to use 2.5mg of dutasteride by using someone else's photo, which actually showed results from finasteride. The conversation discusses the challenges and skepticism around hair loss treatments like dutasteride and finasteride.

      community Fin and min saved my hair (27m)

      in Progress Pictures  419 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user took 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil daily for three years, which significantly improved their hair loss and mental health. They recommend starting treatment early and shared progress pictures showing noticeable improvement, especially in the last year.

      community 28 Days on Oral Min and Vitamins Only

      in Is this regrowth?  130 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is taking 2.5mg of oral Minoxidil and using Rosemary and Peppermint oil for hair regrowth, with no side effects reported. They are considering increasing the dosage to 5mg after three months and have been advised to include a dermaroller in their routine.