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      community Should I move to dutasteride? 9 months fin and min oral

      in General  103 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil (5mg) and oral finasteride (1.25mg) for 9 months and is considering switching to dutasteride due to concerns about hair shedding. They report no side effects from the current treatment.

      community 20M Losing Hair After 6 Months of Topical Finasteride and Minoxidil

      in Treatments  80 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 20-year-old male has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 6 months, reducing hair fall by 60%, but is still experiencing hair loss. He is considering more powerful treatments as topical finasteride, which reduces scalp DHT by 70%, hasn't stopped his hair loss.

      community Lets get this SHED baby - Buzzed and started fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user started using a hair loss treatment regimen including 5% minoxidil spray twice daily, 1% finasteride spray once daily, microneedling weekly, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, experiencing significant hair shedding. The shedding is seen as a positive sign, indicating hair follicles are entering a new growth phase.

      community 6 months on min-fin medication

      in Progress Pictures  610 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 42-year-old user shared progress after 6 months using 1.25mg finasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil daily, with 5% topical minoxidil twice a day, improved nutrition, and weekly dermarolling. The user noticed some shedding and slower regrowth but remains disciplined, while others commented on the impressive results and potential side effects of high minoxidil doses.

      community Do i keep “trusting the process”?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user on finasteride for 7 months is experiencing increased hair loss and is considering adding dutasteride or minoxidil to their regimen. They are seeking advice on whether to switch treatments or continue their current plan.

      community Bare minimum gains after using 1mg fin and 5% minoxidil

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily for 10 months and minoxidil once a day for 7 months to treat hair loss, but has seen minimal improvement. They recently started applying 0.05% tretinoin before minoxidil and incorporated dutasteride twice a week into their regimen.

      community It’s officially been exactly 1yr.

      in Progress Pictures  111 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared their 1-year progress using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil and 0.5 mg oral dutasteride for hair loss, noting visible improvement despite initial shedding. They observed results around the 5-month mark and received positive feedback from others.
      Hair Loss Increase Despite 4 Years of Oral Minoxidil Use

      community Hair Loss Increase Despite 4 Years of Oral Minoxidil Use

      in Basic Questions  58 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil for 4 years and durum wheat 3 days a week for 7 months, but is experiencing increased hair loss when washing hair. They suspect it might be due to decreased DHT levels and are seeking similar experiences from others.

      community New vellus all over — just 9 days into once-daily 5% minoxidil.

      in Minoxidil  159 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using 1 mg finasteride for three months and recently started using 5% minoxidil once daily, resulting in new vellus hair growth. The user is hopeful that minoxidil will positively impact terminal hairs and is considering adding a derma stamp to the routine.
      M28 Oral Fin&Min 2 month progress

      community M28 Oral Fin&Min 2 month progress

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  48 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 28-year-old male started a hair loss treatment with 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, 1mg finasteride every other day, and a 1.5mm dermaroller once a week. After two months, he believes he sees some progress.
      PP405 Identity Research

      community PP405 Identity Research

      in Research  292 upvotes 9 months ago
      PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment that inhibits mitochondrial pyruvate carriers, increasing lactate dehydrogenase activity and stimulating hair follicle stem cells. In a phase 1 trial, 31% of participants showed over 20% hair density increase with PP405 treatment.

      community Shedding after 2 years what’s the reason?

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced increased hair shedding after switching to a new treatment with higher doses of finasteride (0.3%), minoxidil (7%), ketoconazole (2.2%), and biotin (0.2%). They are curious about the shedding but not concerned about noticeable thinning.

      community Shed 2 years into finasteride and minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user has been on finasteride for 1.5 years and minoxidil for 2 years, experiencing worsening hair shedding, losing 300+ hairs per wash. They are concerned if this indicates the medicine isn't working and are seeking others' experiences.

      community UK Shampoo recs - Piroctone Olamine

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      Piroctone Olamine at 1% is recommended for reducing scalp inflammation and encouraging hair growth. The user seeks recommendations for UK shampoos/conditioners containing this ingredient.

      community KX-826 , a small change in the pipeline

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      KX-826 is undergoing trials for hair loss treatment, showing similar effectiveness between 0.5% and 1.0% dosages, with mild side effects compared to finasteride. Users discuss combining KX-826 with other treatments like minoxidil and clascoterone for better results.

      community Where to Begin with Microneedling?

      in Treatment  15 upvotes 2 years ago
      User is considering microneedling to enhance hair regrowth after limited response to minoxidil and better results with finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo. Recommendations include using a 1.5mm derma roller once a week, avoiding minoxidil on microneedling days, and disinfecting the roller with isopropyl alcohol.