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      community 14 months - 1mg fin & 5% topical minoxidil results

      in Progress Pictures  452 upvotes 1 month ago
      Significant hair regrowth was achieved using 1mg finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil over 14 months, with only initial shedding and mild scalp irritation as side effects. Consistency and early treatment are recommended for optimal results.

      community Oral minoxidil: dosing and frequency

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is considering taking oral minoxidil 3mg every other day or thrice a week to minimize side effects and save money. They seek opinions on this dosing strategy.

      community Best carrier for pyrilutamide?

      in Update  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about adding a low dose of pyrilutamide to a hair loss treatment regimen. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community 1.5 years minoxidil daily (5%). Fin 1.25 mg daily for 3 months, now switched to MWF schedule. Nizoral every other day, micro needling 1.5mm once a week.

      in Progress Pictures  178 upvotes 3 years ago
      This conversation is about a user's experience with treating hair loss using minoxidil daily, finasteride 1.25 mg every other day and micro needling once a week, as well as their experiences with the side effects of finasteride. Replies to their post shared similar experiences and advice on switching from topical minoxidil to oral.

      community How an SSRI seemed to help my hairloss

      in Chat  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      An SSRI (paroxetine) reduced hair loss and itching for a user with male-pattern baldness, but liver issues forced discontinuation, leading to increased hair loss and anxiety. The user plans to try other anti-anxiety medications, noting stress and anxiety significantly impact hair loss.

      community Month and a half on Fin update

      in Finasteride  5 upvotes 7 years ago
      User experienced dizziness on 1.25 mg of finasteride, reduced to 0.75 mg and felt better. They also use zinc, B complex, green tea extract, derma roll with caster oil, and nizol shampoo.

      community Don't fall for the fear mongering bros

      in Satire  1534 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, spironolactone, and estradiol, with concerns about side effects like sexual dysfunction and feminization. Some users prefer hair transplants or shaving over medication due to potential side effects.

      community EU topical melatonin recommendations?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses recommendations for using topical melatonin for hair loss treatment. It also mentions Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 as other treatments.

      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 Bad reaction to Finasteride, what are my other options?

      in Transplants  15 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user had a bad reaction to Finasteride, experiencing anxiety and fatigue, and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments since they can't use Finasteride or Minoxidil. Suggestions include trying low doses of Finasteride, making a topical version, or using other treatments like Alfatradiol, but the user is hesitant to use Finasteride again and is considering a hair transplant.

      community Is there and alternative to minoxidil that i can use ?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses alternatives to minoxidil for hair loss, with suggestions including aminexil, redensyl, stemoxydyne, and topical cetirizine. Users share mixed results with these alternatives and emphasize combining treatments with dermarolling, diet, and exercise.

      community Starting 1mg Fin + 5% topical Min

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using 1mg finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil for hair loss, along with a dermaroller, Alpecin caffeine shampoo, and Nizoral shampoo. Users express optimism about the potential improvement in hair density.

      community Minoxidil alternate approaches

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including the use of 2.5mg Dutasteride, 1mg Finasteride, and Minoxidil 5%, with concerns about side effects like water retention and facial changes. The user is considering alternative Minoxidil applications, such as microneedling and sublingual Minoxidil, to minimize side effects.

      community Topical rapamycin, metformin, a-kg grow hair

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of topical rapamycin, metformin, and alpha-ketoglutarate (a-KG) for hair growth, with skepticism expressed about their effectiveness based on personal experience and existing use. It also mentions AICAR, known as cardarine or GW, which is not suitable for long-term use due to cancer risks in animal studies and its similarity to metformin.

      community Switching to a more aggressive stack

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation is about a user switching to a more aggressive hair loss treatment, adding dutasteride 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 2.5mg to their current regimen of finasteride 0.02%, minoxidil 5%, biotin, massages, and microneedling. Users suggest increasing finasteride dosage and caution about potential side effects of oral minoxidil.

      community is this hyper responding? oral fin and min combi pill

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 42-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth after 12 weeks on an oral combination of finasteride (1 mg) and minoxidil (2.5 mg), with noticeable improvements and no side effects. The user is considering continuing the treatment for a year due to the unexpected positive results.