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      community NW5.5 testing stack of most common "alternative" treatments and methods

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 43-year-old male with advanced hair loss is experimenting with alternative treatments, including red light therapy, microneedling, scalp massages, an oil mix, and ketoconazole shampoo, after previously experiencing side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. He noticed some minor changes with red light therapy but remains skeptical about significant improvement.

      community 1.5 years fin results ( 0.25mg ED)

      in Progress Pictures  169 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 1.5-year experience using 0.25mg finasteride daily for hair loss, noting significant hair quality improvements and reduced scalp itch but mild erectile dysfunction. They managed side effects with daily 2.5mg Cialis and 5mg citrulline and plan to continue this routine.
      My hair loss accelerated after I (32M) turned 30

      community My hair loss accelerated after I (32M) turned 30

      in General  158 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 32-year-old male noticed accelerated hair loss after turning 30 and has been using minoxidil and finasteride with breaks, but stopped finasteride due to concerns about side effects. He is considering alternatives like topical treatments, ketoconazole shampoo, and possibly a future hair transplant.

      community 35M, been on Finasteride for 12 years, oral min 5mg 2 years no HT

      in Update  1181 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 35-year-old man has used finasteride for 12 years and oral minoxidil at 5 mg for 2 years, achieving significant hair regrowth and density without side effects, avoiding a hair transplant. He recommends consistency with medication and highlights the effectiveness and affordability of oral minoxidil.

      community 7 Month Hair Progress (0.5 mg dut only, diffuse thinning)

      in Progress Pictures  720 upvotes 2 years ago
      An 18-year-old male switched from topical finasteride and minoxidil to oral dutasteride for diffuse hair loss and saw improvement without side effects, despite experiencing scalp itch and shedding. Commenters noted significant hair regrowth and were surprised by his young age and appearance.

      community 21M on 0.5mg Dutasteride for 7 Months, Hairline Worsening

      in General  83 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 21-year-old male has been using minoxidil and 0.5 mg dutasteride for hair loss but is experiencing worsening hairline and thinning. He is considering increasing dutasteride dosage, adding finasteride, or waiting before opting for a hair transplant.

      community [24M] A little over 2 years on both fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  186 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old male shared his progress after over two years of using finasteride and topical minoxidil, reporting significant improvement from Norwood 3 to Norwood 1.5 with minimal side effects, mainly watery semen. Other users discussed their experiences with similar treatments, noting varying results and timelines for hair regrowth.

      community 22 year old male, doctor prescribed 50mg oral spironolactone instead of finasteride.

       6 upvotes 10 years ago
      A 22-year-old male has been experiencing hair thinning since 18 and was prescribed 50mg oral spironolactone for hair loss and high blood pressure, despite inquiring about finasteride. A reply suggests that spironolactone is less effective than finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and recommends seeking a second medical opinion.

      community 42 male - 8 months (Is this the biological limit?)

      in Progress Pictures  61 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 42-year-old male has reached a plateau in hair regrowth after 8 months using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, a dermaroller, and Ketoconazole. Suggestions include continuing treatment, considering a hair transplant, and improving nutrition.

      community 14 months on Fin, Total T 899, serum DHT 276 — high total T may still drive scalp DHT even when blood levels look controlled

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 23-year-old male has been using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 14 months with slight improvement, but recent shedding led him to switch to a new minoxidil formulation without success. He is considering using topical RU58841 or dutasteride to better address scalp DHT, as his bloodwork shows high total testosterone and mid-range DHT levels.

      community Male Pattern Baldness Routine

      in Ketoconazole  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      An 18-year-old diagnosed with male pattern baldness is using probiotics, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, soy isoflavones, biotin, fish oil, quercetin, a multivitamin, and ketoconazole shampoo. Replies suggest these methods are ineffective and recommend finasteride, minoxidil, and a derma roller.
      21M on Finasteride & Topical Minoxidil: Is My Frontal Thinning AGA or TE?

      community 21M on Finasteride & Topical Minoxidil: Is My Frontal Thinning AGA or TE?

      in General  43 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 21-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and is using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, considering adding oral minoxidil. They are unsure if the condition is androgenetic alopecia (AGA) or telogen effluvium (TE) and are advised to continue treatments and get a blood test.

      community 4 months of AGA therapy Finasterdie 1,25 EOD and Regaine

      in Progress Pictures  83 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 30-year-old with Norwood 3V hair loss uses finasteride 1.25 mg every other day and Minoxidil (Regaine 5%) twice daily, experiencing no side effects with the current regimen. The front hairline remains unchanged, but the crown appears better in certain lighting.

      community Progress 14 months, male 22, dut oral min, then fin

      in Progress Pictures  378 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 22-year-old male's 14-month hair loss treatment journey, starting with daily doses of dutasteride and minoxidil, then reducing dutasteride frequency, and finally switching to finasteride while maintaining daily minoxidil. Despite reduced libido, he's satisfied with his hair progress, started seeing results after 2 months, and believes finasteride is effective for maintenance.

      community My 14 Month Progress

       60 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 25-year-old male shared his 14-month hair regrowth progress using minoxidil, finasteride, and initially dermarolling, along with supplements like fish oil, vitamin D, biotin, and zinc. He attributes his hair loss improvement mainly to the medications and noted minor side effects like lower libido and dark circles under the eyes.

      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 1 year 5-ar. Blood test results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced sexual side effects after starting finasteride and later switched to dutasteride, noticing hormonal changes. They are considering using P5P and possibly aromatase inhibitors to manage high prolactin and estradiol levels.

      community 27 M Oct. 13 - Mar. 5 Fin and Min

      in Progress Pictures  46 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a 27-year-old male using 1mg of finasteride and 5mg of minoxidil daily for hair loss, noticing slow improvement. He is unsure if using a dermaroller will help while on oral minoxidil.

      community Giving up on ever feeling comfortable in my body

      in Update  81 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss without success and feels extremely uncomfortable with their appearance, including being bald and short. They express deep unhappiness and social isolation. Suggestions from others include adopting stoicism, focusing on personal development, considering a hair system, improving fashion, working out, and seeking therapy for mental health.

      community Starting to de-age(resurrection)😁

      in Progress Pictures  109 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced better hair thickening results with a combination pill of oral minoxidil (3mg) and finasteride (1mg) compared to previous treatments with topical minoxidil and finasteride alone. They reported no significant side effects and expressed regret for not starting this treatment earlier.

      community 40 year old male, Dutasteride every other day, 1ml Minoxidil once daily, micro needling roughly every other week, Nizoral twice a week and vit d and biotin. Photos 5 months apart

      in Progress Pictures  144 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 40 year old male using Dutasteride every other day, Minoxidil once daily, micro needling roughly every other week, Nizoral twice a week and taking vitamins and biotin, with results showing hair darkening. The conversation includes discussion of side effects experienced by the user, as well as potential alternative treatments such as finasteride or RU58841.

      community Low Testosterone after taking finastreide

      in Finasteride  45 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 19-year-old experienced significantly low testosterone levels after one month of taking finasteride. Suggestions included checking test units, retesting, and exploring other potential causes.

      community Blood Test Results

      in Update  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 27-year-old male using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dermarolling for hair loss shared blood test results and experienced side effects with Finasteride. Adjusting the Finasteride dosage helped reduce side effects.