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      community Experiencing Severe Shedding on Finasteride and Minoxidil After 18 Months

      in Basic Questions  159 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been on finasteride for 18 months and experienced significant hair shedding after increasing minoxidil dosage, which has not stopped despite reducing the dosage. They are concerned about the effectiveness of finasteride and whether minoxidil triggered ongoing hair loss, compounded by personal stress and trauma.

      community A warning to anyone considering 3rd party sourcing PP405 or its analogs

      in Treatment  31 upvotes 2 months ago
      Be cautious when sourcing PP405 or its analogs from third-party suppliers due to potential safety risks and lack of regulatory approval. The conversation highlights concerns about counterfeit products and the absence of reliable testing, making it risky to use such treatments.

      community topical exosomes - experimenting

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation is about experimenting with topical exosomes for hair loss treatment, alongside microneedling, Happy Head's gel-like topical, and Ordinary's hair serum. The user also mentions the availability of treatments like latanoprost and Redensyl.

      community Is sustained Finasteride use safe?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 28-year-old experienced hair loss and found success with daily 1mg Finasteride, noticing thicker hair without side effects. Despite this, their dermatologist suggested switching to expensive peptide serums, prompting the individual to seek a second opinion on long-term Finasteride and oral Minoxidil use.

      community Success Story - In Case I Can Help Others

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss, initially using oral finasteride and minoxidil but experiencing side effects like low libido and ED. They switched to a topical finasteride and minoxidil combination, which improved their hair thickness with fewer side effects.

      community Today I received my first Batch Follicopeptide

      in Treatment  139 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user purchased an expensive hair loss treatment called Follicopeptide, which many others in the conversation believe to be a scam, suggesting instead the use of proven treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Some users report positive effects from Follicopeptide, but skepticism remains high due to lack of transparency about its ingredients and the company's credibility.

      community Which to pill to try. Advice please!

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically discussing the use of minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. The advice suggests continuing minoxidil and considering dutasteride or finasteride as DHT blockers, with a focus on managing potential shedding and side effects.

      community Only 1.5 months into treatment - is this normal or too fast?

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 21-year-old started treatment for androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, anti-dandruff shampoo, and a corticosteroid solution. After 1.5 months, they noticed increased hair density and are considering switching to oral minoxidil due to scalp issues.

      community scrap fin/dut, it's time for handstands

      in Satire  178 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation humorously suggests that doing daily handstands can regrow hair by improving blood flow to the scalp, dismissing traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. It satirically claims that gravity is the real cause of hair loss, with users joking about the effects of gravity on hair growth.

      community My 2600 Grafts Hair Transplant Surgery results

      in Progress Pictures  294 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a 2,600 grafts hair transplant surgery in India, expressing optimism about the results. The conversation also debated the necessity of medications like finasteride to maintain hair transplant results and prevent further hair loss.

      community How many grafts for second HT? Thinking of Turkey.

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user had a hair transplant in 2021 with 1600 grafts and is currently using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and collagen. They are considering another transplant in Turkey to address a bald spot and improve coverage in the front and middle.

      community Minoxidil alone?

      in General  40 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing painful side effects from finasteride and is considering switching to oral minoxidil and biotin to maintain their hair. They are seeking advice on whether this change would help preserve their current hair.

      community 10 weeks in fin/min will it get better?

      in Is this regrowth?  195 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing promising hair regrowth after 10 weeks of using oral minoxidil and finasteride, with noticeable new hair growth. They report no significant side effects, except for some unexpected hair growth in new areas.

      community My DUT Experience (1 Year Experience)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their experience using Dutasteride for hair loss, alongside a regimen of Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. They reported no major shedding or sexual side effects, but experienced mild acne when increasing the Dutasteride dose, and noted their hair condition remained stable.

      community Method for creating 0.01% duta topical solution, will this work?

      in Microneedling  4 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses creating a 0.01% topical dutasteride solution mixed with minoxidil for hair loss treatment, with concerns about absorption and effectiveness. Some users suggest that dutasteride needs specific formulation for better absorption, while others recommend oral use for practicality.

      community Hi Chat is this regrowth these are 1mo apart

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth after using spironolactone, minoxidil 5%, and various supplements. They plan to purchase men's minoxidil for cost efficiency and use Nizoral shampoo and an oil blend for hair care.

      community MY PROGRESS MIN & FIN (6 months)

      in Progress Pictures  34 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user started a hair loss treatment with oral finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling but hasn't seen improvement after six months, experiencing increased shedding instead. Suggestions include continuing the treatment for a year, considering topical minoxidil, and possibly adding dutasteride if needed.