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      community Decades Update: age 23 to 25 and age 39 to 41

      in Progress Pictures  725 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started using finasteride at age 23, stopped at 30 to start a family, and resumed at 39 with minoxidil, seeing positive results both times. They successfully had four children after stopping finasteride, noting changes in sperm quality and some side effects upon resuming the medication.
      Should I start taking finasteride?

      community Should I start taking finasteride?

      in General  84 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 22-year-old is considering starting finasteride for early-stage hairline recession but is concerned about potential side effects. They are seeking advice on whether to begin treatment given their minimal hair loss and personal concerns about appearance.

      community 3 months of topical Fin 0.3% and Min 7% progress

      in Progress Pictures  517 upvotes 1 year ago
      Significant hair regrowth and thickening were achieved in three months using topical finasteride 0.3% and minoxidil 7%, along with lifestyle changes like healthier eating, derma stamping, and rosemary oil. Additional treatments included a shampoo for thinning hair and supplements like biotin and vitamin D.

      community 2 months on topical 5% min+ 0.1% fin

      in Progress Pictures  377 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their progress after using a topical treatment combining 5% Minoxidil and 0.1% Finasteride for two months to address hair loss at the temples. They apply 5ml nightly without side effects and plan to switch to a different brand soon.

      community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.

      in Female  56 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.

      community Finasteride gyno experience and in dire need of advice

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user experienced puffy nipples and lumps from finasteride, leading to a dilemma between continuing treatment with potential surgery or accepting hair loss. They restarted finasteride at a lower dose with supplements but still face side effects and are seeking advice on whether to persist or stop.

      community 5 months on Fin 1.25mg + Min 5% + Nizoral 2 x week

      in Progress Pictures  80 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user's successful hair regrowth after 5 months of using 1.25mg Finasteride, 5% Minoxidil, and Nizoral twice a week. The user, aged 28, experienced shedding in the first 6 weeks but has seen significant improvement since.

      community 24M oral fin/min 1 year progress

      in Progress Pictures  405 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old male shares his one-year progress using oral finasteride (1 mg) and minoxidil (3 mg) for hair growth, reporting positive results without significant side effects. Other users discuss their experiences with these treatments, including concerns about side effects and the importance of consulting a doctor.

      community 6 months on 0.025 fin and 8% min

      in Progress Pictures  93 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user has been using 0.025% topical finasteride and 8% minoxidil for six months with decent results and no side effects. They are considering adding oral minoxidil, but others suggest continuing the current regimen without changes.

      community Entering Month 5 of topical fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 28-year-old male is happy with his hair regrowth on the crown after using topical Minoxidil 5% and Finasteride 0.25% once daily, micro needling weekly, and Nizoral shampoo once a week. He has experienced no significant side effects, and his hair has become darker and thicker, with improvements in his hairline.

      community 1 year 5-ar. Blood test results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 8 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 Fin year 3 results/maintainence

      in Progress Pictures  332 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user has used finasteride for three years to maintain hair thickness and is considering adding minoxidil for temple recession. They report no side effects and are satisfied, while others discuss minoxidil's pros and cons and share hair treatment experiences.

      community Starting fin/min before big event

      in General  60 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 29-year-old male with diffuse thinning plans to start minoxidil and finasteride soon but is concerned about potential shedding before a big event in late April/early May. He is considering whether to start treatment now or wait until after the event.

      community M 20 | 5M Fin / 2.5M Min | Progress

      in Progress Pictures  48 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's successful hair loss treatment using ketoconazole shampoo, 0.5mg finasteride, and 5% liquid minoxidil. They noticed significant results after 4 months, with reduced hair fall observed earlier.

      community Finasteride affects both 5a reductase and 5b reductase

       6 upvotes 6 years ago
      Finasteride not only inactivates the 5a reductase enzyme but also affects the 5b reductase enzyme in a dose-dependent manner, which can impact sexual behavior and brain activity. The user experienced significant hair regrowth and side effects on 1mg of finasteride, which diminished after reducing the dose to 0.5mg, leading to no side effects and further hair improvement.

      community Any treatment not nuking systemic DHT levels?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 1 month ago
      Hair loss treatments that avoid significantly lowering systemic DHT levels, focusing on topical options like dutasteride mesotherapy, minoxidil, and ketoconazole. The user is exploring alternatives like KX-826 and RU58841 due to concerns about hormone levels.

      community Is IGF-1 the reason why some people don't respond well to min-fin treatment?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user who didn't respond well to minoxidil and finasteride is considering the role of IGF-1 in hair loss treatment effectiveness. They discuss the potential of using HGH to improve hair growth and other health issues, referencing several sources that suggest IGF-1 levels may influence hair loss and treatment response.

      community 4.5 month of oral min+finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  75 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced thicker hair after 4.5 months using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, biotin, magnesium, zinc, vitamin D, iodine, and head massages. They also noticed improved muscle gains at the gym, possibly linked to finasteride.

      community 2 months progress on topical fin and min.

      in Is this regrowth?  51 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair improvement after two months of using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin, despite initial heavy shedding. They used 0.3% finasteride and 7% minoxidil once daily, and obtained the products from Hims.

      community [M30] Constant swing between continuing or quitting Finasteride

      in General  204 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 30-year-old man is considering quitting Finasteride due to sexual side effects, including reduced libido and difficulty reaching orgasm, despite its effectiveness in treating hair loss. He is exploring other factors like relationship issues and potential low testosterone, and is considering getting blood work done.

      community Shedding getting worse and worse

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding after starting finasteride at 0.25mg daily, and others suggest this is normal and will improve over time. Recommendations include continuing the current dose, considering minoxidil, and being patient as shedding can last several months before improvement.