community (30M) Should I start on Fin, Min or both?
A 30-year-old male is considering starting finasteride for thinning hair at the crown and is seeking advice on whether to add minoxidil. A user suggests using both treatments for better results.
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990-1000 / 1000+ results community What should I do, should I be concerned?
The user began experiencing hair loss a few years ago at age 22 and is a diffuse thinner with a Norwood scale rating of 2. They have a naturally athletic build and gain muscle easily, with a hairy chest and stomach.
community Efficacy of Dut at 0.5mg VS 1mg VS 2.5mg
Higher doses of dutasteride, such as 2.5mg, are more effective at reducing scalp DHT than 0.5mg, but are costly and inconvenient. A 1mg dose is considered a more affordable and practical option, though its efficacy is uncertain.
community (26 M) 9 months on oral minoxidil and oral finasteride
This user has had positive results from taking a 1 mg dose of finasteride and increasing their daily dosage of minoxidil from 2.5 to 5 mg over the course of 9 months.
community 3 years on finasteride update. 23 (left) vs 26 (right)
A user shared progress pictures after 3 years on finasteride, showing improved hair thickness and density, and mentioned losing 15kg. The user plans to fix their hairline next month and received mixed feedback on their hairstyle and the effectiveness of finasteride.
community 48M on Finasteride for 17 Years: Now Thinning at Crown, Considering Transplant Options
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but is experiencing thinning at the crown and is considering a hair transplant. They are seeking advice on other treatments to try before proceeding with a transplant and how to find a reputable doctor.
community IS this thinning or my hair swirl/parting?
The conversation discusses hair thinning and treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. The user is concerned about distinguishing between natural hair parting and actual thinning.
community Can nizoral cause hair to shed with different thicknesses/lengths or is that just miniaturization?
The user is experiencing hair shedding of different thicknesses/lengths and is using Nizoral, ciclopirox, and pyrithione zinc conditioner. They are concerned whether the shedding is due to these treatments, miniaturization, or their low-calorie diet.
community Is latanoprost/bimatoprost actually that effective?
Latanoprost/bimatoprost's effectiveness in hair loss treatment is discussed, with its potential to convert vellus hairs to terminal hairs. It works differently from minoxidil and finasteride, and may be best for hairline application, but is not a replacement for them due to price and mechanism.
community 6 months fin, min, dermastamp, RLT
The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, a dermastamp, and red light therapy for six months with no visible improvement since the three-month mark. Other users noted improvement, particularly in the left temple area, and encouraged the user to continue.