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      community Finasteride saved my life, 1.5y in (23M)

      in Progress Pictures  1176 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that some users have had positive results with finasteride for hair loss, while others have not. The effectiveness of finasteride varies from person to person.

      community Progress pics April 30 to Aug 9

      in Progress Pictures  297 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user "mspamnamem" shares their progress with a hair loss treatment stack consisting of finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and microneedling. They express satisfaction with their progress and hope for continued improvement. Other users in the conversation provide encouragement and share their own experiences.

      community Oral min 2.5mg daily 2 month update 🦍

      in Satire  826 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post and conversation are about the user's experience with oral minoxidil for hair loss. Some users noticed increased hair density, while others experienced unwanted hair growth in different areas of the body.

      community Physician here AMA – 30M oral Fin 1-1.25 mg daily

      in Update  47 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.

      community Redensyl Megathread !!!!

       45 upvotes 6 years ago
      Redensyl, which is a topical alternative to Minoxidil for hair loss. It may have advantages such as not making the hair greasy and lasting longer after discontinuing use than minoxidil. There are some positive reports from users, but also some negative ones, so it's unclear how effective this treatment will be in comparison to Minoxidil and other treatments like Finasteride or RU58841.

      community Should I Split 1mg Finasteride or Take 1mg Every Other Day?

      in Finasteride  72 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about whether to split 1mg finasteride pills to take 0.5mg daily or take 1mg every other day to save money and reduce side effects. There are concerns about the effectiveness of splitting due to the pill's coating and alternating due to its half-life.

      community Finasteride 1mg daily vs 1.25mg EOD vs 1.25mg 5 days a week

      in Basic Questions  122 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user is treating male pattern baldness with oral minoxidil, ketoconazole, derma rolling, rosemary oil, and topical minoxidil, and is considering adding finasteride. They are debating between three finasteride dosing strategies: 1mg daily, 1.25mg every other day, or 1.25mg five days a week, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost.

      community 7 Months. 1mg fin. min once at night. Weekly 1.5mm Microneedling.

      in Progress Pictures  190 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user's progress in treating hair loss using 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil once at night, and weekly 1.5mm microneedling. The user reports significant improvement and no side effects, while others discuss their experiences and offer advice on similar treatments.

      community How often microneedle/ top min

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      Microneedling should be done every 1-2 weeks, with a recommended wait of at least 24 hours before applying topical minoxidil. Finasteride is planned to be used daily at 1mg.

      community What’s the science behind 1mg Finasteride 3 X a week being as effective as daily?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes 3 years ago
      The efficacy of taking 1mg finasteride three times a week instead of daily for hair loss, with some users arguing that it is just as effective because finasteride has a long half-life in the scalp tissue and lower doses have been shown to be effective. Other users suggest experimenting with various treatments such as minoxidil and finasteride to achieve best results.

      community 2 Month Progress (Fin 1mg and Min( 2.5mg)

      in Update  106 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is happy with their 2-month progress using a 3-in-1 oral tablet containing finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin, with minor side effects like slightly lower libido. They report no significant issues like breakouts and note that oral treatments are more effective than topical ones.

      community 1.25mg Finasteride (6times a week)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 25-year-old is using 1.25mg finasteride six times a week and 5% topical minoxidil daily for hair loss. They are experiencing reduced libido and erectile issues, possibly due to stress, and are questioning if the finasteride dosage is affecting DHT suppression.

      community 2 and 1/2 months, prescribed 1.25mg oral min daily

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is treating alopecia areata with 1.25mg oral minoxidil daily and topical mometasone furoate, considering increasing the dose or adding finasteride, though finasteride is not typically used for this condition. A gluten-free diet is suggested, and alternatives like Olumiant are mentioned.

      community 4 Months of Dut (0.5mg) update

      in Progress Pictures  183 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses using 0.5mg Dutasteride once a week for hair loss, with suggestions to increase frequency for better results. The user plans to reassess the need for a hair transplant in six months and is concerned about potential side effects like gynecomastia.

      community Intermittent Finasteride dosing for reduction of side effects?

       8 upvotes 6 years ago
      Intermittent finasteride dosing, like taking it every third day, may reduce side effects while still lowering DHT levels. Users report side effects such as brain fog and weaker erections, which often subside after stopping the drug.

      community Update to fin 0.25 mg, 4x/week

      in Progress Pictures  62 upvotes 2 years ago
      User reported initial hair regrowth with 0.25 mg finasteride taken four times a week, experiencing a second shedding phase, and no side effects. They also mentioned using RU58841 without success and plan to stop after a year.

      community Should I switch fin dose from 2,5mg to 1,25?

      in General  36 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is considering reducing their finasteride dose from 2.5mg to 1.25mg to make the supply last longer and is concerned about potential changes in results. They have been using the 2.5mg dose for four months.

      community Starting a weekly update post for two years

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user plans to maintain and improve hair health using finasteride, a balanced diet, exercise, and regular hair care, while avoiding minoxidil. They intend to share weekly updates on their progress.

      community 8 week - sharing Finasteride blood test update

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 32-year-old male started taking 0.5mg of finasteride daily for hair thinning and, after 8 weeks, experienced a 70% reduction in DHT and an increase in estradiol; he is currently in the shedding phase of treatment and questioning if the dosage is correct based on his DHT levels. He began with a lower dose due to already low normal testosterone and DHT levels.