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      community Has anyone had luck with low-level laser therapy (LLLT) devices?

      in Question  4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) devices may help thicken existing hair but are not effective for regrowing hair on bald areas. Users suggest sticking with finasteride, minoxidil, and dermapenning, as LLLT devices like Capillus are expensive and results are mixed.

      community Topic fin + min restart w/ major shedding

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user stopped using topical finasteride and minoxidil, leading to hair thinning and shedding, and has since restarted the treatment. They are experiencing significant shedding and are seeking advice on whether this is normal and when improvement might occur, while using a regimen that includes Nutrafol, microneedling, Nioxin, and Nizoral.

      community Finasteride sleep related advice

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 2 months ago
      Finasteride can cause sleep disturbances, but these often improve over time. Some users experience side effects like reduced libido and brain fog, while others see hair regrowth and manage side effects by adjusting dosage or switching to topical treatments.

      community 2.5 years 1mg finasteride daily

      in Progress Pictures  4851 upvotes 3 months ago
      Significant hair regrowth was achieved after 2.5 years of taking 1 mg finasteride daily, without using minoxidil or microneedling. Minor side effects included a slightly thinner beard and longer time to finish during sex.

      community 1 Year on fin/dut + ketoconazole shampoo

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using dutasteride, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, recently adding minoxidil and tretinoin, and plans to start microneedling. They advise starting treatments early to maintain hair, as regrowth is more challenging.

      community Been on Finasteride for 19 years

      in Chat  458 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 49-year-old has used finasteride for 19 years to manage hair loss, experiencing some libido changes but no major side effects, and plans to continue. They found minoxidil inconvenient but are considering restarting it with micro-needling.

      community My hair regrowth journey from December 2024 - Now

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user shared their hair regrowth journey, highlighting the use of Minoxidil and Finasteride as main treatments, along with lifestyle changes like changing pillowcases, checking vitamin deficiencies, and maintaining a clean diet. They advised consulting a doctor before starting treatments and noted that results may vary.

      community Oral minoxidil + microneedling - pointless?

      in Microneedling  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil is considered effective for hair growth, and some users combine it with microneedling despite mixed opinions on its additional benefits. Concerns about microneedling include potential scarring and lack of conclusive evidence on its effectiveness when used with oral treatments.

      community What is everyone's stack and why?

      in Treatment  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      People are using various treatments for hair loss, including dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil (both oral and topical), RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo. Some also use additional methods like microneedling, vitamins, and oils, with mixed results and personal preferences influencing their choices.

      community 3+ months of shedding with no end in sight

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user has been on 1mg finasteride daily for 10 months, initially seeing great results, but started shedding heavily again at the 7-month mark. They are considering whether to continue with finasteride or switch to dutasteride.

      community How to increase graft survivability after HT?

      in Transplants  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is seeking advice on increasing graft survivability after a hair transplant, mentioning PRP, Mesotherapy, Stem Cell injections, and considering L-Arginine before starting Minoxidil. They are looking for ways to support blood flow before applying Minoxidil.

      community bye fellas, it’s time to quit this sub

      in Progress Pictures  810 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user successfully improved their hairline after 15 months using topical minoxidil and dutasteride. Some commenters question the necessity of treatment given the user's original hair condition, while others support early intervention.

      community Loosing hope after not seeing improvement in hair regrowth.

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 22-year-old male is not seeing hair regrowth after using minoxidil and finasteride for a year and additional treatments for three months. Suggestions include improving scalp absorption with sea salt and trying a lipid-based solution, microneedling, and possibly switching to dutasteride if no improvement after 1-2 years.

      community Ter Stegen’s (FC Barcelona goalkeeper) hair transplant

      in Transplants 3 years ago
      A hair transplant experienced by FC Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen, who reportedly saw improved confidence and performance following the procedure. People discussed finasteride as an alternative treatment option for those unable to afford a transplant.

      community Hair progress minoxidil +topical finasteride. advice

      in Is this regrowth?  37 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is using minoxidil, topical finasteride, Nizoral shampoo, and a dermaroller for hair regrowth but is experiencing changes in sexual function. They are concerned about whether these changes are due to the treatment and are seeking advice on continuing hair growth without affecting sexuality.

      community Starting fin/min before big event

      in General  60 upvotes 5 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 Is this progress or is my hair just groeing longer

      in Is this regrowth?  29 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair regrowth using a regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, a special shampoo with natural ingredients, and weekly derma stamping. They are questioning whether the progress is due to actual regrowth or just longer hair, with plans to update after a haircut for better comparison.