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      community 2 years of Androgen inhibition.

      in Progress Pictures  143 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 23-year-old has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and spironolactone to combat hair loss and hormonal acne, with mixed results and concerns about side effects. The user is experimenting with spironolactone despite its potential risks, hoping for skin and body hair improvements.

      community M34 – On finasteride, unsure about starting minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 34-year-old male, already on finasteride, is hesitant to continue minoxidil due to side effects like headaches and concerns about facial bloating and skin aging. Another user shares their experience with minoxidil causing facial bloating but hopes for hair growth benefits.

      community Do it yourself topical Fin and Min solution works

      in Progress Pictures  119 upvotes 10 months ago
      A homemade topical solution of finasteride and minoxidil effectively stopped hair shedding and promoted regrowth without side effects. Users shared experiences and discussed different concentrations and application methods.

      community Should I start taking finasteride at 17.5? (M)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 17-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and is using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, saw palmetto, and pumpkin seed oil. They are considering starting finasteride but are concerned about its effects on development and are seeking advice on whether to proceed with finasteride or switch to oral minoxidil.

      community My experience switching to Dut

      in Progress Pictures  95 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the transition from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride, with positive results reported by the original poster. Users share experiences with these treatments, noting varying effectiveness and side effects.

      community Hair is kinking rapidly following hair loss

      in Update  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      Hair loss has slowed, but uneven growth and kinking persist despite using keto/nizoral shampoo and clotrimazole. Stress and anxiety might be contributing factors.

      community 8 years of hair loss, turning 30 next month

      in Progress Pictures  151 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been dealing with hair loss for 10 years, worsened by psoriasis, and uses minoxidil and finasteride. They seek advice on managing psoriasis and hair loss, with suggestions to see a dermatologist, try different shampoos, and be patient.

      community Switching from Topical to Oral Minoxidil.

      in Minoxidil  397 upvotes 11 months ago
      Switching from topical to oral minoxidil for hair loss, with plans to use it alongside dutasteride. Users report mixed experiences, including increased body hair, potential heart-related side effects, and varying hair regrowth.

      community Regrowth after 3 months. Min only

      in Is this regrowth?  181 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 38-year-old man is using topical and oral Minoxidil, DHT blocker shampoo, and microneedling for hair regrowth, with plans to add Finasteride later. Many users suggest starting Finasteride or Dutasteride immediately to address the root cause of hair loss, while some express concerns about potential side effects.

      community My Estradiol Level on Finasteride

      in Research/Science  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride has no effect on the user's estradiol levels, and body fat may influence aromatization. The user is on testosterone replacement therapy and uses everyday injections to manage high RBC count, with plans to measure DHT, DHEA-S, and pregnenolone levels.

      community If I would have started earlier I would probably have quit

      in Chat  117 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including Avodart (Dutasteride), finasteride, minoxidil, and peptide serums with ingredients like Redensyl and Saw Palmetto. Users share experiences and opinions on the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments, with some skepticism about claims regarding DHT and its role in hair loss.

      community Topical fin 0.025%, min 5% - 2,5 months progress

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started using topical finasteride 0.025% and minoxidil 5% twice daily, seeing initial improvement but later experiencing shedding and scalp pain. They are considering increasing the finasteride dose to 0.05% while using keto shampoo and dermarolling, and are debating the effectiveness of low versus standard doses of finasteride.

      community Using minoxidil for both hair and beard. And hair progress

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and various supplements to stabilize hair loss and thicken hair. They are considering using minoxidil foam on their beard to address empty patches but are concerned about side effects.

      community Progress - 1mg Oral Fin daily, 11 months

      in Progress Pictures  152 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced positive hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride daily, Nizoral 2% shampoo every three days, and dermastamping, without adding minoxidil due to satisfaction with current results. Initial side effects like erectile dysfunction and dry eyes resolved over time.

      community Update: 7.5 months of fin, 4 months of min

      in Progress Pictures  308 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 7.5 months on finasteride and 4 months on minoxidil, with some shedding initially but no major side effects. They also achieved body transformation through training and diet, without using creatine or whey protein.

      community 1 Year Finasteride + 2.5 Oral Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  606 upvotes 1 year ago
      Significant hair regrowth was achieved using finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil over a year, despite initial shedding. The treatment is recommended, though it may cause increased heart rate and body hair growth.

      community One year progress on 5% topical min

      in Progress Pictures  64 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of 5% topical minoxidil, with considerations for adding finasteride or dutasteride. Concerns about side effects, such as unwanted body hair growth from oral minoxidil, are also mentioned.

      community When to expect Oral Finasteride 1mg daily sideffects

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started a hair loss treatment with 1mg oral finasteride daily, PRP injections, and Ketoconazole shampoo, noticing reduced hair fall and slight improvement at the temples. They are concerned about potential side effects, which can vary in onset and duration.

      community 108 days of dutasteride 0,5 mg daily use 25M

      in Progress Pictures  832 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced positive hair regrowth after 108 days of using 0.5 mg daily Dutasteride and Alpecin caffeine shampoo, without Minoxidil. The discussion included advice on dosage, potential side effects, and comparisons with Finasteride and Minoxidil.

      community I’m joining the dutasteride master race.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user plans to switch from finasteride to dutasteride for better hair loss treatment, citing dutasteride's higher DHT suppression. Others share mixed experiences, discussing transition methods, shedding, and potential side effects.

      community 4 months into treatment, thoughts?

      in Is this regrowth?  190 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing positive hair regrowth results after four months of using oral finasteride (1mg daily), oral minoxidil (5mg daily), Polaris NR02 shampoo, and ketoconazole 2% shampoo. They plan to continue the regimen and consider a hair transplant in the future, with no reported side effects from the current treatment.

      community 20yo, dutasteride and minoxidil aren’t working

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  117 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old reports worsening hair loss despite using dutasteride and minoxidil, and considers a hair transplant. Users suggest continuing treatments, trying microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, switching to finasteride, or adding tretinoin.

      community What are some other causes of hair loss?

      in Chat  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss causes beyond male pattern baldness, mentioning treatments like ketoconazole, zinc shampoo, and finasteride. Stress-related hair loss (telogen effluvium) is also suggested.