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690-720 / 1000+ resultscommunity Week 9 Progress Photos of my temple going from nearly shiny bald to now kind of fuzzy.
The user is using a routine involving microneedling, Minoxidil with tretinoin, a red light cap, scalp massages, Nizoral shampoo, and essence oil shampoo to address hair loss, with visible progress noted. They are considering topical finasteride or dutasteride if progress slows but are cautious due to past side effects.
community Results: Finasteride, minoxidil, 1.5mm derma roller. There are 2 to 2.5 months between the two images.. which means I did 7-11 times of dermarolling
Results from taking finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling to treat hair loss; the user's age and potential side effects of taking finasteride.
community I’ve been using Finasteride every other day for almost two years. Switch to daily or add Minoxidil?
The user has been using finasteride every other day for two years with limited regrowth and is considering switching to daily use or adding minoxidil. They are unsure if changing the dosage or adding minoxidil would be more effective.
community How possible is temple regrowth really?
A person started using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling to regrow hair at the temples and is asking if it's possible. Some users report temple regrowth is possible with these treatments, while others find it challenging, and advise consistency and patience with treatment.
community Blocking DHT helps slow down aging or increases it?
Blocking DHT may slow down aging and improve skin, with users reporting positive effects from finasteride. Minoxidil and RU58841 are also mentioned as treatments.
community [10 months] Lookin Bout Halfway There👍👨🦲 — ru58841, dutasteride, minoxidil
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user "lemmeseesomeass" has experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of RU58841, dutasteride, and minoxidil. They mention that RU58841 is effective but not medically approved. They provide instructions on how they use RU58841.
community Minoxidil experiment on single hair follicle
Minoxidil was applied to a single miniaturized hair follicle over four months, resulting in less miniaturization but not yet terminal growth. The user used a 5% minoxidil solution, specifically the Regaine brand, and observed changes using a handheld WiFi microscope.
community How promising is th RCH-01/Replicel treatment? Is there any new info that suggests it will be as successful as it claims? What other promising treatments are close?
The conversation is about the potential of the RCH-01/Replicel hair loss treatment and its lack of updates since 2013, with the user expressing hope for its success and considering using Minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling in the meantime. Other treatments mentioned as promising are Breezula and Tsuji.
community [M24] Do you think it's working ?
A 24-year-old male is using topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, along with microneedling, to address hair loss and is seeing some improvement, though it's early in the treatment process. The user is advised to continue the regimen for at least 12 months for a clearer assessment, with some recovery possibly due to resolving telogen effluvium from a previous caloric deficit.
community Quit Minoxidil, keep gains w/ Fin and Stemoxydine? | Self-experiment
A user experimenting with quitting using Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and Stemoxydine in order to keep hair loss gains, but other users warning the original poster of potential shedding. Another user suggested phasing out Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and microneedling instead.
community What else to add to my stack? All help extremely appreciated!
The user is using a hair loss treatment regimen including Avodart (dutasteride), oral minoxidil, LLLT caps, vitamins, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is considering adding dermarolling and RU58841. They are experiencing unwanted body hair growth from minoxidil and are planning for a future hair transplant.
community october 2025 - may 2026 a bit of balding but I have restored my hair
The user restored their hair using 5% minoxidil liquid, a 5 mg minoxidil pill, and dutasteride, experiencing no side effects. Others shared mixed experiences with dutasteride and finasteride, noting side effects like reduced libido and erection issues.
community 6 months progress update: fin + minox
community Alternating Minoxidil Dosage: 5mg and 2.5mg on Alternate Days?
The user is inquiring about alternating daily doses of Minoxidil, taking 5mg one day and 2.5mg the next. They are seeking advice on whether this dosing schedule is acceptable.
community 3 month progress - age 36. Min/fin/dut. Recently added cosmerna.
User reports 3-month progress using daily 1mg finasteride, 0.5ml minoxidil (2x daily), 0.5ml dutasteride, and derma rolling 0.5mm 1-2 times per week. They see increased density on crown and top of head, slight progress in corners and temples, and recently added cosmerna.
community 21 months on topical minoxidil and full HRT
The conversation is about a transgender individual's experience with hair regrowth using topical minoxidil and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), expressing concern about the slow growth and thin appearance of their hair. Some responses encourage patience and highlight the variability of results, while others discuss the role of HRT and its effects.
community Wet vs dry - am I still getting away with it?
The user has been using dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 for a year to stabilize hair loss and is considering a hair transplant. They are taking 5mg of oral minoxidil daily and are unsure of its effectiveness but have noticed more hair than a year ago.
community Progress photos ( Full protocol in description )
The user is using 5% Minoxidil, a 1 mm derma stamp, Vitamin D3, Zinc, and anti-dandruff shampoo for hair regrowth. They plan to consider DHT blockers like finasteride in the future.
community 4 months into topical minoxidil + finasteride — noticing thicker hair? Thoughts on progress?
The user is experiencing noticeable hair thickening after 4 months of using a topical spray combining minoxidil and finasteride, with no side effects reported. They are considering adding derma rolling to their routine and may switch to oral tablets in the future.
community Regrowth or miniaturization? 2 months on min And spironolactone
The conversation is about hair regrowth or miniaturization after two months of using minoxidil and spironolactone. Specific treatments mentioned are minoxidil and spironolactone.
community 64 days of Minoxidil (with retinal serum), 40 days of Finasteride and 4 weeks of microneedling every week (stopped now)
The user experienced rapid hair growth using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling, with some initial skin irritation from a retinal serum. They stopped microneedling due to limited results but may continue due to positive anecdotal evidence.
community 7.5 months of oral finasteride 1mg(Dec13). Is this regrowth?
community Sometimes just, slowing the process or stopping it on its tracks is enough. :)
The post discusses a user's hair loss treatment involving Dutasteride 2.5 mg 5 times per week, Finasteride 1mg 4 times per week, RU58841 daily, and Minoxidil twice daily. A reply suggests that the combination is excessive, particularly the use of both Dutasteride and Finasteride, and labels it as a "chemical castration protocol".
community I Guess balding is cured so should we close subreddit and move to hairstyling photos 😁 Botox-like nerve blocking reveals potential way to fully regenerate skin without scarring
Baldness is difficult to cure because current treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil only prevent hair shedding, and new developments are mostly ineffective. Botox shows potential in aiding skin regeneration and hair growth, but maintenance therapy with treatments like dutasteride and minoxidil may still be necessary.
community Veradermics VDPHL01 Topline Results for Extended-Release Oral Minoxidil
Veradermics is working on FDA approval for extended-release oral Minoxidil. Approval is expected around 2027.
community Mixed Minoxidil 2% in the morning, and 5% minoxidil before bed?
A user discusses using a mixed solution with minoxidil 2%, hydrocortisone butyrate, and estrone in the morning, and considering adding 5% minoxidil at night. They also use Restax softgel but avoid finasteride.
community Attacking DHT synergistically both locally at the scalp and systemically = Greater Success??
The user has been using oral Dutasteride, RU58841, and Minoxidil for three years without success and is considering adding topical Finasteride or Dutasteride to target DHT both locally and systemically. Other users suggest sticking to a consistent treatment plan, exploring different combinations, and considering other factors like potential misdiagnosis or inconsistent medication use.
community 1 year update. Minox, nizoral and derma rolling. Recently went for the buzz cut..
A user's 1 year update on hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, nizoral and derma rolling; with comments from other users praising the results of the treatments.
community Long time lurker but first time posting. 4 months progress on oral Fin 1mg + topical minoxidil 5% × 10 years + dermaroller 1-2x/week.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, Michael_Scott1234, has been using topical minoxidil for a long time and recently started using oral finasteride and dermarolling. They have not experienced any side effects from finasteride and are happy with their progress.