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      community Two years on dutasteride and minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  295 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a user's two-year experience using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noting initial gains and stabilization over time, with some concerns about shedding and a weak spot at the crown. The user also mentions using testosterone cypionate and reports no significant side effects, except possibly dry eyes.

      community How come some guys are half bald yet their hair is so healthy?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  62 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning and frizzy hair has been using finasteride for nine months and is seeking advice on improving hair quality. Suggestions include using conditioners, biotin, rosemary oil, and addressing scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, while finasteride may help reverse miniaturization and improve hair health.

      community Join the dutasteride master race today

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  668 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride is considered by some users to be more effective and have fewer side effects than finasteride for hair loss treatment. Users discuss switching from finasteride to dutasteride, with some reporting better results and fewer side effects, while others advise patience with finasteride as results can take time.

      community Dutasteride just FEELS better than finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  172 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride is favored over finasteride by some for better hair loss reversal, improved skin, and fewer side effects, though individual responses vary. It may also help with dandruff and eczema but has a slightly higher risk of gynecomastia.

      community Oral Min is much better than topical

      in Minoxidil  182 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil is seen as more effective and convenient than topical minoxidil for hair regrowth, but it may cause heart-related risks. Users often combine it with finasteride or dutasteride, though some prefer topical treatments due to safety concerns.

      community Rate my non common stack(meso and mixing dut with fin)

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male is using a hair loss treatment regimen including topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, dermarolling, ketoconazole shampoo, and mesotherapy with dutasteride and vitamins. He is considering switching to oral dutasteride as recommended by his doctor and questions the necessity and cost of mesotherapy.

      community One year into a healthier hair routine

      in Progress Pictures  230 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user improved hair health using natural products and plans to start using minoxidil, finasteride, and derma stamping for further hairline improvement. They wash hair weekly with Sweet Ginger shampoo and use Bamboo Charcoal for deep cleansing, while conditioning twice a week.

      community How true is the statement: dead follicles don't grow back?

      in Research/Science  111 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair follicles usually go dormant rather than die, and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hormone therapy can sometimes reactivate them, though results vary. Complete regrowth is rare, especially in long-term bald areas, but some individuals see significant improvement with these treatments.

      community Microneedling frequency at 1.5 mm for hair growth

      in Microneedling  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling at 1.5 mm should be done every 4 to 6 weeks, not weekly, to prevent scalp trauma and improve hair growth. The user is also using 0.5 mg dutasteride daily, 5 mg minoxidil daily, and started RU58841 two months ago.

      community Would I be able to just take fin forever?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  64 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old started taking 1mg of finasteride daily to address receding temples and is concerned about whether they will need to increase the dose or switch to dutasteride in the future. Users discuss that finasteride can slow hair loss for many years, but it is not a permanent solution, and individual responses vary.

      community One Year Progress Update on mid & fin

      in Progress Pictures  283 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced progress in hair recovery using oral finasteride and minoxidil, despite some side effects like increased heart rate. They switched from foam to oral treatments for convenience and reported minimal shedding.

      community DHT Isn't (Directly) Important

      in Research/Science  103 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride's potential side effects, especially sexual dysfunction, are discussed, with emphasis on hormonal balance between testosterone and estradiol. Users share experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, highlighting the variability in side effects and the influence of mindset and lifestyle.

      community 9 months on fin/min/microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  107 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male experienced hair regrowth and improved hair health after using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling for nine months, with initial shedding but no significant side effects. Users discussed similar experiences with hair styling difficulties and shared tips for managing hair texture and side effects.

      community Could RU58841 actually worsen hairloss?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced worsening hair density after using finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841, suspecting RU58841 might be the cause. They are considering stopping RU58841 after a scalp biopsy, while others share mixed experiences with RU58841's effectiveness.

      community Does anyone know the chemical formula for pelage pp405?

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the lack of public information on the chemical structure of PP405, a hair loss treatment, and the challenges of synthesizing it without a patent. It also explores a patent related to hydrogen-based topical formulations for reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.

      community 1 year and 10 months progress on oral fin + topical min

      in Progress Pictures  124 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 33-year-old male shares his successful hair regrowth journey using oral finasteride (1.25 mg daily) for 22 months and topical minoxidil for 10 years, along with dermarolling. He reports significant hair regrowth, no side effects, and emphasizes the importance of consistency in his routine.

      community Mexican balding victim here, 3 months

      in Is this regrowth?  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user started using oral minoxidil (2.5 mg) and dutasteride (1 mg) for hair loss three months ago and noticed no side effects, possibly due to regular exercise. They speculate a possible link between COVID-19 and accelerated hair loss.

      community I had my DHT Levels measured (Topical solution)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the use of topical finasteride for hair loss, with the user considering whether oral finasteride might be more effective in reducing DHT levels. Other users suggest alternatives like dutasteride, RU58841, saw palmetto, and a combination of Redensyl, Procapil, and Capixyl, while debating the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments.

      community Hair growth progress from chewable fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  171 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair growth using Hims chewable tablets containing finasteride and minoxidil but switched to a topical spray due to side effects from finasteride. The user reported improved side effects after switching to the topical form and noted continued hair growth progress.