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      community 2000 beard graft extracted with no visible scar

      in Progress Pictures  217 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their experience with a beard-to-scalp hair transplant, noting no visible scars and improved hair density using finasteride and minoxidil. The conversation discusses the differences between beard and scalp hair, potential changes in hair texture, and the use of beard hair for increased scalp coverage.

      community Should I seek a second opinion? 22M

      in General  79 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 22-year-old male is experiencing worsening hair loss despite taking 0.25mg oral finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily since July. He is considering seeking a second opinion as his dermatologist refuses to increase the finasteride dosage, and he does not use dermarolling or vitamins.

      community What are the alternatives to spironolactone for AGA?

      in Female  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced side effects from spironolactone and is seeking alternatives for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), considering saw palmetto but unsure of its effectiveness. They are also exploring the possibility of using topical spironolactone, despite availability challenges.

      community 4 Months (Fin + Duta + Minoxidil + Micro)

      in Progress Pictures  273 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, microneedling, and red light therapy. The user plans to update on progress after eight months.

      community Finasteride - Beard Shedding -

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old male using 1mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil for hair loss experienced stabilized scalp hair but began noticing beard shedding. Users suggest that Finasteride can slow beard growth, and some recommend using Minoxidil on the beard to counteract thinning.

      community Genetics are so weird and unpredictable

      in Minoxidil  118 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced male pattern baldness starting at 18, tried finasteride with no success, and switched to dutasteride, which halted hair loss. Minoxidil had no effect for them, while their brother, who didn't use AR inhibitors, maintained a juvenile hairline and successfully grew a beard with minoxidil, highlighting the unpredictable nature of genetics in hair loss and treatment response.

      community 24 weeks of treatment. Best decision of my life

      in Progress Pictures  919 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 32-year-old male used 1.25mg oral finasteride daily and 1ml topical minoxidil twice daily for 24 weeks, experiencing improved skin and hair growth with initial side effects that resolved after three weeks. He plans to try dermastamping to address a stubborn cowlick area.

      community Oral Minoxidil worse hair after 1 year

      in Progress Pictures  41 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from topical to oral Minoxidil and Finasteride but saw no improvement after a year, with hair appearing thinner. They recently switched to Dutasteride, hoping for better results.

      community The Bad Ending: You Lose Finasteride

      in Satire  129 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation humorously discusses the effects of stopping finasteride for two years, with users joking about hair loss and embracing baldness. Treatments mentioned include finasteride.

      community 6 months of min 2x a day + .25mg fin 1x a day

      in Progress Pictures  252 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 6 months of using minoxidil twice daily and 0.25mg finasteride once daily for hair loss. The conversation includes comments on the user's posture in the photos and slight improvements in hair fullness.

      community 5months Oral Min (2.5mg) & Fin (1mg)

      in Progress Pictures  59 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 5 months of using oral Minoxidil (2.5mg) and Finasteride (1mg) for hair loss, reporting satisfaction with the results despite some light spots. Another user suggested increasing the Minoxidil dose if needed after a year.

      community Hair theory Scar tissue and Verteporfin

      in Chat  25 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user suggests that deeper microneedling with Verteporfin injections might help regrow hair in areas with scar tissue, alongside a DHT blocker. Another user explains that hair loss might be due to reduced Wnt/β-Catenin signaling and suggests that treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling could potentially reverse it.

      community Comparison of options: topical vs medication

      in Female  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user diagnosed with AGA is seeking advice on hair loss treatments, comparing topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride to oral medications and natural methods like dermastamping, PRP, and LED light. They are concerned about side effects and effectiveness, especially given their existing fatigue.

      community 3.5 Month Progress Topical Fin/Oral Min

      in Progress Pictures  37 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a person's 3.5-month hair regrowth progress using a combination of 8% topical minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride and 0.01% tretinoin, 5 mg oral minoxidil, and weekly use of a 1.5mm dermapen.

      community Let's talk about natural options and last resorts.

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user discusses their long struggle with hair loss, considering various treatments like hair transplants, hair systems, and natural methods such as micro-needling, vitamin supplements, and a healthy lifestyle. They express concerns about side effects from drugs like finasteride and ultimately lean towards using a hair system for better appearance and confidence.

      community Progress? 1 month of minoxidil + microneedling

      in Is this regrowth?  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses potential hair regrowth after one month of using minoxidil combined with microneedling. It's suggested that there might be progress, but one month is too soon to determine effectiveness.

      community 5 Months Finasteride 2.5mg oral Minoxil

      in Progress Pictures  86 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone's progress after using 2.5mg of oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss over six months. Commenters are congratulating the individual on their successful hair regrowth.

      community Increasing Oral Minoxidil Dose Over Time

      in Research/Science  92 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user reports hair loss despite using minoxidil and plans to increase their oral minoxidil dose gradually while also taking finasteride, dermarolling weekly, and applying topical stemoxydine nightly. They shared a link suggesting that increasing minoxidil dosage can improve hair growth and thickness.

      community Proof you should Start fin early

      in Satire  248 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is a humorous discussion about hair loss, with users expressing envy towards an ancient figure who still has a full head of hair. No specific treatments are mentioned.