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      community 22M results after 1 year of fin 1.25mg/day

      in Progress Pictures  794 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's results after using finasteride (1.25mg/day) for one year, which included improvements to their hair and skin as well as some side effects such as decreased libido and watery semen. They also mentioned they stopped taking creatine around the same time.

      community blood flow and scalp tension - put up or shut up

      in Chat  31 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses skepticism about the effectiveness of scalp tension theory and scalp massagers for hair regrowth, contrasting it with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, which have more user-reported results. Participants question the belief in scalp tension theory, suggesting it may be a marketing tactic, while others argue for a multifactorial approach to hair loss.

      community Kowalski, analysis (Fin + Min, no dermarolling)

      in Progress Pictures  159 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 29-year-old is using 1mg oral finasteride and 50mg/g topical minoxidil daily for hair loss, with plans to reduce minoxidil use due to greasiness and considering a hair transplant for receding temples. No side effects from finasteride were reported, and many users suggest a transplant may not be necessary due to good hair density.

      community hight pre-finasteride estrogen levels

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user with high pre-finasteride estrogen levels is asking if they need to normalize their hormone levels before starting finasteride and whether they should postpone dermarolling until they begin finasteride. The user is 21.5 years old.

      community Scalp Calcification - Inflamation

       6 upvotes 7 years ago
      A young male in his twenties discusses hair loss, mentioning the use of Minoxidil, topical finasteride, and occasional derma rolling. He inquires about scalp inflammation, fibrosis, and the potential benefits of magnesium oil and scalp massages for improving blood flow and hair health.

      community Guys. GUYS. Calm the hell down and listen.

      in Chat  456 upvotes 1 year ago
      Balding's emotional impact is discussed, highlighting self-acceptance and well-being. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling are mentioned, but the focus is on self-care and maintaining perspective.

      community Blood work results concerning ?? Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male experienced nipple sensitivity after taking 0.5 mg finasteride for 2.5 months, with blood tests showing increased testosterone and estrogen levels. He stopped finasteride temporarily and seeks advice to prevent gynecomastia.

      community Progress with 6 Years fin and a FUT (2017 vs 2023)

      in Is this regrowth?  210 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses a user's six-year progress with finasteride and a Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) for hair loss. The user shared before and after photos in reverse order, leading to confusion, but overall, the community responded positively to the user's hair regrowth.

      community One month experience on Fin 1mg/day

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 28-year-old started finasteride 1mg/day for hair loss, later reducing to 3 times a week. Positive effects include better gym performance, reduced social anxiety, and improved skin health, while negative effects include some erectile dysfunction and nipple sensitivity.

      community 8 week - sharing Finasteride blood test update

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 32-year-old male started taking 0.5mg of finasteride daily for hair thinning and, after 8 weeks, experienced a 70% reduction in DHT and an increase in estradiol; he is currently in the shedding phase of treatment and questioning if the dosage is correct based on his DHT levels. He began with a lower dose due to already low normal testosterone and DHT levels.

      community 48 days of Fin, Min, and Dermaroller

      in Progress Pictures  1744 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride for hair loss for 2-3 years, and added 5% topical minoxidil and daily 1.5mm dermarolling to their routine 50 days ago, which resulted in significant hair growth. The user recommends dermarolling along with minoxidil and finasteride for better results.

      community Bloodwork post finasteride gyno sides

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user stopped using finasteride after two weeks due to gynecomastia symptoms and shared blood work results questioning if they indicate a cause for the side effects. The user is considering restarting finasteride and seeking advice on their blood work levels in relation to gynecomastia.

      community 28M. So happy with results so far

      in Progress Pictures  22 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 28-year-old male is happy with hair growth results after 7 months on finasteride, taking 0.5mg daily, with no sexual side effects but some mood issues. He considered adding minoxidil but decided to continue only with finasteride due to positive results.

      community Follicum releases some data from previous phase 2a trial

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      Follicum discovered that their drug FOL-005 increased hair count by 12 hairs per cm2 in patients with less than 255 hairs per cm2 and is planning a phase 2b trial. They are currently fundraising for the trial, and the drug may also be effective for women.

      community Is Fin really the good standard

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old male has been taking 1mg finasteride daily for 8 months and using 5% minoxidil with tretinoin but is experiencing increased hair shedding and higher DHT levels. He is concerned about the effectiveness of finasteride and has noticed low libido and occasional ED.