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    medication that inhibits DHT to treat hair loss

    Finasteride is a medication primarily used to treat male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It works by inhibiting the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, which converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone linked to hair loss and prostate growth. Commonly known by brand names like Propecia for hair loss and Proscar for BPH, finasteride is taken orally and requires a prescription.

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      community 1 month oral Minoxidil & Finasteride results

      in Update  178 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reported positive results after one month of using oral Minoxidil and Finasteride, along with Nioxin shampoo and liquid collagen. Some users expressed skepticism about the results, attributing them to lighting differences, while others discussed potential side effects and benefits of these treatments.

      community Topic fin + min restart w/ major shedding

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user stopped using topical finasteride and minoxidil, leading to hair thinning and shedding, and has since restarted the treatment. They are experiencing significant shedding and are seeking advice on whether this is normal and when improvement might occur, while using a regimen that includes Nutrafol, microneedling, Nioxin, and Nizoral.

      community Rate my routine? Just started 21y/o

      in Product 9 months ago
      A 21-year-old has started a hair loss routine using topical finasteride and minoxidil, Nioxin stage 4 products, and supplements like biotin. They are considering adding oral minoxidil but are advised to wait and see results first.

      community 5 month progress hair regrowth

      in Progress Pictures  122 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared their 5-month hair regrowth progress using oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice daily, derma stamping weekly, castor oil weekly, and the Nioxin system kit. Replies praised the results and inquired about the timeline and side effects.

      community Need routine advice

      7 years ago
      The user is using Nizoral shampoo, Nioxin shampoo and conditioner, Walmart brand Rogaine, Propecia, and a dermaroller to address hair loss. They seek advice on the frequency of Rogaine application, the use of Nizoral and Nioxin, and the effectiveness of essential oils like sandalwood.

      community I think it’s happening? It’s been a wild ride. 29M pictures from 27.

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 29-year-old man has been using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, derma rolling, a stamp, rosemary oil with Nioxin shampoo/conditioner, nizoral, scalp massages, and various hair care tools to treat hair loss. He's seen some improvements but is still experiencing slight recession and is seeking advice and encouragement.

      community Is this subtle improvement or are my eyes playing tricks on me?

      in Progress Pictures  25 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing noticeable hair improvement after 4.5 months of using a treatment regimen including minoxidil, finasteride, biotin, Nioxin shampoo, microneedling, topical NANoxidil, and copper peptides. Feedback from others is positive, encouraging the user to continue the treatment for at least a year or more.

      community Running Gear- Preemptive Treatment

      in Product 8 months ago
      A 51-year-old on TRT plans to use steroids and is concerned about hair loss, considering topical treatments like Hair Rescue with RU58841 and finasteride, along with Nioxin shampoo. They are cautious about using oral DHT blockers due to potential interactions with steroids like Tren and Anavar.

      community The 6 Best Hair Loss Treatments of 2024, Tested by People with Thinning Hair

      in Product 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments, highlighting Advanced Trichology Topical Melatonin Hair Growth Serum, hers Minoxidil Foam, Keranique Hair Regrowth Treatment, Nioxin 5% Minoxidil, Virtue Minoxidil 5%, and Rogaine Women's 2% Minoxidil. One user suggests that the list may be influenced by sponsorship and emphasizes that minoxidil is commonly recommended but doesn't address the root cause of hair loss like finasteride or dutasteride.

      community My journey so far - darkest before the dawn (hopefully)

      in Update  18 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 23-year-old is experiencing hair loss and has been using 5% topical minoxidil, 1 mg oral finasteride, and recently switched to 1.25 mg oral minoxidil. They are hopeful for regrowth with this new regimen, which includes biotin, iron, vitamins, Nioxin shampoo, and rosemary serum.

      community 15 months into trying to regrow my hair

      in Update  19 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user has been treating hair loss for 15 months using a regimen that includes 5% minoxidil, dermarolling, a dermpen, a topical mix of 3% minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride, Wild-Growth hair oil, pumpkin seed and peppermint oil, Nizoral or Nioxin shampoo, multivitamins, and cod liver oil. They have not seen noticeable changes recently and are seeking motivation to start working out again.

      community Finasteride + topical melatonin + rosemary oil for regrowth

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 4 months with positive results, including thicker and darker hair. They are seeking advice on maximizing hair growth without minoxidil, using a routine that includes finasteride, rosemary oil, argan oil, topical melatonin, specialized shampoos, and vitamins.

      community Suggestions on Making DIY Topical Finastride at HOME.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses making DIY topical finasteride using a hair tonic with various ingredients and suggests alternatives like Jatamansi powder, Sandalore, and products like Bare Anatomy Expert Advanced Hair Growth Serum and RevivHair Max Hair Stimulating Serum. It also mentions using topical dutasteride and minoxidil for hair growth.

      community 1.5 years on finasteride/rogaine/nizoral

      in Finasteride  4 upvotes 8 years ago
      A 24-year-old experienced initial success with finasteride, Rogaine, and Nizoral for hair loss but noticed a decline after 1.5 years. Despite concerns about side effects, they decided to try dutasteride after consulting with a dermatologist.

      community 3 months on Fin and 4 months on topical Min

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil for 4 months and finasteride for 3 months, along with supplements and micro-needling, and is considering red light therapy for hair growth. They are seeking advice and support, discussing the potential switch to oral minoxidil due to convenience and concerns about side effects.

      community Finasteride crown update… same angle, same spot, same lighting, same hair length, 7months to the day… do you guys think I can gain back more? I’m extremely impressed so far… 1.25mg/day NO SIDES!

      in Progress Pictures 3 years ago
      A user's progress pictures with Finasteride, showing positive results in 7 months; other users suggested additional treatments like biotin and nizoral shampoo, as well as changing to Dutasteride, while another mentioned it could take up to a year for further gains.
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