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      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 GT20029 and PP405 the new fin and min that we been waiting for ?

      in Chat  32 upvotes 10 months ago
      PP405 and GT20029 are new hair loss treatments with different mechanisms from traditional options like Minoxidil and Finasteride. PP405 targets hair follicle stem cells to reactivate growth, while GT20029 works as an androgen receptor deleter, both requiring ongoing use for effectiveness.

      community For the ladies: Spironolactone for FPHL

      in Female  12 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 34 year old female with androgenic alopecia who has tried treatments such as Spironolactone, Desogen, Minoxidil and Finasteride in order to address her hair loss. It also details the experiences of other women taking Spironolactone for Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL).

      community A positive thought rolling into Christmas

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is optimistic about future hair loss treatments, highlighting Veradermics, Breezula, and PP405 as promising options expected by 2027-2028. The user expresses hope that these developments will prevent future generations from experiencing the same struggles with hair loss.

      community 3 month progress on Manual combi fin/min pill

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 3-month progress using a combined finasteride and minoxidil pill for hair loss, noting early signs of regrowth. They also use biotin shampoo/conditioner, take Vyvanse and Propranolol, and bleach/dye their hair every 3 weeks.

      community 0.25mg fin a day already for a month

      in General  61 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been taking 0.25mg of oral finasteride daily for a month and is considering increasing the dose to 1/3 of a pill. They have also been using topical minoxidil for several years.

      community M22 Shedding recovery fin 1mg min 1ml

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  142 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (1ml), noting significant shedding phases but hoping for improvement. Shedding is a common synchronized effect of the treatment, which may desynchronize over time, potentially taking over 5 years.

      community Feb 2023 vs. Dec 2025 progress

      in Progress Pictures  372 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user started taking 1mg finasteride daily in February 2023 and added 2.5mg oral minoxidil in October 2025, noticing significant hair regrowth primarily from finasteride. The addition of minoxidil helped thicken the hairline and increase baby hairs.

      community Follow up appointment with Donovan.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user was diagnosed with DUPA and initially treated with finasteride, then switched to dutasteride which worsened their hair loss. They are now returning to finasteride and adding treatments including oral minoxidil, Proscar, Viviscal, pumpkin seed oil, LLLT, and Nizoral shampoo, hoping for hair regrowth.

      community Possibility of updates or more information on the pp405

      in Chat  19 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential updates on the pp405 trial for hair loss, with completion expected by December 2025. Participants express skepticism about new treatments, suggesting continued use of finasteride, while others hope for innovative solutions beyond current medications.

      community Starting Finasterid with Vitamin defficiancies

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started finasteride and experienced increased shedding for five months. They are concerned about how low vitamin levels might affect the shedding and effectiveness of finasteride.

      community 3 months update (oral fin/min 1.2/3mg)

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user started using finasteride and minoxidil in October 2025 and noticed hair growth and thickening after three months, despite initial concerns about side effects. They are hopeful for continued progress and grateful for the support from the forum community.

      community 4 months on fin/min/dermaroll/niz

      in Is this regrowth?  234 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 35-year-old who has been using topical and oral Minoxidil and Finasteride with dermarolling and Nizoral for four months, experiencing improved hair health but not yet full coverage on the crown. Others have responded encouragingly to this progress.

      community Regrowth or just growth? 34M 2 month progress

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatment using 1.25 Finasteride Teva daily, Folcare Minoxidil 5% 2x a day, dermarolling, Nizoral, Hask biotin boost shampoo, and 5000mg biotin pill. User unsure if experiencing regrowth or just growth, especially in crown area.

      community One full year progress on fin + min

      in Progress Pictures  517 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their one-year progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, showing significant improvement. They also mentioned using the medication inconsistently and considering changes to their shampoo routine.

      community Pyrilutamide 0.5 or 0.025% topical fin for maintaining?

      in Basic Questions  91 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user is considering switching from pyrilutamide to 0.025% topical finasteride due to concerns about effectiveness and past side effects from a scalp elixir. They aim to maintain hair until new treatments like breezula or GT00029 become available.

      community 4 months 0.25 mg finasteride only

      in Progress Pictures  167 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 4-month progress using 0.25 mg finasteride daily for hair loss, reporting significant improvement and minimal side effects. Other users discussed their experiences with different dosages and side effects.

      community Worth it to add topical fin to oral fin?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is taking 1mg finasteride daily and RU58841 5% but still experiencing hair loss. They are considering adding topical finasteride or switching to dutasteride, and are not planning to use minoxidil until hair loss stabilizes.

      community where and how to do Verteporfin after HT

      in Transplants  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user planning to undergo a hair transplant and seeking information on clinics that perform Verteporfin treatment. A user suggests Dr. Barghouthi might offer this service.