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      community + 5 years Finasteride and dermarroll journey PICS and ACTUAL DILEMMA

      in Progress Pictures  54 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced improved hair density and thickness after using finasteride and dermarolling for 2.5 years but noticed hair loss when doing anaerobic exercise. They increased their finasteride dose and continued dermarolling but are considering not starting minoxidil due to its perceived hassle and uncertain long-term benefits.

      community My barber noticed my progress 😁

      in Update  207 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's barber noticed significant improvement in their hair thickness after they started using 2.5mg Minoxidil since August 2023 and 1mg Finasteride daily since September 2023. The user has experienced some headaches when missing Minoxidil doses but has not noticed major side effects.

      community Six month topical min/fin check-in.

      in Is this regrowth?  270 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is pleased with increased hair density and thickness after six months of using topical minoxidil and finasteride. They plan to continue the treatment and consider adding dermarolling for potentially better results.

      community Fin year 3 results/maintainence

      in Progress Pictures  332 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user has used finasteride for three years to maintain hair thickness and is considering adding minoxidil for temple recession. They report no side effects and are satisfied, while others discuss minoxidil's pros and cons and share hair treatment experiences.

      community 11 years on only fin, it can work! 19yo - 30yo

      in Progress Pictures  212 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing improvement in hair thickness over 11 years using only finasteride, taken three times a week, with no side effects. Commenters reacted positively, with one wishing they had started treatment earlier.

      community Melatonin a possible tool to help fight AGA hair loss.

      in Research/Science  51 upvotes 5 years ago
      Topical melatonin may help reduce hair loss and increase hair thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), with some studies showing positive results. It can be mixed with minoxidil for application, and its effectiveness might be enhanced when used with micro-needling, but results may vary among individuals.

      community Positivity for anyone that's worried about Fin.

       8 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user shared their positive experience with finasteride for hair loss, noting improved hair thickness and some regrowth after a year of use. They also mentioned using peppermint oil, collagen, Nizoral, zinc supplements, and hair and mane shampoo and conditioner.

      community Topical dutasteride results 7 weeks progress

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 22-year-old male is using topical dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling for hair loss, experiencing some side effects like mild ball pain and initial shedding but seeing progress in hair thickness. He plans to increase the dutasteride dose and has tried various treatments, including finasteride and RU58841, with differing side effects.

      community 1.5 years on dutasteride and on and off microneedling

      in Is this regrowth?  60 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using dutasteride daily, microneedling weekly, and Nizoral shampoo, after stopping minoxidil due to side effects. They also use a mix of pumpkin seed, rosemary, and peppermint oil, and are considering RU58841 for more temple area thickness.

      community people going from fin to dut was it worth it?

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      People discussing their experiences with hair loss treatments found that switching from finasteride (Fin) to dutasteride (Dut) often resulted in improved hair thickness and health, despite some experiencing side effects or shedding phases. Some users switched due to diminishing results with Fin, while others were curious about the potential for better outcomes with Dut.

      community Not smoking/vaping made a world of difference

      in Treatment  15 upvotes 5 years ago
      Quitting smoking and vaping, along with taking spirulina, improved hair thickness for some users. Others noted that smoking, vaping, and drinking may contribute to hair thinning.

      community Almost 20 Years on Finasteride - AMA

      in Progress Pictures  837 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user successfully halted hair loss using finasteride for 17 years and recently switched to dutasteride for stronger DHT suppression. They experienced no major side effects, maintained a full head of hair, and fathered three children without issues.

      community Before and after adding pyrilutamide and alfatrodial

      in Progress Pictures  69 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, using minoxidil, pyrilutamide, alfatrodial, and nizoral to improve hair density and thickness. They reported positive results without side effects and emphasized the importance of consistency with topical treatments.

      community Progress 1.5 years into my hair loss journey. Dut 0.5 every other day.

      in Progress Pictures  116 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using dutasteride, initially combined with minoxidil, noting significant improvement in hair thickness and hairline over 1.5 years. They stopped minoxidil due to its greasiness but continued with dutasteride every other day, experiencing manageable shedding and no serious side effects.

      community 4 Months Minoxidil 5% and 1mg Finasterid

      in Progress Pictures  153 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 20-year-old user shared progress on hair regrowth after using Minoxidil 5% and 1mg Finasteride for four months, noting improvements in hairline thickness, especially at the temples, with no side effects. The user also started using a derma roller recently and plans to update progress every few months.

      community Finasteride and minoxidil saved my life

      in Chat  98 upvotes 5 months ago
      Finasteride and minoxidil significantly improved a user's hair loss, starting at age 17, leading to a full head of hair by age 19 without side effects. The user prefers oral minoxidil over topical due to better results and less hassle.

      community (24m) min + fin progress over 3 months

      in Progress Pictures  323 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 24-year-old male used a daily oral combination of minoxidil (3mg) and finasteride (1.2mg) for three months, along with weekly microneedling, and reported significant hair regrowth and thickness improvement without side effects. Some users expressed skepticism about the rapid results, while others shared their own experiences and congratulated the progress.