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      community Considering Finasteride at 30: Add Minoxidil Now or Later?

      in Treatments  114 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user is considering starting finasteride to prevent further hair loss and is unsure whether to add minoxidil immediately or later. They plan to try finasteride alone first to assess its effectiveness and consider adding minoxidil later if needed for regrowth.

      community Research behind RU-58642? Has anyone heard of this?

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU-58642 is a powerful anti-androgen that was not developed further, possibly due to safety concerns or financial reasons. RU58841 is a topical alternative, but it is less effective than finasteride and dutasteride, and its long-term effects are not well-studied.

      community I might have found hair transplant bug guys

      in Transplants  6 upvotes 9 years ago
      Using finasteride before a hair transplant can prevent further hair loss and make the transplant look more natural. Patients should continue using finasteride until hair cloning becomes available.

      community (27M) Seems like first PRP session just worsen my hair...

      in Progress Pictures 4 months ago
      A user experienced worsened hair condition after a PRP session and is considering stopping further sessions. They are using a Dermapen, electric massage, iron, saw palmetto, and plan to start minoxidil, but have had side effects with finasteride and are advised to consider dutasteride under medical supervision.

      community 35/M had transplant hair from 2019

      in Transplants  411 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 35-year-old man had a hair transplant in 2019 but experienced further hair loss due to not using finasteride or minoxidil. Many suggest shaving his head or considering a hair system, as his donor area is depleted and further transplants may not be viable.

      community To get a HT or Not To get a HT?

      in Transplants  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      A hair transplant without using finasteride or similar medications may lead to unnatural results and further hair loss. Financially capable individuals are advised to stabilize hair loss with medication before considering a transplant.

      community Two years on fin only, great progress!

      in Progress Pictures  89 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience using 1mg finasteride daily for two years to prevent further hair loss, with no side effects. They noticed gradual improvement after one year and have no plans to add other treatments like minoxidil.

      community 2 and 1/2 months, prescribed 1.25mg oral min daily

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is treating alopecia areata with 1.25mg oral minoxidil daily and topical mometasone furoate, considering increasing the dose or adding finasteride, though finasteride is not typically used for this condition. A gluten-free diet is suggested, and alternatives like Olumiant are mentioned.
      18M This might be pretty cooked

      community 18M This might be pretty cooked

      in General  80 upvotes 8 months ago
      An 18-year-old noticed significant hairline recession and is concerned about further hair loss. They plan to improve their lifestyle and are advised to use finasteride and minoxidil and consult a dermatologist.

      community 10 months fin 1mg - not much if any progress :/

      in Progress Pictures  80 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 10 months with no significant regrowth but no further hair loss and is considering adding oral minoxidil despite concerns about side effects. Other users suggest combining finasteride with minoxidil for better results, as finasteride prevents further hair loss while minoxidil aids regrowth.

      community Has anyone experimented with Finnestride 1mg/daily and Dutastride topically?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user on finasteride for hair loss is considering topical dutasteride to further reduce scalp DHT and is using various other topicals as substitutes for minoxidil due to concerns about the safety of their cats and potential heart side effects from oral minoxidil. They are exploring whether a once-weekly application of topical dutasteride would be effective.

      community Started Minoxidil this evening. See ya'll in 6 months.

      in Minoxidil  235 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses starting Minoxidil for hair loss and suggests also using finasteride to prevent further balding. Minoxidil is expected to thicken current hair, but won't stop hair follicles from dying.

      community Stop Lurking and Start Treatment NOW

      in Chat  62 upvotes 4 years ago
      Start hair loss treatment as soon as you notice thinning to prevent further loss; finasteride and minoxidil are suggested treatments, with the option to switch to topical treatments if side effects occur. Some regret not starting treatment earlier, and maintaining current hair is more likely than regrowth.

      community Nearly Two Years of Min/Fin — 25M

      in Progress Pictures  124 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil and finasteride for nearly two years, seeing some prevention of further hair loss and possible regrowth. Many suggest trying dutasteride or considering a hair transplant as the next step.

      community Upcoming New Treatments - Based on Phase

      in Research/Science  62 upvotes 5 months ago
      Several new hair loss treatments are in development, with Cosmo Breezula and Kintor KX826 being the furthest along, expected to be commercialized by 2027. Veradermics is the only treatment in pill form, while others like KX/GT/Breezula will be topical.

      community When should I start using Finasteride (21M)

      in Finasteride  68 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 21-year-old male recently had a hair transplant and is considering starting finasteride to prevent further hair loss. Finasteride can be started immediately to maintain existing hair, with potential side effects like decreased libido, and results may take several months.

      community 1 year on fin. Is this progress

      in Is this regrowth?  331 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced noticeable hair regrowth after one year on finasteride and is considering adding topical minoxidil for further improvement. They have not experienced significant side effects and are advised to continue with finasteride and possibly add minoxidil instead of switching to dutasteride.

      community September 2023 vs December 2024

      in Progress Pictures  55 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil to dutasteride and oral minoxidil due to side effects but is experiencing further hair recession. They plan to double the dosage, despite mixed feedback on the effectiveness and potential side effects of the treatments.

      community 28M on fin for 5 years now. AMA

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  427 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 28-year-old has been using finasteride for five years, which stopped further hair loss but did not regrow the hairline. Recently, they started oral minoxidil to potentially improve results.

      community Before vs 3 months on minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  107 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is pleased with hair regrowth after three months of using minoxidil and plans to start finasteride for further improvement. They experienced initial shedding but no significant side effects and are considering finasteride despite some medical hesitations.

      community Topical dutasteride valid success stories

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical dutasteride may not significantly reduce hair loss and could potentially increase testosterone, leading to further hair loss. Users report side effects like mood changes, sleep issues, and severe side effects, with no significant progress in hair regrowth.

      community Micro needling has made my hairline worse?

      in Microneedling  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been microneedling at 0.25mm once a week for 4 weeks and noticed further hairline recession. They are concerned about the impact of vitamin deficiencies, like biotin, on hair growth.