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      Should i shave it? Need some help, general advice

      community Should i shave it? Need some help, general advice

      in General  149 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male has been using finasteride for six years and recently started oral minoxidil to address hair loss, experiencing some side effects like lightheadedness. He is considering shaving his head or a hair transplant while continuing his current treatments.
      [M23] Finasteride journal

      community [M23] Finasteride journal

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  92 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male noticed hair loss and started using finasteride 1mg, initially experiencing significant shedding which reduced after 100 days. He switched from the brand Andropel to Folcres due to availability in Argentina.

      community Finastride only ! user for 4.5 years

      in Progress Pictures  38 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 26-year-old male has been using finasteride for 4.5 years to maintain hair and recently started taking dutasteride weekly due to increased hair shedding. He plans to gradually switch to dutasteride while monitoring side effects and hair changes.

      community 3 month check in from using minoxidil and finasteride.

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old male reports reduced shedding and positive progress in hair regrowth after nearly three months of using topical finasteride and minoxidil daily, along with derma rolling twice a week. He also takes supplements like pumpkin seed oil, biotin, multivitamins, and fish oil.

      community Telogen came back

      in General  91 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old male experiencing hair loss again despite using topical minoxidil (5%) for a year, possibly due to stress-related telogen effluvium. He is advised to continue using minoxidil and consider stress-reduction strategies while consulting a doctor for further evaluation.

      community 6 weeks 5mg min 0.5mg dut progress

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 35-year-old man shares his positive progress in hair regrowth using a daily routine of 5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride, along with a low light cap, weekly dermarolling, and biweekly ketoconazole shampoo. He reports noticeable improvements without side effects and aims to inspire others considering similar treatments.
      What kind of balding is this?

      community What kind of balding is this?

      in General  69 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 34-year-old male is experiencing hair loss on the sides of his head, with inflammation and itchiness, while the top remains thick. He is using topical dutasteride and keto shampoo to address the issue.
      Not sure where to begin. Could use some guidance

      community Not sure where to begin. Could use some guidance

      in General  114 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 43-year-old male seeks advice on hair regrowth options, considering treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, or possibly a hair transplant. He has low testosterone and a family history of balding.

      community Almost 3 months on Minoxidil and Finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  105 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 31-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth after nearly three months of using oral Minoxidil (3 mg) and Finasteride (1 mg), along with derma rolling, Biotin, and other supplements. He reports no noticeable side effects and encourages others to try the treatment.
      M25 - Start taking meds or shave it off?

      community M25 - Start taking meds or shave it off?

      in General  57 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a 25-year-old considering whether to start using hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841, or to shave his head. He is seeking advice due to his family history of baldness.

      community Old guy, new tricks. 3 months progress

      in Progress Pictures  705 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 45-year-old male achieved significant hair regrowth in three months using topical finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, biotin, and cod liver oil. He credits this regimen for his success and clarifies he did not have a hair transplant.

      community My hair progress from 2022 to 2025 (current)

      in Progress Pictures  1106 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 47-year-old male shared his hair regrowth progress from 2022 to 2025, using finasteride 1mg daily, managing stress, and avoiding minoxidil due to an allergy. He experienced noticeable hair improvement, despite some skepticism about a comb-over, and emphasized the importance of stress management alongside treatment.

      community IGE Hair Loss and Miniaturization

      in Chat  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male is experiencing diffuse hair loss and miniaturization, possibly due to high IGE levels after using tofacitinib. He seeks advice and has not yet consulted a dermatologist.

      community 3 month update. Slowly but surely.

      in Is this regrowth?  372 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 39-year-old male is experiencing hair regrowth after three months using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, dermastamping twice a month, and 2% ketoconazole shampoo weekly. He shares progress photos and receives encouragement and advice from others, noting some improvement and considering additional treatments but is limited by budget.

      community 24M - 9 months of dutasteride and oral minoxidil progress

      in Progress Pictures  482 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after 9 months of using oral minoxidil and dutasteride, with no side effects and increased confidence. He plans to continue the treatment long-term and is considering a hair transplant for his hairline.

      community 28/M 3 Month Progress Pictures

      in Progress Pictures  64 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 28-year-old male shared his 3-month hair loss treatment progress using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin chewables, derma stamping, and a multi-peptide serum. He noted faster beard growth but no significant body hair changes.

      community Male 49 - over 2 years now of Fin only

      in Progress Pictures  153 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 49-year-old male has been using finasteride for over two years, experiencing slow but steady hair regrowth without side effects, and is considering a hair transplant. He is hesitant to add minoxidil due to potential side effects and application hassle.

      community 18/19 male, started balding when I was 16, diffuse thinning

      in Chat  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18/19-year-old male started balding at 16 and initially saw hair growth with minoxidil, but results diminished over time. He switched dermatologists and is now using a regimen of topical finasteride, minoxidil, vitamin D, and supplements, hoping for better results.

      community My Hair Journey – Medical Treatments to Hair Transplant (Pakistan-Based)

      in Progress Pictures  133 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 35-year-old male shared his hair restoration journey, starting with minoxidil and finasteride, which improved his hairline and crown, followed by a hair transplant in November 2024. He stopped finasteride to conceive, experienced some shedding, and is now considering switching to dutasteride while continuing minoxidil.

      community 6 months on oral Fin and Min Results 😁 oh

      in Is this regrowth?  149 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male shares positive results after 6 months of using oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noting initial shedding but no side effects. He plans to continue the treatment long-term, emphasizing the importance of early intervention.

      community I [31 M] am losing all hope and patience

      in Chat  37 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 31-year-old man is experiencing hair loss, using minoxidil with mixed results, and has started finasteride. He is considering a hair transplant if these treatments are ineffective.

      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.