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      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 1 year Fin/Min + sporadic use of RU58841 (a few months here or there)

      in Progress Pictures  106 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about a person's one-year progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, with intermittent use of RU58841, showing improved hair quality, density, and thickness without side effects. Users complimented the improved appearance and suggested the longer hair also enhanced their look.

      community Castor Oil - Yay or Nay?

      in Product  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of castor oil for hair thickening, with one user noting it may increase prostaglandin E2 and decrease PGD2. The original poster plans to take 1-2ml orally daily.

      community When did dutasteride start working for you?

      in Chat  11 upvotes 1 month ago
      Dutasteride often stops hair loss quickly, with some users noticing reduced shedding and thicker hair within a few months. Some users combine it with minoxidil for better results, though side effects like lower libido and initial shedding are common.

      community Has anyone had positive experiences with Dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride is generally considered more effective than finasteride for hair regrowth and thickening, despite some negative anecdotal reports. Users report thicker hair and better skin with dutasteride, and some believe negative reviews are due to advanced alopecia or impatience with the shedding process.

      community 3-month update on the microneedling-only project

      in Microneedling  90 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 3-month update on a microneedling-only project to treat hair loss, which has not had significant results in terms of thicker hair but may have seen some acceleration in hair growth and an increase in vellus hairs. The user plans to continue the journey for 6 months before making any changes, such as adding minoxidil or finasteride.

      community Lysine IS helping

      in Update  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Lysine supplementation at 2 grams daily reduced hair shedding by 25% and made hair strands thicker. The user highly recommends lysine for hair health.

      community Does minox and fin help with thinning

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 6 years ago
      User started minox and fin for hair loss and wants to know if they'll help thicken hair. Another user suggests shaving head before starting treatment and mentions success stories.

      community 3 and half years - Fin, Min — and some micro needling

      in Minoxidil  1786 upvotes 3 months ago
      A nearly 50-year-old male achieved significant hair regrowth and thickening over three years using daily finasteride, twice-daily topical minoxidil, and bi-weekly microneedling with a dermastamp. He experienced no side effects and found microneedling particularly effective for the crown area.

      community 5 months of topical Minoxidil. Don’t give up hope

      in Progress Pictures  311 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with topical Minoxidil for hair regrowth, noting thicker and fuller hair without using Finasteride due to concerns about side effects. Many commenters advised adding Finasteride to maintain gains, warning that Minoxidil alone might not prevent future hair loss.
      What results could I see if i started now?

      community What results could I see if i started now?

      in General  72 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user noticed receding hair at the temples and is considering starting finasteride and minoxidil to thicken the hairline. They plan to consult a doctor and begin treatment soon.

      community Can HMI-115 reverse miniaturization?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      HMI-115, a potential treatment for hair loss that can reverse miniaturization and make individual hairs thicker, as evidenced by data from macaques given the treatment and one subject in the phase I trial.

      community Medication works - First Pic June 2020

      in Progress Pictures  686 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user improved their hair loss using finasteride, switched to dutasteride, micro-needling, Nizoral shampoo, and changed from topical to oral minoxidil, resulting in thicker hair, eyebrows, beard, and body hair. Commenters are impressed with the transformation, some mistaking the before and after photos for different people, and the user reports no side effects from the treatments.

      community Treatments I’ve tried to date and what results I got

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      Various hair loss treatments were tried, including coconut oil, dermarolling, finasteride, Zix, minoxidil, and RU58841. The most effective combination was RU58841 and minoxidil, which halted hair loss and thickened hair without significant side effects.

      community 2.5 months fin 1mg daily 18 months min 5% twice a day

      in Progress Pictures  146 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and reduced hair loss using finasteride 1mg daily and minoxidil 5% twice a day. Finasteride stopped 90% of hair loss and thickened hair, while minoxidil regrew hair, with minimal side effects reported.

      community Oral Minoxidil Eyelashes Are Insane

      in Minoxidil  288 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil can significantly increase eyelash length and thickness. Users report mixed results on hair growth, with some experiencing increased body hair.

      community Nizoral, Alpecin, Nioxin, Biolage, Viviscal. Shampoos

      in Product  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user tried various shampoos for thinning hair without clear results, except for Viviscal which noticeably thickened their hair. They noted that no shampoo can regrow hair and provided links to YouTube reviews for further information.

      community 8 months on 0.5mg Dut / 2.5mg Min every day

      in Progress Pictures  138 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair improvement using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 2.5mg Minoxidil daily for 8 months, with no side effects reported. They noticed thicker, darker hair and increased density, and did not use topical treatments.

      community 18 months of oral Minoxidil, 5 months of Finasteride.

      in Progress Pictures  1156 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral Minoxidil (5mg daily) for 18 months and Finasteride (1mg daily) for 5 months, with minimal side effects. The combination stopped hair loss and improved hair thickness, although a hair transplant is still considered for a receded hairline.

      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 Pyrilutamide for 16 weeks, with some progress

      in Progress Pictures  40 upvotes 3 years ago
      User gained hair with topical minoxidil and finasteride, then experienced shedding after starting pyrilutamide. After 12 weeks, new hairs grew and existing hairs thickened, hoping for more improvement in a year.

      community Finasteride two years results from horrible shed

      in Progress Pictures 3 years ago
      This user experienced severe hair loss, but was able to successfully treat it with finasteride over a two year period. Despite experiencing multiple shedding cycles while on the medication, Mission5896 reported that their hair continued to get thicker and stronger. Additionally, they tried both minoxidil orally and topically, but only found success with finasteride.

      community 1 month of only 5% min, is this regrowth?

      in Is this regrowth?  58 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth after one month of using 5% minoxidil, with users noting significant hair growth and varying responses. Some users mention using oral minoxidil and finasteride, with mixed results on hair thickness and growth.

      community Topical Finasteride… I am gobsmacked

      in Progress Pictures  111 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 35-year-old male from the UK experienced significant hair regrowth and thickening after using topical finasteride 0.1% and minoxidil 5% spray for three months, along with a derma roller and Nizoral shampoo. He reported no side effects and encouraged others to try the topical spray if concerned about tablet side effects.

      community 28 month update. 0.5 dut daily

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user reversed hair loss using 0.5 mg of dutasteride daily without side effects. Others noted hair thickening but questioned the absence of minoxidil use.