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      community Oral Minoxidil Experience (2 months, 1 week in)

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user shared their experience with oral minoxidil for hair loss, noting initial shedding but some improvement in hair thickness and coloration. They also use dutasteride, RU58841, topical minoxidil, a laser hat, dermapen, Nizoral, caffeine shampoo, castor oil, vitamins, and MSM tablets.

      community My experience being on fin for almost 3 years (warning: LONG)

      in Update  57 upvotes 5 years ago
      User "flcv" shares their 3-year experience with finasteride for hair loss, stating no side effects and no change in hair thickness despite shedding cycles. They advise fellow fin users to trust the process and not worry about shedding.

      community Five Month Progress

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 33-year-old male shared his hair regrowth journey, using minoxidil, dermarolling, hair brushing, scalp oils, dietary changes, and supplements. After five months, he started finasteride to improve hair thickness.

      community My Natural Regrowth Routine

      in Scalp Massage  7 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user shared their natural hair regrowth routine that includes using a peppermint oil and coffee shampoo, applying liquid silica, taking vitamin D and magnesium supplements, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy diet. They believe this routine has stopped their hair loss and improved hair thickness without using pharmaceuticals.

      community Should I stop using minoxidil after barely any results (16M)

      in Minoxidil  100 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 16-year-old is considering stopping minoxidil due to minimal results in hair and eyebrow thickness and concerns about potential shedding after discontinuation. They are unsure if continued use is necessary and seek advice on how to stop without causing hair loss.

      community It really works! (2 months progress)

      in Is this regrowth?  225 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their positive two-month progress using a hair loss treatment plan including finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, ketoconazole shampoo, and vitamins. They noted significant hair regrowth and thickness improvement, attributing success to the combination of treatments.

      community 5MG finasteride everyday June 1st 2024 - October 7th 2024

      in Progress Pictures  182 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using 1.25 mg of finasteride daily since June 2024 to promote hair regrowth and thickness, considering switching to dutasteride if results are unsatisfactory. They are hesitant to add minoxidil due to cost and potential side effects but have seen some progress with finasteride alone.

      community Rosemary Oil experiment 4 months in

      in Research/Science  46 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user experimented with applying pure rosemary oil to a single hair strand twice daily, observing increased thickness and pigmentation, but questioned if the oil or the application method caused the change. Some users noted rosemary oil might be as effective as 2% minoxidil for hair growth, though others warned about potential harm from using undiluted oil.

      community 4 Months Minoxidil 5% and 1mg Finasterid

      in Progress Pictures  153 upvotes 3 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 June-Dec 5.5 month progress? Fin/Min/Pyri

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been treating hair loss since age 17, now 29, using a daily regimen of topical Minoxidil/Finasteride, Pyrilutamide, Minoxidil, and weekly microneedling. They chose a low dose of Finasteride due to past side effects and report that Pyrilutamide has stopped hair shedding and they believe there is some regrowth and increased thickness.

      community 3.5 month update! (Fin, Min, Microneedling)

      in Progress Pictures  321 upvotes 3 years ago
      BackToTheFutehair's 3.5 month progress update on their hair loss treatment regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling which has led to a significant improvement in thickness and life to the hair. Others have provided encouragement and advice for future treatments.

      community 8 months Finasteride Progress (pictures in comments)

      in Finasteride  67 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user reports 8 months of hair growth progress using 1mg Finasteride daily, 5k biotin daily, Nizoral 1% biweekly, a multivitamin daily, and Vitamin D 2000IU daily, with pictures provided for reference. Commenters discuss the improved thickness and length of the hair, with some suggesting a buzz cut for better comparison, which the user declines.

      community 11 months progress what do we think

      in Is this regrowth?  23 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user shared 11 months of progress using oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair regrowth, reporting no side effects. Feedback from others noted improved hair thickness and health.

      community 25M 10 months progress. Very happy with the progress.

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 25-year-old male shared his 10-month hair regrowth progress using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, a 5% liquid spray, keto shampoo, and supplements like vitamin D, biotin, zinc, and magnesium. He reported improved hair thickness and health, especially on the sides, and is considering starting microneedling.

      community Combining daily microneedling and redlight is a game changer

      in Microneedling  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using daily microneedling at 0.25mm and red light therapy to enhance hair regrowth, especially when traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil become less effective. The combination is said to improve hair density and thickness, with red light therapy being more cosmetic, while microneedling is essential for challenging areas.

      community 3 years on finasteride update. 23 (left) vs 26 (right)

      in Progress Pictures  1310 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 3 years on finasteride, showing improved hair thickness and density, and mentioned losing 15kg. The user plans to fix their hairline next month and received mixed feedback on their hairstyle and the effectiveness of finasteride.

      community 47 year old. Finasteride for 1 year+

      in Progress Pictures  292 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 47-year-old has been using finasteride since December 2022 to treat hair thinning and has seen gradual improvement, especially between March and August. They take 1mg three times a week and have noticed increased hair density and thickness.

      community Near 3 months progress 23M fin,min,keto shampoo

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 23-year-old man shared his nearly 3-month progress treating hair loss with 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil once at night, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, showing improvement in hair thickness and coverage. He encourages others not to be afraid of using finasteride despite potential side effects.

      community 3 months of Topical Fin/Min update

      in Progress Pictures  330 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user "RenegadeMountie" shared their progress with topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. They reported consistent use for 3 months, with noticeable improvement in hair thickness and new growth. Other users recommended using hair loss concealers and expressed confidence in seeing more progress in the future.
      28M - 2.5 Months on Oral Fin & Minox: Noticing Regrowth?

      community 28M - 2.5 Months on Oral Fin & Minox: Noticing Regrowth?

      in General  37 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 28-year-old male started using oral finasteride and minoxidil on July 14th and noticed slight hair regrowth and thickness after 2.5 months, despite ongoing shedding. Another user advised that shedding is normal and encouraged continued use for up to a year for full results.

      community March 22 – jan 23 fin 1mg minoxidil 5% every few days . 22 male .

      in Update  614 upvotes 3 years ago
      Jamesdunn8811 has been using a combination of finasteride and minoxidil to treat his hair loss over the past four months, with successful results. He has experienced no side effects and noticed increased thickness and baby hairs growing in both temples.

      community Topical Dutasteride Seems to Work

      in Research/Science  22 upvotes 6 months ago
      Topical dutasteride, particularly at 0.05%, shows greater hair density improvement than oral finasteride over 24 weeks, though hair thickness gains are similar. Some users report side effects with topical treatments, but others find them effective for maintaining hair without significant systemic absorption.