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      community 9 months on fin and oral minoxidil (26M)

      in Progress Pictures  2324 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after 9 months of using 1mg finasteride daily and 2.5mg oral minoxidil every other day, with no side effects. Other users expressed various reactions, from skepticism to hope, and discussed their own experiences with similar treatments.

      community People here just don't know what they are letting themselves in for!

      in Chat  128 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, emphasizing the importance of patience and sticking with a treatment for at least 12-18 months before judging its effectiveness or adding new treatments. Users share experiences and agree that introducing treatments too quickly can lead to panic and negative outcomes.

      community [5 year progress] My gains and experience

      in Progress Pictures  356 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared a 5-year hair loss treatment progress, using 1mg oral finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil liquid twice per day, with significant improvement and no side effects. They noticed more hair coverage around the 6-7 month mark and have experienced annual shedding but remained consistent with their routine.

      community One year progress pics, fin only

      in Progress Pictures  421 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user showed a one-year hair regrowth progress using finasteride only, after stopping minoxidil due to its toxicity to cats. They noticed hair growth around six or seven months into treatment.

      community 3 months on hims fin/min topical spray

      in Progress Pictures  331 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a user's positive experience with a hair loss treatment using a topical spray containing finasteride and minoxidil. Some users express interest or skepticism, while the original poster also mentions using biotin gummies, fish oil, and a multivitamin.

      community 6 month update (1mg fin. 5% min. daily)

      in Progress Pictures  237 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a 6-month hair loss treatment update using 1mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil daily. Some users apply minoxidil once or twice a day, and there's no mention of using a dermaroller or dermastamp in the treatment.

      community Thanksgiving meme for all my bald friends 😃

      in Satire  567 upvotes 2 years ago
      People regret not starting hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride earlier, as they've lost significant hair by waiting. Some experienced side effects like itchy nipples or increased libido, but overall, they wish they had acted sooner to prevent hair loss.

      community Does anyone here use everything except Fin

      in Minoxidil  23 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil (Min) and Finasteride (Fin). The original poster is considering using Min and other treatments but is hesitant about Fin, while the responses vary, with some advocating for early use of Fin and others warning about potential side effects.

      community Norwood 6 trying the bounce back

      in Progress Pictures  195 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 37-year-old who started losing hair in their early 20s tried minoxidil with little effect, then experienced more loss until 2023. They are now using a treatment including finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, saw palmetto shampoo, and micro needling, and are seeing early positive results.

      community Oral Minoxidil : my personal experience

      in Minoxidil  34 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user's personal experience with hair loss and treatment options, including minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Others commented that they had similar experiences with the effectiveness of topical versus oral minoxidil.

      community How effective is spironolactone?

      in Transgender  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 21-year-old MTF individual is experiencing rapid hair thinning and is currently on estradiol valerate. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of spironolactone for hair loss, despite being aware of its serious side effects.

      community Progressive insomnia (treatment-resistant) due to Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      A medical student experienced hair loss slowing with Finasteride but developed severe, treatment-resistant insomnia. They tried various medications with little effect, suspecting Post-Finasteride Syndrome, and others suggested the insomnia might be linked to Finasteride's impact on neurosteroids.

      community Why am I so scared to start fin?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 4 years ago
      User is scared to start finasteride for hair loss due to potential side effects and personal concerns. Another user suggests trying a low dose for 6 months and avoiding online groups to reduce anxiety.

      community We are NOT all the same. This community should check itself.

      in Treatment 4 years ago
      The user claims to have successfully treated hair loss using natural supplements like collagen, L-lysine, zinc, B12, and bamboo shoot extract, without using the "Big 3" treatments (Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841). The community is skeptical, demanding proof and emphasizing that the "Big 3" are proven effective, while natural remedies are often not.

      community My experience with Harmony Clinic in Cancun, MX

      in Transplants  42 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user had a positive experience with affordable FUE hair transplants at Harmony Clinic in Cancun, Mexico, noting professionalism and good results despite minor issues. The clinic advised against using Minoxidil and Finasteride, and the user was satisfied with the initial results, planning to update progress at 12 months post-op.

      community Crazy idea: creatine + topical finasteride

      in Chat  22 upvotes 4 years ago
      Using topical finasteride with creatine might help reduce hair loss by targeting local DHT while maintaining normal systemic levels, but results are uncertain without testing. Users report mixed experiences with topical treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil, with some seeing regrowth and others experiencing side effects.

      community No side effects on pyrilutamide / KX-826 so far

      in Research/Science  208 upvotes 4 years ago
      User TopBack56 and friends tried pyrilutamide (KX-826) for hair loss without experiencing negative side effects. They observed fine vellus hairs but no thick hair growth yet, and plan to add GT20029 to their regime after safety trials.

      community [25, F] [RANT] Shedding since March 2020. This just isn’t fair.

      in Female  42 upvotes 5 years ago
      User "missbloombastic" has been experiencing hair loss since 2016 and tried min, fin, multivitamins, and spiro with mixed results. Another user shares their struggle with hair loss and its impact on self-esteem, while a third user suggests checking blood tests and confirming the cause of hair loss.