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      community Losing hair? Finasteride should be the first step

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  284 upvotes 8 months ago
      Finasteride is effective for hair loss, with significant results after consistent use, and minimal side effects reported. Users discuss dosage, shedding, and combining treatments, with some considering adding Minoxidil or switching to Dutasteride.

      community 3 months minoxidil PO, finasteride PO, and biotin progress. 25M

      in Progress Pictures  490 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 25-year-old male shared his 3-month progress using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin for hair growth, reporting positive results and minimal side effects, such as slightly reduced libido. He plans to continue treatment and possibly add microneedling, with hopes of further improvement and potential hair transplant if needed.

      community My Jan-June Hair Transformation

      in Update  567 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user's hair transformation using a routine that included dermastamping, minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole, and rosemary oil. The user later stopped using minoxidil and rosemary oil due to greasiness, continuing with finasteride, dermastamping, and ketoconazole.

      community Some hair growth over 1+ years (24M)

      in Progress Pictures  51 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair growth using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 0.5mg dutasteride daily, and 2% ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, noting fuller hair and less noticeable temple recession. They switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil to more aggressive treatments for better results.

      community 4 years doing treatment. Should I get an hair transplant?

      in Progress Pictures  134 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old using minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss has seen significant improvement but is considering a hair transplant for a more defined hairline. Most responses suggest the hair looks good, advise against a transplant, and recommend patience or trying microneedling or tretinoin.

      community My summation of PP405 - looks promising

      in Research/Science  206 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 shows promise for hair regrowth by manipulating stem cell characteristics and lactate dehydrogenase, with Phase 2a trials pending. Google Ventures' $15M investment suggests confidence, but results and market availability remain uncertain.

      community Almost 2 month of 1mg fin and Costco min (liquid)

      in Is this regrowth?  83 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 40-year-old male using 1mg finasteride and Costco liquid minoxidil for almost 2 months reports noticeable improvement in hair regrowth, though his temples remain recessed. Encouragement from others suggests continued use will yield further progress.

      community 6month progress Fin/Min/Microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  199 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their 6-month progress using 1mg finasteride, daily minoxidil, 1.5mm microneedling twice a week, biotin, and Nizoral shampoo, showing significant hair regrowth. Other users were impressed, noting the regrowth resembled a hair transplant.

      community Yes, most models are absolutely on finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1105 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses how many male models and celebrities likely use finasteride to prevent hair loss, with some expressing surprise that it's not just good genetics keeping their hair intact. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride and, in one query, minoxidil.

      community Y'all ever watch older movies?

      in Chat  63 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation reflects on how hair loss was portrayed in older movies as a natural part of aging, contrasting with today's media where balding is less visible due to treatments like finasteride and hair transplants. Participants also discuss the difference in societal attitudes towards hair loss and appearance in past generations compared to the present.

      community If you are a young guy worrying about hairloss

      in Shaved/buzzed  168 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 26-year-old man embraced baldness, gaining confidence and personal growth, and encourages self-acceptance. Others discussed hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride, but he did not use them.

      community Norwood 1 to 3 is normal, and NOT balding

       7 upvotes 7 years ago
      Norwood 1-3 hair loss is considered normal in Russia and not balding. Using finasteride for Norwood 1-3 is seen as unnecessary and risky.

      community 9 months of treatment as an aggressive diffuse thinner

      in Progress Pictures  63 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, and other treatments for hair loss over nine months, seeing some improvement in hair thickness and crown volume but continued thinning at the hairline. They plan to continue treatment for another nine months despite being sensitive to DHT fluctuations and are considering increasing dosages or other options like a hair transplant.

      community Seeking Advice on Tretinoin Strength for Minoxidil Success at Age 30

      in Basic Questions  190 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is considering adjusting tretinoin strength to enhance minoxidil effectiveness, questioning whether to use 0.025% or 0.01% instead of 0.05% due to increased hair shedding. They have been using finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral, and are contemplating reintroducing microneedling.

      community My hairloss journey with only finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared their hair loss journey, noting significant improvement after using finasteride since June 2024 and recently starting minoxidil in April 2026. They encourage others to have faith in treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, or other options.

      community Your experiences with minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  18 upvotes 1 month ago
      Minoxidil is effective for many users, with some experiencing initial shedding before seeing regrowth, while others report side effects like facial edema and heart pain. Combining minoxidil with finasteride or other treatments can enhance results, but individual experiences vary widely.

      community Roughly 1.5 years of treatment, don't give up!

      in Progress Pictures  503 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shared their hair regrowth journey using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dutasteride over 1.5 years, showing significant improvement. They experienced no side effects and noted increased body hair growth with oral minoxidil.

      community Almost 8 months on fin and absolutely no results so far

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride for nearly 8 months without seeing any improvement in hair density, and is considering adding minoxidil and possibly switching to dutasteride. Other users suggest combining treatments like minoxidil, microneedling, and topical anti-androgens for better results.

      community Oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil.

      in Progress Pictures  107 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user switched from oral finasteride to oral dutasteride and increased minoxidil dosage, seeing significant hair improvement over a year. They plan to wait until age 35 for a hair transplant, aiming for optimal results.