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community 21M Concerned About Temple Recession: Minoxidil/Finasteride Worth It?

in General 203 upvotes 4 months ago

A 21-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is considering using Minoxidil and Finasteride, but is concerned about lifelong dependency and seeks advice on permanent solutions. They are advised to act quickly, consider additional treatments like Dutasteride, and get blood tests to rule out other causes.

community Long term Fin/Min random shed experience

in Update 15 upvotes 4 months ago

The user experienced significant hair shedding while using finasteride and oral minoxidil but found that the shedding eventually stopped, and hair returned to its previous state. They advise patience, continuing medication, and maintaining good nutrition, including Vitamin D.

community Around 5 month update (24m) (min + fin)

in Progress Pictures 279 upvotes 4 months ago

A 24-year-old shared impressive hair regrowth results after 5 months using oral minoxidil (3mg) and finasteride (1mg) daily, along with weekly microneedling, without side effects. The user self-medicated through the Hims website and noticed significant changes by the third month.

community extremely quick regrowth after hopping back on from fake minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 90 upvotes 4 months ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after switching from fake to genuine minoxidil, alongside continued use of finasteride. They advise caution when purchasing minoxidil from Amazon due to the risk of counterfeit products.

community Didn’t expect this much regrowth this early the grass really is coming in 🌱

in Is this regrowth? 40 upvotes 4 months ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 2.5 months on daily 0.5 mg oral dutasteride and 3 months of 5% topical minoxidil, with better results after switching to foam minoxidil. They attribute most gains to minoxidil, as dutasteride takes longer to show effects, and report no side effects.

community Evolution theory: AGA is your body trying to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by exposing your scalp to more UV

in Research/Science 4 months ago

Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hair loss are unclear.

community Clascoterone 5% solution infographic

in Update 130 upvotes 4 months ago

Clascoterone 5% solution is discussed as a potential new treatment for hair loss, offering an alternative for those who can't use finasteride or need additional options beyond minoxidil. Concerns about cost, effectiveness, and safety compared to existing treatments like RU58841 and finasteride are highlighted.

community Starting Min and Nizoral shampoo

in General 48 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation is about using topical minoxidil and Nizoral shampoo for hair loss. It discusses whether to use conditioner with Nizoral and how to apply minoxidil without causing scalp irritation.

community 3 years and 6 month Progress 1mg Fin Only zero Min or anything else

in Progress Pictures 258 upvotes 4 months ago

A user reported significant hair regrowth using only 1mg finasteride daily over 3.5 years, with no side effects. They stressed patience and consistency, seeing noticeable results after two years.

community 23M | Hair regrowth journey, what actually worked for me (pics attached)

in Progress Pictures 22 upvotes 4 months ago

A 23-year-old shared his successful hair regrowth journey, highlighting the importance of correcting vitamin deficiencies and using oral minoxidil and finasteride, later switching to topical minoxidil. He emphasized the effectiveness of addressing basic health issues and staying consistent with treatments.

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