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      community 5 Months on Minoxidil and Finasteride

      in Is this regrowth?  1806 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 months using Minoxidil and Finasteride, specifically Hims chewables. They noted an increase in depression as a side effect.
      PP405 Identity Research

      community PP405 Identity Research

      in Research  292 upvotes 7 months ago
      PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment that inhibits mitochondrial pyruvate carriers, increasing lactate dehydrogenase activity and stimulating hair follicle stem cells. In a phase 1 trial, 31% of participants showed over 20% hair density increase with PP405 treatment.

      community Started seeing regrowth at month 5 of Fin

      in Is this regrowth?  12 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 24-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 months of using Finasteride, with no other treatments like Minoxidil or microneedling. He also reported an increase in libido and no other side effects.

      community Let’s get PP405 trending on Twitter!

      in Chat  70 upvotes 9 months ago
      People are excited about a new hair loss treatment, PP405, and some suggest using Twitter to increase its visibility. Current treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, but skepticism remains about the effectiveness of new treatments.

      community 1 year Min + Fin update (21M).

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user shared their one-year progress using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, noting an increase in minoxidil dosage and the addition of microneedling. They feel progress is slow and are considering a hair transplant for full restoration.

      community PP405 timeframe ? Could it replace current treatments ?

      in Update  34 upvotes 9 months ago
      PP405 is a potential new hair loss treatment that might replace finasteride and minoxidil, but it is still in clinical trials and may not be available until 2028-2031. There is skepticism about its effectiveness, with only a 20% increase in hair density observed in some participants.

      community How you guys use minoxidil? Need advice.

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 23-year-old with Norwood 4 hair loss is using minoxidil, finasteride, oral minoxidil, a multivitamin, and derma rolling, seeking advice on whether to increase minoxidil usage despite cost concerns. A dermatologist recommended the regimen, and the user added derma rolling and tretinoin.
      On Creatine and Minoxodil for 1 week, quick shedding or progressing MPB

      community On Creatine and Minoxodil for 1 week, quick shedding or progressing MPB

      in General  145 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 24-year-old man is experiencing hair shedding after starting Minoxidil and Creatine, and is concerned about accelerated hair loss. A user suggests that Creatine does not increase DHT levels and recommends considering oral Dutasteride, low-dose oral Minoxidil, and Ciclopirox Shampoo, advising consultation with a doctor.

      community Pelage Announces Positive Results of Phase 2a Trials for PP405

      in Update  300 upvotes 9 months ago
      PP405 shows promise in treating severe hair loss, with 31% of users experiencing over 20% hair density increase in four weeks, faster than minoxidil and finasteride. Some users are skeptical about the results' significance and long-term efficacy.
      Help me interpret my bloods

      community Help me interpret my bloods

      in General  65 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is concerned about high prolactin levels and low testosterone levels after stopping finasteride for three weeks. They are considering resuming finasteride but are worried it might further increase prolactin levels.

      community Min, without fin. Worth it or no

      in Minoxidil  104 upvotes 11 months ago
      Minoxidil can be used alone to address thinning hair, but it may be less effective without finasteride. Minoxidil increases blood flow and may regrow some hair, but it doesn't block DHT.
      Time for change or just in my head?

      community Time for change or just in my head?

      in General  128 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 20-year-old is experiencing hair thinning despite using minoxidil inconsistently for 1.5 years and is considering adding finasteride due to concerns about side effects. They are unsure whether to increase minoxidil application, start finasteride, or if the hair loss is exaggerated in their perception.

      community Should I seek a second opinion? 22M

      in General  79 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male is experiencing worsening hair loss despite taking 0.25mg oral finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily since July. He is considering seeking a second opinion as his dermatologist refuses to increase the finasteride dosage, and he does not use dermarolling or vitamins.

      community What’s the appropriate dose of oral Min for a beginner?

      in Minoxidil  89 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old is using oral minoxidil (1.25 mg) and finasteride (1 mg) for hair loss, with additional weekly dermarolling. They are considering whether to increase the minoxidil dose to 2.5 mg but are advised to stay at 1.25 mg for now.

      community Been shedding for like 3-4 months now… Finasteride 0.5mg

      in General  50 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started taking 0.5mg of finasteride daily in July 2024 and experienced good results until December/January, but has been shedding hair for about 3 months since then. They are unsure whether to increase the dose to 1mg or continue with the current regimen.

      community What do you guys think about my progress?

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride, 5% topical minoxidil daily, Nizoral shampoo, hair oils, and derma stamping at 1.5mm for hair loss. They plan to increase derma stamping frequency to 3-4 times a week for potentially better results.

      community Why i always read about the inefficacy of fin?

      in General  126 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride is reported to work for 90% of men, but online opinions often claim it doesn't work. A user mentioned it can increase hair count by 40% per square centimeter.

      community 36yo male, NW6, 2.5mth dut/minox

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 36-year-old male using dutasteride and minoxidil has seen significant hair regrowth, confirmed by a dermatologist and supported by before-and-after photos. He plans to increase his oral minoxidil dosage and add dermapen to his routine.

      community My Hairloss journey- Been a long ride!

      in Treatment  183 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss and used Minoxidil and Finasteride to improve hairline and density, but stopping Minoxidil led to a setback. They plan to continue both treatments daily to increase hair density and are considering applying Minoxidil to the entire scalp.

      community 3 months on 2.5mg oral min and 0.5 dut

      in Is this regrowth?  80 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth after 3 months of using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride, with mixed opinions on the effectiveness and suggestions to increase minoxidil dosage or consider a hair transplant. Some users recommend additional treatments like dermarolling and micro-needling, while others share personal experiences with side effects and alternative treatments.

      community I got Tretinoin shipped to the UK

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Tretinoin was shipped to the UK from alldaychemist, taking over a month to arrive. The user applies it twice a week before Minoxidil and plans to increase usage gradually.