community A miraculous drug that regrows body parts.
A drug that regrows body parts, but not hair, sparking debate on hair loss treatments. Discussions include the use of finasteride, dutasteride, and the potential for new methods to restore hair.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Oral 1mg Fin/ 2.5mg Min (Before/After)
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the transition from topical to oral minoxidil and finasteride, and the associated shedding phase. Users advise patience and consistency, noting that shedding is common and improvement may take several months.
community True hair loss Vs shedding cycle
The user stabilized hair loss with oral finasteride, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil, and underwent a stem cell and PRP procedure. Recent increased hair shedding may be due to restarting dermarolling, affecting minoxidil absorption, or the waning effects of the stem cell treatment.
community [24M] 2 months into 0.025% topical finasteride + 5% minoxidil after 5 years of 5% minoxidil only. Does it work ?
A 24-year-old male has been using 5% minoxidil for five years and recently added 0.025% topical finasteride to his routine. He noticed some improvement in his crown area but is considering stronger treatments like oral finasteride or dutasteride for better results, especially on the temples.
community (23) daily 0.5 Dut + 5mg Min for 2 years, hair thinned considerably. thoughts?
A 23-year-old has been using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 5mg oral Minoxidil daily for two years, but their hair has thinned considerably. Suggestions include increasing the Dutasteride dose, adding Finasteride, or considering a hair transplant.
community Here we go, wish me luck gentlemen
A 39-year-old is starting a hair loss treatment with 1.25mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil twice daily, sharing baseline pictures and hoping for significant results. Progress updates will follow.
community My “hairless” journey - From October 2021 - Until today
A 25-year-old shared their hair regrowth journey using topical minoxidil, then switching to oral minoxidil and finasteride, experiencing significant improvement but planning a future hair transplant. Other users discussed their experiences with treatments like dutasteride, with some expressing concerns about side effects and treatment effectiveness.
community 2 months update with fin and min
A 32-year-old is seeing new hair growth after two months of using minoxidil foam twice daily, finasteride every other day, and weekly microneedling. They previously had a hair transplant but did not use medication afterward, which they now regret.
community Switched from FIN to DUT, hairline/temples worse
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and oral minoxidil worsened hair thinning at the hairline and temples. The user is considering returning to finasteride, as dutasteride may not be effective for them.
community Seeking Advice on Overcoming Fear of Reinstating Finasteride After PFS Concerns
The user is anxious about potential side effects of finasteride, particularly PFS, and is considering reinstating it for hair loss treatment. They experienced anxiety-induced side effects previously and are seeking advice on overcoming their fear of restarting finasteride.