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      community 25M - 6 months of treatment with topicals

      in Is this regrowth?  52 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 25-year-old male has been treating hair loss for six months using 5% minoxidil once daily, 0.02% DIY topical finasteride once daily, and microneedling every two weeks. He reports increased hair density and some regrowth, particularly vellus hairs, and plans to continue the regimen, possibly adding oral finasteride in the future.

      community 2 years of dut, 1 year of loss 24m

      in Progress Pictures  526 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth with dutasteride but later lost progress despite using minoxidil foam and dermastamping. Suggestions included reducing dermastamping frequency, conducting blood tests, and considering oral minoxidil or different brands of dutasteride.

      community My 6 month journey thus far... 47yo Male.

      in Progress Pictures  422 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 47-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth over six months using 1mg oral finasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, and 1ml 5% topical minoxidil, along with weekly derm stamping. He reported no major side effects, improved prostate health, and increased vascularity, with hair texture changes and minor nasal congestion.

      community 2 years of treatment, hair continues to get worse

      in Progress Pictures  233 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is worried about hair loss despite using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and keto shampoo for two years and is considering switching to dutasteride. Responses suggest patience, lifestyle changes, or trying additional treatments like microneedling.

      community I know it get worse before it gets better but

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses concerns about hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, topical finasteride, derma stamping, and keto shampoo, with some users suggesting switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride for better results. Users share experiences of initial shedding and regrowth, debating the effectiveness of topical versus oral treatments.

      community Results after 6 months of treatment

      in Progress Pictures  1835 upvotes 1 year ago
      Significant hair regrowth was achieved after six months using finasteride and minoxidil, with no side effects reported. The user plans to taper off minoxidil and is considering oral minoxidil, but is cautious due to potential heart issues.

      community Killing the Norwood Reaper, a Journey

      in Progress Pictures  370 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is treating hair loss with a regimen including Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, microneedling, and various supplements for overall health. They are considering adding tretinoin, stemoxydine/RU, DIM, Boron, and Fadogia Agretis to their routine.

      community What else to add to my stack? All help extremely appreciated!

      in Chat  9 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user is using a hair loss treatment regimen including Avodart (dutasteride), oral minoxidil, LLLT caps, vitamins, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is considering adding dermarolling and RU58841. They are experiencing unwanted body hair growth from minoxidil and are planning for a future hair transplant.

      community Prolonged shedding over last 15 months

      in Update  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been experiencing prolonged hair shedding despite using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and topical Finasteride, with blood tests showing high free testosterone and low SHBG. Suggestions include adjusting Minoxidil dosage, considering topical anti-androgens like RU58841, and addressing metabolic factors to increase SHBG.

      community Dutasteride and male fertility

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 2 months ago
      Dutasteride may affect semen parameters but not significantly enough to impact fertility unless baseline fertility is already low. Finasteride and minoxidil are used for hair regrowth, with no side effects reported by one user.

      community A lot of blood tests that I have done until now (Mainly Hormones).

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including oral and topical Finasteride and Minoxidil, and detailed various blood test results to track hormonal changes. They noted that while DHT levels initially decreased with topical Finasteride, they later increased, but they observed positive results in hair growth.

      community How I thought fin would be vs how it is

      in Chat  315 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride effectively regrew hair and improved quality after increasing the dose from 0.5mg to 1mg, with no side effects. The user is cautious about adding minoxidil, fearing it might disrupt progress.

      community Here is my hair regrowth plan

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user's hair regrowth plan includes topical treatments (RU58841, azelaic acid, ketoconazole), oral supplements (Gia Herbs, castor oil), microneedling, PTD-DBM peptide with valproic acid, red light therapy, inversion table with scalp massage, and platelet-rich fibrin injections. Commenters suggest that finasteride and minoxidil are essential treatments for male pattern hair loss, which are missing from the plan.

      community From Perfect Hair to This: 2 Years of Chronic TE + Unmasked AGA.

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 25-year-old is experiencing chronic telogen effluvium (TE) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) after surgery, using finasteride, red light therapy, and supplements, and considering oral minoxidil despite heart concerns. They are unsure whether to start minoxidil before or after an upcoming surgery, which may trigger another hair shed.
      22M Seeking Advice: Gyno, Insulin Resistance and Hair Loss Solutions

      community 22M Seeking Advice: Gyno, Insulin Resistance and Hair Loss Solutions

      in General  269 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 22-year-old is experiencing hair loss and anxiety, trying treatments like topical finasteride, rosemary oil, caffeine, microneedling, low-level laser therapy, scalp massages, ketoconazole shampoo, and various vitamins. They are concerned about potential gynecomastia and are considering using minoxidil if current treatments don't stop hair loss or promote regrowth.

      community Finasteride after 2 years. Not too bad.

      in Is this regrowth?  1052 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 52-year-old shared positive hair regrowth results after using finasteride for 24 months, with noticeable improvements after 13-14 months, and recently added oral minoxidil to the regimen. Users discussed the effectiveness of combining finasteride, minoxidil, and sometimes dutasteride for better hair growth results.

      community Had a rough week. What to do now?

      in Treatment  36 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user had a rough week after being told they couldn't get a hair transplant due to insufficient donor area and worsening balding. They were advised to increase their oral Minoxidil dosage and consider switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride.

      community Is anyone buying this comb over?

      in Styling  310 upvotes 3 years ago
      User has diffuse thinning crown and uses combover with hair spray. Oral minoxidil showed amazing results for another user.

      community Got a 3,5K graft hair transplant at 22.

      in Transplants  120 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 22-year-old had a 3,500 graft hair transplant to restore his original hairline and improve density, while using dutasteride and oral minoxidil to manage hair loss. He believes being proactive with medication prevented further loss and allowed for a successful transplant.