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      community M 25, 3.5 months apart images, fin works,

      in Progress Pictures  278 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 25-year-old male experienced hair regrowth after switching from topical minoxidil to a combination of topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, along with microneedling and multivitamins. He reported no significant side effects from finasteride, except mild discomfort, and emphasized the effectiveness of oral finasteride over topical solutions.

      community 3 and half years - Fin, Min — and some micro needling

      in Minoxidil  1790 upvotes 1 month ago
      A nearly 50-year-old male achieved significant hair regrowth and thickening over three years using daily finasteride, twice-daily topical minoxidil, and bi-weekly microneedling with a dermastamp. He experienced no side effects and found microneedling particularly effective for the crown area.

      community Progress update just over a year in

      in Progress Pictures  143 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using 2mg minoxidil and 1mg finasteride daily for over a year, with inconsistent use for two months, and is experiencing a shedding phase. Suggestions include adding dutasteride, micro-needling, and considering a shorter haircut to manage appearance during shedding.

      community An unusual case (progress or not?)

      in Is this regrowth?  25 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 43-year-old with a history of hair transplants and long-term finasteride use reports seeing hair regrowth after adding oral minoxidil, micro-needling, and resuming topical minoxidil. Users agree that the hair appears thicker and denser.

      community 4 and half month Finasteride, 2 months Minoxidil (oral)

      in Update  40 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been using 1.25 mg finasteride, 10 mg oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and occasional micro-needling for hair loss, noting some regrowth, especially at the temples. Another user expresses relief and encouragement from the post, as they are starting similar treatments.

      community The no BS guide to saving your hair without finasteride (improvement in 90% of patients in the study) with a low side effect profile or improvement in 100% of patients but a higher side effect profile and increased dosage. The future is here?

      in Minoxidil  92 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of oral minoxidil in combination with micro-needling. Oral minoxidil has been found to improve hair density in 90% of patients with a low side effect profile, but using 5mg per day can result in higher side effects including hypertrichosis and edema. Other treatments mentioned include finasteride and RU58841.

      community Final Result. 1 Year post Hair Transplant

      in Transplants  298 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's experience with a hair transplant procedure and the resulting appearance of their hairline, which included some micro irregularities to make it look natural. Other users asked questions related to cost and safety of similar procedures at different clinics.

      community Using minoxidil for 6 months. Not seeing results

      in Minoxidil  111 upvotes 1 month ago
      Minoxidil alone is not effective for hair regrowth; adding a DHT blocker like finasteride or dutasteride is recommended. Dermastamping and micro-needling can enhance results, and some users suggest trying oral minoxidil or natural DHT blockers.

      community My dear dog (M9) is balding...

      in Satire  778 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is a satirical discussion about a user joking that their dog is balding and needs hair loss treatments like finasteride, with others commenting on the creepiness of an AI-generated image of a dog with human features.

      community Hair Tattoo as a substitue to hair transplant

      in Transplants  517 upvotes 3 years ago
      A hair tattoo substitute for a hair transplant, which many people felt was not a good idea. Several treatments were suggested as alternatives, such as Scalp Micro Pigmentation (SMP) and wigs.

      community Medication works - First Pic June 2020

      in Progress Pictures  689 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user improved their hair loss using finasteride, switched to dutasteride, micro-needling, Nizoral shampoo, and changed from topical to oral minoxidil, resulting in thicker hair, eyebrows, beard, and body hair. Commenters are impressed with the transformation, some mistaking the before and after photos for different people, and the user reports no side effects from the treatments.

      community Male pattern baldness, and mental health

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  332 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.

      community Norwood 6 trying the bounce back

      in Progress Pictures  199 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 37-year-old who started losing hair in their early 20s tried minoxidil with little effect, then experienced more loss until 2023. They are now using a treatment including finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, saw palmetto shampoo, and micro needling, and are seeing early positive results.

      community 8 Weeks Progress. DUT and topical MIN

      in Progress Pictures  158 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user shared their 8-week hair regrowth progress using 0.5mg dutasteride, twice-daily topical minoxidil, and weekly 1.5mm microneedling. They noted visible improvement, though some users suggested reducing microneedling depth to avoid potential scalp damage.

      community Beginning my hair treatment journey

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 19-year-old noticed hair thinning and mild receding hairline, opting for a treatment regime excluding finasteride and minoxidil. The regime includes derma rolling, rosemary and coconut oil, a massage comb, a DHT-blocker shampoo, and vitamins B12 and Biotin.

      community M40 - 3 Months progress on Fin/Min

      in Is this regrowth?  1441 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user reported significant hair regrowth after 3 months using 1mg oral finasteride, 1ml 5% topical minoxidil, and microneedling, along with biotin, vitamin D, iron, and zinc supplements. They are optimistic about continued progress despite initial skepticism.

      community 1.5 years on Finasteride update

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 1.5 years, along with microneedling and jojoba with rosemary oil, and is considering a hair transplant due to limited regrowth. They are hesitant to use minoxidil daily and are exploring other options like a combined finasteride and minoxidil pill.

      community 2 months update of minoxidil + Microneedling

      in Is this regrowth?  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth using daily 5% minoxidil and weekly microneedling, and plans to add finasteride soon. They are considering the effectiveness of once-daily minoxidil and adjusting microneedling needle size.

      community 3-month update on the microneedling-only project

      in Microneedling  88 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 3-month update on a microneedling-only project to treat hair loss, which has not had significant results in terms of thicker hair but may have seen some acceleration in hair growth and an increase in vellus hairs. The user plans to continue the journey for 6 months before making any changes, such as adding minoxidil or finasteride.

      community On Fin / Min for 1 year plus... is this progress?

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over a year with little progress in hair regrowth and is considering switching to dutasteride. They are also using microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and considering red light therapy, but are frustrated with the lack of results.

      community Complete non responder to everything. Modern Norwood Sisyphus

      in Update  76 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for four years and topical minoxidil with microneedling for a year but has not seen significant results in slowing hair loss. They are considering trying dutasteride despite concerns about its intensity, and others suggest trying oral minoxidil or combining treatments for better results.