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      community Should I start Fin with these blood tests?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 25-year-old male with normal hormone levels is considering starting finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but is concerned about high estradiol levels and potential side effects. Responses vary, with some suggesting blood tests before starting treatment and others emphasizing individual tolerance and the importance of consulting a doctor.

      community [20M] 2 Year Fin&Min Progress (Detailed & Pics)

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 20 year old male's experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, nizoral shampoo, dutasteride, alfatradiol, stemoxydine and RU58841, over the course of two years. The user reported losing ground overall but their hair becoming curly, which helped hide more scalp.

      community 21M, 3 months of insane shedding on fin/min/saw palmetto

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 21-year-old male experiencing severe hair shedding despite using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and saw palmetto with pumpkin seed oil. He is seeking advice on whether this shedding is normal and if he should consider other treatments like dutasteride or RU58841.

      community My 14 Month Progress

       65 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 25-year-old male shared his 14-month hair regrowth progress using minoxidil, finasteride, and initially dermarolling, along with supplements like fish oil, vitamin D, biotin, and zinc. He attributes his hair loss improvement mainly to the medications and noted minor side effects like lower libido and dark circles under the eyes.

      community High stress causing more shedding perhaps balding? 21(M)

       5 upvotes 12 years ago
      A 21-year-old male is experiencing hair shedding, possibly due to stress from a breakup, and is using minoxidil and drinking green tea to address it. Others suggest stress as a cause and recommend consulting a dermatologist if it persists.
      Struggling with Chronic Hair Loss Despite Treatments at 20

      community Struggling with Chronic Hair Loss Despite Treatments at 20

      in Basic Questions  180 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss since age 16 and has tried various treatments including topical minoxidil, topical and oral finasteride, and oral dutasteride with minoxidil, but has not seen significant improvement. He is currently using 1.5mg dutasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil daily, along with derma penning, and is seeking advice on regrowing hair to avoid using hair fibers.

      community HT - Currently 19 days Post-OP

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 30-year-old male, 19 days post-hair transplant, is experiencing normal shedding and is concerned about hair loss. He is taking Dutasteride and Minoxidil tablets daily and is advised to trust the process as shedding is a typical phase.

      community 6 months of dutasteride + minoxidil.

      in Update  117 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 31-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after 6 months using daily 0.5 mg dutasteride, 5% topical minoxidil twice a day, occasional dermarolling, and hair supplements. He reported a slight decrease in libido initially but no other side effects, and there's potential for further improvement up to 12–18 months.

      community 3 months on fin + min: Honest & detailed review.

      in Update  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 25-year-old male using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily noticed slight hair density improvement on the crown, less shedding, and no serious side effects except occasional mild discomfort. He uses Nizoral shampoo for itching and takes Vitamin D and Magnesium supplements, while maintaining a positive mental outlook and working on improving his sleep schedule.

      community progress ? should i switch to dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 23-year-old male has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for 14 months, along with derma stamping and vitamins, but is considering switching to dutasteride due to dissatisfaction with progress. Users suggest cutting hair shorter to better track progress, and some recommend adding dutasteride and possibly a hair transplant in the future.

      community M30, month 5 of dutasteride and minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  250 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 30-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after five months of using topical minoxidil (5% foam) and oral dutasteride (0.5 mg daily). The user reported no side effects and was grateful for the progress, despite the rapid gains slowing down.

      community 6 Month | Oral Finasteride Only 1mg Daily | Update (25m)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  223 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 25-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after taking 1mg of oral finasteride daily for six months, with no side effects reported. Previously, he had used finasteride combined with minoxidil but stopped all treatments for a year before resuming finasteride alone.
      19M: Hair Thinning After 5 Months on Finasteride & Minoxidil, Need Advice

      community 19M: Hair Thinning After 5 Months on Finasteride & Minoxidil, Need Advice

      in General  100 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 19-year-old male has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil since December, with initial success, but has experienced hair thinning and loss since May. Despite using microneedling and tretinoin cream to enhance minoxidil, his dermatologist advised using only minoxidil, causing concern about worsening hair loss.

      community My 2.5 year hair journey so far (25M)

      in Progress Pictures  191 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 25-year-old male shared his 2.5-year hair restoration journey using 1 mg finasteride and oral minoxidil, starting with 2.5 mg and increasing to 5 mg, resulting in significant hair improvement and no major side effects. He experienced minor shedding and noted better results with the higher minoxidil dosage.

      community [M37] 8 months progress with mostly derma rolling and scalp massaging

      in Progress Pictures  625 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 37-year-old male stopped using finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects and switched to derma rolling, scalp massaging, and Revita shampoo, resulting in thicker, healthier hair with new growth. Users discuss the effectiveness of mechanical scalp stimulation, with some sharing similar positive experiences and others expressing skepticism.

      community (M28) 3 months progress on minoxidil 5%

      in Progress Pictures  76 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 28-year-old male showed hair regrowth after 3 months using 5% liquid minoxidil twice daily and weekly dermarolling with a 1mm roller. Someone suggested adding finasteride to the treatment.

      community 7 Month Hair Progress (0.5 mg dut only, diffuse thinning)

      in Progress Pictures  713 upvotes 2 years ago
      An 18-year-old male switched from topical finasteride and minoxidil to oral dutasteride for diffuse hair loss and saw improvement without side effects, despite experiencing scalp itch and shedding. Commenters noted significant hair regrowth and were surprised by his young age and appearance.

      community 32M: Oral Fin/Minox for 6 Months - Seeking Advice on Continued Thinning

      in Finasteride  117 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 32-year-old male experienced short-term hair regrowth with topical minoxidil, but thinning resumed. He switched to oral finasteride and minoxidil, saw initial improvement, but now faces aggressive thinning again and is considering other treatments like dutasteride, derma rollers, or red light caps.

      community 3-month progress of hair regrowth

      in Progress Pictures  266 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old male shares his 3-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, reporting no side effects and light initial shedding. He is encouraged by the results and plans to continue the treatment.

      community 24M oral fin/min 1 year progress

      in Progress Pictures  405 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old male shares his one-year progress using oral finasteride (1 mg) and minoxidil (3 mg) for hair growth, reporting positive results without significant side effects. Other users discuss their experiences with these treatments, including concerns about side effects and the importance of consulting a doctor.

      community Topical Finasteride 1 year results

      in Progress Pictures  250 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 31-year-old male used topical finasteride for a year, reducing hair loss significantly with no side effects. Another user suggested adding minoxidil and using oils for better results.