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      community from fin to dut; from oral to topical minoxidil

      in Is this regrowth?  118 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and from oral to topical minoxidil, noticing better hair regrowth with the new regimen. They experienced no side effects from dutasteride and found topical minoxidil more effective than oral.

      community 5 Months Minoxidil (and ~1.5 Years Fin/Dut)

      in Progress Pictures  594 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and from topical to oral minoxidil, despite some patchiness along the hairline. The user reduced the oral minoxidil dose due to low blood pressure concerns.

      community Should I switch from fin to dut? (21 y/o diffuse thinner)

      in General  134 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 21-year-old experiencing diffuse thinning is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride after using topical and oral minoxidil and finasteride. They have seen some regrowth but are concerned about overall density loss, especially at the crown.

      community Seeking Advice on Tretinoin Strength for Minoxidil Success at Age 30

      in Basic Questions  190 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is considering adjusting tretinoin strength to enhance minoxidil effectiveness, questioning whether to use 0.025% or 0.01% instead of 0.05% due to increased hair shedding. They have been using finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral, and are contemplating reintroducing microneedling.

      community Insane regression after hyper-responding (17M) AMA

      in Progress Pictures  137 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 17-year-old experienced significant hair loss after switching from topical to oral minoxidil and adding finasteride. The recommendation is to return to topical minoxidil and continue with finasteride or consider dutasteride.

      community M28 5 Month insane progress, Fin&Min

      in Progress Pictures  78 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their impressive hair regrowth progress after 5 months using 1mg oral finasteride every other day, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, weekly dermastamping, and daily scalp massages. They reported no side effects and began seeing improvement after 2.5 months.

      community Minoxidil hack PSA for you all

      in Treatment  59 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from liquid to foam Minoxidil to avoid scalp irritation, with a method to melt the foam for easier application. Users discuss alternatives and personal experiences with Minoxidil, including issues with propylene glycol and different application methods.
      DUT 0.5mg I need help from the experienced please!

      community DUT 0.5mg I need help from the experienced please!

      in General  128 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is considering starting dutasteride (DUT) 0.5mg for hair loss due to lack of access to finasteride and is concerned about potential side effects. They seek guidance on whether to begin this treatment.

      community Both pictures are 18 months apart

      in Is this regrowth?  95 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user started dutasteride and oral minoxidil but saw no improvement in crown hair regrowth. Users suggest increasing the minoxidil dose and seeking a second opinion.

      community What is worth dissolving in topical minoxidil solution?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from minoxidil foam to topical solution and considering adding caffeine, melatonin, or cetirizine. Currently using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 1mg oral finasteride, planning to ask for 0.5mg oral dutasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil.

      community Little hairs sprouting after 10, years of NRW 7

      in Is this regrowth?  8 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 35-year-old man with 10 years of hair loss at NRW7 started using topical Minoxidil and noticed some hair regrowth. He plans to continue with Minoxidil, add microneedling, and possibly try topical treatments like finasteride or dutasteride.

      community Keratin microspheres - breakthrough

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      A gel of keratin microspheres promotes hair follicle growth, showing similar effectiveness to minoxidil in mice. The treatment activates hair growth pathways and reduces inflammation, with potential applications in drug delivery for hair-related disorders.

      community 19m to 20m here my progress on 1 year finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  1130 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their one-year progress using finasteride for hair regrowth, noting significant improvement and additional benefits from two months of minoxidil use. They reported no side effects from finasteride and attributed most regrowth to it, with minoxidil darkening their hair.

      community Still receding at 8 months on finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  21 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, and microneedling to address hair loss but continues to experience recession after 8 months. Suggestions include being patient as treatments can take 12-18 months to show effects, considering a switch to dutasteride, and consulting a dermatologist for potential underlying scalp conditions.

      community Small progress after 1 year 35m

      in Progress Pictures  184 upvotes 2 years ago
      A man saw improvement in hair loss after a year using 1mg finasteride daily and minoxidil twice daily, but reduced finasteride due to side effects. He switched to 0.5mg dutasteride daily, topical finasteride twice daily, microneedling weekly, and 2.5mg oral minoxidil, but may stop minoxidil due to chest pains.

      community 1.5 years fin 5 months topical min

      in Is this regrowth?  31 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user started with 1mg oral finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily in January 2023, but stopped minoxidil due to an elevated heart rate. They then saw regrowth after beginning topical minoxidil and microneedling in early 2024.

      community 4 months on 2.5 mg OM, no improvement

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      After 4 months on oral minoxidil with no significant hair regrowth, a user is frustrated and considering alternative treatments since they can't take finasteride due to side effects. Suggestions include natural DHT blockers, lifestyle changes, and other hair care tips.

      community 1 year on Dut + Oral Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  109 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 28-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth using dutasteride 0.5 mg and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil after previous treatments with minoxidil and finasteride became less effective. He reported no major side effects, except for unwanted hair growth in certain areas.

      community Minoxidil and finateride progress 1 year

      in Progress Pictures  362 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a person's one-year progress using Minoxidil and five months on Finasteride 1.25mg daily for hair loss, with noticeable improvement after switching brands and adding Finasteride. Some users commented on the unchanged position of a toothpaste tube in the progress photos, while others discussed their own hair regrowth experiences with similar treatments.