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      community (M24) ~5 years progress on Fin & Min. AMA

      in Progress Pictures  1694 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user "LandB4TimeIn3D" shared their hair loss progress using finasteride (Fin) and minoxidil (Min). They experienced shedding for the first few years but saw significant regrowth after about 2-3 years. They also mentioned using topical liquid minoxidil twice a day.

      community M27, Pictures taken 2 months apart.

      in Is this regrowth?  23 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is using 2.5mg Minoxidil, 0.5mg Finasteride, a dermastamp, and scalp massages for hair regrowth. There is some visible improvement, but patience is advised as significant results typically take around 6 months.

      community Dut/Minox/Needling to Dut/Oral Minox/Tretinoin/Needling

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user had been using Minoxidil and Dutasteride with micro-needling but experienced hair loss after switching Minoxidil brands. Their doctor prescribed oral Minoxidil and Tretinoin, but the pharmacist suggested isotretinoin might be a more cost-effective alternative.

      community 4mounths of oral minoxidil 2.5mg and dutastride 0.5

      in Is this regrowth?  43 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth using oral minoxidil 2.5mg and dutasteride 0.5mg, with some users reporting positive results. Others share their experiences with similar treatments, expressing hope for improvement and discussing side effects.

      community Progress 23M / 9 months dut / 8 months min

      in Progress Pictures  113 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 23-year-old shared progress pictures after 9 months of using dutasteride and 8 months of applying minoxidil once daily due to scalp psoriasis. Users complimented the results and discussed lighting effects on hair appearance.

      community M18, On tropical minox 5% for 2 months now

      in Minoxidil  27 upvotes 6 months ago
      An 18-year-old has been using 5% topical minoxidil for 2 months for hair loss, with a history of vitamin D deficiency and thyroid imbalance. Users suggest starting finasteride and blocking DHT for androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

      community Second shed and what I have learned (don't worry!)

      in Minoxidil  45 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 25-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth using 5% minoxidil for 9.5 months despite an initial shed and a second shedding phase lasting 3.5 months. They encourage others to persist with minoxidil treatment through shedding as regrowth can occur.

      community Dont know what the hell is going on.

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced rapid diffuse hair thinning for five years despite no signs of AGA or miniaturization. They tried finasteride and oral minoxidil without success and have checked thyroid, iron, and vitamin D levels.
      104 days of .5mg dut at 17 (read desc)

      community 104 days of .5mg dut at 17 (read desc)

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  81 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been using oral Dutasteride (.5mg) for 104 days and oral Minoxidil (.5mg) for about 2 months to address hair loss. Changes in hair appearance are noted, influenced by haircuts and dyeing, which affect the visibility of thinning areas.

      community 11 months on 5mg oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  976 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's 11-month progress using 5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss. The user reported significant hair regrowth, including on the beard and eyebrows, and experienced minor side effects like headaches and increased body hair.

      community 20M, 2.5 months, 1mg fin, topical min(local)

      in Progress Pictures  125 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old male shares his 2.5-month progress using 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, tretinoin, dermarolling, and ketoconazole for hair loss, noting slight libido decrease. Users discuss sourcing topical finasteride and request more photos to see the results.

      community 2 months of nightly 5% minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  485 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 25-year-old user shared progress after two months of using 5% minoxidil nightly on their scalp and beard. Many users suggest combining minoxidil with finasteride or dutasteride to prevent hair loss due to DHT, while others express concerns about potential side effects of these DHT blockers.

      community Combine minoxidil, tazarotene, lumigan

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 10 months ago
      Combining minoxidil 5%, tazarotene 0.1% cream, and lumigan for hair loss treatment is discussed. The conversation focuses on the safety and effectiveness of using these treatments together.

      community M22 Shedding recovery fin 1mg min 1ml

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  142 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (1ml), noting significant shedding phases but hoping for improvement. Shedding is a common synchronized effect of the treatment, which may desynchronize over time, potentially taking over 5 years.

      community which is better ; minoxidil with more alcohol or more pg?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of Minoxidil formulations with different alcohol and propylene glycol (pg) ratios. The user finds that a formulation with 20% pg and 80% ethanol dries faster but is concerned about absorption time.

      community New regimen started after 4 years of little progress

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is trying a new hair loss regimen including Spirolactone, Finasteride, oral Minoxidil, microneedling, and various supplements. They are experiencing increased shedding and seeking advice on microneedling and treatment effectiveness.

      community 3 months progress on dutasteride and oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  61 upvotes 3 years ago
      EdgeLord19941's progress with hair loss medication, which includes 0.5mg dutasteride daily, 5mg oral minoxidil daily and microneedling with an electronic pen once every 7-14 days at 1.5mm. There have been positive results reported within 3 months of following this regimen with no major side effects.

      community concerns about starting minoxidil

      in Female  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      An 18-year-old woman experiencing hair loss due to stress, possible PCOS, and low vitamin D is concerned about starting 5% minoxidil foam, prescribed by her doctor, due to potential facial hair growth. She is also using a topical steroid for scalp sensitivity and pain.

      community 39m 1.1mg finasteride 3mg oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their progress using 1.1mg oral finasteride and 3mg oral minoxidil since January 2024, noting significant improvement without side effects. They previously had an allergic reaction to topical treatments.