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      community Female androgenetic alopecia (w/ PCOS) starting treatment

      in Female  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A female with PCOS and androgenetic alopecia is starting treatment with oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil 5% with finasteride, and plans to add mesotherapy. She previously tried anti-androgenic contraceptive pills but couldn't tolerate them and is using Myo Inositol for weight management.

      community 3ish months in w topical min. Happy but should I expect more?

      in Progress Pictures  65 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user who has been using topical minoxidil for 3 months and oral finasteride for 2.5 years to combat hair loss, with positive results so far. The user is curious about future hair growth and considers additional treatments like dermarolling and low-level laser therapy.

      community 3 months in, fin 1mg/Day + min 5%/2xDay

      in Progress Pictures  745 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared progress pictures after 3 months of using finasteride 1mg daily and minoxidil 5% twice daily, showing significant hair regrowth, especially at the temples. The discussion includes positive feedback on the results and tips on managing hair care while using these treatments.

      community 3 Months of 2.5 minoxidil + 1mg finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  38 upvotes 1 year ago
      User reports hair improvement after 3 months using 2.5% minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, weekly Nizoral, bi-weekly microneedling, and nightly rosemary oil. Shedding has decreased, and no significant side effects were noted.

      community 16 months finasteride & minoxidil progress

      in Progress Pictures  605 upvotes 1 year ago
      User shared 16-month progress using finasteride 1 mg/day and minoxidil 5% solution once/day, noting significant regrowth, especially in temporal peaks. Users discussed shedding, side effects, and positive feedback from others.

      community 3 months results of oral Minoxidil and Finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  193 upvotes 5 months ago
      After 3 months of using oral minoxidil and finasteride, the user experienced thicker hair and filled-in thinning areas, with no major side effects except an initial shedding phase. The treatments were prescribed online, and the user noticed results after 2.5 months.

      community 2 Month Progress (Fin 1mg and Min( 2.5mg)

      in Update  106 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is happy with their 2-month progress using a 3-in-1 oral tablet containing finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin, with minor side effects like slightly lower libido. They report no significant issues like breakouts and note that oral treatments are more effective than topical ones.

      community 11 months on fin only. Regrowth + thickness

      in Progress Pictures  572 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user reported hair regrowth and increased thickness after 11 months using finasteride 1mg, taken 3-4 times a week, with noticeable improvement starting around the third or fourth month. No side effects were mentioned, and the user is considering reducing the dosage to find the minimum needed to maintain results.

      community Dutasteride half life - conflicting information

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The half-life of Dutasteride is commonly stated as around 5 weeks, but some sources suggest it is 170 hours for men aged 20–49, with further information indicating it varies from 3 days to 5 weeks depending on the dose. The user is seeking clarity on these conflicting figures.

      community Almost 2 month of 1mg fin and Costco min (liquid)

      in Is this regrowth?  83 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 40-year-old male using 1mg finasteride and Costco liquid minoxidil for almost 2 months reports noticeable improvement in hair regrowth, though his temples remain recessed. Encouragement from others suggests continued use will yield further progress.

      community Min + fin oral for eight months

      in Progress Pictures  342 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared progress pictures after using Minoxidil and oral Finasteride for eight months to treat hair loss. They experienced significant hair regrowth, and the discussion includes various opinions on the necessity and effectiveness of these treatments.

      community 24 weeks of treatment. Best decision of my life

      in Progress Pictures  919 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 32-year-old male used 1.25mg oral finasteride daily and 1ml topical minoxidil twice daily for 24 weeks, experiencing improved skin and hair growth with initial side effects that resolved after three weeks. He plans to try dermastamping to address a stubborn cowlick area.

      community Low Estradiol while on 1mg Fin, what should I do?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user on 1mg finasteride for a year has low estradiol levels but no significant symptoms, and others suggest monitoring without immediate concern. Some users discuss potential effects of low estrogen, like low libido, but the user reports no erectile dysfunction.

      community 7 Months progress Hims Fin/min/mn

      in Progress Pictures  61 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user started using Hims Finasteride and Minoxidil topical in July 2023, added daily microneedling in November, and switched to chewable Finasteride and Minoxidil in January with increased microneedling frequency. They observed hair regrowth, suggesting diffuse thinning may be easier to treat.

      community 4 months progress, fin/min daily

      in Is this regrowth?  194 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair improvement after 4 months of using 1.25mg finasteride daily and 5% Minoxidil foam. They reported no side effects and no noticeable shedding phase.

      community Prolonged shedding over last 15 months

      in Update  2 upvotes 2 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 Roughly one year on finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  516 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone's positive experience with 0.5 mg of finasteride daily for hair loss, noting potential contributions from vitamins and health improvements. Side effects and observations from others include watery semen and questions about hair regrowth and shedding phases.

      community 30M ~3 month, everything and the kitchen sink

      in Progress Pictures  229 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old male shared his 3-month progress using Minoxidil topical, Finasteride oral, and Dutasteride, along with microneedling, keto shampoo, and rosemary oil for hair regrowth. He reported significant improvement without side effects and plans to continue the regimen.

      community 1mo. 27 days, honest critique of my progress

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 48-year-old user shared progress pictures after using finasteride daily, minoxidil foam once a day, RU58841 once a day, and a derma pen every other week for almost two months. Another user suggested waiting until month six to see significant results.

      community M26 Month 0 vs. Month 6 (Oral Fin)

      in Progress Pictures  136 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 26-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after six months of using oral finasteride, with no side effects. He is considering adding oral minoxidil to his regimen but is cautious about potential side effects and plans to reassess after one year.

      community Almost 3.5 months on topical fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  254 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user shared progress after 3.5 months using topical finasteride (0.2%) and minoxidil (5%), noting thicker hair despite a receding hairline. They plan to consider a hair transplant in the future and found applying treatments easier on a shaved head.