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      community 2.5 years Minoxidil and HRT, CPA->Lupron +Minox 5%

      in Transgender  611 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 2.5 years of using Minoxidil 5% and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Lupron, despite initial scalp irritation. Finasteride was ineffective for them.

      community Dermaroller vs dermastamp vs dermapen

      in Microneedling  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling is debated for hair loss treatment, with some users finding it beneficial for minoxidil absorption and others skeptical of its effectiveness. Alternatives like finasteride and minoxidil are recommended, while tools like dermarollers, dermapens, and dermastamps are discussed for their pros and cons.

      community Tiny tiny hairs outlining juvenile hairline

      in Is this regrowth?  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about hair regrowth using high-dose dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling. Users discuss seeing tiny hairs and hope they will become terminal, with advice to use derma rolling weekly for better results.

      community Why does finasteride stop working?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride may seem less effective over time due to increased DHT sensitivity or aging, but it still suppresses DHT. Switching to dutasteride offers stronger DHT suppression but may increase estrogen levels.

      community My microneedling journey (no min, fin, etc)

      in Microneedling  210 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced positive hair growth results using microneedling with rosemary and mint oil, without Minoxidil, Finasteride, or RU58841. They switched from a dermaroller to a microneedling pen and targeted different scalp areas weekly.

      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 Progress Pics 2 years fin 1mg, 1 year min

      in Progress Pictures  277 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their hair loss progress after 2 years of finasteride and 1 year of minoxidil, along with occasional microneedling and regular exercise. They experienced initial shedding but saw significant improvement after 4 months.

      community For those that have used anti androgens what is your experience?

      in Research/Science  15 upvotes 2 years ago
      People discussed their experiences with anti-androgens for hair loss, mentioning side effects like chest pains with RU58841 and skepticism due to lack of safety data, while considering Fluridil as a potential addition to treatment. Some users expressed reluctance to use these chemicals.

      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 11 months Fin and 4 months microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  73 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user reported positive hair regrowth after 11 months on finasteride and 4 months of microneedling. Opinions in the conversation vary, with some endorsing microneedling as effective and others emphasizing finasteride as essential, while acknowledging that treatments may not work for everyone.

      community Seeking Advice on Microneedling and Hair Care Post-Treatment

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user plans to use an electric microneedling pen for hair loss, set to penetrate 0.6mm to 0.8mm, and apply rosemary oil in jojoba oil post-treatment. They also intend to use 5% Minoxidil daily, followed by a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and jojoba oils.

      community 6 months progress no fin 27m topical foam minox

      in Progress Pictures  250 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using 5% Minoxidil foam twice daily, microneedling every two weeks, and Nizoral 2% shampoo weekly for hair loss treatment. They've seen improvements in their hairline and eyelashes, and are considering adding finasteride to their regimen.

      community Microneedling + Min 2 months progress

      in Progress Pictures  1065 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post and conversation are about a user's progress with microneedling and minoxidil for hair loss. The user is happy with the progress and plans to continue with the treatment, without using finasteride.

      community How do we only have two treatments to combat hair loss at this point in time?

      in Chat  211 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses frustration over the limited and not always effective treatments for hair loss, mainly Minoxidil and Finasteride. The conversation includes mentions of potential new treatments like GT20029, HMI-115, CosmeRNA, KX-826, and microneedling, but also highlights the challenges of funding and prioritizing research in this area.

      community 3 months fin, min, dermarolling

      in Progress Pictures  182 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post is about a user's progress with using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling for hair loss. The conversation includes comments about different treatments and methods used.

      community LOSING ground on 9months Fin/Dut/RU/Min+ stack

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about someone's 9-month experience using finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil for hair loss. Commenters suggest that there has been slight improvement in the person's hair condition.

      community I have been battling hair loss for 20 years, feel free to ask me anything

      in Progress Pictures  155 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's 20 year journey with hair loss and the treatments they have used to manage it, including finasteride, minoxidil, a custom Strut Blend of Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, and Biotin, Nizoral shampoo, multivitamins, Vitamin D, B Complex, Dim, Clomid, exercise, diet, laser helmet, Toppik dark brown, and topical Finasteride. The user also talks about their successful life, lack of desire for children and high sperm count due to Clomid.

      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

      in Will treatment work for me? 3 years ago
      In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.

      community Reminder that dermastamps exist and are cheap

      in Microneedling  90 upvotes 3 years ago
      Microneedling, comparing dermarollers and dermastamps as treatments for hair loss, and the effectiveness of each. Dermastamps are considered cheaper than dermapens, but users have varying opinions on which method is more effective with less pain.

      community My strong recommendation for those shedding hair

      in Treatment  93 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found that topical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed some thickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, but topical melatonin showed immediate results in reducing hair loss.

      community Can Finasteride be Enough to thicken hair?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  22 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user is using topical finasteride and is considering adding minoxidil despite concerns about dependency and side effects. Another user suggests that finasteride alone can reverse hair loss, but adding minoxidil and microneedling may improve results.

      community 6 Months of Minox + 1mg Fin 5x a week.

      in Update 5 years ago
      Using minoxidil and finasteride to address hair loss, with questions about side effects and the possibility of microneedling for increased effectiveness.