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      21M on Minoxidil 3 Months: Should I Add Finasteride for Thinning Hair?

      community 21M on Minoxidil 3 Months: Should I Add Finasteride for Thinning Hair?

      in General  246 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 21-year-old male experiencing hair thinning started using Minoxidil, which stopped his shedding and led to the growth of vellus hairs on his temples. He is considering whether to add finasteride to his routine, which currently includes Minoxidil, derma rolling, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamin D3, zinc, and a rosemary and fenugreek lotion.

      community Let's talk about the use of minoxidil 15%

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 7 months ago
      Minoxidil 5% is no longer effective for the user, who is considering stronger minoxidil or oral options despite availability issues. Suggestions include trying minoxidil 15%, oral minoxidil, microneedling, and exploring other treatments like finasteride and dutasteride.

      community Full extent of pp405 effectiveness

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential effectiveness and future results of the hair loss treatment pp405, with questions about its impact on different hair loss stages and areas. There is anticipation for phase 3 trial results to provide more data, and hope that pp405 could enhance hair transplant outcomes.

      community 25M 4 months Fin + oral Min keep hope

      in Progress Pictures  230 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 25-year-old male shared his hair loss journey, using finasteride and oral minoxidil, which improved his hair density and quality. He also addressed dermatitis with exfoliation and anti-dandruff shampoo, and emphasized the importance of a healthy scalp and lifestyle changes.

      community God bless this sub and medications!

      in Progress Pictures  737 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user achieved significant hair regrowth using 0.5mg oral Dutasteride, 2.5mg oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil twice daily, Ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, and weekly dermastamping with no side effects. Results were noticeable after 2-3 months, with the best results at 9 months.

      community losing ground after a year with dut 0.5mg

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 22-year-old has been using dutasteride (0.5 mg daily) for over a year but is experiencing increased hair shedding, scalp inflammation, and burning, and cannot use minoxidil due to side effects. Suggestions include consulting a dermatologist, trying oral minoxidil, microneedling, rosemary oil, caffeine shampoo, and considering other treatments like PRP or red light therapy.

      community 25M Exploring Causes of Hair Loss: TE, Alopecia, or AGA?

      in General  226 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss with possible causes including chronic telogen effluvium, diffuse alopecia areata, and androgenic alopecia. They have tried treatments like Nizoral shampoo, minoxidil, and finasteride, and are considering a biopsy for further clarity.

      community Will Finasteride/Dutasteride Work for me ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 24-year-old male is experiencing hair loss and considering treatments like finasteride and minoxidil after noticing low levels of Vitamin D, iron, and testosterone. Users discuss the effectiveness of these treatments and the importance of consulting a dermatologist, while also mentioning potential side effects of finasteride.

      community 1 year of Oral Fin and Oral Min

      in Progress Pictures  129 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using 1 mg oral finasteride, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, keto shampoo, topical minoxidil, and supplements for hair loss but hasn't seen expected progress. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, increasing oral minoxidil dosage, microneedling, and checking for other conditions or deficiencies.

      community MINOXIDIL + FINASTERIDE 3-MONTH PROGRESS

      in Progress Pictures  109 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their 3-month progress using topical minoxidil 6% twice daily and finasteride 1mg six days a week, along with a hair and scalp treatment. They reported no side effects and plan to add a dermastamp to their routine.

      community Terminal hairs growing in, but derm still says I’m going to go bald in the years to come??

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.

      community I asked Gemini 2.5 Pro to roast r/tressless

      in Satire  35 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss concerns and treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are humorously discussed. The community's quirks and dedication to battling hair loss are highlighted.

      community This shedding fase is absolutely brutal

      in Progress Pictures  182 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair shedding despite using minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling. They are considering changing treatments after stopping dermarolling and switching finasteride brands worsened the shedding.

      community Does Tretionin make minoxidil work better?

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Tretinoin may enhance the effectiveness of minoxidil for some users, though experiences vary. Some users report better results with oral minoxidil compared to adding tretinoin.

      community It has been 1 year. Should I keep going or give up?

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering whether to continue their hair loss treatment, which includes finasteride, minoxidil spray, keto shampoo, and dermarolling. Suggestions include increasing minoxidil application, adding multivitamins, improving sleep, and possibly switching to dutasteride, while the consensus is to keep going with the treatment.

      community Temple regrowth, what worked for you?

      in Minoxidil  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and microneedling are commonly used for temple regrowth, with varying results and timelines. Consistency and patience are emphasized, with some users seeing progress after several years.

      community Oral minoxidil and oral finasteride progress

      in Progress Pictures  58 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride 1mg and oral minoxidil 2.5mg daily since late 2024 and reports positive progress in hair growth without side effects, though some unwanted hair growth on hands and arms. The user is 26 years old and started losing hair around age 20 or 21.

      community Dutasteride 4.5 months really struggling what should I do

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been on dutasteride for 4.5 months after switching from finasteride due to hair thinning, and is experiencing significant hair loss despite also using minoxidil and microneedling. Many responses suggest that dutasteride takes time to show results, often requiring patience for up to a year or more, and recommend not stopping finasteride abruptly to avoid shedding.

      community Minoxidil Sulfate makes everyone a responder

      in Research/Science  260 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil sulfate is more effective than regular minoxidil, especially for those with low sulfotransferase levels or scalp sensitivity, but it is unstable unless delivered in a liposomal format. Combining minoxidil with tretinoin can enhance effectiveness, and stopping minoxidil use can lead to rapid hair loss.

      community 1 year of treatment with Fin, Min, keto (M24)

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user has been treating hair loss for a year with Finasteride, oral Minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo, recently adding Dutasteride. They are unsure about the effectiveness and seek advice on whether to continue or switch fully to Dutasteride.