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      community watch out, here comes the hair

      in Research/Science  564 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's journey with hair loss and their use of topical finasteride, minoxidil and pyri/minoxidil ratio treatments to attempt hair regrowth. Replies focused on offering support and advice while sharing personal experiences with different treatments.

      community .3% Fin (3mo) & .6% Minox (10mo) Topical results.

      in Is this regrowth?  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth using topical 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, with no side effects noted. They are considering switching to oral treatments if progress stalls, but are currently satisfied with the results.

      community 5 months progress on Min and Fin

      in Progress Pictures  176 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and reduced shedding after increasing their dosage of minoxidil to 5mg daily and finasteride to 5mg three times a week. They reported noticeable improvements within five months and encouraged others to consider this treatment.

      community 4 month progress (23M) on the Big 3. [NW7 when I started, I think]

      in Progress Pictures  164 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 23-year-old man shared his 4-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil with finasteride topical twice a day, multivitamins, microneedling, head massages, and ketoconazole shampoo. He's unsure of his current Norwood scale classification and is asking for help to determine it, with suggestions ranging from NW4 to NW4.5.

      community MINOXIDIL + FINASTERIDE 3-MONTH PROGRESS

      in Progress Pictures  109 upvotes 10 months 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 20m. 1mg fin. Week 8

      in Finasteride  4 upvotes 9 years ago
      A user reports positive results with finasteride, noticing thicker hair and regrowth at the temples and hairline. Another user shares their experience with minoxidil, noting small hairs that haven't grown, and plans to add finasteride to their regimen.

      community Second shed sucks (me again xd)

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing a second hair shedding phase after 7 months on finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole, and is concerned about the sustainability of the treatment. Others encourage continuing the treatment, explaining that shedding is normal and should stabilize over time.

      community 4 months min / 2 months fin progress

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user reports using Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, rosemary oil, biotin, and multivitamins for hair loss treatment. They've noticed a significant reduction in hair shedding and an improvement in hair texture.

      community 16M topical min Kirkland 5% 2*1 ml ED, saved from dead

      in Progress Pictures  45 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their hair loss journey, detailing their use of Kirkland Minoxidil 5%, finasteride, dutasteride, and weekly dermarolling. They experienced initial success with minoxidil but faced setbacks with oral minoxidil and are now back on topical treatments.

      community Information regarding Follicusan DP?

      in Product  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      Follicusan DP is discussed as a potential alternative to Minoxidil without side effects, but information is scarce. It is noted to be of German origin and details on its mechanism are limited.

      community 5 months Minoxidil+Fin progress

      in Is this regrowth?  76 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's 5-month progress using topical Minoxidil (5%) and Finasteride (0.1%) twice daily, along with derma stamping, improved Vitamin D levels, and increased protein intake for hair regrowth. The user is considering dutasteride if progress plateaus and uses a sulfate and paraben-free shampoo.

      community Sudden itchy scalp and shedding after 2 years of treatment

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      After 2 years of using finasteride and minoxidil with good results, the user is experiencing severe scalp itchiness, shedding, and tenderness. Despite dermatologists finding nothing wrong, the user seeks over-the-counter treatments for the itch.

      community Survived First Monte. Shedding is real

      in Progress Pictures  370 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is treating hair loss with 1mg finasteride every other day, daily topical minoxidil, and weekly derma rolling, and is considering using hair fibers for special occasions. There is a discussion about the initial shedding phase of minoxidil treatment and the importance of consistent photo conditions to track progress.

      community Fin + min 3 month progress and happy I guess

      in Is this regrowth?  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced initial hair shedding but saw improvement after three months using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling with castor oil. They shared progress photos and sought advice for further improvement.

      community 1 year 1 month into fin, new regrowth

      in Chat  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user increased finasteride to 1mg daily, stopped using ketoconazole and pyrithione zinc shampoos, and started using regular pH balanced shampoo with tea tree oil, rosemary/peppermint oil, and microneedling. They are now seeing new hair regrowth at the hairline and temples.

      community progress pic after 4 months fin, min

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 38-year-old man from Poland, balding for 15 years, shared his hair regrowth progress after 4 months of using finasteride (fin), minoxidil (min), micro-needling, and infrared light treatments. He recently switched from finasteride to dutasteride.

      community Finasteride - Beard Shedding -

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old male using 1mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil for hair loss experienced stabilized scalp hair but began noticing beard shedding. Users suggest that Finasteride can slow beard growth, and some recommend using Minoxidil on the beard to counteract thinning.

      community M 25, 3.5 months apart images, fin works,

      in Progress Pictures  278 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 25-year-old male experienced hair regrowth after switching from topical minoxidil to a combination of topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, along with microneedling and multivitamins. He reported no significant side effects from finasteride, except mild discomfort, and emphasized the effectiveness of oral finasteride over topical solutions.

      community 6 Months on Fin/Min, Progress and shedding anxiety

      in Progress Pictures  3 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user shares progress on hair regrowth using topical Minoxidil twice daily, tretinoin at night, and oral finasteride daily, experiencing a second shedding phase but still seeing positive results. They seek advice from others who have experienced similar shedding.

      community 33M 1mg finasteride + topical minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  59 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 33-year-old man shares his positive hair regrowth results using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, and a 0.5mm dermaroller weekly. He feels more confident and encourages others to try the routine despite potential side effects.

      community FFS, This is the reason why I love this community

      in Chat  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 22-year-old is frustrated with friends and family's dismissive attitudes towards hair loss and finds support and hope in an online community. They have not yet treated their hair loss but are considering medications like minoxidil and finasteride.