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      community How long still for CB-03-01? (breezula)

      in Question  7 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation is about the release timeline for clinical trial results and the availability of Breezula, a hair loss treatment. The user is not comfortable buying it as a research drug from China.

      community About to hop on Fin

      in Finasteride  4 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 25-year-old is starting finasteride to address hair loss, having previously used minoxidil and other treatments. Users discuss experiences with finasteride, including initial shedding and side effects, while offering advice and support.

      community Miniaturization or regrowth? How can I tell them apart?

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 16 months, minoxidil for 11 months, and started microneedling 2 months ago, experiencing shedding phases. They are questioning whether they are experiencing miniaturization or regrowth.

      community 9 months of treatment as an aggressive diffuse thinner

      in Progress Pictures  63 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, and other treatments for hair loss over nine months, seeing some improvement in hair thickness and crown volume but continued thinning at the hairline. They plan to continue treatment for another nine months despite being sensitive to DHT fluctuations and are considering increasing dosages or other options like a hair transplant.

      community Almost 4 months, before and after of pyrilutamide .5% once daily

      in Update  13 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of minoxidil, alfatradiol, pyrilutamide, and nizoral, despite previous intolerance to finasteride. They emphasize the importance of consistency in treatment and are optimistic about the results, noting no side effects so far.

      community Before and after adding pyrilutamide and alfatrodial

      in Progress Pictures  69 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, using minoxidil, pyrilutamide, alfatrodial, and nizoral to improve hair density and thickness. They reported positive results without side effects and emphasized the importance of consistency with topical treatments.

      community 8 monts progress 1mg fin 5mg min

      in Progress Pictures  20 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced increased hair density and improved hairline definition after 8 months of using 1mg finasteride and 5mg minoxidil (both oral and topical) daily, though the hairline recession hasn't reversed. They noticed fuller eyelashes and increased shedding, but overall hair growth is outpacing the loss.

      community How bad is the shed phase really?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      The shed phase from using finasteride and minoxidil can vary, with some experiencing noticeable hair loss and others having minimal shedding. Despite initial shedding, many users report eventual hair regrowth and improvement, making the treatment worthwhile.

      community Handle the itch from Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      Minoxidil can cause scalp itchiness, often due to propylene glycol, and users suggest alternatives like foam formulations without PG, using moisturizing oils, or reducing application frequency. Some recommend ketoconazole or zinc pyrithione shampoos to help with inflammation and itchiness.

      community For Those Thinking of Giving Up

      in Chat  32 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shares their experience with hair loss treatments, including oral Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, and Tretinoin, despite seeing no results after six months. They encourage others to continue treatments and consider options like oral Minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and possibly hair transplants.

      community 16 Month Progress (0 month, 6 month, 16 month)

      in Progress Pictures  1647 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their 16-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and micro-needling, noting significant improvement and minor side effects like stray ear hairs. Consistency in treatment was emphasized, with noticeable hair improvement within the first 6 months.

      community 42 years old / 6 months / dut, minox, keto, dermaroller

      in Progress Pictures  44 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 42-year-old is using dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, ketoconazole, and a dermaroller for hair loss, with noticeable progress after six months. They are questioning if further gains are possible and considering stopping the dermaroller, as advised that future improvements may only involve hair thickening.

      community Early Signs - Notes for diffuse thinners

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 4 months ago
      Diffuse thinning is often due to androgenetic alopecia, and DHT blockers like finasteride are recommended. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841, with emphasis on starting early and using a holistic approach.

      community August - Now with 1.25mg of fin and 1.25 mg min

      in Progress Pictures  132 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user started using 1.25 mg of finasteride and 1.25 mg of oral minoxidil, noticing some hair regrowth and thickening. They plan to continue the treatment for a year, with others suggesting patience and possibly adding topical treatments.

      community Only 1.5 months into treatment - is this normal or too fast?

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 21-year-old started treatment for androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, anti-dandruff shampoo, and a corticosteroid solution. After 1.5 months, they noticed increased hair density and are considering switching to oral minoxidil due to scalp issues.

      community 6 Month Finasteride only Results

      in Progress Pictures  133 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their 6-month progress using finasteride for hair loss, reporting significant improvement without side effects. They previously used saw palmetto and currently take omega-3, curcumin, and vitamin D supplements.

      community Kowalski, analysis (Fin + Min, no dermarolling)

      in Progress Pictures  161 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 29-year-old is using 1mg oral finasteride and 50mg/g topical minoxidil daily for hair loss, with plans to reduce minoxidil use due to greasiness and considering a hair transplant for receding temples. No side effects from finasteride were reported, and many users suggest a transplant may not be necessary due to good hair density.

      community 9-month treatment timeline (topical fin/min → oral dut/min)

      in Progress Pictures  55 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 24-year-old male shared his 9-month hair loss treatment journey, initially using topical finasteride and minoxidil, and recently switching to oral dutasteride and minoxidil. He experienced manageable shedding, noticeable hair density improvement, and plans to consider a hair transplant after 12-18 months on the oral treatment.

      community Fin progress 27M Let’s goooooooooooooo

      in Progress Pictures  122 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 27-year-old male started using finasteride in February 2023 for hair loss, experiencing significant progress with no side effects. He is considering adding oral minoxidil or getting a hair transplant, but is concerned about the cost in the Netherlands.

      community Has anyone ever lost their minoxidil gains from breaks/inconsistency and fully recovered what they lost? What are my chances of regrowing what I lost? I was a hyper responder but I missed oral minoxidil for a few days on multiple occasions because my prescription refills ran out while traveling.

      in Progress Pictures 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair loss after missing doses of oral minoxidil while continuing topical minoxidil and dutasteride. They are hopeful about regrowing lost hair by maintaining consistent treatment.

      community Long term Fin/Min random shed experience

      in Update  15 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding while using finasteride and oral minoxidil but found that the shedding eventually stopped, and hair returned to its previous state. They advise patience, continuing medication, and maintaining good nutrition, including Vitamin D.