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      community Log #1 - My .25mg EOD Finasteride Journey

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user started taking 0.25mg of finasteride every other day to prevent hair loss and documented their experience. Initially, they felt anxious and had headaches, but by the second week, they felt normal with no side effects or changes in hair.

      community Diffuse thinning is so brutal.

      in Styling  73 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 25-year-old with AGA experienced hair thinning and dandruff, stabilized with topical finasteride and minoxidil but saw minimal regrowth. They seek advice on styling and consider oral minoxidil and microneedling for denser hair.

      community Kintor’s GT20029 Phase 1 success

      in Update  74 upvotes 3 years ago
      Kintor's GT20029, a treatment for hair loss, has completed Phase 1 successfully, showing promise as an androgen receptor degrader that could potentially regrow hair. It is considered more effective than Pyrilutamide, with infrequent dosing and minimal systemic absorption.

      community Natural DHT Blockers instead of fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses using natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto, beta sitosterol, pumpkin seed oil, pygeum africanum bark, and nettle root as alternatives to finasteride for hair loss, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness. Some users report minimal improvement with natural options and better results with finasteride or dutasteride, despite concerns about potential side effects.

      community Topical Finasteride: Update

      in Finasteride  63 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user applied a homemade topical finasteride solution daily for 35 days, reducing hair shedding significantly with minimal side effects. They plan to continue for 90 days and will provide further updates.

      community Fin/Min/VitD 3 month progress pics

       117 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user shared their positive 3-month experience using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin D to treat hair loss, noting significant regrowth and minimal shedding. They also discussed potential side effects and the low likelihood of experiencing them, while being open to answering further questions.

      community It's crazy how it's 2018 and the only hair loss treatments we have feature undesirable side effects and/or aren't even effective for many people.

       132 upvotes 7 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible side effects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hair loss treatments despite decades of research.

      community M21 6 month Hair regrowth, topical min and oral fin

      in Is this regrowth?  121 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 21-year-old shared their 6-month hair regrowth journey using daily finasteride tablets and once-daily topical minoxidil, noting significant improvement in hair thickness, especially at the corners, with minimal side effects. They also mentioned using minoxidil for beard growth with limited success and occasionally using a dermaroller.

      community Bryan Johnson and his Hair routine, what's the point?

      in Hair Systems  24 upvotes 2 months ago
      Dutasteride and high-dose Minoxidil are the primary treatments maintaining hair, with additional supplements and therapies like red light offering minimal extra benefit. The discussion criticizes promoting expensive hair care products when basic medications are doing most of the work.

      community Dear RU58841 Users- How did it go?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      RU58841 is used by some for hair loss when finasteride and minoxidil are ineffective. Users report mixed results, with some experiencing side effects like chest pain and mood changes.

      community 3 month progress. from November 11 to today

      in Progress Pictures  139 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 25-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth over three months using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and 5% topical minoxidil, with minimal side effects. He noticed some regrowth on the sides and is regaining confidence.

      community My finasteride progress in a 6 month

      in Progress Pictures  1263 upvotes 4 months ago
      Successful hair regrowth after six months using finasteride and topical minoxidil, with minimal side effects like anxiety. Finasteride was the main treatment, and minoxidil supported regrowth.

      community Minoxidil alternate approaches

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including the use of 2.5mg Dutasteride, 1mg Finasteride, and Minoxidil 5%, with concerns about side effects like water retention and facial changes. The user is considering alternative Minoxidil applications, such as microneedling and sublingual Minoxidil, to minimize side effects.

      community Losing hair? Finasteride should be the first step

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  284 upvotes 8 months ago
      Finasteride is effective for hair loss, with significant results after consistent use, and minimal side effects reported. Users discuss dosage, shedding, and combining treatments, with some considering adding Minoxidil or switching to Dutasteride.

      community 28M Considering Dutasteride After Finasteride Side Effects; Seeking Advice

      in General  112 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 28-year-old male with severe hair loss is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects from oral finasteride, despite using topical minoxidil and finasteride with minimal improvement. He seeks advice on whether dutasteride might be effective without affecting libido.

      community 2 months consistent minoxidil 5% progress.

      in Progress Pictures  69 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user shared their 2-month progress using 5% minoxidil and microneedling for hair loss, noting no significant changes yet. The discussion includes opinions on minoxidil, finasteride, and personal experiences with hair loss treatments.

      community Holding the line with no meds.

      in Progress Pictures  50 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 34-year-old man is using natural methods like rosemary and peppermint oil, micro-needling, and low-level laser therapy to manage hair thinning, avoiding medications like minoxidil and finasteride. Despite minimal visible progress, he values the non-medicated approach and remains consistent with his routine.

      community 7 month finasteride 1mg progress

      in Is this regrowth?  277 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth after 7 months of using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo, with shedding stopping recently. They reported no side effects and use a minimal oral dose of minoxidil.