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      community My FUE experience in Korea (General Thoughts)

      in Update  3 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user shared their positive experience with a 1,500 graft FUE hair transplant at NewHair Institute in Korea, highlighting the natural design by Dr. Jino Kim and the supportive staff. They experienced minimal discomfort and swelling, and appreciated the thorough aftercare and communication.

      community 15 months fin, 12 months min results. 22M

      in Progress Pictures  214 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 22-year-old shared his 15-month progress using finasteride and 12-month progress with minoxidil for hair loss, noting improved thickness but minimal hairline change. He experienced initial shedding with minoxidil but no side effects from finasteride, and he advises patience and consistency for results.

      community Another personal creatin anecdote

      in Product  8 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user shared their experience with taking 30g of creatine daily, noting no hair loss and improved physical performance, but minimal mental performance benefits. They also use 1.25mg of finasteride every other day.

      community Before and after, 1mg fin 0.5min

      in Progress Pictures  65 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user shared their positive experience with hair loss treatment using 1mg finasteride, 0.5mg minoxidil, vitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, and a thickening shampoo, noting significant progress and minimal side effects. They emphasized the importance of trying treatments despite initial shedding and shared their routine for managing frizzy hair.

      community 8 years fin/min, my long term results. 31m

      in Progress Pictures  1801 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 31-year-old man successfully used oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair regrowth over eight years, experiencing minimal side effects like initial shedding and increased body hair. He credits these medications for preserving his hair despite a family history of baldness.

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

      in General  112 upvotes 10 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 Zix pre-made - zinc topical on scalp

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is experimenting with a zinc sulfate and B6 topical solution called "Zix" for hair loss, alongside using a zinc oxide scalp mask and low-level laser therapy (LLLT). They report minimal hair loss after three months of use and are seeking feedback from others who have tried similar treatments.

      community 1.5 years. Oral Fin and Min only.

      in Progress Pictures  517 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride (1 mg) and oral minoxidil (2.5 mg) daily, with minimal side effects. They also use testosterone to balance any libido effects from finasteride.

      community 1.5 Years on 2.5mg Minoxidil and 1mg Finasteride | 23 Y/O

      in Progress Pictures  456 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old shared their successful hair regrowth experience using 2.5mg oral Minoxidil and 1mg Finasteride, noting significant improvement between months 4 to 7 with minimal side effects like bloating. They plan to continue treatment until it stops working or they turn 30, and they are open to embracing baldness in the future.

      community I believe I’m making a come back

      in Is this regrowth?  588 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male experienced positive hair regrowth after using oral minoxidil and finasteride for over four months, noting slight changes in hair density. He initially used topical minoxidil but switched to oral due to having pets, experiencing minimal shedding and no significant side effects after initial lethargy from finasteride.

      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.
      Should I start taking finasteride?

      community Should I start taking finasteride?

      in General  84 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old is considering starting finasteride for early-stage hairline recession but is concerned about potential side effects. They are seeking advice on whether to begin treatment given their minimal hair loss and personal concerns about appearance.

      community 2 years on fin - hair recovery progress

      in Progress Pictures  279 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their two-year progress using finasteride 1mg daily for hair recovery, noting significant improvement with minimal side effects like a slight decrease in libido. They initially tried microneedling weekly for six months but discontinued it, and they are now experimenting with reducing the finasteride dose to 0.5mg daily.

      community Is this progress: 21 year old male Norwood 3 minoxidil progress

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old male using minoxidil, derma stamping, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and Nizoral shampoo for hair loss sees minimal progress and is cautious about using finasteride due to potential side effects. Others suggest finasteride or dutasteride for better results, noting side effects are rare.

      community Just topical min and fin, 6 months.

      in Is this regrowth?  222 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using a topical spray containing minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin for hair regrowth over six months, with positive results and minimal side effects. The user also mentions using biotin and alpecin, and discusses the benefits of topical application over oral forms.

      community Slow and steady progress - thoughts?

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reports slow progress in hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and a weekly oil massage. They note improvement in the crown area but minimal change in the hairline.

      community 2.5 months fin 1mg daily 18 months min 5% twice a day

      in Progress Pictures  146 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and reduced hair loss using finasteride 1mg daily and minoxidil 5% twice a day. Finasteride stopped 90% of hair loss and thickened hair, while minoxidil regrew hair, with minimal side effects reported.

      community One Year Progress Update on mid & fin

      in Progress Pictures  283 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced progress in hair recovery using oral finasteride and minoxidil, despite some side effects like increased heart rate. They switched from foam to oral treatments for convenience and reported minimal shedding.

      community 1 year year update (.5 mg Dut, 2.5 mg OM)

      in Progress Pictures  335 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth using 0.5 mg Dutasteride and 2.5 mg Oral Minoxidil daily, with minimal side effects. He noticed improvement in hairline and crown after an initial shedding phase, and he did not use Finasteride prior to this treatment.

      community Why is dutasteride's volume of distribution so much bigger than finasteride? Is it more lipophilic and crosses barriers better?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  24 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride has a larger volume of distribution than finasteride due to its lipophilic nature, allowing it to concentrate in hydrophobic areas and making it difficult to excrete. A user experiencing hair loss has been using oral finasteride for 10 months with minimal regrowth and is considering switching to dutasteride or adding oral minoxidil.

      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.

      community Hit the 6 month mark topical min and fin

      in Progress Pictures  194 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared progress after six months using a topical mix of 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, reporting significant hair regrowth with minimal side effects. The product used is a spray from Hims, applied to the crown before bed.