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      community 10 months min/microneedling + 6 months fin progress report

      in Finasteride  24 upvotes 6 years ago
      User "hairlossblows" shares their positive experience with minoxidil, microneedling, and finasteride for hair loss treatment. They report significant hair regrowth, especially in the hairline, and minimal side effects from finasteride.

      community Grinding up Fin pills, mixing them with MINOX?

      in Finasteride  4 upvotes 8 years ago
      Mixing ground finasteride pills with Minoxidil for topical use, with concerns about effectiveness and side effects. Users suggest using professionally formulated topical finasteride instead.

      community one month progress but with better lighting

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures of hair growth after switching to oral minoxidil and finasteride, noting improved lighting in the photos. They experienced a faster heart rate for a few weeks and a slight decrease in libido as side effects.

      community Will PP405 render Minox and Fin obsolete?

      in Research/Science  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 might make minoxidil unnecessary, but finasteride or other 5AR inhibitors may still be needed. PP405 is expected to be expensive and not available until at least 2028, with limited information on its effectiveness.

      community My Journey on Fin + Min (19M giving up)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old tried oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss but experienced side effects like fatigue, dry eyes, and lack of motivation, leading to discontinuation. Suggestions included trying topical treatments, dutasteride, or accepting hair loss.

      community Severe diffuse thinning since 13 years old

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 15-year-old experiencing severe diffuse thinning plans to use minoxidil, dermarolling, and possibly ketoconazole, with hopes to later incorporate finasteride. Concerns about starting finasteride too young and the need for a dermatologist consultation are discussed.

      community 19. are my corners coming back?

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 6 months and minoxidil for 12 months to address hair loss and recently started estradiol monotherapy for additional benefits. They are unsure if their hair is regrowing and are seeking advice on their progress.

      community VDPHL01 works really quickly .. apparently?

      in Research/Science  48 upvotes 3 months ago
      VDPHL01 shows faster and stronger hair growth compared to standard minoxidil, with no major side effects reported. Users discuss combining it with other treatments like dutasteride and finasteride for better results, while expressing skepticism about the effectiveness of PP405.
      Got back from the derm, idk what is the best option

      community Got back from the derm, idk what is the best option

      in Treatments  185 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil for 4 months and switched to oral minoxidil, considering adding finasteride for better results. They are advised to aggressively treat hair loss with minoxidil for regrowth and finasteride for prevention, while monitoring for side effects.

      community 4 years on fin and min (Before and After) Age 27 to 31

      in Progress Pictures  997 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride and minoxidil over four years, despite side effects like seborrheic dermatitis, urinary changes, and water retention. They were satisfied with the results and maintained a strong physique.

      community One year off fin/min and I regret it

      in Update  417 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user regrets stopping finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects but plans to resume treatment. They consider using finasteride every other day and continuing topical minoxidil to manage side effects while maintaining hair.

      community Oral min 2.5mg / oral fin 1mg / 3.5 months - 25M progress

      in Progress Pictures  170 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old shared progress on hair growth using oral minoxidil 2.5mg, oral finasteride 1mg, and dermarolling over 3.5 months, noting improvements and encouraging others to persist with treatments. Other users discussed their experiences with similar treatments, including topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and tretinoin cream, with varying results and side effects.

      community 1.5 years of fin & 2 years of min (oral)

      in Progress Pictures  391 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral minoxidil for 2 years and finasteride for 1.5 years, with no side effects reported. They are considering derma rolling and possibly a hair transplant in the future.

      community 8 months results (dut 0.5 and min 2.5)

      in Progress Pictures  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 8-month progress using dutasteride 0.5 mg and oral minoxidil 2.5 mg for hair loss, expressing disappointment with the results and considering increasing the dosage. Other users advised patience, suggesting that improvements can continue over time, and recommended consulting a dermatologist before making changes.

      community 11 month Progress 17-18yo with RU58841*

      in Progress Pictures  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using a combination of Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841, with Minoxidil used initially and the other treatments added later. The user believes the combination of Finasteride and RU58841 contributed to the regrowth, with RU sourced from MVsupplement.

      community 14 Month Progress w/ Topical Fin+Min

      in Progress Pictures  983 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared 14-month progress pictures using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. Others commented on the impressive results and asked about age, improvement timeline, and how to obtain finasteride.

      community 1 month of using fin, so happy

      in Progress Pictures  862 upvotes 1 year ago
      User had a hair transplant and used a finasteride and minoxidil spray for 6 months with no results. After adding finasteride tablets for 1 month, they saw significant hair growth improvement.

      community Topical is superior to oral in terms of results (my theory)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  61 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with some users combining them with oral treatments. Users share their experiences and opinions on effectiveness, cost, and convenience, with mixed views on whether topical or oral applications are superior.

      community Does anyone have experience with topical dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has been using minoxidil for hair loss and is considering trying a compounded topical treatment with 0.1% dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, collagen, and silicon, as recommended by a trichologist. They learned that dutasteride might be more effective than finasteride and are seeking opinions on the use of topical dutasteride.

      community A lot of blood tests that I have done until now (Mainly Hormones).

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including oral and topical Finasteride and Minoxidil, and detailed various blood test results to track hormonal changes. They noted that while DHT levels initially decreased with topical Finasteride, they later increased, but they observed positive results in hair growth.

      community Best red light hair therapy device for someone already on min and fin? Looking to add LLLT to my stack.

      in Technology  12 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is considering adding low-level laser therapy (LLLT) to their hair loss treatment routine, which already includes minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling. They are debating between purchasing a cheaper LLLT device or investing in a more expensive, clinically-backed option, with concerns about the effectiveness and specifications of cheaper models.

      community 1 month on ALL the DRUGS, do I pass for hair yet?

      in Is this regrowth?  518 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after one month using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, Biotin, NMN, NMD, BPC-157, and topical Minoxidil, along with dermarolling. They expressed surprise at the effectiveness and regret not starting sooner, despite concerns about potential side effects.

      community How safe and/or difficult would it theoretically be to turn raw 99.9% clascoterone into topical formula?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user discusses their hair regrowth success with minoxidil, red light therapy, massage, and derma stamping but expresses concerns about using finasteride due to potential side effects. They are interested in using clascoterone as a topical treatment for hair loss and are exploring the possibility of creating a topical formula from raw clascoterone powder.