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      community No idea what's causing my hair thinning

      in Chat  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using finasteride and oral minoxidil, with no hairline recession or bald spots. Suggestions include checking for telogen effluvium, considering a JAK inhibitor for potential autoimmune issues, and conducting further tests to rule out other causes.

      community Nearing 7 months of 1mg fin - are there any positive signs?

      in Is this regrowth?  233 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth after nearly 7 months of using 1mg finasteride and dermarolling, with some users noticing thicker hair and improved density. Minoxidil was suggested but ruled out due to the user's cats, and a hair transplant was mentioned as a potential solution for completely bald areas.

      community M19 shed after 1yr on dutasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old male experienced hair shedding after one year on dutasteride and is considering adding topical minoxidil despite scalp itching. Users suggest continuing dutasteride, maintaining a consistent hair routine, and possibly increasing minoxidil dosage.

      community This shedding fase is absolutely brutal

      in Progress Pictures  182 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair shedding despite using minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling. They are considering changing treatments after stopping dermarolling and switching finasteride brands worsened the shedding.

      community Brutal ongoing Shed after 15 months on fin

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      User is experiencing severe hair loss despite using finasteride for 15 months, losing 500 hairs a day and 50% density since June. Minoxidil with needling was ineffective, and RU58841 is too expensive and hard to obtain.

      community Creatine and increased MPB Hair Loss

      in Chat  10 upvotes 4 years ago
      Creatine may increase hair loss in those with male pattern baldness (MPB) due to increased DHT, but whey protein generally does not affect hair loss. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss, and some users report increased shedding with creatine but not with whey protein.

      community Should I switch from fin to dut? (21 y/o diffuse thinner)

      in General  134 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 21-year-old experiencing diffuse thinning is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride after using topical and oral minoxidil and finasteride. They have seen some regrowth but are concerned about overall density loss, especially at the crown.

      community 36 year old. 18month moxidil and fin.

      in Progress Pictures  732 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 36-year-old has been using 1mg oral finasteride daily and minoxidil foam twice daily for 18 months, experiencing significant hair regrowth with no side effects. Initial shedding occurred, but noticeable improvements began around 11 months, with major changes by 16 months.

      community Dut is duting ig. 1 year progress.

      in Progress Pictures  430 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using 5% minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, along with microneedling and ketoconazole, to treat hair loss, showing significant progress over a year. Side effects mentioned include brain fog, watery semen, and facial dryness.

      community Hair theory Scar tissue and Verteporfin

      in Chat  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user suggests that deeper microneedling with Verteporfin injections might help regrow hair in areas with scar tissue, alongside a DHT blocker. Another user explains that hair loss might be due to reduced Wnt/β-Catenin signaling and suggests that treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling could potentially reverse it.

      community 32M, 5 year progress pictures

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  250 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, oral minoxidil, and minoxidil foam for hair loss but feels their hair is not as thick as desired. They have stopped using RU58841 due to lack of results and are concerned about hair miniaturization despite these treatments.

      community Pattern hair loss could be due to gut bacteria

       52 upvotes 6 years ago
      Feeding bacteria-free mice with Lactobacillus murinus worsened hair loss, but a regular diet with biotin stopped it. The conversation suggests gut bacteria and diet may influence hair loss, with some skepticism and discussion about other factors like DHT and genetics.

      community Thoughts on my dermatologist only giving me methionine for AGA?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      A dermatologist prescribed methionine with vitamins for hair loss, but the user is doubtful and plans to seek finasteride in France. The user is unsure why finasteride or minoxidil wasn't prescribed, suspecting concerns about side effects or strength.

      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 Dutasteride Mesotherapy, has anyone tried this?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about trying dutasteride mesotherapy for hair loss, with concerns about its effectiveness and potential side effects compared to finasteride. The user is considering this treatment available in California.

      community My 11 month progress. I make a year in August.

      in Progress Pictures  400 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user shared their 11-month hair loss treatment experience using Dutasteride daily and Minoxidil initially, noting improvements in hair density and texture. They stopped Minoxidil in February, observed no significant shedding, and plan to continue with Dutasteride, considering reintroducing Minoxidil for more regrowth.

      community Progress- 3 months, 5% Minoxidil, 0.1% Finasteride

      in Is this regrowth?  232 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair loss after stopping a treatment of 5% Minoxidil and 0.1% Finasteride, which they had used from December 2021 to January 2024. They resumed the treatment in April 2025, hoping for regrowth, and are considering additional treatments like transplants and steroid injections.

      community 4 years on duta+minox as aggressive early shedder, my experience. AMA.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their four-year experience using 0.5mg dutasteride and topical minoxidil once daily for aggressive early hair loss, maintaining their hairline and regrowing hair on the vertex. They've experienced positive social feedback and increased confidence but also deal with dry eyes from dutasteride and worry about its long-term effects and cost.

      community M22 Shedding recovery fin 1mg min 1ml

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  142 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (1ml), noting significant shedding phases but hoping for improvement. Shedding is a common synchronized effect of the treatment, which may desynchronize over time, potentially taking over 5 years.

      community 3 month progress! (Min and derma only)

      in Is this regrowth?  239 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reported hair regrowth progress using minoxidil and dermapen, considering adding finasteride. Others shared experiences with minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling, recommending finasteride for long-term results but noting potential side effects.

      community 22 M current protocol: dut+microneedling+min

      in Progress Pictures  24 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 22-year-old is using a hair loss treatment protocol including dutasteride, microneedling, 10% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride topical, a healthy diet, and a hair multivitamin. Users discuss the effectiveness of microneedling and the intensity of the treatment.

      community Transformation dut+min 8months

      in Is this regrowth?  15 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil to dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil for 8 months, resulting in hair regrowth. Some users suggest dropping the topical minoxidil.