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      community How to BECOME a RESPONDER to Fin/Dut if you are not responding

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  306 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conclusion of this conversation is that the user "DuckSeasonCamelSeasn" found that consuming grapefruit juice prior to taking finasteride or dutasteride helped them become a responder to the medications and regain hair growth. However, there are warnings about potential risks and interactions with other medications, so caution should be exercised.

      community 4 month Min+Fin progress (topical)

      in Progress Pictures  124 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 4-month progress using a topical solution with 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride, applied twice daily. They reported good results despite occasional missed applications.

      community update 7moths Finasteride - 31M

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 7 months, along with dermarolling, Nizoral shampoo, vitamins, and minoxidil spray and oral minoxidil. They experienced variable hair shedding and improvement, and are concerned about the normalcy and future of their hair condition.

      community Finasteride gyno experience and in dire need of advice

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user experienced puffy nipples and lumps from finasteride, leading to a dilemma between continuing treatment with potential surgery or accepting hair loss. They restarted finasteride at a lower dose with supplements but still face side effects and are seeking advice on whether to persist or stop.

      community M 23 progress 2 Months fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male shares progress pictures after two months of using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss, noting significant improvement in hair fullness and reduced scalp sensitivity. The user expresses gratitude for the dermatologist's support and the community's advice.

      community 24M, 7 Months on Fin+Min, Seeking Advice for Frontal Density

      in Treatments  55 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 24-year-old male has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil for 7 months with noticeable results but seeks advice for improving frontal hair density. A suggestion was made to add microneedling to enhance absorption and stimulate growth.

      community June 15th vs. August 18th (Min/Fin/Dermadtamp

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been treating hair loss with Minoxidil, Finasteride, Derma stamping, Nizoral shampoo, and hair and nail vitamins for two months, experiencing mood swings from Finasteride that stabilized over time. They are seeking opinions on their progress.

      community Temporary alternative to finasteride?

      in Finasteride  100 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 23-year-old male plans to temporarily stop finasteride to donate plasma for financial reasons and seeks alternative hair loss treatments like minoxidil, ketoconazole, or RU58841 during this period. He is open to suggestions to prevent further hair loss until he can resume finasteride.

      community Should I start fin with these blood tests?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 years ago
      A 25-year-old male is concerned about his blood test results, particularly the low percentage of free testosterone, and is questioning whether starting finasteride for hair loss might worsen this issue. He also notes a slight vitamin D deficiency and lack of sleep before the test.

      community Female male-pattern AGA- seeking help

      in Female  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A female with male-pattern hair loss (AGA) is seeking help after unsuccessful treatments with spironolactone and supplements, and is considering oral minoxidil and finasteride despite concerns about medication side effects. She has ruled out hormonal birth control and PRP/PRFM, and is looking into further medical advice due to abnormal lab results.

      community Federal Grant Cuts have impacted PP405 related research

      in Technology  457 upvotes 7 months ago
      Federal funding cuts have delayed PP405 research, affecting hair loss treatment progress, though clinical trials will continue. The discussion highlights PP405's potential compared to minoxidil and finasteride and stresses the importance of government-funded research.

      community 3-month Progress / Fin-Dut Combo (50M)

      in Progress Pictures  416 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 50-year-old man shared his 3-month hair regrowth progress using a regimen of Nutrafol, Minoxidil/Dutasteride pills and topical solution, dermastamping, and Nizoral shampoo. He noticed significant improvement and received positive comments, despite some increased body hair growth.

      community Finasteride not working (18M)

      in Finasteride  45 upvotes 6 months ago
      An 18-year-old is concerned that finasteride hasn't stopped his hair loss after several months. Suggestions include giving it more time, combining it with minoxidil, and consulting a dermatologist.

      community 126 Days of Fin/Min/Niz/Microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  215 upvotes 4 years ago
      User shared 126-day progress using Fin/Min/Niz/Microneedling for hair loss. Others discussed microneedling depth, results timeline, frontal coverage, and switching to Dutasteride.

      community Progress check - 6 months apart.

      in Is this regrowth?  36 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's hair loss treatment regimen, which includes daily finasteride, topical minoxidil, derma rolling, and Nizoral shampoo. Opinions vary on the effectiveness of the regimen, with some users suggesting additional treatments like oral minoxidil and dutasteride, while others debate the presence of a scalp fungus and the impact of microneedling.

      community 1.5 months after finasteride. 0.5 mg EOD.

      in Progress Pictures  69 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21-year-old shares progress 1.5 months after starting finasteride (0.5 mg every other day) with no side effects, using minoxidil for beard growth, rosemary oil, and weekly microneedling. They report healthier hair texture and positive feedback from family.

      community Is this salvageable with fin?(78)

      in Satire  401 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on finasteride and hair transplants, with references to public figures like Trump and Biden. It speculates on whether Trump has stopped using finasteride, noting his hair thinning and potential side effects.
      (M34) Nine Month Progress Update

      community (M34) Nine Month Progress Update

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  117 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 34-year-old male shares a nine-month update on hair loss treatment using 1.25mg oral finasteride daily, 5% topical minoxidil 5-7 times a week, and 1% ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. He reports stopping diffuse thinning and regaining crown density, though his hairline may require a transplant.

      community Can’t take fin - options/alts?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      User seeks non-finasteride hair loss treatments, suggests Eucapil, minoxidil, microneedling, keto shampoo, oral castor oil, and alfatradiol. Reply recommends vitamin D, zinc, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and high black tea intake, but emphasizes minoxidil and microneedling as most effective.