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      community 3 months on oral fin/topical min

      in Progress Pictures  53 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 31-year-old male has been using 1 mg oral finasteride and topical Kirkland minoxidil foam for three months, along with occasional dermastamping and Nizoral shampoo. He plans to be more consistent with dermastamping.

      community 3 months on low dose Topical Fin + Min

      in Progress Pictures  102 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using Essengen 6+ (a mix of low-dose topical finasteride and minoxidil) for three months, seeing positive results, especially on the crown area. They also use Nizoral for dandruff and dermaroll weekly.

      community [20M] Oral min for a year, DHT is fighting back

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 20-year-old male has been using oral minoxidil for hair thinning but is considering adding finasteride due to recent thinning and DHT effects. He plans to consult a dermatologist for finasteride to maintain or regrow hair.

      community 28 M....only oral finasteride 1mg

      in Progress Pictures  245 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 28-year-old male using only oral finasteride 1mg since May 15, 2024, reports no side effects and significant hair improvement. He plans to continue finasteride for three more months and is considering adding D3+K2 drops, zinc, folate, and magnesium glycinate.

      community Progress - 1mg Oral Fin daily, 11 months

      in Progress Pictures  152 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced positive hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride daily, Nizoral 2% shampoo every three days, and dermastamping, without adding minoxidil due to satisfaction with current results. Initial side effects like erectile dysfunction and dry eyes resolved over time.

      community Day 1 vs Day 168 (today) of defeating the norwood reaper

      in Progress Pictures  1533 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user achieved significant hair regrowth using topical 5% minoxidil and oral 1mg finasteride daily, especially around the temples. They experienced minimal side effects, with initial difficulty maintaining erections that resolved after a few weeks.

      community Topical dutasteride significantly outperforms oral finasteride

      in Research/Science  65 upvotes 9 months ago
      Topical dutasteride 0.05% is reported to outperform oral finasteride with minimal side effects, but concerns about study bias exist due to company funding. Some users report mixed results with topical dutasteride, noting issues with skin penetration and systemic absorption.

      community Clascoterone/ Breezula will it work

      in Research/Science 2 months ago
      Breezula's effectiveness is uncertain, with some users skeptical about its potential and others noting its recent availability on the grey market. A user reported success with a stack of Dutasteride (oral), Minoxidil (topical), and RU58841 (topical), achieving significant hair improvement after 18 months.

      community Small hairs emerging over the past month.

      in Progress Pictures  40 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user reported using oral Minoxidil 3mg, oral Finasteride 1mg, topical Minoxidil, dermarolling twice a week, and taking biotin and vitamin D daily for 10 weeks. They noticed small hairs growing at the hairline after 6 weeks.

      community NW5.5 testing stack of most common "alternative" treatments and methods

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 43-year-old male with advanced hair loss is experimenting with alternative treatments, including red light therapy, microneedling, scalp massages, an oil mix, and ketoconazole shampoo, after previously experiencing side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. He noticed some minor changes with red light therapy but remains skeptical about significant improvement.

      community 7 months of hairgrowth (Fin/Oral Min)

      in Progress Pictures  174 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 7 months using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil, with initial lightheadedness as the only side effect. The user feels more confident and believes the minoxidil contributed most to the regrowth.

      community Exact 4 month progress oral fin topical min

      in Progress Pictures  86 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shared their 4-month progress using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, with a specific application routine. They adjust the minoxidil application to manage costs, applying it daily with variations in quantity and additional tretinoin on certain days.

      community 1.25mg oral minoxidil-3 month progress

      in Progress Pictures  633 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 44-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth after switching from topical to 1.25mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg daily finasteride, with no side effects. He noticed hair thickening after two months and credits the oral form's effectiveness.

      community Topical Finasteride… I am gobsmacked

      in Progress Pictures  111 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 35-year-old male from the UK experienced significant hair regrowth and thickening after using topical finasteride 0.1% and minoxidil 5% spray for three months, along with a derma roller and Nizoral shampoo. He reported no side effects and encouraged others to try the topical spray if concerned about tablet side effects.

      community 12 Months 1mg Oral Fin 5mg Min

      in Progress Pictures  394 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 24-year-old user shared their 12-month progress using 1mg oral finasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss, reporting significant improvement after initially starting with 2.5mg minoxidil. They experienced no side effects and noted thicker eyelashes, with results becoming noticeable around the 9th or 10th month.

      community [21 M] - 2.5 Year Progress Report

       11 upvotes 11 years ago
      A 21-year-old man shared his 2.5-year experience with hair loss treatments, including 1mg Propecia (finasteride) nightly, 12.5% Minoxidil once daily, 2% Nizoral shampoo 2-4 times a week, and later 5% Minoxidil once daily. He experienced minor side effects like watery semen and itchy scalp, and while he's seen fluctuations in hair growth, he's generally happy with the results and is considering experimental treatments like CB-03-01 and RU58841.

      community On Oral Fin and Min for 9 months. Is this progress?

      in Is this regrowth?  30 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 31-year-old male has been using oral finasteride (1.2mg) and minoxidil (3mg) for 9 months and is considering adding dutasteride to his regimen. Users suggest there is progress, but some recommend trying dutasteride for more aggressive treatment.

      community Best Electric Toothbrushes (2026) – Tested & Reviewed

      in Research  102 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses the benefits of electric toothbrushes for oral health, highlighting the Philips Sonicare Protective Clean 5300 and Oral-B Pro 1000 as top choices for effective plaque removal and gum care. Both toothbrushes are recommended for their reliability, with the Philips being budget-friendly and the Oral-B offering advanced features for sensitive teeth.

      community Tricho test suggested topical spironolactone. Any experience with it?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about a person experiencing hair loss, using topical minoxidil for 8 years, now at Norwood scale 3, and considering topical spironolactone and oral minoxidil after a tricho test recommendation. They are seeking others' experiences with topical spironolactone.

      community 3 months of progress (10 year battle)

      in Progress Pictures  111 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user switched from Finasteride to oral Dutasteride 0.5mg and oral Minoxidil 2.5mg, along with microneedling and Nizoral shampoo, to combat hair thinning. They report progress but note limited improvement in the temples.