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870-900 / 1000+ resultscommunity Progress over 4 months into dutasteride 0.5mg every other day
The user is using dutasteride 0.5mg every other day and recently started minoxidil 5% with a dermaroller. Initial side effects included watery semen, erection difficulties, and chest pain, but these have resolved.
community Nicotinamide Riboside Experience
Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) significantly reduced hair loss for the user. They found science.bio's NR to be effective, unlike other brands.
community Minoxidil vs Redensyl results comparison
Redensyl improved hair thickness slightly with no side effects, but no regrowth. Minoxidil provided significant regrowth but caused facial side effects like puffiness.
community Is it worth incorporating Minox into my routine?
A 20-year-old diffuse thinner has been using finasteride for 8 months and is considering adding minoxidil to their routine. A user suggests incorporating minoxidil for quicker regrowth, despite the hassle of daily application, while continuing finasteride.
community M34 – On finasteride, unsure about starting minoxidil
A 34-year-old male, already on finasteride, is hesitant to continue minoxidil due to side effects like headaches and concerns about facial bloating and skin aging. Another user shares their experience with minoxidil causing facial bloating but hopes for hair growth benefits.
community 20M NW5 1 month progress on oral finasteride 1mg and 3mg oral minoxidil
A 20-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair loss and is using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, red light therapy, and considering adding dutasteride. Users advise patience, consistency, and waiting 3-6 months for potential regrowth.
community 5mg or 2,5mg oral minoxdixil?
Starting with 5 mg of oral minoxidil for faster initial results, then reducing to 2.5 mg to maintain progress. The user seeks opinions on this approach.
community Recommendations for topical antiandrogens
The conversation is about adding a topical anti-androgen to a hair loss treatment regimen that includes dutasteride and oral minoxidil. The user is considering topical finasteride or dutasteride, Nizoral shampoo, KX-826, and topical spironolactone, while avoiding RU58841 due to safety concerns.
community “Like a miracle growth” -My Dad
A 31-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and topical treatments, with no side effects. They initially had issues with finasteride but found success with dutasteride, noting improved hair retention and no sexual side effects.
community Redensyl? Has anyone had any significant results from redensyl? Or another snake oil?
Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. User asks about Redensyl's effectiveness, questioning if it's another ineffective remedy.
community 10 weeks results, minox+1mg fin M25
A user shared their 10-week progress using Minoxidil and 1mg Finasteride daily, reporting no side effects and increased sex drive. Replies praised the noticeable improvement in hair thickness and hairline definition.
community Wow, a big thank you to min and fin and this sub
The user experienced visible hair improvement after using oral minoxidil (5 mg daily) and finasteride (1 mg daily) for less than a year, with no noticeable side effects. They encourage others to try these treatments if they notice signs of hair loss.
community Important — No matter what treatment you choose to do
Finasteride and minoxidil are recommended for hair loss treatment, with stress-reducing activities like meditation and yoga suggested to enhance results. Dutasteride is avoided by some due to concerns, and mental health is emphasized as crucial in the treatment process.
community Has anyone tried microneedling with topical melatonin, copper peptides, reservatrol+fisetin, or stemoxydine?
The user is seeking alternatives to Minoxidil due to heart issues and is considering microneedling with topical melatonin, copper peptides, resveratrol+fisetin, or stemoxydine, which reportedly have minimal side effects. They are asking for information on the effectiveness of these treatments.
community Need advice whether on starting Fin
The user is considering starting finasteride for hair loss prevention, expressing concerns about potential side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. They are currently taking saw palmetto, vitamin D, zinc, vitamin C, and biotin but are unsure if these will be effective.
community Be careful about using non-PG based alternatives of Minoxidil (mathematically speaking, haven’t seen much practical studies)
community RU58841 mixing with water solution
RU58841 is being mixed with Minoxidil solution, but concerns arise about water causing instability. Mixing with water may lead to hydrolysis, potentially reducing effectiveness.
community Can we have a thread that summarizes all treatments options in addition to the big 3 which we have some evidence for, their mechanism of action and whether they can be combined with the big 3(other than dermarolling)?
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments beyond the commonly known three, focusing on separating effective treatments from myths. Dutasteride and low-dose oral Minoxidil are mentioned as having clinical evidence for increasing hair counts, but with potential side effects.
community Combine minoxidil, tazarotene, lumigan
Combining minoxidil 5%, tazarotene 0.1% cream, and lumigan for hair loss treatment is discussed. The conversation focuses on the safety and effectiveness of using these treatments together.
community Once topical minoxidil stops working as well is oral the next step?
The user has been using topical minoxidil with other ingredients and oral finasteride, but its effectiveness has decreased. They are considering switching to oral minoxidil after experiencing side effects with dutasteride.
community I want to attempt to use the MPC inhibitor JXL-069
The conversation discusses skepticism about group buys for hair loss treatments, highlighting issues with unverified chemicals and the risks involved. It suggests stabilizing with dutasteride and minoxidil, and considering a hair transplant instead of experimenting with untested products.
community ED from 1 month DUT
A 32-year-old male experienced reduced libido and erectile difficulties after taking Minoxidil and Dutasteride for hair loss. He stopped the treatment and plans to consult his doctor, seeking similar experiences from others.
community 9-Month Routine Update. Advice?
The user has been using 1mg Finasteride and 5% topical Minoxidil for 9 months with little improvement and is now switching to 5mg oral Minoxidil, continuing microneedling, and adding Anagenil Complex. They are seeking advice on whether to stop topical Minoxidil and the effectiveness of Anagenil Complex.
community Quiting minoxidil fansteride and only Stemoxydine and monthly dermapen 1.5 MM
User quit minoxidil and finasteride, starting stemoxydine, dermastamp, and dermapen for hair loss. Seeks advice on alternatives, avoiding androgen disruptors and vasodilators/vasoconstrictors.
community 39m 1.1mg finasteride 3mg oral minoxidil
A user shared their progress using 1.1mg oral finasteride and 3mg oral minoxidil since January 2024, noting significant improvement without side effects. They previously had an allergic reaction to topical treatments.
community No longer have drive in the gym
The user lost gym motivation after taking finasteride for four months, possibly due to its effect on DHT levels. Suggestions include adjusting dosage, trying topical treatments, using caffeine, checking testosterone levels, and considering supplements like SSRIs or pregnenolone.
community Has anyone here actually gotten positive results using minoxidil + tretinoin?
Combining minoxidil with tretinoin appears to enhance hair growth for some users, with several reporting better results than using minoxidil alone. Some users also incorporate other treatments like dutasteride, latanoprost, and microneedling for improved outcomes.
community 6 Months Oral Dut/Min Progress
A 23-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth and increased libido after switching from oral finasteride to 0.5 mg oral dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, following hair loss induced by a testosterone cycle. He reported initial shedding and decreased libido with finasteride, but no side effects with dutasteride, and noted improvements in hair density, temple regrowth, and reduced acne.
community 49 days apart, thoughts on progress?
The conversation discusses hair regrowth progress using finasteride, oral minoxidil, dermarolling, scalp massages, and Nizoral shampoo. Users share experiences and suggest additional treatments like dutasteride, pyrilutamide, caffeine shampoo, rosemary oil, and red light therapy.