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      community Second month of fin assessment (12/13/16)

      in Finasteride  7 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding in the second month of using finasteride, leading them to buzz their hair. They plan to improve their diet, sleep, and stress levels, and start using Nizoral for scalp issues.

      community 26/F - Lots of stuff going on - Pics inside.

       5 upvotes 11 years ago
      A 26 year old female with PCOS who has been dealing with hair loss for several years, despite managing her hormones and taking vitamins. She has tried various treatments such as Nizoral, Minoxidil, Pyrithione zinc, coal tar and salicylic acid to no avail. The user is looking for advice on what else they can do to stop their hair loss.

      community Not sure but Lipogaine seems like its working

       4 upvotes 13 years ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth using Lipogaine, alongside supplements, coffee, green tea, onion oil, rosemary, and Nizoral shampoo, after Propecia caused side effects. Another user reported no progress with Lipogaine after two months, noting inconsistent application.

      community NW3 > NW1: DUT and microneedling only

      in Progress Pictures  789 upvotes 4 years ago
      User Topher1999 achieved hair regrowth using Dutasteride 3 times a week and microneedling with Dr. Pen Ultima A6 every 2 weeks for 9 months. They believe microneedling is the main reason for hairline gains.

      community Is it worth using anti-hair loss shampoo?

      in Product  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      Anti-hair loss shampoos, like the one with rosemary, quillaja, and jaborandi extracts, mainly support scalp health but are not effective for hair regrowth compared to treatments like finasteride or minoxidil. Ketoconazole 2% is noted as the only effective anti-hair loss shampoo, while others are often considered scams.
      Progress in miniaturization or time to go to a psychiatrist?

      community Progress in miniaturization or time to go to a psychiatrist?

      in General  139 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 21-year-old is concerned about androgenic alopecia and has been using minoxidil for a year, noticing some stabilization in the hairline but fears using it on the whole scalp due to seborrheic dermatitis. Another person suggests considering a psychiatrist for stress management, using Nizoral shampoo, and possibly trying a small dose of finasteride.

      community 3 year update - Dut, Min, Niz. 1.5mm roller

      in Progress Pictures  638 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user shared a 3-year hair restoration update using 0.5mg dutasteride daily, 5% minoxidil foam twice daily, a 1.5mm derma roller twice a month, and Nizoral shampoo. They reported significant improvement and maintenance of hair, with minimal side effects, and are satisfied with the results at age 40.

      community 1.5 years fin results ( 0.25mg ED)

      in Progress Pictures  169 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 1.5-year experience using 0.25mg finasteride daily for hair loss, noting significant hair quality improvements and reduced scalp itch but mild erectile dysfunction. They managed side effects with daily 2.5mg Cialis and 5mg citrulline and plan to continue this routine.

      community Cheap and Easy Hair Loss Treatment Drugs Megathread

      in Product  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses affordable hair loss treatments, including oral dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, 2% ketoconazole shampoo, and topical finasteride/minoxidil mixtures. Users share methods to obtain these drugs cheaply and legally.

      community Hair Transplant Journey - Before and After

      in Transplants  272 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their hair transplant journey, showing progress from February 2021 to May/June 2024. They now use finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and Nizoral shampoo, and are happy with the results.

      community Finasteride 5 month, minox 6 month progress

      in Progress Pictures  367 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared a 5-month progress on finasteride and 6-month progress on minoxidil, showing significant hair regrowth. They use finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil twice daily, Nizoral once weekly, and derma stamping once weekly.

      community 6 months aggressive treatment for hair loss

      in Progress Pictures  115 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared a 6-month aggressive hair loss treatment progress, using oral minoxidil, finasteride/minoxidil topical, dutasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral, and daily Cialis, which notably improved regrowth. Commenters observed significant improvement, with one noting a change from a Norwood 5 to a Norwood 1 in hair loss classification.

      community Update: 5 Months Min/Fin and microneedle

      in Progress Pictures  366 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user reports regrowth after 5 months using Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling with a derma stamp, Nizoral shampoo, multivitamins, and biotin, and has shared progress pictures. They apply treatments daily, microneedle twice a week, and exercise regularly, noting an improvement in their mental well-being.

      community Follow up appointment with Donovan.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  17 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user was diagnosed with DUPA and initially treated with finasteride, then switched to dutasteride which worsened their hair loss. They are now returning to finasteride and adding treatments including oral minoxidil, Proscar, Viviscal, pumpkin seed oil, LLLT, and Nizoral shampoo, hoping for hair regrowth.

      community 1 Month Topical Minoxidil Only

      in Progress Pictures  72 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user plans to use topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and a derma stamp for hair loss treatment. They also plan to start using finasteride in the next 2 months. Other users suggest using finasteride and a hair transplant for better results. The user appreciates the feedback and will continue posting progress.

      community NW5 at 19. How many grafts do I need?

      in Transplants  138 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old with rapid hair loss since 16 is considering a hair transplant but refuses to take finasteride or any 5α-Reductase inhibitors. They are currently using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling with a Derminator 2, and only want hair until age 27.

      community Transformation from balding to…

      in Progress Pictures  1857 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user, Lofi-luu, shared their transformation from balding to having a full head of hair after getting a hair transplant and using finasteride for almost 2 years. They also discussed their workout routine and emphasized the importance of not letting balding hold them back in life.

      community (M24) ~5 years progress on Fin & Min. AMA

      in Progress Pictures  1694 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user "LandB4TimeIn3D" shared their hair loss progress using finasteride (Fin) and minoxidil (Min). They experienced shedding for the first few years but saw significant regrowth after about 2-3 years. They also mentioned using topical liquid minoxidil twice a day.

      community There are no new treatments as of now.

      in Chat 3 years ago
      Treatments for androgenic hair loss, including the use of finasteride, minoxidil, nizroal and microneedling/dermarolling. Side effects are discussed and it is noted that while there are tradeoffs to taking medications, they are generally safe and effective.

      community 3 months. Dut, Min, Keto, Vitamin D, exercise

      in Progress Pictures  353 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user's experience using dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, vitamin D, scalp massage, exercise, and avoiding vaping and 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner to treat hair loss; they also discussed the side effects of finasteride.

      community 50 years old 4.5 months on Fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  28 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 50-year-old user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, pumpkin seed oil, derma rolling, biotin shampoo, and Nizoral. They reported significant improvement in hair density and regrowth, especially in the crown and mid-scalp areas, with no side effects.

      community 1 year of finasteride.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  59 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride for a year to treat hair loss, along with a multivitamin, biotin, a dermaroller, and occasional use of Nizoral, and has seen positive results without side effects. They are not using minoxidil, feeling it's unnecessary and a hassle, and others have commented on the maintenance of hair and discussed the ease of using minoxidil.