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      community 16 years later - Before and After

      in Progress Pictures  348 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their 16-year hair loss journey using finasteride and minoxidil, noting slow hair thinning despite a family history of severe balding. They switched from topical to oral minoxidil but stopped for personal reasons, experiencing no significant side effects from finasteride.

      community 4.5 Months on Oral Fin+Min and Nizoral 2/3 times a week.

      in Progress Pictures  12 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth after 4.5 months using oral finasteride and minoxidil, along with Nizoral shampoo, but faced brain fog and motivation issues, which improved after adjusting the finasteride dosage. Other users suggested checking hormone levels to address the brain fog, and congratulated the user on their progress.

      community I think I gave myself congestive heart failure

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user experienced severe side effects, including symptoms of congestive heart failure, after using excessive doses of minoxidil for beard growth. They stopped using it due to financial reasons, but still suffer from lingering symptoms and are advised to seek medical attention.

      community It's all so frustrating: I don't know what to do anymore.

      in Chat  17 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is frustrated with hair loss despite using minoxidil, topical finasteride, and topical dutasteride, and is considering other options like oral treatments, SMP, or hair systems. They feel demoralized and are struggling with self-esteem and social interactions due to their thinning hair.

      community Starting Oral Fin and Oral Min - any considerations?

      in General  150 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user plans to start oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss, despite previous side effects from finasteride. They intend to take both on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule and are seeking advice on any additional considerations.

      community From n5 to n3 going n2 , 1 year 2mos progress

      in Progress Pictures  373 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user improved their hair loss from stage 5 to stage 3 using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and a Dermapen. They saw results after 6 months, experienced a shedding phase, then saw more gains, advising others not to be discouraged during the shedding phase.

      community 5 months and a half in topical minoxidil 5% everynight, 3 months of multivitamins + zinc (conzace), and almost 2 weeks or 2 weeks of triamcinolone (to determine if alopecia areata) 17M

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil 5% for five and a half months, multivitamins with zinc for three months, and triamcinolone for almost two weeks to address hair loss. They are considering starting finasteride at age 18 and are unsure about hair regrowth progress.

      community Fighting Seb Derm + MPB - Winning

      in Progress Pictures  74 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user successfully managed hair regrowth by using a combination of finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and specific shampoos to treat seborrheic dermatitis. They emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy scalp and are considering food intolerance tests to further address inflammation.

      community A rare case? Or a blind spot? Hair loss caused by low T + e2

      in Chat  10 upvotes 10 months ago
      Low testosterone and estradiol may contribute to hair loss, and blocking DHT without sufficient hormone levels might hinder regrowth. The discussion highlights the importance of hormone balance, with some considering supplements and lifestyle changes to support hair health.

      community 3 months on Hims fin/monoxidil progress

      in Progress Pictures  306 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 3-month progress using Hims topical spray containing minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, noting some improvement and stopping dermarolling. They hope for continued growth despite noticing some hair shedding.

      community Is this broscience? From More Plates, More Dates

      in Research/Science  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses whether finasteride's reduction of DHT and increase in scalp testosterone contribute to hair follicle miniaturization. Some participants argue testosterone does not cause miniaturization, while others suggest that even with reduced DHT, other androgens like testosterone may still contribute to hair loss.

      community 7.5 Months on Min + Fin — Progress Pics + Questions (Crown, Temples, Folliculitis)

      in Is this regrowth?  76 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using minoxidil and finasteride for 7.5 months to address hair thinning, particularly at the crown and temples, and is considering additional treatments like tretinoin and dermastamping despite having chronic scalp folliculitis. They are experiencing progress but are concerned about side effects and the effectiveness of treatments on temple regrowth.

      community 9 months progress on fin and min

      in Is this regrowth?  384 upvotes 1 year ago
      User shared 9 months of progress using 1 mg finasteride and topical minoxidil, showing photos from different stages. Encouragement was given to continue the treatment.

      community Effect of melatonin on aromatase expression

      in Update  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Melatonin's effect on aromatase expression is unclear, with studies showing both increases and decreases. Hormonal impacts are complex and inconsistent, similar to changing health advice on other substances.

      community 18M Diffuse thinning with 7ng/mL Vit D. Is it just the deficiency or is 0.5mg Fin mandatory?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      An 18-year-old with diffuse hair thinning is considering switching from a topical Minoxidil 10% + Finasteride 0.1% solution to Minoxidil 5% foam and oral Finasteride 0.5mg, while also addressing vitamin D deficiency and potential scalp inflammation. Users suggest using Nizoral shampoo for inflammation, considering dutasteride for better results, and maintaining vitamin D levels to protect hair follicles from DHT.

      community 8 month update on oral min/fin

      in Update  13 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and increased confidence after 8 months using 5mg Minoxidil, 1.1mg Finasteride, and 1mg Biotin, with no side effects. The user received many compliments on their thicker hair and plans to get a haircut.

      community 22 year old, losing hair for 1 year

      in General  192 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing hair loss suspects androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and possibly telogen effluvium (TE), with a noted improvement in scalp itch after adopting a gluten-free diet. He is advised to consider treatments like finasteride or minoxidil and to check iron and ferritin levels.

      community Couldn’t be more happy! 5 Months Fin and Min, 19M

      in Progress Pictures  346 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old man is happy with his hair regrowth after 5 months of using finasteride and minoxidil, and he also found a supportive girlfriend while dealing with hair loss and acne. He emphasizes patience and taking progress photos for those struggling with similar issues.

      community 3.5 months Topical Finasteride/Monoxidal

      in Progress Pictures  414 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatment with topical finasteride/minoxidil, which had good results after 3.5 months of application. The user also asked if there was any reason to take the oral pill version and if anyone has ever tried mixing them together.
      Can’t tolerate fin, am I screwed?

      community Can’t tolerate fin, am I screwed?

      in Finasteride  116 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced sexual side effects from a topical finasteride and minoxidil combo and stopped using it after three weeks. They plan to use foam minoxidil nightly to slow hair loss and seek alternative treatments that don't affect sexual health.