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      community 6 months fin 1mg ED + 6 months 1.5mg dut ED

      in Progress Pictures  89 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 25-year-old shared progress pictures after using finasteride 1mg daily for 6 months and dutasteride 1.5mg daily for another 6 months, noting significant hair regrowth, especially in the temporal peaks, with no side effects. The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for more effective treatment.
      I know I’m cooked but wouldn’t mind some guidance

      community I know I’m cooked but wouldn’t mind some guidance

      in General  340 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair loss and is considering treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and possibly a hair transplant. They are advised to consult a dermatologist and consider oral minoxidil and dutasteride, while being aware of potential side effects and the need for ongoing treatment.

      community Should I stop using minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  18 upvotes 6 years ago
      A 19-year-old user discusses using finasteride and switching from procapil to minoxidil, experiencing hair shedding and considering stopping minoxidil due to cost and effectiveness concerns. A reply suggests discontinuing minoxidil and continuing with finasteride alone.
      What NW am I? Im guessing NW 1.5?

      community What NW am I? Im guessing NW 1.5?

      in General  57 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about a user assessing their hair loss as Norwood 1.5 and discussing their use of oral minoxidil and finasteride for 2.5 years, which improved their hair density. They are content with their current progress but hope to reach Norwood 1.

      community NW5 advice current treatments AGA

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Minoxidil, PRP, low-level light therapy, stem cell therapy, mesotherapy, Acell, and microneedling are discussed as treatments for thickening fine hairs in NW5 hair loss sufferers. A hair transplant may be necessary for significant improvement.

      community Is full regrowth possible => NW0 ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth possibilities using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and dutasteride, with the user experiencing improvement from NW4 to NW2. Achieving NW0 is deemed unrealistic, but further regrowth may be possible with patience and potentially a hair transplant.

      community 20M NW6 diffuse —> NW1 Fin/Dut

      in Progress Pictures  72 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing improvement from NW6 diffuse to NW1 after 5 months of finasteride and 2 months of dutasteride. Another user asked if these treatments affected beard or body hair thickness.

      community What is your stack and what is your protocol for it?

      in Chat  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user maintains NW2 hair with 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, along with ketoconazole shampoo and derma stamping. They seek advice on more aggressive treatments to achieve NW1.

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

      in Transplants  139 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 3yr Fin/Dut/Niz NW3+ —> NW1.5 Pictures with Writeup

      in Progress Pictures  31 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user improved their hair loss from NW3+ to NW1.5 over three years using a regimen of dutasteride, finasteride, Nizoral, biotin, and collagen. They experienced some side effects and adjusted dosages over time, and noted additional benefits like better skin and muscle gain.

      community Starting Fin soon. Wish me luck

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old with NW2-2.5 hair loss is starting finasteride soon, considering low dosages of 0.25mg daily or 0.5mg 3-5 times a week. They are also using derma stamping, ketoconazole shampoo, ACV washes, and various oils to maintain hair quality and reduce scalp itch.

      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 3 month progress NW5 -- lost cause?

      in Progress Pictures  22 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user is treating their advanced hair loss with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, hydrocortisone, stem cell serum, peptide serum, multivitamins, he shou wu tea, derma pen, argan oil, and a derma roller. Replies suggest it's too early to judge progress and recommend staying consistent, with one suggesting oral minoxidil as an additional option.

      community Comeback is real from NW7?

      in Treatment  67 upvotes 6 years ago
      A 25-year-old who started losing hair at 16 and reached almost NW7 by 20 saw hair regrowth using a regimen including dutasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, and a dermaroller, along with supplements like biotin, zinc, and omega-3. After initial success, they experienced shedding, added more supplements and treatments, and sought advice on whether to continue; responses encouraged them to persist as shedding is often part of the hair regrowth cycle.

      community 4 month progress (23M) on the Big 3. [NW7 when I started, I think]

      in Progress Pictures  164 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 23-year-old man shared his 4-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil with finasteride topical twice a day, multivitamins, microneedling, head massages, and ketoconazole shampoo. He's unsure of his current Norwood scale classification and is asking for help to determine it, with suggestions ranging from NW4 to NW4.5.
      Norwood scale ? 28m

      community Norwood scale ? 28m

      in General  68 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 28-year-old is assessing their hair loss on the Norwood scale, considering adding topical minoxidil and dermastamping to their current regimen of oral finasteride and minoxidil. They feel their hair loss is worsening and seek opinions on their condition.